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    Best Steering Wheel for Racing Games

    Steering Wheels is another great choice for racing game, breaking the bondage of traditional game control. You get more here. Rather than controls a feeling of driving in high speed environment and surely in a much safer way. Steering wheels are specially designed game pad for motion gaming. They can usb connected or wireless and the customization is easy. Many racing games comes with ingame settings for this wheel. All you need is to buy and plug it. The wheels comes with shockers which gives you realistic feeling when the car dashes to substance. A big set of gaming wheel for each player is surely a high investment, but nothing for gamers. Company strives to produce something like that round with two pedals, so that multiplayer gaming can be carried out on ease. As a rule, the quality of this device is extremely low, and it soon turns out. Specials upgrades are considered on the base of testing of control surfaces. Steering wheel reproduces the feeling experienced by the driver of an ordinary car. The vibration is just an add-on benefit which makes you more glued to the racing.

    The whole steering wheel system simulates the automatic transmission. However, if you want you can switch to manual shifting, selecting for the two buttons of the six, located on the handlebars. It is not better to miss the pedals. The pedals are also absolutely identical to their real racing counterparts. They appear, however, is not too strong, so press hard for better speed and do not worry it is not going to break the pedals. This device connects to a computer, of course, via USB. This is for easy inconvenience which removes various settings of configure and managing the settings. Before configure you need to configure the wheel via its pc suite tool or drivers which comes with it.

    List of Some Best Steering Wheels:

    Below are list of some good steering wheels which are recommended for racing games. Read the specification to get information about the performance. The list is sorted alphabetically.

    ACT Labs Shifter – Price : $29.95


    This is a kind of clutch shift for pc where you can change the gear with ease. The issue with this is that it is not recommended for every racing game. The shifter is a very professional gear lever with a metal-switching scheme for seven courses. The circuit diagram can also be exchanged for other switch models. The problem is that you need a game that also supports the shift lever. In the Formula 1 games, the benefit is simply limited.

    Download ACT Lab Shifter / Clutch Utility

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    Re: Best Steering Wheel Racing Games

    ECCI TrackStar 6000 : $989


    If you really driving simulators are your thing, the ECCI has the right product for you, the Trackstar 6000 is the ultimate in steering wheels for PC and is probably even better than your car. Playing in all respects the feelings of a true mechanical wheel, provides guidance as realistic as possible, the leather trim lend elegance and sporty at the same time. A hydraulic system simulates the effective resistance due to friction of the steering wheel, increasing the stability, both in straight-line curve. The fluidity of the steering allows precise control and quick, even during the most hectic gaming sessions, the quality of the automatic transmission, has allowed the ECCI to count among its customers real racing team, interested meticulous attention to construction and the durability of mechanisms. The USB connection is fast and fully integrated electronics of the steering wheel, ensuring compatibility and accuracy.

    FANATEC PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS WHEEL : $279.95


    Design Steering Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2 is designed for fans of the brand Porsche, professional and amateur racing games, as well as for all fans of quality products, the design of which is thought to detail.

    Highlighted Features
    • Authentic metal Porsche logo on wheel
    • Compatible with PC and all PlayStation 3 games which support Force Feedback
    • 3 x adjustable paddle shifter styles including Clubsport paddle shifters made of aluminum
    • Optional Clubsport paddle shifters Carbon
    • Turning angle can be adjusted in the wheel to 90° to 900° in steps of 10° independent from the game
    • Play with table: Strong table clamps with quick release, special non-slip rubber pads, and Velcro strips on the pedals
    • Powerful Mabuchi RS 550 Motor as used in RC cars delivers extra strong Force Feedback effects
    • Additional 2 Force Feedback actuators in the wheel simulate motor vibrations.
    • Extra smooth and silent belt drive without mechanical dead zone
    • High resolution wheel sensor
    • TUNING functions with LED display
    • Saves up to 5 wheel set-ups
    • Adjust Force Feedback strength during game play.
    • Adjust steering angle independent from the game
    • Adjust damper strength (Driftmode)
    • Set brake force level which activates the ABS vibration motors
    • Pressure sensitive load cell sensor
    • Maximum brake force adjustable
    • Vibration motor on brake pedal to indicate blocking tires. Compatible with all games
    GENIUS TWIN WHEEL F1 : Price $71


    The Genius TwinWheel F1 is a 2 in 1 racing wheel for PS2 and PC and is just the thing to keep you in control when playing any racing games, especially the F1 racing campaign with the F1-like design. Get bumps, collisions, crashes, TwinWheel F1 comes with the Immersion-patented TouchSense technology and advanced vibration feedback function and feel every different action feeling that you make in the game.

    Highlighted Features
    • Compatible with PS2/PC gaming system.
    • Vibration Feedback function lets you feel all the bumps, swerves and crashes just as in real life!
    • D-pad included for directional controls in action driving games.
    • Four secondary action buttons at the front panel for horn or view change, like a real driving experience.
    • Shift gears easily with two wheel-mounted paddles.
    • Lap Attachment included, easy to assemble and enjoy comfortable driving from your favorite couch or chair.
    • Suction cups provide the best stability
    • C-clamp fit most tables and desks

    Download GENIUS TWIN WHEEL F1 Drivers

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    Re: Best Steering Wheel Racing Games

    Logitech Formula Force GP : Price $99.95


    The steering wheel is quite small and the block that consists entirely matt plastic but well made. A portion of the steering wheel is covered in red rubber, in order to ensure a better grip during intense sessions of GTR2 or Need for Speed Carbon. On the front of the Formula Force GP are four programmable buttons, you can assign functions at leisure handbrake or to navigate the menus. At the rear, well hidden, two buttons simulate the shifting paddles found on F1 cars and most of IAF. Essential for a good user comfort, the steering wheel mounting system consists of two plastic jaws are easy to tighten screws through simple hands. The pedal is very light and raises doubts about its stability. Formula Force GP Logitech is certainly not a bad product, but this unfortunately too many technical flaws that we can recommend it. A bit expensive for casual drivers, badly designed for fans of simulation. Since the network connection, the USB connection and the connection to the pedal unit, are large in size with approximately 170cm cable length, there are no problems with short cables. The steering wheel is so constructed as to obscure, unlike other products, not the free view of the monitor, but you can not adjust the inclination of the steering wheel.

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    Logitech G25 : Price $800USD


    The Logitech G25 is the best steering wheel on the market. The game experience totally changed compared to any other wheel. Vibrating Effects Simulator. Flywheel spins 900 degrees. Six-speed shifter. With Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, the game becomes a real career. The Logitech G25 is 28 cm lined leather has a rugged stainless steel frame. The mechanism and facts of vibration with two engines have two sets of co Steel Riders management firm and fluid and higher quality effects. The Logitech G25 pedals are stainless steel and include gas, brake and clutch actions allow pinpoint accuracy. The components can be secured independently. So if you do not win, do not blame the wheel. Logitech G25 for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and USB only.

    Highlighted Features :
    • Six-speed shifter with reverse push-down
    • Logitech G25 steering wheel has two vibration feedback motors
    • 900 degree rotation realistic
    • Mode sequential gearbox
    • Logitech G25 stainless steel components
    • Unique non-slip
    • For Windows XP, Windows Vista or PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3
    • The Logitech G25 has a two year warranty

    Logitech G27 Racing Wheel : Price $249.99


    The G27 Racing Wheel is the top model from Logitech. As such, it should outperform the G25 , which has become a benchmark in the small world of flying. To achieve the manufacturer has with what is does best: leather upholstery, hand sewn, metal pallets, gear "H" offset, rotation from 200 ° to 900 ° depending on the games, three pedals, and a compatible PC, PS2 and PS3 (see box). The facilities of the steering wheel with a diameter of 28 centimeters, include 16 programmable buttons and a digital pad. Just like a real car, it can be rotated through 900 degrees. This is equivalent to 2.5 full rotations from lock to stop. A force-feedback mechanism, consisting of two engines, provides realistic feedback to the driver of the virtual car. For long-lasting driving pleasure, even with a rough driving, according to Logitech provide two steel ball bearings that support the steering shaft. The separate control panel provides six forward gears and one reverse gear. Be pressed to engage reverse gear, the gear knob down. The best time to switch different colored LEDs visualizes the steering wheel. Unfortunately, not all games currently support this feature.

    Logitech Momo Force : $300


    The steering wheel itself is quite thick, which can be well in hand. His grip is comfortable and does not tire your hands during long running sessions. The pedal is wide, which gives it good stability. The pedals have a resistance not too strong nor too weak. Moreover, and this is another small detail very significant, that of the brake pedal is different from that of the accelerator.

    For the pedals, the situation is the same: the finish is excellent. Regarding software installation, it was no problem. It was enough to install the software on the CD to make it work, and no problems occurred during our long hours of gaming. The steering wheel is well recognized by Windows, and all functions are available. What a pleasure to feel exactly the slightest touch of vibrators. The steering wheel is also equipped with a gear lever in order to replicate the driving experience of certain types of races, such as rallies, where the order of transmission driving is not allowed. These many qualities, despite some slight defects such as noise and a slight lack of buttons, make Momo Racing Force Feedback an investment of choice.

    Saitek R440 : $79.95

    • Optical sensors in the steering wheel and pedals
    • You can feel every twist and turn during the game, thanks to technology feedback TouchSense
    • The stylish, ergonomic design allows for hours without tiring to play
    • USB connection
    • The original platform pedals can improve control accuracy

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