Chris F Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 SO I caved and bought Gran Turismo 3 - A Spec for PS2 yesterday, and I love the game (although I suck at driving), I can't help but think that maybe the whole experience would be better with a steering wheel of some sort. I was looking at the Driving Force by Logitech. Is this one any good? I'll probably be using it for other games as well, if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 the first PS2 version of that wheel was badged as the GT3 wheel. BTW - I find it damn near impossible to play with a stearing wheel, so just be sure and get it someplace that has a good return policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris F Posted May 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Well, the trick is I don't drive. So I have no idea how a wheel will react in real life, or even in a video game. I just thought maybe it'd be better with a wheel, as opposed to the dual shock pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris F Posted May 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?countryi...&contentID=6888 Looks like Logitech has a new version of their steering wheel coming out, specifically for Gran Turismo 4. Since it will have a "legacy" mode for older games, I'll end up getting this one when GT4 launches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 I really didn't like the Logitech wheel that much. I'm sure it's more realistic, the force feedback is cool and all...but the wheel has so much resistance, if you try to make sudden moves you have to struggle against the motor (even with FF off). I know that real steering wheels have resistance, but my feeling is that most games are designed with thumbsicks in mind, and so the steering response is geared toward quick maneuvers...the Logitech wheel doesn't allow for these kinds of movements and so it's frustrating to use. I've gone through about 5 different wheels and the best one I've found is the MadCatz MC2 Universal. It's not perfect but, for me, it's the best compromise. It's free turning, no resistance, the calibration is incredibly simple (although you cannot remap it's buttons via the wheel on the Xbox), it's very solidly made, and it works on all three systems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 I've used both e Logitech Driving Force and MC Universal with GT3, and both work well. If I had my pick I'd probably take the Driving Force simply because I do like the Force feedback. However, I didn't feel it was quite as smooth as is should be, the pedals on the MC are probably a bit better (they don't slide quite as much) and the overall comfort could be better. The MC is the one that I own (it was free) and it's nice to know I have a good wheel that will work on 4 consoles (including PS1). Plus it's quite comfortable and smooth, as stated before. The real bonus for the Logitech though, is that it's a USB and works on a PC with the latest Logitech drivers. I could really use a PC wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potempkin Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 900 degrees of rotation. Sign me up. [/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris F Posted May 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 DAMN! That wheel looks hot! When GT4 comes out, I'll definitely pick it up. I'm glad I found out there was going to be an upgrade before I went out and bought the current Driving Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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