The aforementioned lights on the top of the wheel, however, are used in Forza 4 as a shift indicator, starting out dull or off and then increasing in brightness until being fully lit, signaling a required gear change. A brake/gas pedal system and independent gear-shifting system are also absent, making gameplay even less realistic. Since it’s wireless, there is no force-feedback to mimic the real-world difficulty of steering. This allows players to sit wherever and however they wish, and it’s thankfully also very light, so extended races won’t tire players out.Įven though the device can perform well and is greatly accurate, it’s still not quite a simulation wheel. The wheel can even be held at several angles, from completely vertical and up-in-your-face like an old grandmother, to horizontally flat and low for those who prefer to drive their cars like a city bus. However, if you’re finding that you do need or want more turning flexibility, a simple tweek to sensitivity should solve the problem. Since it’s wireless, it can only be turned just shy of 180 degrees, but you’ll never need more than that for a hard turn. Each turn is very exact, with absolutely zero instances of jumpy or inaccurate control even after maximizing the difficulty settings. The wheel is surprisingly accurate for a wireless device and has a dead zone small enough for tiny, precise movements, yet large enough to help players avoid veering off on straight-a-ways. What followed were smooth, easy to use controls, and impressive handling. After booting the game up, I jumped into a random race with all controls on default (RT for gas, LT for brake, steer to turn) and all simulation settings set to easy. My testing platform for the wheel was Forza Motorsport 4. It’s not just for show though, as it performs incredibly well. Once you get over the slightly deceptive look, the wheel is very sleek, shiny, and pleasing to the eye. Both the Back and Start buttons are on the same piece of plastic though, and only one can be pressed at a time (I personally can’t think of a reason why someone would need to use both simultaneously anyway). In the center circle is the guide button, with Back and Start on the left and right of it. At the very tip of each arm is a white ring which lights up green when various actions are completed from game to game.
Although both the D-pad and the A-B-X-Y buttons have been downsized to fit onto the wheel, they are still large enough that users will be able to avoid accidently pressing the wrong button. At the front end of the arms are the directional pad on the left and the A-B-X-Y buttons on the right, with two triggers on the back directly behind them. This is where your hands rest – feeling similar to a standard controller. For the most part, its shell uses the same high-gloss finish that the 360 Slim has, with the exception of the upper parts of the arms which has a more matte finish. When I first laid eyes on the device, I found it hard to believe it was actually a wheel, as it looked more akin to a flight yoke, with a circular center that expanded into arms of sort, giving a kind of W or V shape. Enter the Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel, offering a cheaper yet still hearty (and cordless) experience.
However, a lot of racing simulation gear is very expensive and many of us are on a budget.
The rush and challenge of driving a real super-powered car in a real high-speed race, but without the danger of bodily harm, wrecking that beautiful sports/exotic car, or worst yet: public humiliation. This is what many racing fans wish to emulate. Post-turn, you look to your rear-view-mirrors and smile as you see one of your rivals slide into the dirt…. You hit the brake, down shift, and glide through the turn gracefully with your mastery of the steering wheel. Skillfully, you shift gears as you weave between competing cars, passing one at a time. The moment seems to hold forever before… Green! You slam on the accelerator, leaving the starting line. The light turns yellow, you grip tighter. The red light shines, you rev your engine. You wait at the starting line, gripping the wheel of your Lexus LF-A in anticipation.
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