Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel - 9Z1-00019

As always Buy.com had the best price for this item. I received free shipping and the item was at my house the next day! The steering wheel feels realistic and makes racing games more exciting. Works great with Forza 2.
 
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I've had this wheel for 3 weeks now and I have to say, it's really cool. I specifically ordered it to play Burnout Paradise for the Xbox 360 and it's really extended the life of the game. At first there was a bit of a learning curve which made the game harder to play, but after that I can't be more pleased. Every time you're smashed into, make a jump, or drift around the wheel jerks realistically. I used the wheel in my lap and on a table and it's great both ways. It can slip a little in your lap but it mounts strongly to a table. Although I am disappointed about a couple things. First and foremost you can't remap the buttons for the wheel outside the game. So you can't change what button does what. This usually isn't a problem because the game often has this option. In Burnout Paradise's case, it doesn't and you have to use the little buttons on the wheel face to boost and e-brake when the convenient levers behind the wheel are the radio and reverse view -_- But it's not that bad, just inconvenient. Also the brake and acceleration pedals are very close together so I, a full size male, have to keep my knees locked together to use both effectively. A little more space in between would have been much better. All in all though it's a great wheel that really is loads of fun. *Pros: Realistic feedback, rubber wheel cover, lap or table-mountable *Cons: Can't remap buttons outside game, pedals a little close together, Battery Mode doesn't have feedback just rumble
 
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Works out of the box, easy to setup, lots of fun to use.
 
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my kids love the wheel and said without it they would never have been able to beat certain levels of the game nascar 09....fast shipping and great service
 
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I bought this for my oldest son who is a big NASCAR fan and who wanted to have a racing wheel to play his racing games on his Xbox 360. It works great. The incredible price I got from Buy.com made this an even sweeter deal.
 
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This wheel is a great value (now $20 cheaper than I paid) and makes racing games far easier to control. The wireless connection to the console is a plus. The AC adapter must be used for force feedback, but this also eliminates the need to use batteries. When configured within individual games, steering is proportional and responsive. Braking and acceleration proportionality are good, but not outstanding. Force feedback is acceptable, but also less than outstanding. (All compared to a Logitech GT wheel used on a PS3). The driving experience becomes more realistic when using this wheel. For racing games played on the XBox 360, this wheel is a "must have" accessory. Recommended.
 
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this racing wheel is awesome. It has made racing games more fun, realistic, and most of all, it has helped me become better at playing them!
 
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This is awesome and the most fun I have had in years. I especially like the way it makes it feel you are actually in the race. It is a wonderful way to relax and to have fun.
 
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The wheel is great, but it does take some getting used to. The biggest weakness is the pedals are not weighted or provide feedback as the wheel does. And they're spaced in a way that doesn't allow easy driving. That said, we all love the wheel and it makes for great fun at the office
 
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Using this racing wheel adds a sense of realism to my Nascar '09 that I couldn't capture using the regular controller. The force feedback works great. It's let me taking my racing to a new level.
 
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Awesome wheel for the x-box 360. It takes about an hour or so to get used to different tracks or whatever racing game your playing but after that its so much easier to handle the cars. I'm hoping Nascar 09 is going to get a good grade this time so I can race side by side with cars smoothly instead of using the joystick on the controllers. I did have to use a piece of duct tape under the pedals because it does slide a little on the carpet I have in my house.
 
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This wheel is perfect for the games that it was designed for. It works really well for Forza 2 and Dirt but some of the arcade type racing games it doesn't work very well for, Juiced 2 in particular. If you buy a wheel for realism make sure the games you're playing are simulation.
 
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I pre-ordered this from buy.com and got totally screwed on the price as a result, but I don't regret buying this wheel. I played Forza 2 and PGR4 for at least 40 hours each while I waited for my wheel, and got pretty good. As others have mentioned, switching from xbox controller to wheel is tough. The cars (especially in Forza) will do things like go into barely-controllable oscillations using the wheel(like a tank-slapper on a motorcycle), but never with the controller. I have to believe the wheel driver for these games calls on more detailed game physics than the controller does. Nevertheless, you do learn to adapt, and I would never go back to using the controller for racing games. To get the best from this or any wheel, it does need to be firmly anchored on something other than your lap. I built a frame to mount the wheel to, and I jam a heavy ottoman against the pedals, which works pretty well from my recliner. However, I'm certain one of those $300 dedicated racing seats with the mounting points for wheel and pedals would be totally worth it(to everyone except for my wife).
 
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The product was missing the installation disk, and when I called Microsoft support, not one person spoke English. They couldn't help me at all. I eventually gave up. The product overall is junk, using your controller is still easier to steer than using the wheel. The wheel is extremely "over" sensitive and bulky. I would never recommend this product to anyone, and as far as Microsoft's support on this product, it couldn't be worse.
 
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I have owned acouple of racing wheels with the force feedback (nascar pro digital 2) and I got to say the xbox360 racing wheel is a much more realistic and accurate wheel that I have used. The pedals hold in place very well. The xbox360 wheel is a very well made accessory. For the price, I would recommend this racing wheel to anyone and all my friends. The only thing I don't like is, even though it's wireless to the xbox360. You still have to plug it into an outlet. But what do you expect from such a big accessory.
 
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If you really love your racing games, this wheel is pretty much a must buy. Best for simulation driving/racing games like Forza and Dirt etc. (granted Dirt is a bit arcadey). Has some of the best force feedback and feel of any wheel ever to grace a console. For those who remember the Logitech force feedback wheel on PS2 for GT3/4, this one is even better than that, and that was a pretty good wheel. Using the wheel will take some getting used to though! When I first started using it I could barely control my vehicle and nearly wanted to give up and just use the controller again. Luckily the wheel is tons of fun even when it does feel like it's messing up your times. So I stuck with it and eventually got as good as using a controller... then I got better than when I use a controller. I know it sounds corny, but this wheel really does take console racing to another level. Buy it you won't regret it.
 
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This game accessory is surprisingly well-constructed and offers many enhancements that are essential to really enjoy auto racing simulations. The standard game joystick controller is really inadequate when trying to control a car simulation game. The additional control range of the steering wheel, the use of foot pedals, and the vibration/impact feedback through the wheel completly transform a game like Forza 2 from difficult to play and hard to control with the standard XBOX 350 controller to a simulation that is truly fun and enjoyable! Considering the features and quality of construction, the XBOX 360 Wireless Racing Wheel is really a bargain at the price. I feel that it is an ESSENTIAL XBOX accessory for XBOX owners who indend to play this type of automobile racing simulation game!
 
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Awesome wheel, makes Forza 2 even better!!! The force feedback works great, solid construction, good pedals, and very responsive wheel. A definite must have for all racing gamers.
 
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Love this new racing wheel. Struggled a little bit after switching from controller to this, but after several races, statts to use it without any problem. You will definitley have a better control using this wheel, and have a better gaming experience.
 
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Bought this once at Best buy thinking, "Eh, if i don't like it at least I can return it." After purchasing it within 1 minute of playing I loved it. Loved it so much in fact I ordered another one from here. I had been playing Forza 2 for about 10 hours previous to buying the wheel and decided to send it back (was a rental). After plugging in the wheel, I haven't stopped playing it yet. Very realistic, and a great game to introduce guests to when they're over as they do not expect the steering to feel so real. It is wireless, but only if you don't want the force feedback (the jolting and pulling of the wheel when you lose control of the car). I definitely prefer plugging it into the wall for that feature. The pedals are always tethered to the wheel even if you choose to go wireless. I would recommend this if you like any type of racing game!!
 
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awesome wheel. makes everything easier and more fun. closest thing next to actually driving
 
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Good product and works well with xbox.
 
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