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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: soundifound on June 25, 2001, 03:54:24 PM

Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: soundifound on June 25, 2001, 03:54:24 PM: http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801238

Damn, that\'s alot of money to play one game. What price is it in Japan?
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: ddaryl on June 25, 2001, 04:17:41 PM: this is no ordinary wheel

This is forcefeedback

2 years ago you couldn\'t find a decent quality FF wheel for the PC for under $200

and I would pay $200 for the FF wheel for GT3 if thats what they wanted for it

I would never consider playing GT with a DUal SHock. To me the Dual Shock compltely ruins the GT experience.
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: Kimahri on June 25, 2001, 05:37:27 PM: damn thats so much, i want an awesome wheel so bad!
also its kind of off topic but will gt3 have a rally mode? wheels kick ass so much in rally
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: Stupid Mop on June 25, 2001, 06:05:08 PM: Damn. That probably means it will be about $250 in NZ.
But like ddaryl said, it doesnt matter. It will be worth it.
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: Lavan on June 25, 2001, 06:45:15 PM: I was thinking about getting the wheel, but I am not sure as to how it\'s mounted - do you need a table handy? Are the pedals mostly plastic or metal?
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: ddaryl on June 25, 2001, 06:47:45 PM: I\'m not sure about the pedal wether their plastic or metal or some other polymer

but I\'m sure the FF wheel will be table mount

I bought $100 worth of lumber and building supplies yesterday and I will be building my gaming table that will be used in conjunction with my gaming reclyner
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: Lavan on June 25, 2001, 06:55:27 PM: Quote
Originally posted by ddaryl
I bought $100 worth of lumber and building supplies yesterday and I will be building my gaming table that will be used in conjunction with my gaming reclyner

That an excellent idea!

I figured that the wheel would be a table mounted one, so I wasn\'t sure whether or not to get one since I don\'t have a decent-sized table anywhere near my TV, but I think I might adopt your idea of building my own custom GT3 wheel table.

Thanks ddaryl.
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: w1ngman on June 25, 2001, 07:05:49 PM: ddaryl said, "I bought $100 worth of lumber and building supplies yesterday and I will be building my gaming table"

Don\'t forget to include the appropriate "cup" and/or "clip" holders ;)

One question...and I\'ve yet to see this suitably addressed: Will Logitech\'s wheel be "backwards-compatible"? By that, I mean that I understand that "older games" that are not programmed to support Logitech\'s forced-feedback will not therefore utilize it...however, does that nonetheless mean that I would be completely unable to use the wheel (ie. left & right turning, etc....basic steering) on older games that I own such as Nascar 2001?

I have read that there will be upcoming games that will support Logitech\'s FF wheel...and therefore, your investment will be enjoyed for more than that of GT3 alone...
Title: Logitech\'s FF Wheel is $100?
Post by: ddaryl on June 25, 2001, 07:06:48 PM: Yeah I\'m making mine so the table actually has a hinge and can be lifted up to easily walk in and out of the chair. I\'m also including a latch so it doesn\'t move while gaming.

On top of this it will serve as a keyboard mouse table and a dinner table for my reclyner, among other periphials

I plan on making nice enough so my wife won\'t mind having it in the living room