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Forza Motorsport 4 - The Floodgates Have Opened...
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soundscream
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Force Feed Back to none its not a fair comparison, now comparing it to a non FF wheel would be fair game. But the general opinion seems to be Wheel>Speed Wheel>controller>>>>>>>>>>>>Kinect(on the dark side of the moon)guest1321 said:
Another attempt to change the subject from the last few pages:
I've driven quite a few more laps with the speed wheel since posting my original impressions, and it really is so much more immersive than a controller. There's something really great about driving in cockpit view and seeing the hands/wheel on screen make the same subtle movements as your hands/wheel in front of you.
I'm still not quite to the level of accuracy/control that I normally have with a controller, but I think that just comes down to years of practice with the controller vs. a couple hours with the wheel.
Even if I don't reach that same level of accuracy, I still prefer the wheel. There's just something about it that makes you feel like you're driving a real car at above-average speeds, and that with the slightest wrong turn, you could send yourself careening off the track. It's just a much more realistic experience.
I imagine it would be even more so with a real wheel setup, but the speed wheel gets halfway there for those of us with less money/space.
I've driven quite a few more laps with the speed wheel since posting my original impressions, and it really is so much more immersive than a controller. There's something really great about driving in cockpit view and seeing the hands/wheel on screen make the same subtle movements as your hands/wheel in front of you.
I'm still not quite to the level of accuracy/control that I normally have with a controller, but I think that just comes down to years of practice with the controller vs. a couple hours with the wheel.
Even if I don't reach that same level of accuracy, I still prefer the wheel. There's just something about it that makes you feel like you're driving a real car at above-average speeds, and that with the slightest wrong turn, you could send yourself careening off the track. It's just a much more realistic experience.
I imagine it would be even more so with a real wheel setup, but the speed wheel gets halfway there for those of us with less money/space.
I played with Braking: ABS ON, Stability Control: ON, Traction Control: ON, Steering: Simulation.Xanadu said:
I played with an Xbox controller, so I don't know if you were expecting a wheel. Compared to Steering: Normal, it felt easier? I will upload a video. Maybe if you ask the right questions you can get the information you want? All I can say is that I like the driving and that you have to be careful with the settings above. Oh, and don't expect a good quality video, it's only 640x480, 30 fps and shot with a digi cam
flyinpiranha
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soundscream said:
After playing with a controller and a wheel setup I'd go more
Wheel >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> whateverelsedoesn'tmatter
I am surprised how well the Speed Wheel is getting previewed in this thread. I always wonder what it is being compared to. Or if it's new purchase happiness. I'm usually impressed with new stuff myself and that makes it hard for me to judge things right off the bat.
soundscream
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I want to get one because after a long day at work I dont always feel like sitting in my racing setup, and It seems to be better then a controller. I wonder if kmart has it yet I have a $20 coupon from buying gears 3.Doodis said:
rocksteady1983
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Forza 4 |OT| Never Satisfied
Forza 4 |OT| Complaints, Comparisons, and some Cars
Forza 4 |OT| This. Is. FORZA!
I'm bored lol.
Forza 4 |OT| Complaints, Comparisons, and some Cars
Forza 4 |OT| This. Is. FORZA!
I'm bored lol.
lol yea, i can see myself loving metal until i dieYoritomo said:So do I... Although it might have less impact when it says 97 tour on the back of my sepultura shirt. My wife keeps wanting me to toss them out since they're full of holes... but they're also full of memories
still waiting for 60fps direct feed vids!
soundscream said:
I really enjoy it so far. It is hard to describe how little you really do have to move it to make it work. Again I had the impression before looking into it that it was a wii like add on. But you can have it sit on your lap similar to a controller.. sit back (or lean in for those intense races) and just cruise around the track.
I wish it had a headphone jack.. my only big complaint at this point.
But I would certainly put my wheel in place if I had time. So this speed wheel will be when I do not have time to go through the whole setup of the wheel and just want to do a few laps. It has pretty much replaced my controller for those quick racing sessions if that makes sense.
Well, I must confess that I've not played with a real wheel setup, so my reviews are just being compared to the controller. I assume that this wheel is in no way comparable to a true wheel setup, but again, for me, the speed wheel is much more immersive than using a controller.flyinpiranha said:
I won't say that it's better, because like I said, I'm still more accurate with the controller, and maybe for some people that's more important. But I find myself preferring immersion over accuracy at this point. Plus, I assume the accuracy will come with more practice.
can you please try an R1 car with all assists off? would love to know how difficult they are to driveluffeN said:I played with Braking: ABS ON, Stability Control: ON, Traction Control: ON, Steering: Simulation.
I played with an Xbox controller, so I don't know if you were expecting a wheel. Compared to Steering: Normal, it felt easier? I will upload a video. Maybe if you ask the right questions you can get the information you want? All I can say is that I like the driving and that you have to be careful with the settings above. Oh, and don't expect a good quality video, it's only 640x480, 30 fps and shot with a digi cam
Sorry for the question, but do you mean like the Ferrari or the Zonda with R1 car?Xanadu said:
The track for Rivals mode is mirrored, so you get "two" tracks in the demo
Demo size was 1.8 GB and I would love to if my upload speed was back to normalshinnn said:
I normally have 1 MB/s up (YES MEGABYTE for all those "people can't tell the difference between Mpbs and MB" ) but now I am stuck with 140 KB/s EDIT: Ah okey, it's the class of the car. The Zonda is R3.
ahh, the zonda will do fine thanksluffeN said:Sorry for the question, but do you mean like the Ferrari or the Zonda with R1 car?
The track for Rivals mode is mirrored, so you get "two" tracks in the demo
Demo size was 1.8 GB and I would love to if my upload speed was back to normal
lol 1.8gb.. Yeah.. too much. Thanks by the way.luffeN said:Demo size was 1.8 GB and I would love to if my upload speed was back to normal
So driving all the three cars you got the same layout? There was a different layout for the 599GTO in the E3 demo.
Big Takeover
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Put it this way, if what you really want is a wheel, buy a wheel. If you want a better, more involving controller, buy a speed wheel.guest1321 said:
A ffb wheel/pedal set is just a different beast. It's meant to approximate real life. It does a fairly decent job of that too. Nothing beats it for immersion, and control. There are draw backs though like space, cost and convenience. The speed wheel is an AWESOME controller. Absolutely brilliant compared to a standard controller. It's not however a good "wheel" if you must make a comparison. No pedals, no force feedback, it's hard to put them on the same plane. It's just a different experience.
I will say this, there's no way anyone would be disappointed with the speed wheel as a controller. It's a game changer. The official wheel, while completely usable, isn't going to make you feel quite as giddy with your purchase. You'll be pricing a Fanatec in no time ;-)
Xanadu said:
Holy crap XD You cannot just put the pedal to the metal and take off. Wheel spin and all crazy kinds of things. You have to accelerate carefully.
Too fast into a corner and it feels like you aren't able to steer anymore, felt great. There are already 30 people playing it as I could see on the leaderboards. You can change your rival (ghost car from the other player) too. Rival races also have restriction. The Zonda one says "MODEL must be Pagani Zonda C. STOCK ONLY"
What do you mean with layout?shinnn said:
"Win" early access to the Demo:
http://www.whosay.com/larry/photos/74627
edit: Turn10 dropping codes on twitter. xbox.com is sloow
http://www.whosay.com/larry/photos/74627
edit: Turn10 dropping codes on twitter. xbox.com is sloow
flyinpiranha
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saladine1 said:
Was it the code by T10 just posted a minute ago? I tried using it and it was already used =(
flyinpiranha
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watership said:
Haha, same. I think that one might be different as the ones from MN are supposed to be private messages. Maybe that's what he won?
*crosses fingers*
GTP_Daverytimes
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Yoritomo said:
I have seen 8 year olds that are more mature than 30 year olds.
flyinpiranha
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watership said:
New threads for new news.
Bleh, lame. Well, at least I'll get to finish Deus Ex this weekend haha.
Valkendorm
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saladine1 said:
Congratz! I just got one too from the Xbox Canada FB page. Too bad i'm still at work and won't come back home before late tonight.
flyinpiranha
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saladine1 said:
Congratz! I think after a good long Friday of playing the game you should start the Official Demo Impressions thread so I have something to look forward to come Saturday morning.
I expect nothing less!