drugstore_cowboy
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Ah you've upgraded the old Playseat/CRSE I see.
Very nice.
Very nice.
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PC Racing Sims Thread
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Yeah, I updated the firmware on the old MS FFB wheel and found it worked with PS3, PS4, Xbox, Xbox 360, XBone and PC (I've no idea why this update wasn't publicised, TBH), so sold the CSRE/CSP/Playseat rig and knocked this one up from old tat. Having just two pedals was a downer but pressing the accelerator and brake together simulates the clutch.
drugstore_cowboy
Member
Now is the time Mascot, cast aside the razor you once took to your Forza-beard, we can forgive you. Join us again and nestle in the growth of Forza.
Betta Lines
Member
This is the first time I've heard of this. That's pretty great. I bet you can find that wheel pretty cheap used on ebay or something too.
drugstore_cowboy
Member
It is an awesome discovery.
I've ordered five wireless MS wheels from eBay before they become rare, three cheers for Mascot!
I've ordered five wireless MS wheels from eBay before they become rare, three cheers for Mascot!
Ha ha..! Let's not let this spiral out of control, chaps. I wouldn't want PRC getting hold of it.
Or would I..?
drugstore_cowboy
Member
Now now, no need to be humble.
Did you ever see that guy who Frankensteined together two of those pedal sets and wired a pedal to a wheel button as a digital clutch?
It was glorious.
He must have been like Fanatec want how much???
Fuck it! I'm making my own.
Did you ever see that guy who Frankensteined together two of those pedal sets and wired a pedal to a wheel button as a digital clutch?
It was glorious.
He must have been like Fanatec want how much???
Fuck it! I'm making my own.
Gang,
I'm toying with the idea of getting my feet wet with a wheel and pedal set. I haven't historically been a huge racing game player, but I dabble occasionally.
I'm looking at either a G(29/920), T150 or a T300.
Obviously, the T300 is almost double the price of the others.
Any recommendations? I know there are a million opinions on the net, but I'm interested in what some fellow Gaffers have to say.
Will I be content with the Gxx or T150 or will I be chomping at the bit for an upgrade right away? Is the extra outlay worth it for a casual player? It would probably initially be used for ETS2/ATS, but I expect I would also pick up AC/PC.
If I go with one of those two, which would you recommend?
I'm toying with the idea of getting my feet wet with a wheel and pedal set. I haven't historically been a huge racing game player, but I dabble occasionally.
I'm looking at either a G(29/920), T150 or a T300.
Obviously, the T300 is almost double the price of the others.
Any recommendations? I know there are a million opinions on the net, but I'm interested in what some fellow Gaffers have to say.
Will I be content with the Gxx or T150 or will I be chomping at the bit for an upgrade right away? Is the extra outlay worth it for a casual player? It would probably initially be used for ETS2/ATS, but I expect I would also pick up AC/PC.
If I go with one of those two, which would you recommend?
drugstore_cowboy
Member
Well the T300 is good.
G29 is proven but dated tech and the T150 is half way between them both.
G29 is proven but dated tech and the T150 is half way between them both.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
As someone who was in your EXACT situation a week or two ago, the T300 has proven to be worth the high price of entry. It feels SUPER good and has made driving an absolute blast.
Where is this firmware located? I'm going to be using mine instead of buying a new wheel...
No, no, no, it was obviously a joke. Come on, people.
But I bought 40 of them!
drugstore_cowboy
Member
What the fuck man!
Thanks!
I just found out about the TX, which seems to be the PC/XBone equivalent of the T300 (as opposed to PC/PS4). Does anyone have any experience with this? It seems slightly more expensive in the places available to me (Ireland), but it would be nice to be able to use it for Forza (6 & Horizon 2).
Having said that, FH3 just got announced for XBone/PC, so if the TX is not as good as the T300, maybe that would still be the way to go.
Decisions, decisions...
drugstore_cowboy
Member
TX is fine too. I think the degrees of rotation is 900 for the TX and 1080 for the T300 (ironic, I know) and the T300 comes with a better rim as standard.
Betta Lines
Member
I'll just keep beating my drum and say the T150 is not halfway between a G29 and a T300. The G29 is better than the T150 in almost every area, imo.
The TX base is indeed the Xbox-compatible version of the T300 base - the mechanism and motor is the same design, and it is compatible with all the same T-series add-ons, but as drugstore_cowboy says, the T300 is 1080 degrees of rotation rather than the TX's 900. The TX launched earlier than the T300 in the form of the 'TX Italia' - I'd be surprised if that was more expensive than the T300 packages.
I have a TX and a T300 and they feel pretty much identical to me with the main difference being the T300's default rim is significantly better than the POS plastic thing that comes with the TX. If you can get the T300 for the same price as a TX you're basically getting a free upgrade to a GTE rim if you buy that over the TX.
drugstore_cowboy
Member
I'll take that back then!
Betta Lines
Member
You don't have to!
I've not seen many people who share my views on that...First gameplay footage for F1 2016...
Looks good but not sure why they're racing at sunset in Montréal and Austin? lol
http://www.virtualr.net/f1-2016-first-gameplay-footage
Looks good but not sure why they're racing at sunset in Montréal and Austin? lol
http://www.virtualr.net/f1-2016-first-gameplay-footage
Because they can.
The game has a full day and night cycle that you can mess with it, if you want.
I never use driving line assistance in racing games (BECAUSE I'M A MAN! HUZZAH!) but the way the flat squares rotate from horizontal to vertical as they transition from green to red is a pretty neat little effect.
So I'm in the market for a wheel (yes, another one of those posts - I couldn't find the thread mentioned a few pages back about them.)
I'm trying to decide between the T150 or G29 - I'm leaning towards the G29 but it's pretty much at the maximum end of my price range (£180). I've read everyone say the T300 is the wheel to get, but I don't really want to be spending £250, I'd say £200 is the maximum I'd pay. Has the T300 ever been around that price? The pedals on the T150 look terrible.
The G29 is £180, the T150 £115.
One thing on my mind, which I know no-one knows the answer to yet, but...
What are the chances the G29 will work with Forza Horizon 3/FM 7?
I'm trying to decide between the T150 or G29 - I'm leaning towards the G29 but it's pretty much at the maximum end of my price range (£180). I've read everyone say the T300 is the wheel to get, but I don't really want to be spending £250, I'd say £200 is the maximum I'd pay. Has the T300 ever been around that price? The pedals on the T150 look terrible.
The G29 is £180, the T150 £115.
One thing on my mind, which I know no-one knows the answer to yet, but...
What are the chances the G29 will work with Forza Horizon 3/FM 7?
drugstore_cowboy
Member
You can increase your chances of playing FH3 by going for a G920 if they're anywhere near the same price. I've seen a few T300 in CeX recently, they go for £200 if you want to risk going second hand.
Ideally I'd want the G29 as I do have a PS4 too, and I know I'll want to use a wheel with Gran Turismo.
I've read about a few reliability problems with the T300, so I'd rather not go used if possible so I have a warranty for if anything does go wrong. I'll check it out though and see what the prices are like, thanks.
drugstore_cowboy
Member
Tbh that's quite wise, my TX went back to Thrustmaster and the support was great but it wouldn't have happened if I couldn't provide the original receipt.
Hmm... Found the T300 for £215 brand new on e-bay, the company selling them has a proper website where it's listed for a few quid dearer. Think I'd still get full support from Thrustmaster if I buy through these, should anything go wrong?
http://www.yoyotech.co.uk/thrustmaster-t300-rs-steering-wheel-pc-ps4-4168049
http://www.yoyotech.co.uk/thrustmaster-t300-rs-steering-wheel-pc-ps4-4168049
drugstore_cowboy
Member
Thrustmaster just wanted a copy of the invoice yeah. Contact the seller to ask if there's been any problems with support if you're nervous.
Wouldn't like to say one way or another and you either miss a bargain or end up getting rogered if the wheel dies down the line.
Wouldn't like to say one way or another and you either miss a bargain or end up getting rogered if the wheel dies down the line.
After a bit more digging I've actually found them on quite a few websites now for about £220. Seems like a good deal? If the wheel is as good as everyone makes out, it'll be worth the extra bit of cash over the G29.
Think I'll take the plunge near the end of the month. Thanks for your help.
Think I'll take the plunge near the end of the month. Thanks for your help.
Betta Lines
Member
Agreed. I'd be leaning towards the ebay one. Yoyotech should be alright, but worth contacting them for peace of mind.
Would you mind sharing some of the other sites you found? I'm thinking about picking one up at the end of the month myself, and more options would be useful as I'm in Ireland, so shipping can be a big deal for me.
So I recently started replaying my copy of F1 Championship Edition for PS3 and I had a question for you all about a feature that I really like in it. It's got a mode called F1TV where you can set up an AI race and watch it complete with accurate commentary and everything. Now, I seriously doubt there's anything with commentary because that would be tough, but do any PC sims have a feature similar to this? Where I can set up a race between AI only and spectate it?
Actually I may be talking shit, but they said here that there's a "time of day editor" the let's you customizes the starting time of the race. So I'm not sure if it's dynamic or not, but they've showed screens from Singapore in daylight, and videos of Interlagos, Cota and Baku during the sunset.
Some official videos, btw:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HksnXmJGqe4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAMmQr7FjSc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZuStK4qUq8
Thanks - appreciated!
Oh, I didn't mean to sound like I was calling you out... and yeah, I didn't mean dynamic as all in the one race either, just that it could even be selected. If they could pull that off, I'd be most impressed.
And with a good amount of the staff who worked on Driveclub at their beck and call, I guess it could be not too difficult for them to do without having to prebake textures etc.
Don't worry, I didn't get it that way (never crossed my mind). You're one of the coolest guys here on Gaf, know that.
About the game, is it weird that this is the one that I have most hype instead of Forza Horizon 3 and GT Sports?
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/i...tto-corsa-welcomes-porsche.33544/#post-703275
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv-cPGa9Zsg
Holy shit.
Two DLC packs coming Fall 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv-cPGa9Zsg
Holy shit.
Two DLC packs coming Fall 2016
Big Takeover
Member
What a catch! I wonder how this has come about.