Customer Reviews
A must have for racing enthusiasts!!
The Driving Force Pro is the first wheel that I have owned and used at home. At first I was a bit hessitant because let's face it, the wheel is still expensive compared to other products. All my doubts soon left me after I was cutting lap times in GT3. It did take a good 30 mins to and hour to get used to the action. The wheel came nicely packaged, and it took me all but 10 mins to set it up. (Be sure to buy a lap accessory if you aren't going to use it on a table.) I heard the force feedback was noisy, but personally I could barely notice the noise. The wheel itself is tuff. It looks and feels very heavy duty. The game play with only 200 degree steering in Gran Turismo 3 is amazing, it will defininately be unreal with GT4. If you are considering buying this wheel, DO IT!! It is worth every cent. It totally adds to the experience of racing!
Bought this for my husband
I bought this wheel for my husband and he loves it! I never purchased an item like this before, especially for a toy that cost over $100. After reading the reviews, it seemed like it was worth the price and my husband would never expect me to buy something like this so it would be a good surprise. I of course searched through the web for the lowest price. I played it a few times and it was really fun to use. It felt like I was using the arcade steering wheel. I have tried other wheels before and it never comes close to that. My husband plays GT3 A-spec and Initial D the most on it right now. I'm planning to get him GT4 when it's released. I think the only complaint from my husband was the area where you lock the wheel in place. You have to turn these two plastic things to tighten it to a table, which is a hassle but it does keep the wheel secure. Overall, it's a good buy for gamers who like to race and experience the realism using a wheel instead of a controller. I thought it was really fun to use although I'm not into racing games. I would definitely recommend this product.
Some things to be aware of when purchasing this device!
Logitech's Driving Force Pro for PS2 is an excellent input device for novice and more advanced users in driving simulation games. The response is excellent, the feel is decent, and the functionality is superb.
Those who purchase this unit must be aware that the 900 degree turning can only be used by games that support this type of input. If 900 degree movement is not supported by the game (such as Gran Turismo 3) the user will find that this wheel automatically detects this and adjusts the steering locks accordingly. When this author purchased the wheel for use with Gran Turismo 3, he found that the standard turning radius of 200 degrees seemed to create a problem for fine tuning the position of the wheel. Because of the smaller rotation area, minute movements are much more pronounced than when 900 degree rotation is allowed.
The steering feel of this device is as close to true as one will find in a gaming device. The force feedback power can be manually adjusted from full power to 60% power directly on the device. Some games may allow further tuning of force feedback power in-game. The footpedal unit feels firm, with different resistances for gas and brake, adding some to the realism of most games. The buttons on this wheel are not pressure sensitive like the Dual Shock controllers and other accessories are. This device is all digital, using the PS2's own USB port to connect. An outside AC power source is required for use.
Technical note: This device is listed as Force Feedback, but with all technicality, this is not correct. Force feedback devices use pressures from the users hand and responds by generating its own force which opposes the hand. Typically in these devices, the counter force generated by the device is proportional to the force applied by the user. This wheel uses a different mechanism that does not require a force from the user to be present. In a nutshell, this all means that this device will move on its own, independantly of whether or not a user is present.
Overall, this device is unique, and a great buy.
The goods:
Great feel, as close to realistic as you're gonna get
Excellent range of motion
Solidly built, Heavy duty. Nothing flimsy about it
Table clamps are very strong, with no extra movement
Learning curve is at a minimum
Quick and easy setup. Up and running in no time
GT emblem on the wheel. Looks GREAT!
The bads:
Force Feedback is a little noisy, though not exceedingly loud.
200 degree motion makes it difficult to fine tune steering on the fly.
Initial price seems a little high. (well worth it, however)
Too addictive! Can't seem to put it away!!
