The Wireless Speed Wheel is a sleek looking device, though retains the feel of a steering wheel not matter which position you choose to hold it in. Of course, there is no option for a low hold, as the L and R triggers are based on the back of the wheel and used as brake and accelerator respectively in the default control schemes for most Xbox 360 racing games. The Wireless Speed Wheel uses two AA batteries and offers a well balanced overall weighted feeling, enough to make each turn felt through force applied and the force feedback.
Msxbox-world takes a look at the official Microsoft wireless and pedal free Speed Wheel in their product review.
... instead of this kinda thing which you have to hold up in the air in front of you, which seems tiresome and stupid.
I've got the wheel and its actually fantastic! I only got it because it was an extra $20 (Australian) with F4, but it was money well spent. I only wish it had paddles for gear changing.
Originally revealed at the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles back in June, the official Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel was confirmed for launch in the US this September and throughout PAL territories in ‘early October’. At a recent press event in the UK however, Microsoft offered confirmation of not just the release date, but the UK price also.
Where does this really fit in? Surely the hardcore racing gamers will have proper steering wheels, the average gamer will prefer using a thumbstick and the casual gamer will be expecting to use their kinect?
I saw a DEMO video on youtube and I was actually surprised by it.
My question is...do you have to have the kinect for it to work. Im assuming yes but the article didnt state if you needed it.
FOr under $50 I would get it. IMO it would be better then a controller but not better then a regular racing wheel.
so much for the MR.control free!!!
Why O Why??
A totally unnecessary accessory that is better done with already available ones for racing games...
Really... WHY ?
The question is, how long will you last if you use this while you're standing??..
For someone like me who can't be assed to keep setting up a wheel & peddles & just like to lounge with me feet up racing with a controller, it'll be perfect.....
I really thought this had some kind of base. Not interested.