neil507 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Posted January 1, 2005 hi people,with the sales now on,can anybody recommend a desent pad or wheel i can use,which is easy 2setup or use witch is compaitble 2 use on nascar heat/ukdirt game?
Guest Scrapman53 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Posted January 1, 2005 Microsoft Sidewinder force feedback wheel here m8. (usb). It's 4 years old now and has lasted well.
wrighty496 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Posted January 1, 2005 depends what you're used to tbh m8 - i'm a long-time playstation user so i'm better with a pad (saitek P2500 steering on the stick)
MoR137 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 Hi Personaly use a Saitek P880 Dual Analog Gamepad at the moment, the Shoulder Buttons are slightly dodgy (i don't use them though) and I've snapped the stick off its joint once (think i was aiming for Mav) but superb pad if treated nicely. Also very comforatble to hold. Probably buy it for under a tenner now. Cheers MoR
Yorick_H30 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 trustmaster Firestorm Analog 3 good pad for its price....only the acceleration button sticks now and then but that makes a good excuse
Badura_Racing258 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 What do you prefer, or used in the past, Neil? Wheels tend to 'slow' you done (exception to Scrpaman!) and you don't do as conistant laps. Do you own a Playstation two, by any chance? If you do, i recomend you get down to 'Game' and get yourself a 'USB adaptor' that will let you use your Playstion controller on your PC. It costs about £9.99 and well worth the money. Thanks, David
Pedz 212 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 are the ps2 pad still got progressive buttons??? i got a Microsoft pad (plugin & play)2yr old and still spot on also im using in the winter my wheel for fun and it is Microsoft Force Feedback(gameport) but im still faster on pad oh hack mike 2 is very very fast on a wheel !!!!
Badura_Racing258 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 Are they? What's the difference? I never noticed a difference between my £3.00 pad and my PS2 pad, when i changed over to be honest. There is always the 'options' area, where yu can change several settings, on how to turn (pad..or sharp) and how slow or hard you want to brake/accelerate... Thanks, David
neil507 Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Posted January 3, 2005 thx 4 replies lads,david most of last season i used a pad,which has now given up the ghost,it was one of games own makes,cheap and nasty!.In responce about them adaptors,my son has 2 steering wheels 4 his consoles can they be used with adaptors?one he had with a dreamcast,the other with gamecube.
Cunny78 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Posted January 3, 2005 I've got one of those ps2 adapters from www.play.com which allows you 2 use your ps2 pad on pc, but when I tryed to use my ps2 wheel with it Heat didnt like it. Using the ps2 pad with heat works fine and works a treat
Badura_Racing258 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Posted January 3, 2005 I suggest you stick with a pad, but its personal choice really. Regarding adaptors, i know you can get PS2 adaptors, but i'm not sure about xbox and dreamcast though, as i don't own any. have you had a look at www.play.com or looked up www.google.co.uk and put in adaptors for dreamcast/x-box? You can pick up a decent pad for abput £10-£15 that will last you a will, but you'll need to ajust. Look for one with '8' buttons if you want a pad, so its a different button for everything, instead of just '4' buttons, and having to use the keyboard for others. Happy hunting, David
Badura_Racing258 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Posted January 3, 2005 Using the ps2 pad with heat works fine and works a treat 2224[/snapback] Good choice Cunny! I'll second that
Badura_Racing258 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Posted January 3, 2005 http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=stts2&p...PC&title=114167 From www.play.com ....you can get the port for 2 contollers for only £6.99, bargain to say the least. But....can you have two drivers on the PC at once, as i've never tried to look into that? Even though it says upto 4 players?
Guest Scrapman53 Posted January 4, 2005 Report Posted January 4, 2005 If you want the game to be a bit more "real" then get a wheel. At the end of the day, most of the "top" guys use a wheel. lol.
Badura_Racing258 Posted January 4, 2005 Report Posted January 4, 2005 If you want the game to be a bit more "real" then get a wheel. At the end of the day, most of the "top" guys use a wheel. lol. 2293[/snapback]
Avon 357 Posted January 8, 2005 Report Posted January 8, 2005 I have to side with Scrapman, although I'm not quick I use a Microsoft Force feedback wheel, I turn it right up and you know your racing. The bonus is that their probibly one of the most hardy bits of kit and as a result they take some punishment, they are also easiest to configure and I picked mine up for £20 in a "Loot" type paper so keep your eyes peeled and you might get a bargin. Avon
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