Best least expensive racing wheel?

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Been considering this for some time as GT5 being a sim and everyone saying a wheel is far better on the game.

What one should I get? I don't have a lot of money (I'm 15) and probably won't order one right away (most likely after gathering money from Christmas/my birthday) along with the fact I really don't know how to set up one in a space 2-3 ft wide (bed to TV-don't have the money to spend on a full rig or really want to make a rig at all, probably will just use a TV tray lol).

Just wondering how long to get used to one? Does it make shifting easier (use automatic ATM)? How large are the wheels? Have one for the PS2 from long ago that I just tried again and the wheel is small as 🤬.
 
Driving Force GT is the best bang for the buck. Got mine for $99 at Fry's. Sometimes you can find even cheaper deals on it (Amazon had it for $69 for a while I think). It has a sequential stick and paddle buttons for shifting. I love it.

I'm sure a G25/G27 is better but not in the price / quality of experience department since it's way more expensive.
 
Also, the shifting with the paddles became completely 'natural' to me within a few hours. When doing a kart race I feel all weird now because there's no shifting needed :D

In terms of size I guess most wheels are the same size. 10 or 11 inches I think.
 
TheMarco
Driving Force GT is the best bang for the buck.
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As well as being able to easily access TCS, ASM, ABS, etc. without having to do any odd re-configuring via red dial thingy, 11" wheel, and the horn is right where it should be. Can't really go wrong.

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As previously stated the DFGT. Got mine off Amazon for $99 and have it clamped to a tray table and pedals sitting underneath. Works fine for me.
Was hesitant about getting a wheel for money reasons but ones I tried it I realized I'll never play this game again with a controller.
 
e1beatsdotcom
unfortunately not
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I trusted you and just bought it.

I'm 6'4 and have pretty big feet. The only problem I can see occurring is that the feet pedals are fairly vertical. Anyone find a good way to solve the problem other than having it put onto a slanted solid object?
 
Just picked up a Momo Monte Carlo 350mm at the junkyard today for a steal. Looking forward to adapting it to a G25/27 via the adapter available on Ebay.

I ran the older wheel (don't know the name, no clutch but sequential) with GT4 and it was ho-hum. We'll see how the newer setups do!
 
TheMarco
Also, the shifting with the paddles became completely 'natural' to me within a few hours. When doing a kart race I feel all weird now because there's no shifting needed :D

In terms of size I guess most wheels are the same size. 10 or 11 inches I think.
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Agreed. I did map shift to the R2/L2 buttons as well for those times when the wheel is really cranked right around, shifting with the paddles at that moment in time can be tricky!
 
dnew22
Anyone find it for cheaper than 105$?
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Before GT5 came out, absolutely. But not now... if you're willing to wait for the demand to die down, you may be able to find one for a decent price on eBay.
 
So the DFGT has paddle shifters? Every pic I looked at online I haven't seen paddles. That was the only thing keeping me from buying it and saving up for the g25/27.
 
breezy
So the DFGT has paddle shifters? Every pic I looked at online I haven't seen paddles. That was the only thing keeping me from buying it and saving up for the g25/27.
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It does have paddles, they're small, they're more like buttons, but they feel and work really well... I don't use the paddles, I like the stick better, but it works very well...
 
breezy
So the DFGT has paddle shifters? Every pic I looked at online I haven't seen paddles. That was the only thing keeping me from buying it and saving up for the g25/27.
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Yes it does. They're pretty small and are completely behind the wheel's arms. But they're effective and after a short while feel great.
 
The best bang for buck is the driving force GT. Just as everyone else as said, but I thought I'd ring in to just to drive the point in that much more. And yes it does have small little paddle 'buttons' I like to call them. They are about 1 inch in size and more like a switch. They still work great though. I love'em!
 
Definitely get the DFGT. I just got one about a week ago and it has transformed my GT playing. I absolutely love it. Currently working on mastering the paddle shifters as I used to play with automatic when I used the controller. My lap times are much better now than they ever have been in the past.

To summarize, DEFINITELY get the DFGT if you have the option! (assuming you aren't willing to spend even more)
 
Sorry to get off topic here but if you think you'll be playing often then you should get the Logitech g27. It may be a little bit pricy but worth almost every single penny due to the feeling you get while playing it. If your just a casual gamer then save your money and get the Driving Force GT.
 
I'm confused about the terminology "force feedback" for the DFGT. Does that mean it just rumbles/vibrates, or does the wheel actually fight back in the turns like in real life?
 
I have a MOMO and not only does it rumble/vibrate, but it fights back on corners and in snow, etc. And if you take some air, the wheel goes completely lax :D lol

I guess that's why the gamepads only have rumble, and not force feedback (imagine an analog stick fighting back on the turns; could break your thumb) :D
 

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