Can't buy DFGT in UK!! Any cheaper alternatives?

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:grumpy:I'm getting pretty angry that I cant buy a DFGT in any shops here in Northern Ireland as everywhere is sold out and Ive checked all Argos stores. I even got the option to reserve one for store collection yesterday but when I went in they said it was a glitch and they dont have any stock in their warehouse!! I've been playing GT5 with the DS3 for 6 weeks and am keen to start using a wheel because Ive heard it will improve the whole gaming experience plus I have a few nice racing games on my PC that I would like to play with a wheel.

The only DFGT's on ebay get bid up to stupid prices and im on a budget so does anyone have any suggestions for an entry level racing wheel I could use to get started?

I saw this one in Argos but cant find any reviews anywhere:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9289743/Trail/searchtext%3ERACING+WHEEL.htm

Would it be ok just to get the feel of a wheel for the first time on a racing game or should I wait ages for the DFGT to come back in stock?
 
Just wait for it. That Datel wheel is junk and a waste of money.

The DFGT is a good wheel, and a great one to start with thanks to it's licensed GT5 support and easy to use Logitech PC drivers, I think you'll enjoy it.

There are other wheels in that price range with similar performance... check out the Fanatec 911 Carrera wheel. Same general price, but you get a clutch and a 6 speed shifter too... pretty cool.
 
Thanks for the advice, guess I'll stick with the DS3 until the DFGT is back in stock.
 
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Thanks for the advice, guess I'll stick with the DS3 until the DFGT is back in stock.
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NP sir. Happy virtual motoring. =)
 
thats odd, i was in the UK about a month ago and saw them in the local equivelent of a Gamers, also on the way back while sitting in heathrow, i saw one in the technology stor for quite a reasonable price, almost brought one back for ***** and giggles.
 
Stock should be sorted now, or very shortly hopefully.
My replacement DFGT should arrive tomorrow from Logitech if that's any indicator.
 
I once again talk about Pixmania. They've got it in stock. I ordered from them a week or two ago, got it in two days with express shipping.

Yeah, I live in Norway, but Pixmania ship all over Europe, and their prices include VAT and whatnot.
 
dfgt is coming back in stock in some argos stores, just picked one up in Chester
 
Not an everyday name but i have bought some smaller items from tehm before with no issues.

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D'oh.. when i looked a few days ago they had them.. after posting this i noticed notuntil end of April.. my apologies.
 
I thought I'd check Amazon, which is where I got mine from before Christmas. Wow, it's £134.95!! We paid sub-£90!
 
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