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This was posted over on the Forzaplanet forums.
So, for Forza Motorsport 4, a plethora of great, and not so great, wheels popped up on the market. The leading brand in this, war maybe, is Fanatec. Compared to the other Xbox 360 wheels, there's no competition. You have Microsoft wheel, which I don't trust all that well considering it's Microsoft. Then there's the Madcatz wheels which, knowing Madcatz, won't be made for quality. So, what goes against Fanatec? Fanatec does! See, everyday I see threads on hear, and FPM, about which of their wheels to choose. The Fanatec PWGT2, or the Fanatec CSR. This thread will be hear to help many people try and decide which one's to choose. (NOTE: I DO NOT OWN EITHER OF THESE WHEELS. I'm posting this to list the differences, then people should be able to choose for themselves which wheel to spend their money on.)
FANATEC CSR Wheel
This wheel is the same price as the GT2, seems reasonable considering that this wheel uses the same base. So that would mean, in theory, it's the same wheel? Well, you couldn't be even more incorrect!
-Wheel rim is made of Aluminum. This makes it lighter that the GT2 rim. Not to mention it has Alcantara grips on the 3 and 9 positions, where your hands are, instead of the full wheel. Instead that's replaced by plastic, for even less weight! Less weight=Quicker turning.
-Fanatec's Famous tuning display.
-According to Thomas, the Mabuchi RS550 motor has received some tweaks for the better.
-High Resolution Wheel sensor.
-Large Aluminum Paddle Shifters
-XBOX 360, PS3, and PC Compatibility.
-Compatible to full range of Fanatec Pedals, as well as G27 Pedals with an adapter.
-Compatible to all Fanatec Shifter sets.
Fanatec Porsche Wheel GT2Part of the lineup that started it all. The Porsche wheel lineup. These wheels were made with the designed to mimic the real wheels in Porsche cars. Judging from the looks, and the fact I own a GT3 RS Wheel, they made a pretty damn good job of replicating the real wheel.
-Alcantara Hand-stiched Wheel rim.
-Backlit Buttons to display which mode your in. (Xbox, PC, PS3)
-Fanatec's Tuning Display
-Mabuchi RS550 Motor for FFB
-Compatible to all Pedals/Shifters from Fanatec, and G27 adapter included with the wheel.
They each feature their differences. Without the wheels in my hands, I can't give an accurate detail which is better. This is your choice. Use the information above, and make the decision for yourself! Hope this helps, this is crispy signing off!
So, for Forza Motorsport 4, a plethora of great, and not so great, wheels popped up on the market. The leading brand in this, war maybe, is Fanatec. Compared to the other Xbox 360 wheels, there's no competition. You have Microsoft wheel, which I don't trust all that well considering it's Microsoft. Then there's the Madcatz wheels which, knowing Madcatz, won't be made for quality. So, what goes against Fanatec? Fanatec does! See, everyday I see threads on hear, and FPM, about which of their wheels to choose. The Fanatec PWGT2, or the Fanatec CSR. This thread will be hear to help many people try and decide which one's to choose. (NOTE: I DO NOT OWN EITHER OF THESE WHEELS. I'm posting this to list the differences, then people should be able to choose for themselves which wheel to spend their money on.)
FANATEC CSR Wheel
This wheel is the same price as the GT2, seems reasonable considering that this wheel uses the same base. So that would mean, in theory, it's the same wheel? Well, you couldn't be even more incorrect!
-Wheel rim is made of Aluminum. This makes it lighter that the GT2 rim. Not to mention it has Alcantara grips on the 3 and 9 positions, where your hands are, instead of the full wheel. Instead that's replaced by plastic, for even less weight! Less weight=Quicker turning.
-Fanatec's Famous tuning display.
-According to Thomas, the Mabuchi RS550 motor has received some tweaks for the better.
-High Resolution Wheel sensor.
-Large Aluminum Paddle Shifters
-XBOX 360, PS3, and PC Compatibility.
-Compatible to full range of Fanatec Pedals, as well as G27 Pedals with an adapter.
-Compatible to all Fanatec Shifter sets.
Fanatec Porsche Wheel GT2
-Alcantara Hand-stiched Wheel rim.
-Backlit Buttons to display which mode your in. (Xbox, PC, PS3)
-Fanatec's Tuning Display
-Mabuchi RS550 Motor for FFB
-Compatible to all Pedals/Shifters from Fanatec, and G27 adapter included with the wheel.
They each feature their differences. Without the wheels in my hands, I can't give an accurate detail which is better. This is your choice. Use the information above, and make the decision for yourself! Hope this helps, this is crispy signing off!
