From Controller to Wheel

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I played GT3 and GT4 with the standard controller, and I started GT5 with it, got all the way up to Level 27. Then I decided to get a Logitech Driving Force GT wheel, and started a new GT5 game. In two days I have gotten quite the hang of it, and I'm shaving tons of time off my laps and having a lot more fun doing it. The wheel is so much more precise and easy to use compared to the controller. I'm already up to Level 17 and driving a Peugeot 908 Matmut, getting 50.1 as my best lap time at High Speed Ring. (Grinding that race a little now, need to get up to Extreme).

I have absolutely no complaints about GT5, especially now that I'm using a great wheel too. For those of you who are still on a controller, trust me, you'd get SO much more out of the game with a good wheel.

And FYI, the DFGT cost the same as this game $60 new. 👍
 
I paid $100 for mine on black friday and just checked amazon, they are selling it for $122..newegg for $130
 
Alright seriously now, someone tell me how to get the wheel cheap in the UK. I'm sick of you guys getting it for less than a third of what I'd have to pay.
 
Where did you find one for 60$ new T_T??

I'm regretting not getting it when it was on sale for 70 during Thanksgiving... and now it is up to 120 on amazon.
 
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I gotta agree, I'd been playing with a pad from GT1 right the way through to GT5 Prologue and considered myself pretty handy with it. I bought a DFGT and wheelstand pro especially for GT5 and although there has been a learning curve it has revolutionized the game for me.

Now enjoying GT more than ever, it now feels more like a simulator and I'm loving every lap. Cornering is now much more about "feel" rather than an exercise in fine thumb control.

In short, I'd recommend playing the game with a wheel to anyone who'se never tried it before. The DFGT is fantastic value for money these days, I can see myself upgrading in the future for sure but I'll be using what I have for a while yet.
 
MidianGTX
Alright seriously now, someone tell me how to get the wheel cheap in the UK. I'm sick of you guys getting it for less than a third of what I'd have to pay.
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Go to Ebay.com type in whatever you want, an make an account an a paypal account an start bidding!
 
Like you said, the wheel is more precise and easy to use. I tried using my controller again but it just doesn't feel right anymore.
 
MidianGTX
Alright seriously now, someone tell me how to get the wheel cheap in the UK. I'm sick of you guys getting it for less than a third of what I'd have to pay.
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I think the DFGT is around £80.00 in the UK on Amazon, Play etc. Certainly a lot less than the G25 & G27. I'd planned to ask for one for Christmas, then read about the new official wheel, then read that's $500.00 or whatever so the DFGT is back on my list :)
 
Got the DFGT as well. Paid $138 here in Australia. Makes the game so much better :D

What FFB you guys have it set on?

Mine is 3 and I got it set to Simulation.
 
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I paid $100 for mine on black friday and just checked amazon, they are selling it for $122..newegg for $130
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I got mine on ebay for 72 shipped. It is more fun with a wheel too. It seems somewhat limited with a controller.
 
MidianGTX
Alright seriously now, someone tell me how to get the wheel cheap in the UK. I'm sick of you guys getting it for less than a third of what I'd have to pay.
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Order one from logitech hongkong, it's about 100quid but maybe a little more with posting. Thats what I'll be doing soon.
 
MidianGTX
Alright seriously now, someone tell me how to get the wheel cheap in the UK. I'm sick of you guys getting it for less than a third of what I'd have to pay.
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Ebay, Just find seller that will ship it to UK, and i also look for someone that sell them all the time, not just one time seller.
 
I staarted GT5 with dfgt only used the contoller for b spec/photomode and grinding indy oval when I can't be bothered to set up the wheel :p
It is a great wheel.
 
Got myself a Logitech DFGT about a week ago and yes it definately makes GT5 more fun (played 1-4 controller)

UK peeps: Cheapest I found was £80 from Gamestation
 
Using the wheel has made the NASCAR events my new favorite series.

You can actually hold a line 3 wide into the turns and not end up in a pile up!! It is a thrilling endeavor to be sure!!
 
i never used the wheel but i use the joystick on the DS3 and it works just fine for me. d-pad just makes me spin out.
 
For those wondering, I got it at Best Buy on Black Friday. Hadn't used it for a while after I got it but I wish I would have.
 
I got my G27 on amazon for 190$ brand new, and looked back last month and they back up to 300$ . I feel they raised the price just because F1 2010 / NFS and GT5 were coming out..... :-/
 
ALEXH-
Got the DFGT as well. Paid $138 here in Australia. Makes the game so much better :D

What FFB you guys have it set on?

Mine is 3 and I got it set to Simulation.
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I have NO IDEA how Dick Smith can sell them so cheap. I'm picking mine up from there tomorrow, but everywhere else they're $300, even used on eBay they go for over $250, yet DSE can sell them brand new for $138? It just doesn't make sense! Not that I'm complaining...
 
My DFGT was dispatched yesterday so ,should get it monday(very slim chance of today).£107 on amazon uk.G27 is only £220 i think at the moment was very tempted i must say.
 
I'm still waiting for the Thrustmaster for the clutch, but yeah wheel seems like a big boost in overall enjoyment.
 

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