Which racing wheel do you give the highest vote in PC 2 - also how's the game itself from 1 to 10??

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Have a few options and I havn't bought the game yet. Just need to know a little bit about it and if the game is recommended. Your own opinion is fine. - Thanks and have a grand day! Cheers :cheers:
 
I only had a t300 so I can only score that one.
I'll would give a 2 for the awful reliability.

About the game, a 5. You have better alternatives for windows iespecially If you play online.
Game is full of problems and patches are scarce.
Dlc only have cars and tracks.
Driving feeling, cars and tracks are what saves the game.
 
foxymop
I only had a t300 so I can only score that one.
I'll would give a 2 for the awful reliability.

About the game, a 5. You have better alternatives for windows iespecially If you play online.
Game is full of problems and patches are scarce.
Dlc only have cars and tracks.
Driving feeling, cars and tracks are what saves the game.
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Thanks a lot - good advices. If you compare (Apple=PC2, Orange=GTS) - Have you tried the orange? :)
 
Cant say anything about wheels since i never own one or about online since i don't care about playimg online.

But from my own experience with pcars 2 i love this game to death :D

Love the car selection -
Even duh i mostly only drive the p1 gtr
:gtpflag:
Love the track selection.
Love Helmet cam - its like driving in VR but without a headset. :bowdown:
Live Track 3.0 is like nothing else just a amazing feature.
From my own experience i have not encountered many bugs.

I try GTS but it just feels to much like gt6 and 5

And the saddest part about gts for me is?
there's no p1s
:mad:

But hey if you like online and taking photos then gts has you cover with there great photomode :bowdown:

Overall my score for pcars 2 9/10:)
 
Pretty much the same as @Chikane said.

Coming from the PS1-3 & GT1-6 to the 1X & PC2 I absolutely love the emersion of this game.

I'm happy using the pad so I'll give it a 8 on that but on my TMX I'll give it a 9.

The only reason it don't get a 10 is because it's got the P1 GTR in it :)

@Chikane (Joking) :)
 
As somebody who never drove the P1 GTR (please don't hit me @Chikane) and only drives online, I would also rate it 9/10.

The pluses:
+ huge track selection
+ very good track selection
+ live track is unique and adds a whole new dimension to racing
+ physics and driving model

The minuses:
- seemingly unstable online (I never had any disconnection but some people are suffering from that)
- very limited online tools

Due to it's tire model and physics PCars 2 can be overwhelming for newcomers when it comes to tuning. So you do need to invest some time to learn a bit about tuning when you want to be competitive online. Also most (good) online racing is in organized leagues. Public lobbies are only few and limited to the popular classes (GT3 mostly).

So PCars is fantastic if you want to do some serious sim racing with league racing which of course means some time investment. For the casual 5 - 10 lap race it is rather of limited use I guess.
 
Chikane
Cant say anything about wheels since i never own one or about online since i don't care about playimg online.

But from my own experience with pcars 2 i love this game to death :D

Love the car selection -
Even duh i mostly only drive the p1 gtr
:gtpflag:
Love the track selection.
Love Helmet cam - its like driving in VR but without a headset. :bowdown:
Live Track 3.0 is like nothing else just a amazing feature.
From my own experience i have not encountered many bugs.

I try GTS but it just feels to much like gt6 and 5

And the saddest part about gts for me is?
there's no p1s
:mad:

But hey if you like online and taking photos then gts has you cover with there great photomode :bowdown:

Overall my score for pcars 2 9/10:)
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Thanks Chikane, that sound good enough for me . :) . Happy I bought it 45mins ago. I red a lot about the bugs - is it something that happerns while racing or losing your cars or set up? Anyhow - thanks for your time! Cheers . :cheers:
 
GA 52
If you compare (Apple=PC2, Orange=GTS) - Have you tried the orange? :)
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I prefer apples because they quench my hunger more. Although for refreshment I do have a sip of orange occasionally. ;)


Take your time to get used to the driving model of Pcars. If you dive in straight from GT you might initially be frustrated. Stick with it and it'll turn from a bad apple into a golden delicious.
 
I play PC2 with a G29 and it is overall fun to play. Way worse than Assetto Corsa in my opinion. I think assetto is more like the real thing. And both features cars and tracks that I experienced irl.
 
IfAndOr
I prefer apples because they quench my hunger more. Although for refreshment I do have a sip of orange occasionally. ;)


Take your time to get used to the driving model of Pcars. If you dive in straight from GT you might initially be frustrated. Stick with it and it'll turn from a bad apple into a golden delicious.
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And when you go back to GTS you are frustrated because you ever played it. :cheers:

And mate you will love to play PCars2 with your Fanatic wheel. ;)
 
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PC2, IMO, better than GTS, AC, DiRT, Driveclub, etc. Probably the best console racer you'll find. Small bugs, I agree, but overall it is a huge game that is quite polished.
G29 works well for me, no quality issues, feels great, highly recommended. Was tossing between a G29 and T300 when wheel-shopping last year, and the T300 horror stories kept me far away. No regrets with the Logitech that's for sure.
 
I use a T500 RS - the game works fine with that wheel.

My frustrations with the game are poor sound (compared with PC1) and limited hosting options.

Excellent car list and track list enables me to recreate historic events - often at the original circuits and with the original cars.

There are bugs, but most of the time they don't affect me. I would recommend the game and give it 7/10, but if you race online you will be best joining a league.
 
I've used the T150, T300, and TS-PC wheels and will stand by the TS-PC. It's a T300 on roids and you get better weight of the wheel and much more surface and suspension detail as well as tire slip than the T300.

I like pCars 2 for it's huge selection and the physics are on par with the top sims these days. VR is seamless and I don't race without it. AC is another great game but doesn't appear that you can download any DLC anymore (?) from steam for it so it's limited in content unless you are willing to take your chances with the variety of mods cars/tracks for it.
 
I give it a 9. Why because Project Car 2 is the racing game I have been waiting for year. I really thought Forza might able to do before PC by becoming a at least a proper motorsport racing game but nope it was the same thing over and over again.

Yes the game has issues but also the game has its hits and misses. At the end of the day Project Cars 2 has its charm of a motorsport game which many in the competition lack.
 
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If you bought it, tell us what you thinks after a good amount of hours.

I don't have oranges. :p

The bugs are only annoying and gets more annoying when they are not fix.

One major bug is the online leader boards in the end of the race not showing the correct positions. And it happens a lot. So in leagues, you need to pay attention to the replay to get the positions and not the table.
 
Fanatec CSR | 9/10 after all these years with it.

PC2 | 8/10 after 8 months with it.

It's a solid title, lots of options with a decent tire model and live track 3.0.
Not my go to sim, but I really enjoy racing online with it.

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Back to the wheels I've had DFGT, G25, G27, T150, and the Elite.

I've tried an OSW DD best I've ever felt just can't pony up that much money...
Nothing feels better than Fanatec in my opinion for those wanting in at mid price point.
 
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Hey guys, I've had gt sport since November and really enjoyed it so far, love the online racing.
I also bought a g29 just a week ago and while I really enjoy the feeling I'm struggling a bit with no assist and the non linear throttle, but slowly getting used to it.
Pc2 is on sale at 30€ till the 9th June on ps store and I'm really tempted to buy it.
Is it worth the price?
How's the online racing?
How's the force feedback of the g29 compared to GT sport?
Is there the non linear throttle here as well?
I'd probably buy it just for the campaign mode as I believe the online on GT sport is really good.
Any opinion or advice?
 
It's absolutely worth the price @ €30.
I haven't played GT Sport myself, so I can't really comment on that.
My friend has both, and he reckons PCARS is hands down a way better game.

I play with a Fanatec CSL and I'd give this game a 9.9 out of 10 every time.

I'm deducting .1 because Road Atlanta is not included!
 
Whiteshark90
Hey guys, I've had gt sport since November and really enjoyed it so far, love the online racing.
I also bought a g29 just a week ago and while I really enjoy the feeling I'm struggling a bit with no assist and the non linear throttle, but slowly getting used to it.
Pc2 is on sale at 30€ till the 9th June on ps store and I'm really tempted to buy it.
Is it worth the price?
How's the online racing?
How's the force feedback of the g29 compared to GT sport?
Is there the non linear throttle here as well?
I'd probably buy it just for the campaign mode as I believe the online on GT sport is really good.
Any opinion or advice?
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It's cheaper 2nd hand on disc + you can trade it in again if you don't like it.

As @Titzon Toast says it is worth it & a fantastic game (I absolutely love it) but just saying you can get it cheaper.
 
Whiteshark90
Hey guys, I've had gt sport since November and really enjoyed it so far, love the online racing.
I also bought a g29 just a week ago and while I really enjoy the feeling I'm struggling a bit with no assist and the non linear throttle, but slowly getting used to it.
Pc2 is on sale at 30€ till the 9th June on ps store and I'm really tempted to buy it.
Is it worth the price?
How's the online racing?
How's the force feedback of the g29 compared to GT sport?
Is there the non linear throttle here as well?
I'd probably buy it just for the campaign mode as I believe the online on GT sport is really good.
Any opinion or advice?
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Personally I think it is worth the money - I have definitely had my money's worth in enjoyment. I don't have a G29 so can't comment on that. I just do online racing in a league, plus a little bit of practise for that and custom races - I haven't touched the career mode (I didn't use it in PC1 either). The online racing is good if you are in organised leagues (which you can join via GTPlanet), but I have heard it is not good for random online racing.

The track list is exceptional so you should have no trouble finding tracks which you enjoy and which suit the cars which you want to race.

The car list is good - particularly for certain categories both current and historic and the sound, although not as good as PC1, is sometimes good, sometimes weak.

The AI is adjustable - it does fluctuate wildly from track to track and car to car - but it is possible to adjust it and get some very good races in custom race mode.

Some tracks are very enjoyable at night and or with weather effects - the headlamps are very powerful in Project Cars (much more so than real life which makes it easier).

Cockpit view is much better than in GT games and is adjustable in more ways than I can describe or remember so you can get just the right setup to suit you with a bit of trial and error (and advice from GTPlanet) - from memory a few: head tilt, look to apex, field of view, motion blur etc. etc.

Some people get very involved with tuning, but it is possible to enjoy the game without tuning just using the default settings on most cars - you just have to adjust your driving style to suit the car.

As the previous poster said @Mr Grumpy - it is best to buy the game secondhand - if you don't like it you can get some of your money back. If you enjoy it, get the season pass when that is on sale - there is some awesome extra content!

Things you might not like - the graphics will not be as polished (I like them on my PS4 Pro, but some people hate them). There are a lot of options - it is a complex game so it can take time to get used to and find what works best for you.
 
Sick Cylinder
The online racing is good if you are in organised leagues (which you can join via GTPlanet), but I have heard it is not good for random online racing.
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I am absolutely agree with you. My SR moves up on your races, but if decide to do some online races in public lobby - SR and DR drops a lot. And most of the crashes isn't my mistakes :(
 
Whiteshark90
Is there the non linear throttle here as well?
I'd probably buy it just for the campaign mode as I believe the online on GT sport is really good.
Any opinion or advice?
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I don't know what the non-linear throttle entails on the GT Sport side of things, but PCARS2 has what they call a "volumetric throttle simulation" that attempts to simulate a throttle body with a butterfly valve, depending upon atmospheric conditions at the track you're on, whether the car is turbocharged, and so on.

The career mode in this game is not very great, though it is more of a traditional career mode than what I've read about GT Sport. It's primary weakness is the inconsistencies of the AI; they offer good racing but require endless tinkering if you want a fair but challenging race every time. The career mode is also just not very inspired, and the fixed weather patterns for each race kill the potential value of replaying a category to simulate making a career out of it. Most of the racecars throughout the roster are evenly represented with championships to play, but roadcars and less-popular racecars are relegated to a very limited variety of invitational events. There's nothing to buy or collect except for a handful of cars that are locked from career mode until you unlock them, and no livery editor.

Basically all the value in the game is its simulation engine and content. The physics, LiveTrack 3.0, the track list, and the car list are well worth it IMO. I would just caution against getting your hopes up for the career mode.
 
The game is gorgeous... On a PS4Pro, at least (Enhanced Resolution mode). While GTS is a bit more pretty, it has no time of day progression and no weather, so despite GTS's visual detail, I'll give the nod to PC2.

Track selection is the best in the business (albeit a bit Euro-centric, understandably given its developers location!)

Car selection is also very good, if a bit lightweight on low power street cars (something most GT players like to race).

Online is a toss-up. Got time and skill for a decent league, it's close to iRacing. Want a more Gran Turismo-like casual but clean racing experience, you are VERY hard pressed to find it.

Which makes the AI of paramount importance. Good news here... Compared to GTS, light years ahead. Yes, they have quirks, but like any AI system, they can be learned and bad experiences avoided. Unless in the top 10% or better of your previous game, they can be set to unbeatable! And even high skill drivers can find (or make) a challenge. So even if online is a toss-up, the game can be enjoyed against the AI.

The bugs are annoying, but rarely game destroying unless you are trying online, in which case YMMV... Some people have little trouble, others have huge problems, so its probably more a platform/modem/ISP thing than the basic game.

My T150 is quite acceptable (with the pro pedals and a brake mod cone), but with wheels, you get what you can afford!

OP doesn't state what platform he/she's on. I'd say a barebones XB1 is the only thing to avoid, at the moment (lots of issues with those).
 
Ok I just got pc2, one question here. I've got a g29 and really struggling to find good settings for the wheel. It rattles so much, even in the middle of a straight. I don't which setting is causing this behaviour
 
I think there's a newly introduced bug (or re-introduced!) with Patch 6.

Check the PC2 official forum.

BTW, you might get better info with responses if you put your platform and setup description in your signature... There's a LOT of difference between PC and console users' information, as PC users tend to change the game's FFB configuration files, something you can't do on a console. I tend to treat all responses from PC users about FFB settings with a grain of salt, knowing they aren't getting the same game response as me if they use Jack Spade's config files, etc..
 
simsimsheree
I think there's a newly introduced bug (or re-introduced!) with Patch 6.

Check the PC2 official forum.

BTW, you might get better info with responses if you put your platform and setup description in your signature... There's a LOT of difference between PC and console users' information, as PC users tend to change the game's FFB configuration files, something you can't do on a console. I tend to treat all responses from PC users about FFB settings with a grain of salt, knowing they aren't getting the same game response as me if they use Jack Spade's config files, etc..
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Thanks, g29 on PS4. I'm going to search this bug
 
simsimsheree
I think there's a newly introduced bug (or re-introduced!) with Patch 6.

Check the PC2 official forum.

BTW, you might get better info with responses if you put your platform and setup description in your signature... There's a LOT of difference between PC and console users' information, as PC users tend to change the game's FFB configuration files, something you can't do on a console. I tend to treat all responses from PC users about FFB settings with a grain of salt, knowing they aren't getting the same game response as me if they use Jack Spade's config files, etc..
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Could you please give me the link to that thread as I can't find it. Thanks
 

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