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Mr.Mocca Jul 30, 2023 @ 8:24am
Steering wheel
Hello fellow truckers!
I’ve had an idea of maybe adding a steering wheel to my current PC enjoyment of ATS.
I would like to hear from you wheel users out there regarding your experiences, pros and cons, with different wheels.
I’m ofc looking at something entry level that isn’t too bad and can be mounted on my table. I’ve been looking at the T248 and G29 so far, but am open to any suggestions - also cheaper wheels. Thanks!
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Ethan McKraken Jul 30, 2023 @ 10:09am 
go to amazon and look up the thing below this comment that's the wheel I use and it's $119.99 it says Play Station but works without it just plug it into the computer and it works! :104: :happy_yeti:

HORI Racing Wheel Apex for Playstation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC - Officially Licensed by Sony
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Hylton Trucking Jul 30, 2023 @ 10:11am 
A steering wheel makes a huge improvement. I use pedals & shifter also
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myk Jul 30, 2023 @ 10:21am 
I have a G920 and no complaints except maybe its rattling noises on dirt roads if I really wanted to get picky. I can't say whether all low end wheels would make the same noises.
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AyMazingATS Jul 30, 2023 @ 10:40am 
I personally would avoid any cheap, non force feedback wheel such a the Hori. You will regret buying it.

Make sure the wheel has 900° of rotation. Anything less is not worth the problems it will cause.

I prefer Thrustmaster. Not nearly as many problems as Logitech stuff.
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Gameboy Analogy Jul 30, 2023 @ 11:16am 
PXN V10. Comes with a 3 petal and H-shifter which can be configured for the game and works for xbox and ps as well.
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Ethan McKraken Jul 30, 2023 @ 11:18am 
Originally posted by AyMazingATS:
I personally would avoid any cheap, non force feedback wheel such a the Hori. You will regret buying it.

Make sure the wheel has 900° of rotation. Anything less is not worth the problems it will cause.

I prefer Thrustmaster. Not nearly as many problems as Logitech stuff.
lmao ok mr fancy tHrUsT MaStEr
Last edited by Ethan McKraken; Jul 30, 2023 @ 11:18am
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myk Jul 30, 2023 @ 11:22am 
Originally posted by AyMazingATS:
I personally would avoid any cheap, non force feedback wheel such a the Hori. You will regret buying it.

Definitely need force feedback. That's what makes it feel like you're driving.
If you're not getting FF you may as well use a controller.
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myk Jul 30, 2023 @ 11:25am 
Originally posted by Ethan McKraken:
Originally posted by AyMazingATS:
I personally would avoid any cheap, non force feedback wheel such a the Hori. You will regret buying it.

Make sure the wheel has 900° of rotation. Anything less is not worth the problems it will cause.

I prefer Thrustmaster. Not nearly as many problems as Logitech stuff.
lmao ok mr fancy tHrUsT MaStEr

LOL, Thustmaster has cheaper wheels. He didn't say you need direct drive base with a separate wheel. LOL
Last edited by myk; Jul 30, 2023 @ 11:26am
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Greyhawke Jul 30, 2023 @ 12:16pm 
Originally posted by AyMazingATS:
I personally would avoid any cheap, non force feedback wheel such a the Hori. You will regret buying it.

Originally posted by myk:
Definitely need force feedback. That's what makes it feel like you're driving.
If you're not getting FF you may as well use a controller.

There's a big difference between a wheel and pedal combo that simply "works", and a wheel and pedal combo that substantially improves the in-game driving experience.

There's also a big difference in durability and performance between a wheel and pedal combo made almost entirely of cheap plastic, and one that is built more sturdy with higher quality components/materials.

I'd only buy the Hori if money was the ONLY consideration for the purchase, and even then, I'd do it reluctantly with very low expectations.

Anyone can laugh all they want, about the absolutely good information contained in the two replies that I've quoted.

All the laughing in the world won't change the fact that there IS a big difference between a "working" wheel and pedal combo, and one that actually enhances the game play of driving games - in the way that only a good wheel and pedal combo can.
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WallysWorld Jul 30, 2023 @ 1:50pm 
I went from the Thrustmaster T150 (which did a pretty good job) to the Thrustmaster TS-XW (was on sale) and I'm very happy with the upgrade. Also bought the Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals which are excellent.

Considered a direct drive wheel, but I only have a desk and not a cockpit setup and the DD wheel desk clamps are what held me back. But I'm very happy with the TS-XW and the increased FFB on it compared to the T150.
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Mr.Mocca Jul 30, 2023 @ 2:15pm 
Originally posted by WallysWorld:
I went from the Thrustmaster T150 (which did a pretty good job)....

So, would you say the T150 would be a good entry level wheel?
- What were your experiences with the pedals? As far as I can see from youtube videos, people complain a bit about them? Are they stable on the floor and duarable?
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Supernovae Jul 30, 2023 @ 2:18pm 
Originally posted by Mr.Mocca:
Originally posted by WallysWorld:
I went from the Thrustmaster T150 (which did a pretty good job)....

So, would you say the T150 would be a good entry level wheel?
- What were your experiences with the pedals? As far as I can see from youtube videos, people complain a bit about them? Are they stable on the floor and duarable?
I quite like my T150 (especially in ATS/ETS2) and the T3PA pedals with the T150 Pro bundle (iirc) are quite good for the price. The cheap plastic 2 pedal set is absolutely worthless though imo.
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Mr.Mocca Jul 30, 2023 @ 2:22pm 
Originally posted by Supernovae:
I quite like my T150 (especially in ATS/ETS2) and the T3PA pedals with the T150 Pro bundle (iirc) are quite good for the price. The cheap plastic 2 pedal set is absolutely worthless though imo.

Thanks for info.
The T150 RS Pro here cost very close to the T248, though - which seems like a better set?
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Mr.Mocca Jul 31, 2023 @ 8:39am 
A little update:

Got myself a 2nd hand Thrustmaster TMX Pro for €100. Guy who had it had taken extremely good care of it, so looks like brand new :steamhappy:
Thanks to all you guys pitchin in :steamthumbsup:
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WallysWorld Jul 31, 2023 @ 8:57am 
Enjoy your new wheel, Mr. Mocca. You will see that it was well worth it to get a FFB wheel for driving games.

The T150 and TMX are almost the same wheel with about the same amount of torque. I used my T150 for about 7 years and it worked great in ATS, ETS2 and racing games.

This website is very good when it comes to wheel comparisons: https://simracingsetup.com/product-guides/ultimate-sim-racing-wheel-comparison/

And this person's website is excellent for wheel setup and settings for the different games. I highly recommend it: https://www.briankoponen.com/simracing.html
Last edited by WallysWorld; Jul 31, 2023 @ 9:27am
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