Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 963221-0403
Product features:
- Rubber handgrips for comfort and precise control
- Gas and brake pedals for a realistic driving experience
- 4 programmable buttons for quick and easy control of horn, lights, view changes
- 2 wheel-mounted gear shifters
- USB port connection provides easy plug-and-play installation
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Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered the Logitech Wingman Formula Force GP w/ foot pedals on a late Sunday afternoon, using the super saver free shipping. I believe Amazon reports that the free shipping takes 7 - 9 days to be delivered? Tuesday afternoon at 4pm, almost exactly 48 hours later, the wheel was at my house! It arrived in a brand new, excellent, unscathed condition.I took the wheel out and mounted it to the lip of my computer desk using the two screw down plastic clamps provided underneath the wheel. I thought the clamps looked flimsy, and would probably break easily! However, I have been playing for days now and the wheel is completely stable and does not move nor suffer from "plastic flex"! Just make sure you do _not_ overtighten them when you screw them down! Just get them secure, they WILL hold if you do it properly. I find the wheel to be the perfect size for my desk, I can keep it attached and use my keyboard and mouse without any problems at all.
Next, I positioned the foot pedals on the floor. My desk has a bottom board, and I put the foot pedals up against it so they won't slide. They have a jack similar to a telephone, and it plugs directly into the righthand side of the wheel. The A/C adapter plugs in next to the phone-jack type port for the pedals, and is very lightweight!
Then, I started up my computer and installed the software. You put the disk in, and it comes up with a menu that lets you install it. If you already have another Logitech device, such as a Wingman joystick, then you don't need to install the software! It uses the same stuff! Once the software is installed, you simply plug the USB connector into your computer, and POOF! The system will immediately make any changes it has to, and you can start using your wheel! I would strongly suggest a calibration before use.
The wheel and pedals are very durable, and work flawlessly. The paddle shifters are easy to reach and use! I find the best game to use this wheel with is Need for Speed: Underground. They make a great combo.
It takes a slight breaking in period to get used to using a wheel. While it makes the game very realistic, remember that it is still up to the game programmers to provide good game physics for using it! I've also played with a Microsoft Force Feedback wheel at a friend's house, and I like this Logitech a lot better!
Description of Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals
MODEL- 963221 DESC.- LOGITECH INC. FEATURES- USB WingMan Formula Force GP Steering Wheel This force feedback steering wheel lets you feel the road bumps walls and crashes. The custom designed wheel shape includes rubber hand grips for superior comfort and precise steering control. Four programmable buttons for easy control of car functions and view changes. You can change gears quickly and keep both hands on the wheel with two wheel-mounted gear shifters. An easy to use dual clamping system holds the wheel base tight and secure and takes up to minimal space. Includes realistic gas and brake pedals mounted on a weighted base and a non-slip textured floorboard provide your feet with better traction so they do not slip. Requires a Universal Serial Bus connection. Includes steering wheel with pedals (with USB only connector) power supply software and manual. CONNECTOR - Universal Serial Bus SOFTWARE - WingMan software and Sports Car GT game. REQUIRES - Pentium 166Mhz or faster 32MB RAM 20MB free hard drive space CD-ROM drive USB port Windows 98/2000. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEARWith Logitech's WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals, you can experience what really happens on the racetrack. The force-feedback steering wheel lets you feel the road, bumps, walls, and crashes. The custom-designed wheel shape includes rubber handgrips for comfort and precise steering control. Two wheel-mounted gear shifters allow for quick gear changes while staying in control. Four programmable buttons provide easy control of car functions and view changes. The space-saving console design takes up minimal room on your desktop and holds the wheel tight and secure with a dual clamping. The WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel includes realistic gas and brake pedals mounted on a weighted base and a nonslip, textured floorboard to provide your feet with better traction and to prevent slippage. The WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel requires a USB connection and works on the PC platform.