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Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

Racing games are mostly played the same way that others games are played, with a controller. However, for people who are hardcore about the racing experience and want as authentic of a driving feeling as possible, a controller is a poor substitute. The Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel seeks to appease the hardcore driving fan's need for authenticity. Similar to the normal Xbox 360 controller, the wheel connects to your 360 wirelessly. The 360 wheel competes with Logitech's Driving Force Pro, and the G25 wheel, though those two wheels are currently unsupported on the 360.

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XBox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel11
MSRP $159.00
Release date November, 2006
Brand Microsoft
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5 positive
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Increases racing game immersion
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Works out of the box
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Two mounting options.
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Nice aesthetics.
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Can run off AC adaptor or batteries.
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Solid force feedback feel
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Can be difficult to setup/mount
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Requires battery pack software update to connect 4 racing wheels to the Xbox 360
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Not completely wireless.
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Packaging is overly elaborate
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Pricey
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Details

Inside the wheel are two rumble motors, and a force-feedback mechanism. The rumble motors shake the wheel to simulate bumps and grinds, while the force-feedback mechanism is one of the core features of the wheel. Force-feedback is a suit of software and hardware technologies that provide a far more accurate simulation of the driving experience. In the real world the steering wheel of a car can behave differently depending on the situation, sometimes it's difficult to turn the wheel, or the wheel will turn by itself, etc. Force feedback replicates these behaviors.

The wheel comes with an AC adapter, and while the wheel isn't plugged in then only the rumble motors are activated, giving the wheel the same amount of battery life as a normal 360 controller. With the AC adapter plugged in the force-feedback system becomes activated. A clamp that screws onto the wheel and is able to hold onto a table or other object is provided. The pedals consist of a gas and brake pedal that is connected to the wheel itself through a wire. Transmission consists of paddle shifters that are located on the wheel itself.

As the wheel is considered a wireless controller, it is then able to work on your computer, such as all wireless Xbox 360 devices, through the Xbox 360 wireless receiver.

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This report was started November 19, 2006 at 9:16 am by gdog05
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Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

• Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

UPC: 882224479639

EAN: 882224240611

MPN: 9A100019

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1.  avatar jordan said:

hello, could somebody tell me what adapter i need to hook 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Whees l to my XBOX 360. contact me at jordan.tyrone@sbcglobal.net thanks
Nov 24, 2006 2:41pm
2.  avatar Omar said:

Adapter? You shouldn't need any adapter. The Wheel is just like any normal 360 controller it should have a sync button and a home button. Connect it to your console the same way you would a normal 360 controller.
Nov 24, 2006 2:51pm
3.  avatar arty said:

Without the update you cannot connect multiple Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheels. You CAN connect up to 4 Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheels. Microsoft has released a battery pack software update to fix the problem. It and the update information can be ordered for free and found here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930065/en-us It takes about 5-6 days to receive. Enjoy, and you will have to return the pack back to MS via the included return shipping materials.
Jul 08, 2007 7:02pm
4.  avatar faulky123 said:

in this article it says it can be plugged in is that 2 the 360 or the wall
Dec 06, 2007 4:30pm
5.  avatar Erik said:

It's referring to plugging in the AC Adapter to the wall. The force feedback is activated when it's plugged in to a power outlet. Otherwise, you only get the rumble motors.
Dec 06, 2007 4:41pm
6.  avatar faulky123 said:

ok thanks so basically u plug it in the wall for it 2 charge and get force feedbak n do u get the power cord
Dec 07, 2007 11:35am
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Omar

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May 28, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Increases racing game immersion
  • Works out of the box
  • Solid force feedback feel

Cons

  • Can be difficult to setup/mount
  • Packaging is overly elaborate

Comments

"Adapter? You shouldn't need any adapter. The Wheel is just like any normal 360 controller it should have a sync button and a home button. Connect it to your console the same way you would a normal 360 controller."
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Erik

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July 9, 2007
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Pros

  • Increases racing game immersion
  • Works out of the box
  • Solid force feedback feel

Cons

  • Requires battery pack software update to connect 4 racing wheels to the Xbox 360

Comments

"It's referring to plugging in the AC Adapter to the wall. The force feedback is activated when it's plugged in to a power outlet. Otherwise, you only get the rumble motors."
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arty

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July 9, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Increases racing game immersion
  • Works out of the box
  • Solid force feedback feel

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Without the update you cannot connect multiple Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheels. You CAN connect up to 4 Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheels. Microsoft has released a battery pack software update to fix the problem. It and the update information can be ordered for free and found here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930065/en-us It takes about 5-6 days to receive. Enjoy, and you will have to return the pack back to MS via the included return shipping materials."
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Brodie John Ferguson

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October 25, 2009
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Pros

  • Increases racing game immersion
  • Works out of the box
  • Two mounting options.
  • Nice aesthetics.
  • Can run off AC adaptor or batteries.

Cons

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nachosanchezz

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September 28, 2009
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Pros

  • Increases racing game immersion
  • Two mounting options.
  • Nice aesthetics.
  • Can run off AC adaptor or batteries.

Cons

  • Not completely wireless.

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HK-47m4

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July 16, 2007
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  • Can be difficult to setup/mount
  • Requires battery pack software update to connect 4 racing wheels to the Xbox 360
  • Packaging is overly elaborate
  • Pricey

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William Hauber

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August 9, 2007
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  • Can be difficult to setup/mount
  • Requires battery pack software update to connect 4 racing wheels to the Xbox 360
  • Packaging is overly elaborate

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Yale

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October 21, 2008
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