Author Topic: Act Labs racing wheels for $9.99 (Read 4164 times)

CGRemakes · « **on:** May 07, 2003, 11:21:03 am »

This may be old news, or possibly no one will care, but Act-Labs has there Playstation 1, N64 and Dreamcast non force-feedback racing wheels on clearance for $9.99 if anyone is interested. I own the force-feedback version of this wheel and it is an excellent, very well built system.

http://www.act-labs.com/Products/clearance.htm

Lilwolf · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2003, 11:26:48 am »

SWEET! Anyone know if they work with any of the n64 -> usb or PS -> USB converters??

Then I will pick one up!

Valiam Arkais · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2003, 11:31:47 am »

Quote from: Lilwolf on May 07, 2003, 11:26:48 am

SWEET! Anyone know if they work with any of the n64 -> usb or PS -> USB converters??

Then I will pick one up!

Try this

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=playstation+to+PC+USB+converter&price1=0&price2=15&price=between&btnP=Go

Does anybody know if having a PS1 to USB adapter will work? It seems that the Act Labs is using some special controls, because normally PS1 controlers work with the PS2. The site specifically says that it's not compatable.

Superdude · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2003, 02:12:04 pm »

You can buy the connector through them for the pc. However it will cost 49.95. So 60 bucks total. That is still not a bad price though.

AX · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2003, 03:13:42 pm »

would be nice for my dreamcast plans but the shipping is more than the wheel.

SNAAAKE · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2003, 03:28:23 pm »

whooooo mame ! ! !
only $10 then $5 for an extra dc adaptor..NIIICE !
Ordering right now !

Superdude · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2003, 03:54:16 pm »

SNAAKE, how are you going to connect this to the PC?

SNAAAKE · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2003, 05:32:24 pm »

Quote from: Superdude on May 07, 2003, 03:54:16 pm

SNAAKE, how are you going to connect this to the PC?

well there are psx to usb converter but i honestly dont play that much pc driving games..mostly looking to play dreamcast racer..
daytona usa 2001,rush 2049,tokyo extreme 2 you name it..

I have 3 different psx to usb converter so IF I wanna play mame racers then I could as well !

anthony691 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2003, 06:33:14 pm »

Quote from: SNAAAKE on May 07, 2003, 05:32:24 pm

Quote from: Superdude on May 07, 2003, 03:54:16 pm
SNAAKE, how are you going to connect this to the PC?
well there are psx to usb converter but i honestly dont play that much pc driving games..mostly looking to play dreamcast racer..
daytona usa 2001,rush 2049,tokyo extreme 2 you name it..
I have 3 different psx to usb converter so IF I wanna play mame racers then I could as well !

WOW!!! AWESOME!!! DC, ME TOO; SORRY TOO EXCITED... ENGLISH... BROKEN...

BobA · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2003, 05:40:55 pm »

Went for one of these with adapters so it can be used on N64, PS and DC. Got here in 2 days UPS express. It is really a substantial wheel and pedals so I can understand the $17 shipping (Heavy!). Still looks like a good buy considering the quality of the Racing System.

Just bought it to play around with on a PS and got the other adapters just in case.

US shipments are shipped via the US and CDN are shipped via Canada so the customs and duty thing is avoided.

This also gets around the extra charge that UPS places on shipments from the US to Canada. I think they call it brokerage but more like highway robbery. Any Canadians who have dealt with them are familiar with this item.

BobA

JLR2000 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2003, 07:29:34 pm »

BobA:

I was just wondering....I'm looking for a wheel to hack for a dedicated MAME Driving cab. I'd want to remove the wheel and shifter and mount them on my own CP. How does the ACT LABS wheel look for this task? Are there screws around the wheel, or is everything "molded" together?

I have a PS MadCatz wheel that I can open up and mount on a CP, but I have to say this ACT LABS wheel with it's brown leather like look and silver would look much better than the Grey and Black PS-like look of the MadCatz I have. And for $27 (wheel +shipping) it's worth it for the better looking wheel. Any thought or input you have (since you have one physically to look at) would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks!

BobA · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2003, 11:34:01 pm »

The assembly looks like it is made with maintenance in mind. The metal bottom plate is held on by alot of screws. I think the wheel and shifter paddles are removeable because Act Labs sells replacement parts for these items so they are field replaceable. The wheel has a great feel to it. The RS classic pedals are heavier then any Mad Catz I have seen and seem to have good movement. If you want to look at some of the bits look at the PARTS section of the Act Labs site and you can see some of the older RS system parts for sale.

Link here:
http://www.act-labs.com/products/parts1.htm

BobA

JLR2000 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2003, 12:04:41 am »

BobA-

Thanks for the great info! Just placed my order! Funny, in my "testing" of the Madcatz wheel/pedals, I did already hear a "crack" when I stepped too hard on the gas pedal....

Looking forward to getting this and checking it out...

Thanks again for your help.

Valiam Arkais · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2003, 07:01:20 pm »

Quote from: Superdude on May 07, 2003, 02:12:04 pm

You can buy the connector through them for the pc. However it will cost 49.95. So 60 bucks total. That is still not a bad price though.

Am I missing something? I just don't see the connecter on their site. If ya got the link flaunt it!

JLR2000 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2003, 07:10:30 pm »

I bought the Playstation version. I have a Playstation->USB adapter I bought for $14.......

kspiff · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2003, 03:33:03 am »

Hm.. do you have a PS2? Could you try plugging your wheel in through USB? I've found that most USB PC wheels work this way with GT3, but am curious.

Buying one and some carts in the morning regardless, just don't have a CC# on me

.. maybe I can PayPal it

Lilwolf · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2003, 11:35:50 am »

If anyone figures out if you can use it with a PS->USB converter please let me know. I would like to get one for crazy taxi (pc) and such games. Would be REALLY SWEET to get a good force feedback for less then 40 bucks!

JLR2000 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:22:32 pm »

Quote from: kspiff on May 10, 2003, 03:33:03 am

Hm.. do you have a PS2?

No, I have just Playstation (1). The MadCatz Playstation wheel I have works great with the PSX->USB converter. I plug it into the usb of the PC in my upright cab and I've been very happy with the results....which is why I am converting a 19" cab to a dedicated driving cab with these wheels/shifter built into the CP.

BobA · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:27:53 pm »

Quote from: Lilwolf on May 10, 2003, 11:35:50 am

Would be REALLY SWEET to get a good force feedback for less then 40 bucks!

The RS wheel for sale are NOT FORCE FEEDBACK. They are an older model before RS Force.

BobA

kspiff · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2003, 06:49:11 am »

Yeah.. I noticed that, too.. plus crappy e-shift or whatever

I'd rather wait and get some real arcade controls.. probably still come out costing less than their USB'd-out PC package deal

Chris · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2003, 10:16:23 am »

I may buy a couple of these and convert them to removeable 360-degree wheels.... hmmm... Championship Sprint, anyone?

--Chris

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2003, 08:51:44 am »

there is a company on Ebay selling Logitech WingMan Formula GP wheels and pedals for cheap cheap...starting at $1...i got mine for $9.

they work pretty damn good in MAME, and hook up to a USB port.

the seller is: justdeals.com

good stuff maynard!

CGRemakes · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2003, 01:50:32 pm »

I guess it's not a huge deal since it is a really good price, but all the items justdeals.com are selling on EBay are refurbished aren't they?

JLR2000 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2003, 06:39:50 pm »

Just got my Act-Labs $9.99 Racing System!

Only have had a chance to open up the box and peek at a few things:

1. Very sturdy, excellent quality.
2. Steering wheel has the soft, leather like quality.
3. Gas and Brake pedals (shafts?) are metal...seems very sturdy.
4. Shift levers on steering column, great for someone like me who is going to take this out of it's enclosure to mount on a CP, one less thing to "remove".

In my 10 minute assessment, all I can say is this looks to be a great deal. Much more sturdy than my Madcatz system. And it will look great on the woodgrain cab I plan to use (brown leather like wheel).

I can understand the $17 shipping, this thing is big and heavy...lots of metal. If you are thinking of getting one of these, it looks great. If I get a chance to plug it in and try it out I will update here to let everyone know.....

Thanks CGRemakes for passing on the word on this!

Superdude · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2003, 11:43:24 am »

I just got the logitech wheel for 10 bucks off ebay. Waiting for it arrive. Thanks guys for these ideas and bargins!


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