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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Knievel on June 07, 2005, 10:06:09 pm
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I'm posting this for those looking for a cheap way to add some fun to their driving games.
I purchased a basic Microsoft Sidewinder wheel/pedal combo on eBay and it works great with a number of them. Games like Pole Position 1+2, Turbo, Hang-On, Outrun, Chase HQ, etc. It won't work for games like Super Sprint where you have to spin the wheel all the way around.
There are paddle-switches behind the wheel for switching gears and 6 buttons on the front for extra things like Nitrous. A nice feature is the quick clamp underneath so you can take it on and off in one move. It's also got 3 thick rubber pads underneath it so your CP won't get messed up.
It has just a single USB connection so you can connect and disconnect it anytime,
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Pole Position 1/2 are 360o wheel games.
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I played them both last night, seemed fine. Actually a few of the 360
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I actually was just looking at this the other day (I also have that sidewinder wheel). Unfortunately, the lip on the front of my control panel isn't big enough. :( Glad to know it works with the games though.
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My Logitech wheel fits, but I had to build a spacer to protect the trackball when it's mounted.
I usually use the Player 2 joy as a shifter rather than the padle buttons.
--Chris
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That's a good idea Chris. Just tried it and mine's a little far back but it does the job.
The lip on my CP was a little shallow too so I modifed the clamp.
Basically I cut the bracket part to the depth I needed and then drilled a hole further back on it to re-insert the screw assembly...
(http://members.shaw.ca/knievel/clamp.jpg)
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Hmmm, I may have to try that, thanks!
And I love the idea of the joystick shifter.
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Does it work with Spy Hunter?
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Kudos to who ever came up the idea of using a joystick as a shifter ;)
I'll be trying that with my cab as I use a Saitek R80 which is very similar to the sidewinder.