Microsoft xbox 360 force feedback wheel

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But as a result of this lack of understanding, a great many force feedback steering wheels lack any sense of realism in favour of artificially tugging, shaking and jarring the driver just to prove their force feedback credentials. I was therefore very pleased to find that Microsoft had not tried to please the driving ignoramus and instead had produced a steering wheel for the true driving enthusiast.

The X wireless controller is a real triumph and means that you can leave the controller on your coffee table and just pick it up and play without worrying about a cable dangerously draped across your living room.

But the second cable plugs the wheel into a mains supply, to enable the force feedback to operate. You therefore need to have a power socket somewhere near your sofa.

As well as offering wireless connectivity to the console, this wheel is also very well built and easy to setup. For a start, the clamp is separate to the wheel itself, allowing you to easily clip the wheel in and out, while leaving the clamp attached to the table. The result is a very solid connection to your table or desk, without a hint of movement, no matter how ham fisted you are around the Nordschleife!

The base of the steering wheel unit is wide and rounded at the sides so that it fits over your lap comfortably. The wheel itself looks and feels great. Two thirds of the wheel is covered in a tactile rubberised finish, while the bottom third is finished in brushed aluminium. The bottom of the wheel is also flat, just like it would be in a real racing car.

The wheel is a three spoke design, with the two horizontal spokes housing all the controller buttons and the D-pad. Behind the wheel are two large paddles for changing gear — these work superbly and make it far easier to drive with a manual gearbox. The final part of the puzzle is the pedal box, which has the same high quality look and feel as the rest of the ensemble.

The throttle pedal is very large, while the brake pedal is mounted quite high, making the setup ideal for heel and toe aficionados. Now, when you first plug in the wheel and start playing your favourite driving game be prepared for some initial frustration.

Lift off the power just enough to get the back out, apply copious amounts of opposite lock and get back on the power, while remembering to unwind the lock as you exit the bend of course! This wheel provides the perfect amount of feedback.

But for me flicking a thumb stick from side to side is just nowhere near as immersive as gripping a steering wheel — just like driving a real car, to drive fast using this wheel requires practice and skill, but the eventual experience is worth all the hard work.