Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
this is pretty much how i felt the first race
Gran Turismo 7 + VR2 | PS4/PS5 | 3/4/2022
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I want a wheel now
ALonelyDad
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is it just as good without the wheel but just vr?
TheAlbionist
All Star
On pure immersion and having used a wheel and pedals since I was a kid I think I'd lean to if you haven't already felt the need for a wheel and pedals, you probably still don't need them. I assume you've played a racing game with a gamepad and a racing game with a wheel/pedals at least in an arcade at some point and if that wasn't enough to convince you to get them at home, then DualSense will probably be absolutely fine - people can get to a pretty good standard on DualSense too and everyone says the haptics/triggers do a really good job.
The difference with the wheel/pedals is more on the simulation front that the immersion front for me - I don't feel like I've "honestly" completed a Drift Challenge unless I've done it with a wheel (pads are actually easier for some things) - but it doesn't necessarily fake my brain out any more than playing with a pad does - I'm still sat in my living room looking at the TV, watching the clock behind it - VR genuinely gives me moments where I feel like I'm actually drifting a race-spec Mustang around Willow Springs... it's just a whole different level of experience.
I'd go VR before wheel if I had to start again right now and my plans to upgrade from Logitech to Fanatec are face down in the water. This is all I need right now.
The Devil's Advocate
Call me Dad
With the VR mode, I’m officially hooked on this game. All I need now is a wheel. But why ain’t tell me how much these damn things cost 
So let me ask y’all…. Will I be ok with the Logitech joint for like $300/400? G29 I think?
Or do I need to go ahead and mess with these fanatec joints? 5nm or the 8?
So let me ask y’all…. Will I be ok with the Logitech joint for like $300/400? G29 I think?
Or do I need to go ahead and mess with these fanatec joints? 5nm or the 8?
Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
With the VR mode, I’m officially hooked on this game. All I need now is a wheel. But why ain’t tell me how much these damn things cost
So let me ask y’all…. Will I be ok with the Logitech joint for like $300/400? G29 I think?
Or do I need to go ahead and mess with these fanatec joints? 5nm or the 8?
@shutterguy
With the VR mode, I’m officially hooked on this game. All I need now is a wheel. But why ain’t tell me how much these damn things cost
So let me ask y’all…. Will I be ok with the Logitech joint for like $300/400? G29 I think?
Or do I need to go ahead and mess with these fanatec joints? 5nm or the 8?
Also will need a rig
With the VR mode, I’m officially hooked on this game. All I need now is a wheel. But why ain’t tell me how much these damn things cost
So let me ask y’all…. Will I be ok with the Logitech joint for like $300/400? G29 I think?
Or do I need to go ahead and mess with these fanatec joints? 5nm or the 8?
The Logitech G series will work fine for you getting started, like @MikelArteta mentioned you will need a rig. The G29 can clamp to a table, but will do far better with it mounted to actual rig.
Now….. that being said, if you wanna go all out, you can’t go wrong with Fanatec products. My co-worker has the F1 DD wheel, shifter, and race inverted pedals from them. shyt is top notch, has a fit and feel of top end luxury hardware. The wheel looks like it literally came from an F1 car with carbon fiber bits and high end switchgear. It is some of finest craftsmanship I have ever seen. It cost though, he dropped $4.5K on the wheel combo, pedals, and shifter. Than another $1K on a Omega GT rig. I raced on it and it had me like
I have the G29 setup in a Playseat Evolution rig, spent just under $700. Works just fine for PS and PC, force feedback, 6-speed shifter with reverse, and your standard 3 pedal setup. I do want a Fanatec tho, that is next level.
The Devil's Advocate
Call me Dad
Thank you for all the info. Just an FYI, this is what I was planning on getting:The Logitech G series will work fine for you getting started, like @MikelArteta mentioned you will need a rig. The G29 can clamp to a table, but will do far better with it mounted to actual rig.
Now….. that being said, if you wanna go all out, you can’t go wrong with Fanatec products. My co-worker has the F1 DD wheel, shifter, and race inverted pedals from them. shyt is top notch, has a fit and feel of top end luxury hardware. The wheel looks like it literally came from an F1 car with carbon fiber bits and high end switchgear. It is some of finest craftsmanship I have ever seen. It cost though, he dropped $4.5K on the wheel combo, pedals, and shifter. Than another $1K on a Omega GT rig. I raced on it and it had me like
I have the G29 setup in a Playseat Evolution rig, spent just under $700. Works just fine for PS and PC, force feedback, 6-speed shifter with reverse, and your standard 3 pedal setup. I do want a Fanatec tho, that is next level.
Gran Turismo DD Pro (8 Nm)
The official Direct Drive Wheel for Gran Turismo®. Combining PlayStation®5 console performance with FANATEC® Direct Drive technology for the smoothest and most dynamic force feedback sensations. Package includes steering wheel, wheel base, pedals, and Boost Kit 180.
fanatec.com
My brother said the difference in 5 vs 8 is minimal so I’ll save another $150 on not getting the 8. So $700
Sure did plan on putting that right on the table
Guess I’ll start pricing rigs. This shyt is addicting
Thank you for all the info. Just an FYI, this is what I was planning on getting:
Gran Turismo DD Pro (8 Nm)
The official Direct Drive Wheel for Gran Turismo®. Combining PlayStation®5 console performance with FANATEC® Direct Drive technology for the smoothest and most dynamic force feedback sensations. Package includes steering wheel, wheel base, pedals, and Boost Kit 180.
My brother said the difference in 5 vs 8 is minimal so I’ll save another $150 on not getting the 8. So $700
Sure did plan on putting that right on the table
Guess I’ll start pricing rigs. This shyt is addicting
Man I’ve been looking on Reddit all day and damn near every one said the 8 is way better than the 5. And the 5 is better than the g29.
Thank you for all the info. Just an FYI, this is what I was planning on getting:
Gran Turismo DD Pro (8 Nm)
The official Direct Drive Wheel for Gran Turismo®. Combining PlayStation®5 console performance with FANATEC® Direct Drive technology for the smoothest and most dynamic force feedback sensations. Package includes steering wheel, wheel base, pedals, and Boost Kit 180.
My brother said the difference in 5 vs 8 is minimal so I’ll save another $150 on not getting the 8. So $700
Sure did plan on putting that right on the table
Guess I’ll start pricing rigs. This shyt is addicting
No problem, a lot of cats getting into this stuff lately, good to know what's out there.
That one will work for fine for you, I would check some YT vids for any pro's and con's.
about the table....... my co-worker with the Fanatec setup, I had my Logitech and rig setup before he went all out. He bought the same G29 wheel, pedal, and shifter I had, mounted that shyt on a table, grabbed an office chair, mounted the pedals against something on the floor, soon as he hit the brakes, pedals scooted forward about a foot. He came over and played Forza Motorsport 7 on my rig and was hooked, went out that next week and bought a rig from Next Level Racing.Oh yea, sim racing is huge rabbit hole. I take it you haven't seen the motion platforms yet???
The Devil's Advocate
Call me Dad
No problem, a lot of cats getting into this stuff lately, good to know what's out there.
That one will work for fine for you, I would check some YT vids for any pro's and con's.
Oh yea, sim racing is huge rabbit hole. I take it you haven't seen the motion platforms yet???
I didn't know how big it was until I called my boss the other night. He was on video and I see his rig in the back. Man has damn blowers hooked up to his PC that simulate wind speed. Actually blow harder the faster he goes. He was talking about those motion seats but they are a grip
Next day I got PSVR2 and I was HOOKED.
That's funny as shyt though cause I didn't even think of the petals sliding.. Now I'm envisioning damn near turning the tables over trying to steer
I saw a good looking rig for $300 on amazon. I'll be back when I'm ready for that part of the process
TheAlbionist
All Star
That's what I use - had it for years now - I've got gold on every circuit experience with it. Spent the Fanatec money on the PSVR2With the VR mode, I’m officially hooked on this game. All I need now is a wheel. But why ain’t tell me how much these damn things cost
So let me ask y’all…. Will I be ok with the Logitech joint for like $300/400? G29 I think?
Or do I need to go ahead and mess with these fanatec joints? 5nm or the 8?
Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
Been really enjoying the game overall however, I do find the menu obtrusive to the experience.
Contrary to what I'm used to in Forza Horizon, I do appreciate the focus on racing vs an open world however, that's what makes the menu elements of this game annoying. I'm actually surprised the graphics aren't better than they are also. It looks nice...but I haven't been wowed at all.
Those short comings aside, the game is much more enjoyable than I expected. It's not breaking any molds. It's just straight up fun and has a nice degree of progression from race to race. Can't wait to see it in VR.
Contrary to what I'm used to in Forza Horizon, I do appreciate the focus on racing vs an open world however, that's what makes the menu elements of this game annoying. I'm actually surprised the graphics aren't better than they are also. It looks nice...but I haven't been wowed at all.
Those short comings aside, the game is much more enjoyable than I expected. It's not breaking any molds. It's just straight up fun and has a nice degree of progression from race to race. Can't wait to see it in VR.
