rec.autos.simulators

by **Duane Bolende** » Tue, 24 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Looking for a little help. Just bought the Force Feedback wheel from
Microsoft. When I got home and took the stuff out, there wasn't a power
pack with it. Software Etc. said they didn't have anymore in the store
but they would order a power pack but with Christmas and all it might
take a month to get. My question is, if anyone has the Force Feedback
joystick and the wheel, could you look and see if the power packs are
the same. I have the FF joystick so I have a power pack I could use if
they are the same. Thank you.

by **Sjaak Allema** » Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:00:00

I've got both the joystick and a wheel, and as far as I can see the
powerpacks are the same.

Sjaak Alleman

----- Original Message -----

Newsgroups: rec.autos.simulators
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 7:40 AM
Subject: Mircrosoft FF Wheel & Power pack

>Looking for a little help. Just bought the Force Feedback wheel from
>Microsoft. When I got home and took the stuff out, there wasn't a power
>pack with it. Software Etc. said they didn't have anymore in the store
>but they would order a power pack but with Christmas and all it might
>take a month to get. My question is, if anyone has the Force Feedback
>joystick and the wheel, could you look and see if the power packs are
>the same. I have the FF joystick so I have a power pack I could use if
>they are the same. Thank you.

by **Lindsay Adam** » Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:00:00

I have them both - they are exactly the same (part no 96749)

-Lindsay

by **-ice** » Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:00:00

On Mon, 23 Nov 1998 22:40:53 -0800, Duane Bolender

Funny, I have purchased from Software Etc. here in CT exactly two
times in the past 5 years. First time was a Thrustmaster T2 Wheel
several years ago. Got the box home, PEDALS WERE MISSING!! Ok, brought
them back, they said they were the only set and I took my money and
ran (got the T2 from Chips and Bits)... was walking in the mall a
month or so ago, found myself in front of Software Etc., went in. Saw
a box (can't remember what game) in the new releases section. Had a
coupon taped to it which made the game's final cost (after rebate)
$10.00.. Bought it, got it home, opened (was shrink wrapped) and found
the CD case open, CD rolling around, KB Chart missing, and the
registration (temporary for the rebate) gone! Back it went, refund,
adios... I will NEVER buy anything from Software Etc...

Bring it back and find a RELIABLE source of computer stuff...

G. Patricks

by **Rob Berryhi** » Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:00:00

> I've got both the joystick and a wheel, and as far as I can see the
> powerpacks are the same.

> Sjaak Alleman

> ----- Original Message -----

> Newsgroups: rec.autos.simulators
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 7:40 AM
> Subject: Mircrosoft FF Wheel & Power pack

> >Looking for a little help. Just bought the Force Feedback wheel from
> >Microsoft. When I got home and took the stuff out, there wasn't a power
> >pack with it. Software Etc. said they didn't have anymore in the store
> >but they would order a power pack but with Christmas and all it might
> >take a month to get. My question is, if anyone has the Force Feedback
> >joystick and the wheel, could you look and see if the power packs are
> >the same. I have the FF joystick so I have a power pack I could use if
> >they are the same. Thank you.

Okay, I'm confused. What the hell is the power pack? Are you guys
referring to the a/c adapter?

--
Rob

by **dog_heave** » Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Return it and buy somewhere else.

by **-ice** » Thu, 26 Nov 1998 04:00:00

snip

Yes, they are.. Its necessary for the wheel to have power to function
at all...

G. Patricks