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As a result i've decided to invest in a new wheel.
I'm interested in getting one with Force Feedback, but don't know
where to start so i post this message asking for advice.

I'm looking for something no too expensive.(ie under 100).

I will be using it to play both sim and arcade games so it would
have to be fairly robust.

and not too big(the base on the sim compact is huge)

I've been looking at the microsoft force feedback wheel, i like
the pedals it comes with but the wheel feels like it will fall
appart within a few days use. thats really the only one i've had
the chance to look at so far,

any suggestions??

Simon.

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If you don't have to have force feedback, check out the MadCatz Andretti
wheel. I got one a few weeks ago on Ebay (but it was new)... I have had
a great time with it; the grip is nice, the tension feels really good,
and the pedals are nice and big. I've just gotten started with Grand
Prix Legends, and there is a great range of movement in the pedals -
important for fine throttle control. The shifter feels nice.

I'd like more buttons on the wheel, but other than that, it's just what
I was looking for.

I was also considering the Act Labs non-ff wheel because of the cool
shifter available, but apparently the pedals don't have enough range...
Plus I got a great deal on the Andretti!

good luck,
Andrew