Forced feedback wheel or no?

hi guys, I am finally getting a new computer this weekend. I just have 2 questions 1. Should I get a Voodoo 3 or a TNT card? From what I heard, TNT2 is better, but since most sims are based on the voodoo 3. Voodoo is the better buy 2. Should I sell my NASCAR Pro wheel and get a forced feedback wheel? If so, which one should I get? How much do they go for?

says... Great. What system are you buying? If you're willing to spend the cash, the Voodoo 3 3500 is the better choice. Not only does it support a wider range of APIs, but it's faster and is perfect for racing sims like Grand Prix Legends and Nascar Racing 3. Without a doubt, get a good FF wheel, such as the Microsoft Force Feedback Wheel or the Logitech. Force Feedback will revolutionise the way you play racing simulators. It'll become a whole new world! The question over which is better, the MS or LGT is one which has been debated here a thousand times over, and there's still no decisive winner. The Microsoft FF Wheel costs around 120, but comes with CART Precision Racing and Monster Truck Madness 2, so you'll actually paying very little when you subtract the cost of the games. -- Best regards, The Phoenix

> hi guys, I am finally getting a new computer this weekend. I just have 2 > questions > 1. Should I get a Voodoo 3 or a TNT card? From what I heard, TNT2 is better, > but since most sims are based on the voodoo 3. Voodoo is the better buy V3 for the versatility...I still use a thriller but all I drive is GPL Get the Logitech in the red box (latest model ) or an Act Labs, do not get the MS wheel. Read this to find out why http://simracing.com/alison/gpl/ I still use my Nascar pro, depends on if you want FF and have the cash. Have fun, John Moore

I would say the V3 and MSFF Steve >> hi guys, I am finally getting a new computer this weekend. I just have 2 >> questions >> 1. Should I get a Voodoo 3 or a TNT card? From what I heard, TNT2 is better, >> but since most sims are based on the voodoo 3. Voodoo is the better buy >V3 for the versatility...I still use a thriller but all I drive is GPL >> 2. Should I sell my NASCAR Pro wheel and get a forced feedback wheel? If so, >> which one should I get? How much do they go for? >Get the Logitech in the red box (latest model ) or an Act Labs, do not get the >MS wheel. >Read this to find out why http://simracing.com/alison/gpl/ >I still use my Nascar pro, depends on if you want FF and have the cash. >Have fun, >John Moore

I got the MS Force feedback wheel for 87 from www.insight.com/uk and I'm delighted with it. It is a reputable company, I bought it from the actual warehouse, but the price is the same on the website and delivery is free. I must say I haven't tried any other wheel, but with the two games and the excellent build quality I'm more than happy. It really feels like it can take a good beating and is very responsive, I like the pedals too. I hope this helps you. Hal9001 * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!

Hello, The answer to question 2 depends on your motivation. I play games for fun. For me, force feedback is way more fun. Ask any non-gamer to choose, and they will always choose a force feedbac wheel (given price is not a concern). Why? Because it is flat out, fun. Now, if you are playing for high scores or lower lap times, we are talking something totally different. Some "sim enthusiasts" claim that force feedback is a distraction. In some cases it can be. However, in some cases, it can help though (road feel). My anology: When you are fragging in Q3, do you play in 32 bit colour 1024 or at 16 bit at 800x600? Depends. If you want to be ultra competitve, you will play at the lower resolution and colour depth. Not because it is more fun, but because you want a higher score. When I play single player games though, I always crank up all the eye candy because it is more fun. Let's face it...special effects are cool. Force feedback falls into this category. I love my force feedback and would never go back!!!! My two cents, Raymond ACT LABS

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>hi guys, I am finally getting a new computer this weekend. I just have 2 >questions >1. Should I get a Voodoo 3 or a TNT card? From what I heard, TNT2 is better, >but since most sims are based on the voodoo 3. Voodoo is the better buy >2. Should I sell my NASCAR Pro wheel and get a forced feedback wheel? If so, >which one should I get? How much do they go for?

Raymond ACT LABS

Force Feedback helps me to save tires and be smoother in a game like N3! Havent gotten slower or faster yet though :)

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> Hello, > The answer to question 2 depends on your motivation. I play games for > fun. For me, force feedback is way more fun. Ask any non-gamer to > choose, and they will always choose a force feedbac wheel (given price > is not a concern). Why? Because it is flat out, fun. > Now, if you are playing for high scores or lower lap times, we are > talking something totally different. Some "sim enthusiasts" claim > that force feedback is a distraction. In some cases it can be. > However, in some cases, it can help though (road feel). > My anology: When you are fragging in Q3, do you play in 32 bit colour > 1024 or at 16 bit at 800x600? Depends. If you want to be ultra > competitve, you will play at the lower resolution and colour depth. > Not because it is more fun, but because you want a higher score. When > I play single player games though, I always crank up all the eye candy > because it is more fun. Let's face it...special effects are cool. > Force feedback falls into this category. > I love my force feedback and would never go back!!!! > My two cents, > Raymond > ACT LABS > >hi guys, I am finally getting a new computer this weekend. I just have 2 > >questions > >1. Should I get a Voodoo 3 or a TNT card? From what I heard, TNT2 is

better, > >but since most sims are based on the voodoo 3. Voodoo is the better buy > >2. Should I sell my NASCAR Pro wheel and get a forced feedback wheel? If so, > >which one should I get? How much do they go for? > Raymond > ACT LABS