Alternative to wheels

Is there any alternative controller for wheels, but much smaller in size? Like say size of a gamepad. I was thinking maybe something like the controller for those little rc-cars I used to have. For pc.

try a joystick "Alai" <[email hidden]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:ba84tc$ec5$[email hidden]...

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> Is there any alternative controller for wheels, but much smaller in size? > Like say size of a gamepad. I was thinking maybe something like the > controller for those little rc-cars I used to have. > > For pc. > >

"Jeffrey3456" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:ba8ic9$q8t37$[email hidden]... > try a joystick I got one already... I was trying to get something that works relatively well in racing games, in handheld size. Oh well I guess there is no such thing. :(

Alai wrote:

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> "Jeffrey3456" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:ba8ic9$q8t37$[email hidden]... >> try a joystick > > I got one already... I was trying to get something that works > relatively well in racing games, in handheld size. > > Oh well I guess there is no such thing. :(

Theres always the InterAct UltraRacer Mini Wheel http://www.joy-stick.net/reviews/wheels/uracer.htm -- Ian P <email invalid due to spammers>

"Ian P" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:%_Txa.21066$9C6.1086701 @wards.force9.net: > http://www.joy-stick.net/reviews/wheels/uracer.htm A friend of mine swears by those, but I cannot see the allure; it has far too little steering lock.

Alai wrote: > I got one already... I was trying to get something that works relatively > well in racing games, in handheld size. I quite liked the Sega Dreamcast controller for driving games - analogue thumb-stick for steering and two analogue triggers for throttle and brake. I've never been able to find an equivalent gamepad for the PC though. ...Andy

Gravis makes a gamepad close to the ones that PS2 and X-box has. Called Gravis Eliminator Aftershock Alai wrote:

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> Is there any alternative controller for wheels, but much smaller in size? > Like say size of a gamepad. I was thinking maybe something like the > controller for those little rc-cars I used to have. > > For pc. > >

Alai <[email hidden]> wrote: > Is there any alternative controller for wheels, but much smaller in > size? Like say size of a gamepad. I was thinking maybe something > like the controller for those little rc-cars I used to have. > > For pc. Rusty Greer (one of the top GPL drivers on RSC) swears by these: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCRR3&P=0 -- - Peter Ogden Perth, Western Australia http://www.locost7.info --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.481 / Virus Database: 277 - Release Date: 13/05/2003

"Peter Ogden" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:3ec8c456$0$[email hidden]...

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> Alai <[email hidden]> wrote: > > Is there any alternative controller for wheels, but much smaller in > > size? Like say size of a gamepad. I was thinking maybe something > > like the controller for those little rc-cars I used to have. > > > > For pc. > > Rusty Greer (one of the top GPL drivers on RSC) swears by these: > > http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCRR3&P=0

Holy craps! this looks like exactly what I've been looking for. Is it sold in USA?

Alai wrote: > > Is there any alternative controller for wheels, but much smaller in size? > Like say size of a gamepad. I was thinking maybe something like the > controller for those little rc-cars I used to have. > > For pc. Here's a home-built model: http://www.richardkunze.de/len3_000.htm

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> Alai wrote: > > I got one already... I was trying to get something that works relatively > > well in racing games, in handheld size. > > I quite liked the Sega Dreamcast controller for driving games - analogue > thumb-stick for steering and two analogue triggers for throttle and brake. > I've never been able to find an equivalent gamepad for the PC though.

I use an Xbox controller with a usb adapter - even better than a Dreamcast controller.

I've done very well with analog Gamepads (in my case, the Logitech Rumblepad), easily matching or bettering my wheel times. I also had the Interac controller and liked it, but it blew up in less than half a year. Stephen

"AndyL" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:3ec8ad31$[email hidden]...

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> Alai wrote: > > I got one already... I was trying to get something that works relatively > > well in racing games, in handheld size. > > I quite liked the Sega Dreamcast controller for driving games - analogue > thumb-stick for steering and two analogue triggers for throttle and brake. > I've never been able to find an equivalent gamepad for the PC though. > ...Andy > >

Go to www.play.com and get their PS2 -> PC gamepad converter for �6.99 GBP

Nick wrote: > Go to www.play.com and get their PS2 -> PC gamepad converter for �6.99 GBP Unfortunately the PS2 controller lacks analogue triggers. This has always been a problem for PS/PS2 driving games I think - if you use the buttons for throttle and brake you don't have proper analog control, and if you use the stick you can't do "left-foot braking". ...Andy

"AndyL" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:3ece288b$[email hidden]... > Nick wrote: > > Go to www.play.com and get their PS2 -> PC gamepad converter for �6.99GBP > > Unfortunately the PS2 controller lacks analogue triggers. This has always > been a problem for PS/PS2 driving games I think - if you use the buttonsfor > throttle and brake you don't have proper analog control, and if you usethe > stick you can't do "left-foot braking". > ...Andy > Unfortunately, all the buttons on the PS2 controller have analogue triggers. I know because I own one...

Nick wrote: > Unfortunately, all the buttons on the PS2 controller have analoguetriggers. > I know because I own one... I don't own a PS2 but I have played on one a few times. As I recall the buttons may be analogue but still have very little travel - do you find they offer adequate analogue control for driving sims? ...Andy

"AndyL" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:3ed3357a$[email hidden]...

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> Nick wrote: > > Unfortunately, all the buttons on the PS2 controller have analogue > triggers. > > I know because I own one... > > I don't own a PS2 but I have played on one a few times. As I recall the > buttons may be analogue but still have very little travel - do you find

they > offer adequate analogue control for driving sims? > ...Andy > > Yes. When I first got it I didn't think that it would be very accurate, but it's quite intuitive to measure out just the right amount of power. It's nowhere near as accurate as pedals, but since you don't want pedals then I think it's about as good as you can get for a gamepad. Go to your local gamestore and try it out for a bit. Pretend you want to buy a PS2 and they'll let you play any game you want, so ask for a driving game and just check the pad out.