Does anyone make wheel-and-trigger controllers for game consoles?
#1
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 8,054
From: Virginia, Near DC, USA
This is something that just occurred to me as I was contemplating buying Forza for my XB1, and then I remembered how much I absolutely hate trying to steer with a thumbstick. I don't have the space for a "proper racing setup" with a bolt-down steering wheel and dual pedals on the floor, and I also don't have the interest in such a complex setup. What I'd like, upon further reflection, is a controller that lets me use my ingrained driving skills from my RC hobby. Does anyone make RC-style wheel-and-trigger controllers for game consoles? You'd think I could get an answer pretty quickly on Google, but it appears I don't know what are the correct search terms to use.
#2
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Joined: Jun 2020
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This is something that just occurred to me as I was contemplating buying Forza for my XB1, and then I remembered how much I absolutely hate trying to steer with a thumbstick. I don't have the space for a "proper racing setup" with a bolt-down steering wheel and dual pedals on the floor, and I also don't have the interest in such a complex setup. What I'd like, upon further reflection, is a controller that lets me use my ingrained driving skills from my RC hobby. Does anyone make RC-style wheel-and-trigger controllers for game consoles? You'd think I could get an answer pretty quickly on Google, but it appears I don't know what are the correct search terms to use.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333678639211
#4
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 8,054
From: Virginia, Near DC, USA
Not sure this is permitted, but I do them basically at cost, so it isn't a business.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333678639211
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333678639211
#5
If I had access to an xbone, I could test...
#6
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 8,054
From: Virginia, Near DC, USA
Interesting. Thanks to your suggestion (and eBay's suggestions based on your suggestion), I discovered that Spektrum makes a DSM2 USB receiver for PCs for use with flight simulator software. I bought one; I don't know if it will work with my XB1, but even if it doesn't, I'll at least have the option to use my RC controller for PC racing games in the future.



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