Ferrari Universal 5-in-1 Challenge Wheel

by Thrustmaster VG

Product Features

• Product manufactured under official Ferrari® license. The name with worldwide notoriety! (exclusive on all platforms!)
• 5-in-1: PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2,PC, GameCube® & Wii¿
• Progressive pedal assembly with footrest for precise and comfortable acceleration and braking
• Linear resistance
• Two Ferrari® style digital gear shift levers located on the wheel
• 2 Ferrari style wheel-mounted digital gearshift levers + ergonomic thumb rests
• All connectors for compatible platforms on a single cable
• Compatible with PC / Playstation 2 / Playstation3 /GameCube / Wii
• Easy to transport thanks to its compact size
• Fully programmable via the Mapping function: all buttons, the D-Pad, levers and pedals can be reconfigured

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000WR42T6
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 9.6 inches ; 4 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,230 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Racing Wheels
  • #6 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Controllers > Racing Wheels
  • #14 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Hardware > Controllers

Product Description

Thrustmaster Universal 5-in-1 Challenge Wheel for PS2/PS3/GC/Wii/PC. Product manufactured under official Ferrari® license. The name with worldwide notoriety! (exclusive on all platforms!) Ferrari® is the icon of automotive competition and victory - values that are appreciated by gamers. Ferrari® and Thrustmaster® share the same values: passion, performance, innovation and quality. 5-in-1: PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2,PC, GameCube® & Wii¿. One racing wheel for all game systems. Progressive pedal assembly. Progressive pedal assembly with footrest for precise and comfortable acceleration and braking. Linear resistance. Self-centring. Realistic wheel resistance thanks to the "bungee cord" system, an exclusive design bearing the mark of Thrustmaster's expertise. Mechanical components with recognised results (over 1.5 million units sold) (also available for PlayStation®2). Ferrari®-style on-wheel sequential gear shift levers Two Ferrari® style digital gear shift levers located on the wheel. Central attachment system. Guarantees optimum stability (exclusive on all platforms!)MAPPING feature: fully programmable racing wheel. All buttons, directional buttons, pedals and levers can be relocated. Adjustable wheel sensitivity for precise driving

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Mario Kart Wii, May 27, 2008

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Aheg (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ferrari Universal 5-in-1 Challenge Wheel (Video Game)

I purchased this for my 11 year old daughter, as she wanted a "real" racing wheel with pedals for the Wii. It was easy to set up (just plug it in) and, it worked right away. After launching Mario Kart Wii with the wii remote, the Thrustmaster wheel functions like an additional wii remote for choosing characters and races. The pedals work for acceleration and braking, and, I find that the racing wheel has a nice feel to it. It can be set to one of two sensitivity settings.
I also found a sheet showing the button presets for Mario Kart on the Thrustmater support website. For instance, the brake pedal also functions as a drift button. My daughter loves it. She races with my 14 year old son, who uses the Wii wheel that came with the game. But they both prefer using the Thrustmaster racing wheel, as it is easier to use and more "fun," than the standard Wii wheel.

NOTE: Check the Thrustmaster website: go to "Tech Support--Downloads--Game Settings" for the list of compatible games for this wheel.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good racing wheel. Great racing wheel for the price., June 16, 2008

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Sean A. Rousey "auburn34" (Alpharetta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ferrari Universal 5-in-1 Challenge Wheel (Video Game)

I ordered this last week for playing GRID on my PS3. When I took it out of the box, I was a little worried because the wheel is so small compared to one I had for my Xbox. But after clamping it to a table and firing up GRID, my worries are gone. The choice I had was between this wheel for $30 or a Logitech wheel for $150. I'm not sure what a $150 wheel does for you but this one works well with my PS3, will work with my Wii, and makes playing GRID much more fun.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adds a new dimension to your Gamecube racing..., September 16, 2008

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Stacie C. Buckland "-cRaSh" (Princeton, WV) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Ferrari Universal 5-in-1 Challenge Wheel (Video Game)

Exactly what I was looking for! An arcade style wheel with pedals for my Gamecube racing games to use on my Nintendo Wii. I love the realistic feel of racing, and the Gamecube racing selection. I wanted to find a way to play those games as I would if they were Wii games. And this is it!

It also works with Mario Kart for Wii really well! (This is the only Wii game that it's currently compatible with at this time, because the game allows use of the Gamecube controller.)

Works well straight out of the box. I was able to plug it in, and start playing right away. It does take just a moment to learn where the correct buttons are, like with Mario Kart for example.

I was very impressed with way the controls handled and responded. Not too loose but just right. It was much easier to use then the Gamecube controller on games like Burnout, where you need quick, accurate response, without over-correcting. PC wheels I have used in the past seemed to have you all over the place, and were too responsive, with no tension. This wheel has the perfect balance. It also seems sturdy enough to last for a while.

The size wasn't bad and I found it quite comfortable. It's not the size of a full sized wheel, but it certainly wasn't an inconvenience. I actually liked the smaller size, it felt easier to use. Close to the size of the Wii wheel, so it felt familiar.

It will add a new dimension to your Gamecube racing games, and open up some more fun options for those of us that have Wii, but have limited racing selection.