Genius Speed Wheel 3, USB, PC wheel. High-Speed Racing Wheel System for PC games.

by Genius

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 16 x 15 inches ; 7.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ECB8GO
• Item model number: 31620020101
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 25, 2006

Product Description

Here is the latest steering wheel system from Genius. The Speed Wheel 3 is a fancy design steering wheel system similar to those you find in actual racecars. It includes hand levers that operate the same as the brake/acceleration pedals. Weve given you a choice-use the hand levers, or the pedals, and still get the same thrills playing your favorite high-speed racing games. The steering wheel system includes eight programmable buttons that let you assign the most commonly used game features on the steering wheel for quicker access. With four suction cups on the base of the steering wheel to provide you with great stability, pick up the Speed Wheel 3 steering wheel system and steer your way to victory

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Works, but not for long., July 29, 2008

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S. Ranck "GameDev" (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genius Speed Wheel 3, USB, PC wheel. High-Speed Racing Wheel System for PC games. (Personal Computers)

This racing wheel had great potential if it weren't for the quality problems. It's the only wheel I could find that has analog paddle levers. And it's priced reasonably. The wheel works well for the first 20 to 30 plays, but quickly degenerates to the point where it can no longer be used. The problem is with the steering and paddle analog circuits. After a few plays, the wheel will return sporadic values as you turn the wheel and apply the paddle levers, making it useless. Once the wheel begins degenerating, there's nothing that can fix it, not even calibration. I work at a game development company and we have purchased nearly 20 of these wheels and they are all beginning to fail. We're not hard on the wheels; in fact, we use them with care. Nevertheless, we have had to replace every one. I cannot recommend this wheel.

1.0 out of 5 stars Genius Speed Wheel 3, June 29, 2010

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Joe Stornetta - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genius Speed Wheel 3, USB, PC wheel. High-Speed Racing Wheel System for PC games. (Personal Computers)

I used to use the keyboard for rFactor and i used to hate it. Once I got this everything seemed to be fine. The box was clean, when I opened it it looked like it came straight from a factory (which it did lol). But I was not impressed at all with the performance of it. I tried to calibrtae it, but once I get into the game the calibration goes "by by". I tries to download different drivers for it but kept having the exact same problems. I run league races with a league called BOZ Racing League. I think I got 3 penalties in one race last night. After that race I totally quit on this wheel. I want to sell it to get a Logitech but I'm afraid that the item I'm selling won't be worthy for the buyer. I would love to return this for a full refund but I'm not sure if I can do that.

1.0 out of 5 stars Sucks straight out of the box, November 6, 2009

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Booboy (Lihue, HI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genius Speed Wheel 3, USB, PC wheel. High-Speed Racing Wheel System for PC games. (Personal Computers)

Was excited to open the box and try out my new toy, and I quickly found that I was more precise with the keyboard. The thing wouldn't hold a center, and after 5 minutes of using it I couldn't get it to register right hand turns. After a few more tries with the same results, I am returning and going to spend the money on a logitech instead. Even my ancient thrustmaster worked a million times better than this one. Too bad I can't use that anymore.