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Logitech Xbox 360 DriveFX Axial Feedback Wheel

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This is my review for the Xbox 360 Logitech DriveFX Axial Feedback Wheel!
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+ Grip is very nice, really lets you hold the wheel with no slipping
+ Force Feedback, is really nice. when you hit the wall and start sliding it really pulls the wheel back the other way(like the ones at the arcade)
+ Button placement is nice(guide, ABXY, ext.).
+ Nice design, look, and feel.
+ Pedals have a nice feel, Stiff enough for you to easily hit the right pressure.
+ Built in Headset connection(plug your Headset right into the steering wheel).

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> Motor's for the Force Feedback could be stronger
> Cords there are 3 of them(pedals, USB, and power cord) kinda makes a cord hassle but its ok.
> No stick shifter, only the paddles on back side of the wheel which isn't all bad

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- Brake and Gas pedal have same feel. I would of like the brake stiffer then the gas.
- Wireless, should have been, would have eliminated 1 cord.. but im not concerned...

Ok over all, this is a great wheel, Though i cant compare it to the MS wheel because i haven't used it...
I played the DiRT, Forza 2 demos, and Test Drive Unlimited.... TDU handled great with the wheel(Bikes not so easy though), Forza 2 took some getting used to but i got the hang of it. DiRT how ever.. was alot harder.. lol got the hang of it after awhile but much practice will be need to perfect it..

so here is my breakdown.
Handling = 9.0
Feel/Look/Design = 9.5
Force Feedback = 8.5
Features = 9.5

Overall 9.1!!!!

This is a Great wheel, if your looking for something that is under the price of the MS wireless wheel, this this is the one you want. Just remember to hit the Black button on the wheel to adjust the sensitivity.

Having used Logitech wheels on the PS2 to play Gran Turismo for years, I was hoping that Logitech would introduce a wheel for the xbox360. They have, and this is THE ONLY wheel that works with every racing game on this platform and I highly recommend it! I bought the new Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, used it for 4 hours, and then returned it and bought this wheel. Had I taken some time to do some research and find out that Logitech had released this wheel I would have bough it first!

Before I start my review, I have noticed that many people are complaining about the lack of string range accuracy. There is a simple fix for this. On the left side near the directional rocker switch, there is a small button. This tiny unassuming button is the wheels sensitivity controller. Just press it to select the different sensitively range modes as indicated by the flashing light on top of the wheel. I had a problem with this wheel myself in 'Test drive unlimited'. When I pressed the button initially, it made it far too sensitive, another press or two got it to just the perfect sensitivity for my needs and the games, making it work more less perfectly. This is a case of Logitech not knowing when to let something die. It dose not take much to notice that this wheel shares the same base, peddles and mounting system as the ageing and now on life support, 'WingMan Formula Force GP'. But this wheel has finally gotten a face lift and or update, that was needed when it was put out for the PS2. To begin with, while the base of this unit is the one that came with all of this wheels predecessors, the wheel itself is different. The wheel used is, instead, the wheel form the 'Logitech NASCAR Racing Wheel'. This wheel was available on the original X-Box and the PC. The wheel itself has been given a minor face lift, Rubber grips replace the plastic ones. The shifters have not been changed, they continue to lack proper tactile feedback and are not the easiest things to use. Because the wheel uses the base of the old Formula force wheel, it lacks the lap attachment clamps. You can, however, use the lap attachment form the Driving force wheel or its game cube variant to hold it in place on your lap. The USB none standard controller interface helps insure that the wheel will use its full range. The feed back seems to be well done. It should be considering the wheel this is based on has been around for almost ten years now. Now we come to the carry over pedals. Here we go again! These pedals are the same that were placed with the old 'Formula Force GP' and they have the seem to have the same short comings as in all the other wheels Logitech used them in, easily breakable etc. There is one exception, The phone jack has finally been replaced with a break away plug. Now if you jam on the gas or brake while paying a game with the wire on the gas, the plug will simply pop out, the wire wont rip out. this can get annoying, but id rather have this problem then the need to replace the wheel. The plug is also much, much more durable then the phone jack connecter was. Overall while the 'Logitech DriveFX Axial Feedback Wheel' is a carry over, it does its job well enough, and with price dropping fast, It might become a tempting bargain!

I have been playing Project Gotham Racing 3 since it came out, using the regular controller. I received this for Christmas, and let me tell you, it makes the experience a whole lot more realistic. Especially when you change the view to the cockpit of the car. When racing with my son, we love the Brooklyn Bridge races, and it is too cool feeling the expansion joints of the bridge through the wheel as you are tearing across at 200 MPG. Setup is easy, as long as you have an open A/C outlet near by. Two issues though. First, you need some type of lap desk to clamp it to. I put together a quick one using some scrap 1X4 lumber and that works OK. Second, the foot controls slide around carpeted flooring. You constantly have to move them back into place. Other than these, it is one of the best wheels around. And a great price, too!

The Logitech DriveFX wheel is perfect for backwards compatible games and Xbox 360 games which were not designed with the Microsoft wheel in mind like Ridge Racer 6, Import Tuner Challenge, and Burnout Revenge.

The Microsoft wheel does work with backwards compatible games, but Forza 1 is the only one I have played that works well. The steering sensitivity cannot currently be adjusted on the Microsoft wheel, so unless the game has in-game sensitivity adjustments, the steering will be awkward. Also, the force-feedback effects do not work with backwards compatible games or 360 games not designed for it.

The Logitech DriveFX wheel's sensitivity can be adjusted--I think it has four settings, even though the manual states it only has two, and it produces simulated-force-feedback effects. The simulated-force-feedback works very well, especially for Forza 1 and Rallisport Challenge. I remember that some games like Colin McRae 04 were practically unplayable with the Microsoft wheel, but worked fine after adjusting the Logitech wheel.

Xbox 360 games which were not designed with the Microsoft wheel in mind like Ridge Racer 6, Import Tuner Challenge, and Burnout Revenge, also work much better with the Logitech wheel. Unfortunately, Full Auto does not work with either wheel.

First and foremost I have to say that if you're looking for an easier way to race, a steering wheel may not be what you're looking for. I bought this steering wheel as my first ever videogame steering wheel so I could experience a more realistic driving experience with Forza Motorsport 2. It takes a lot of getting used to. I mean you're going from using your thumbs and trigger fingers to using an entirely new control setup! I spun out in a few time trial practices, but I'm still in love with the wheel. I got mine for $47. I know there are a lot of chords (1 AC plug, 1 from the pedals to the wheel, and 1 from the wheel to the Xbox) however all the chords are long enough (or can be twisty tied to shorten) and they seem pretty durable. The controller itself has a good feel to it, the forcefeedback is very cool, every uneven bump you see coming you'll feel instantly, the pedals could be a little more heavy duty but they're okay and mine stay planted pretty well on carpet if I push it down a little bit into the carpet. With all that being said I'd rather have a fluidly responding chorded steering wheel than a wireless one (for more than double the price) that has wireless LAG or calibration issues! (look at the wireless microsoft steering wheel reviews)

Okay so It's not the easiest way to race, but it's such a fun challenge to harness!! The first time I got the racing physics nailed and I pushed the pedal down through a straightaway for the 1st place win, I knew I was hooked. YES it takes practice, yes each game has different feels to them, EVEN each CAR in EACH game will feel different, that's why I keep repeating the fact that this and any other steering wheel is for a more realistic and exciting experience, not an easier way to win. I have yet to play split screen multiplayer but at the price ($47) I think I'll convince a friend or two to buy one so we can race head to head! It is so much fun. I hope this helps convince you that you should try it! In all my years of gran turismo and need for speed games, I wish I would've purchased a steering wheel a lot earlier!!!!

I have always been happy with Logitech wheels, and this one is no exception. This is my third Logitech wheel, after the original MOMO Racing FF wheel with the metal shaft paddles for the PC and the Driving Force Pro for the PS2. I find the use of steering wheels a much more realistic gaming and driving experience. The feel is this wheel is similar to the Driving Force Pro, and not as solid as the MOMO Racing FF Wheel. It is very good value for $60 (after rebate).



For those that complain about having to secure the wheel to something solid, make the investment on a cockpit. I'm using the Virtual Racing Chassis from Bob Earl Racing http://www.bobearlracing.com/. It is very solid and widely adjustable. Not problem fitting me (i'm 5'8") and my 8-year-old son.

I bought this product when it was $58 after MIR and for the price this is a great product. It works very well with Forza Motorsport 2 and I've been able to keep my lap times pretty consistent with the controller. Please note that this wheel is not designed to be used on your lap. You need to clamp this down to a table to really use it. The force feedback or rumble is not as strong as the MS wheel but it is very accurate and provides a realistic feel. The wheel itself is built very solid and so far seems pretty reliable. However, the foot pedals are pretty flimsy and I wouldn't suggest using shoes when using this product as they will probably break the pedals. Overall I'm very happy of this purchase.

I did a lot of reading of opinions about the different wheels available for the 360. I decided to try this one because of the price and free shipping. It is a very good wheel. The feedback is really good, and with very little practice you can overcome the oversteer issues. I know that one of the very expensive wheels is even better, but you would have to spend more than twice this price. For the money is a good mid-grade wheel.

Seeing as the microsoft wheel is now not avalible (produced by microsoft) and microsoft pushed logitech out of the xbox market (this wheel is not produced any more) then that only leaves the three hundred dollar wheel or the extremly not recomended mad catz wheel if you want new. This wheel then has to be picked up used (dont be afraid of this word). I got mine for [...]and it is by far the best purchase I have made for my xbox. This wheel is all around very good and is very precise and all the controles are where you would expect them. It has a nice feel and is very easy to mount to any surface. This wheel when mounted right will not move at all and is not going to slide around ever. So this is by far the best for me and would be to you if you dont mind these draw backs. The wheel feels to small in diameter to be used to its full. This then makes it very touchy to drive in games and even on its leasted sensitive seting it is still a little quick. The paddle shifters are more like buttons and not paddles. The foot pedals seem to move around way to much and reqiures somthing behinde them to hold them in place (brick or fat cat). Other thing that would be nice but are not avalible on almost all wheels would be software for the wheel to get all the settings perfect and a way to make them not have as much gear drive noise. But any ways all around good wheel and is easily perfected if given a little practice.