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 John Falcone, senior associate editor | Do you scour eBay for autographed Jeff Gordon merchandise? Can you sound off on the differences between Formula One and Indy Car racing?
Are you anxiously awaiting the next Paris-to-Dakar rally? If the answers to any of these questions are "yes," it's a safe bet you're more than a casual fan of driving games. Why use those tiny buttons and cramped gamepads when you can upgrade to a full-on steering wheel?
Whether you're hooked on Gran Turismo 4, Need for Speed, or a NASCAR title, one of the wheels below is sure to rev your engine. | |||
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Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2) |
Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 (PC/PS2) |
Mad Catz Universal MC2 |
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| Review summary | The Logitech Driving Force Pro is a wheel that perfectly complements the games it was designed for; if you have a need for GT 4-style speed, this wheel is for you. | The Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 racing wheel will appeal to casual racing fans who enjoy turning laps on both the PC and the PS2. | The Universal MC2 racing wheel has support for all of the major consoles, a great design, and a good overall feel--it just doesn't work very well. | For the money, the Logitech Driving Force is one of the better wheels you can buy. |
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| User comments | Average user rating from 19 CNET users: Very good - 7.3 out of 10 | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Average user rating from 6 CNET users: Good - 6.5 out of 10 | Average user rating from 6 CNET users: Excellent - 8.8 out of 10 |
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| Product Description | Logitech Driving Force Pro - Wheel and pedals set | Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2 in 1 - Wheel and pedals set | Mad Catz MC2 Universal - Wheel and pedals set | Logitech Driving Force Wheel and pedals set |
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| Device Type | Wheel and pedals set | Wheel and pedals set | Wheel and pedals set | Wheel and pedals set |
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| Compatible Game Consoles | Sony PlayStation , Sony PlayStation 2 , Sony PS one | Sony PlayStation 2 | Nintendo GAMECUBE , Sony PlayStation , Sony PlayStation 2 , Sony PS one , Xbox | Sony PlayStation 2 |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
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| Buttons Qty | 10 | 9 | 10 | Info unavailable |
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| Pointing Device / Manipulator | 8-way D-pad , Gear shift lever | 8-way D-pad , Gear shift lever | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Features | Force feedback | Feedback | Vibration | Force feedback |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 5 years warranty | 1 year warranty |
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| Product name | Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2) | Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 (PC/PS2) | Mad Catz Universal MC2 | Logitech Driving Force (PS2) |
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 Check latest prices$105-$125 from 2 stores | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |
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©2007 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. CNET, CNET.com and the CNET logo are registered trademarks of CNET Networks, Inc. Used by permission.
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Shifting gears: four gaming steering wheels | | ||
John Falcone, senior associate editor | Do you scour eBay for autographed Jeff Gordon merchandise? Can you sound off on the differences between Formula One and Indy Car racing?
Are you anxiously awaiting the next Paris-to-Dakar rally? If the answers to any of these questions are "yes," it's a safe bet you're more than a casual fan of driving games. Why use those tiny buttons and cramped gamepads when you can upgrade to a full-on steering wheel?
Whether you're hooked on Gran Turismo 4, Need for Speed, or a NASCAR title, one of the wheels below is sure to rev your engine. | |||
| Remove from list | Remove from list | Remove from list | Remove from list | |
| Product name |
Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2) |
Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 (PC/PS2) |
Mad Catz Universal MC2 |
Logitech Driving Force (PS2) |
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| Review date | February 17, 2005 | March 8, 2005 | March 8, 2005 | February 22, 2005 |
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Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained) |
9.4
Spectacular |
7.6
Very good |
5.9
Average |
8.6
Excellent |
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| Buying choices |
Prices from online stores: Searching for pricing data... |
Prices from online stores: Searching for pricing data... |
Prices from online stores: Searching for pricing data... |
Prices from online stores: Searching for pricing data... |
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| Review summary | The Logitech Driving Force Pro is a wheel that perfectly complements the games it was designed for; if you have a need for GT 4-style speed, this wheel is for you. | The Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 racing wheel will appeal to casual racing fans who enjoy turning laps on both the PC and the PS2. | The Universal MC2 racing wheel has support for all of the major consoles, a great design, and a good overall feel--it just doesn't work very well. | For the money, the Logitech Driving Force is one of the better wheels you can buy. |
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| User comments | Average user rating from 19 CNET users: Very good - 7.3 out of 10 | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Average user rating from 6 CNET users: Good - 6.5 out of 10 | Average user rating from 6 CNET users: Excellent - 8.8 out of 10 |
| Basic Specs | ||||
| Product Description | Logitech Driving Force Pro - Wheel and pedals set | Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2 in 1 - Wheel and pedals set | Mad Catz MC2 Universal - Wheel and pedals set | Logitech Driving Force Wheel and pedals set |
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| Device Type | Wheel and pedals set | Wheel and pedals set | Wheel and pedals set | Wheel and pedals set |
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| Compatible Game Consoles | Sony PlayStation , Sony PlayStation 2 , Sony PS one | Sony PlayStation 2 | Nintendo GAMECUBE , Sony PlayStation , Sony PlayStation 2 , Sony PS one , Xbox | Sony PlayStation 2 |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
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| Buttons Qty | 10 | 9 | 10 | Info unavailable |
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| Pointing Device / Manipulator | 8-way D-pad , Gear shift lever | 8-way D-pad , Gear shift lever | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Features | Force feedback | Feedback | Vibration | Force feedback |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 5 years warranty | 1 year warranty |
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| Product name | Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2) | Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 (PC/PS2) | Mad Catz Universal MC2 | Logitech Driving Force (PS2) |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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Check latest prices $105-$125 from 2 stores | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |
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©2007 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. CNET, CNET.com and the CNET logo are registered trademarks of CNET Networks, Inc. Used by permission.