Dreamcast Racing Wheels?

[mazonemayu]

hmm there is one on ebay for $50. I might grab it, plus the fact that it is official makes it even more desirable.

How well does it work with F355 Challenge? Thanks guys.

dunno, I've never tried it, but its spot on for crazy taxi, which says enough imo since the game is primarily about reflexes & control

[game_player_s]

Interact Concept 4 is excellent.

[Dihnekis]

thanks. i wish i could find a wheel locally, because shipping is expensive on such a large option. Ill keep an eye out for the concept 4 and the official one.

[Gary_b]

my wheel is made by pelican and it is like the official one. its called the rally 2 wheel by pelican. i cant find much on it. it seems well built though.

[Ealabhan]

It may be too late, now, sorry, but I own both the Ferrari and the Interact wheels, and my preference goes to the Ferrari one, especially for F 355!
In this game, you can use the paddles to brake/accelerate and the levers to shift up/down. This may seem weird, but that is impossible with the Interact one, on which paddles and levers have the same functions...
I also tried a Saturn MadCatz wheel, for almost the same result...
I do not know the original Sega wheel, nor the MC one, which looks exactly like the Saturn model. I know there is an other MadCatz model, the MC2, which is apparently really nice, but I did not try it either. You can find it here: http://neoayato.com/Shop/volant-dreamcast-neuf-p-6159.html.
Hope it helps!

[Dihnekis]

Thanks for the reply, and it isn't too late. I've been slow to grab a wheel, and I will probably go for the ferrari one.

[Ealabhan]

IMO, the Ferrari one is the best choice. Now you just have to find one...
By the way, if someone knows a way to use both paddles and levers at the same time on the Interact, I'm interrested ! If not, anyway, I'll keep my Ferrari for me and the Interact for my friends !
Oh! There has been another wheel for DC: the Interact V3 FX (find it here : http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/77882293/interact-v3-fx-volant-et-pedalier-de-jeu-accessoire-dreamcast.html). I never tried it, but I think it is not as good as the Concept 4, from the same brand.

[BionicKoalaBoy]

I find the official wheel the most responsive, and best for Daytona etc. I have 4 different boxed wheels, which there are pics of here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/119093893@N04/sets/72157642350707454/

Apart from the official wheel they all have seperate pedals, the largest of which is with the V3 ( If you have big feet, or want more travel! )

Firstly The Ferrari feels nice and probably has the tightest re-centreing. It has paddles for accelerating and gears if you prefer. it also has directional sticks, which are absent on the official wheel. this means you can navigate menus easier without steering. It attaches to a desk top with a separate clamp device.

Secondly the V3 is the tallest wheel, and a similar wheel size to the official one. It has feet that you sit on with your thighs to keep it still, and is the only wheel with mechanical adjustments for angle and height. It has has the largest and longest pedals, and a built-in rumble. ( which is cool ) The Jordan also has rumble.

The Jordan is the lowest wheel with the biggest foot print. The handles are rubberised which feel nice, and it is the only wheel here with a gearstick. It does only microswitch click forwards and back for up and down shift, but is nicer than a standard button. the paddles don't move, and simply house more buttons behind them.

Lastly is the official wheel, which I find the nicest. it lacks rumble or pedals, but it has a nice stiff re-centre, and even though it can't be 'fixed' to a table top, it just doesn't seem to slide. Simple and does what it says on the tin.

If you're after a wheel, hope you find this useful.

[Torque]

I've experienced a couple of the DC racing wheels. And despite what people may think or say of the company, I can honestly say that the Mad Catz MC2 DC wheels are some of the finest and most solid racing wheels I've experienced, for ANY platform.

1. Thick solid (nylonpoly?) material instead of cheap, thin ABS plastic - check
2. Rubberized gripping on the wheel - check
3. Paddle shifters - check
4. Optional stick shifter with rubberized grip - check
5. VMU slot - check
6. Built in rumble - check
7. Knee side supports - check
8. Racing pedals - check

I own 2 of them, and they are awesome for DC racing games.

[BionicKoalaBoy]

That does sound like it checks all the boxes. It's just a strange shape is all I suppose, not circular. It is grey like the DC though, everything else is black. I haven't come across one yet myself to check it out. Will continue my search to get the last couple I don't have. Are you American? Maybe I haven't found them because i'm in England?