Saitek R440 Force Feedback PC Racing Wheel and Pedals

Saitek R440 Force Feedback PC Racing Wheel and Pedals

Manufacturer: Saitek
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5



Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Saitek
EAN: 0021165101135
Feature: Feel every corner you take with patented TouchSense technology
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Is Fragile: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Saitek
Manufacturer: Saitek
Model: R440
Platform: Windows Me
Publisher: Saitek
Studio: Saitek
Warranty: 2 years warranty

Features
Feel every corner you take with patented TouchSense technology
Stunning styling combined with unique ergonomic design offers fatigue-free gaming to all whom dare to drive
Plug in and Drive away with instant USB connection
Unique Gas and Brake pedal platform for precision foot control
Windows 98, Me, and 2000 compatible (XP compatible via download from Web site)

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Editorial Reviews:

The R440 Force Feedback Racing Wheel offers hardcore racers the superior control they won't get from a keyboard or gamepad! Stylish ergonomic design for hours of fatigue-free driving USB plug and play


Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: OK FFB racing wheel
Comment: I got this driving wheel to enjoy the GT Legends game for Windows PC. After having had it for some months, I'd say that I was disappointed with the way the motors interpret the forces, which is (in my opinion) unrealistic. The self- centering point actually seems to work against you as you are speeding down the straightaway, causing one to have to rock the wheel back and forth to maintain your path. So as a consequence, I have turned off all force feedback effects so I can maintain better control.

I think the best thing about the design of this product is that the pedals, while feeling a bit on the flimsy side (afraid I will break them if I jam on them too much) are a good ergonomic for your feet, and feel relatively OK.

I found myself later on wishing I had purchased the Logitech FFB, as its operation seems a bit more in line with what one would expect with a driving sim. That, and Logitech is more popular with some folks I know on line who drive racing sims.

Do yourself a favor- for the money it may seem like a good deal, but for a bit more, Logitech may be a better choice.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: The wheel itself is awesome, the software has some kinks
Comment: I think that the wheel itself is excellent for the price. I play Richard Burns Rally with it, and it does its job very well. The wheel itself is sturdy. The clamping system for the wheel to stay put on the desk fits almost anywhere in any position, normal or odd. My desk is on a corner and it fits on the corner of my room. The moniter is on the center where this corner is, so usually, most things have trouble fitting, but this fits almost perfectly. My only trouble I had with installing this was that the software was out of date and was not compatible with XP. It took me a bit to realize that, but the website had the newer drivers. The software itself is confusing and sort of iffy, however, it is not too bad and it does it's job. Its conveinient but also problematic because the wheel calibrates itself as you play, it's not a perfect system, but it does the job. The only other qualm I have is that the cord for the pedal to the wheel is short, but I have special requirements so it's all good.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: Okay, But Only Lasted 1 Week.
Comment: I bought this wheel for 80 dollars at Circuit City, and to tell the truth it was a waste of my money. It is very bulky and it barely fit on my desk, and the racing just isn't realistic in my opinion. After one week (I took very good care of it) it just broke, stopped working. I reccomend you spend your money on something else.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: Good for the money but...
Comment: Considering it is a fairly cheap wheel I suppose you get what you pay for;

It is sturdy but the pedals dont have a high enough resistance and IMO have too much travel in them.

The paddles are easy to reach but the other buttons are a little awkward and take some searching-for if you are in the heat of a moment.

The steering is EXTREMELY notchy, which for the game I play makes this wheel almost impossible to use with certain high powered rear wheel cars that are extremely sensitive to slight movements.


Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Good choice, but...
Comment: This wheel is good: it feels in hands more real than Logitech Wingman Force GP and MS SideWinder FF2. Buttons are comfortable; pedals are unusual, but works good and never slips on the floor.

But it has *big* problem - drivers (at least, for Win2k). After couple weeks of struggling I've returned it and have bought Logitech Momo Racing Wheel. And glad about that, MOMO is much better :)

Bottom line: really good wheel, but not for Win2k



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