Just in time for big Forza fans like me is Microsoft’s new Racing peripheral! Although not as fancy as Microsoft’s older racing wheel, MS has combined all the controls in one neat package at a fraction of the cost. The lack of driving pedals may be a turn off for some but one thing i question is why is this needed when you will already have Kinect controls in Forza 4? Is this to bridge the gap between hardcore and casual racing fans aiming for the market that are in the middle? Will they bundle this with Forza 4? Who knows our questions will probably be answered this week. Meanwhile here’s some details from the press release.
Launching in early October, the Wireless Speed Wheel is completely wireless and controlled intuitively with precise steering, standard controller buttons/triggers, and haptic feedback with rumble. The device is compatible with all racing games right out of the box*. The Wireless Speed Wheel will be available for $59.99 (U.S. ERP) and will ship to retailers worldwide beginning September 26, 2011. This device combines a fun and immersive driving experience with the biggest racing game of the year, the best rated “Forza Motorsport.”
With trigger buttons for gas and brake, combined with a rumble feedback, the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel provides intuitive standard controller buttons that immerse the driver into the game, whether you like to white knuckle it down the race track with your hands at “10 and 2” or “9 and 3.”
The new Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel balances the realism of a wheel with the feel of a controller for greater user edge in game play. It includes buttons for game specific functions including triggers, ABXY and D-pad along with green bands of lights on each handle to provide visual cues when necessary.
For more information on the Wireless Speed Wheel, visit www.xbox.com.
And for really extreme high resolution photo’s of the device check them out on Larry Hyrb’s Flickr account. Let us know your thought’s below! Game junkies unite!
