Gran Turismo 5
12-03-2010, 12:34 PM
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So far I'm not really impressed with GT5. However, I knew it was gonna be tough to beat Forza 3, just because it was so damn good.
For those of you playing GT5 with a wheel (the only way to play IMO), make sure you change the wheel setting to "simulation". It's much better that way.
For those of you playing GT5 with a wheel (the only way to play IMO), make sure you change the wheel setting to "simulation". It's much better that way.
Why, in the world, would a big wheel you turn to "simulate" a driving experience be better or more effective than the controller? Wouldn't the controller where you can granularly control steering and throttle inputs with your fingers be just about the ultimate expression of a more efficient control system?
Personally, I think yes. Also there's the aspect of being able to more precisely control things with your hands/fingers than your legs/feet. I use the triggers for gas and brake, and buttons for things that buttons make sense for. No issues with the controller whatsoever, and no interest in a $300-$500 "controller" that might incrementally make the experience better, but not actually improve game play or performance.
Does anyone think the various wheel setups make you better at the game or allow you to be better at the game? Just curious.
12-03-2010, 01:20 PM
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I have heard people say the wheel is the only way to play, or they simply won't play with a controller, etc. Most of these people also argue that paddle shifters are better and such. Those two thoughts contradict each other.
Why, in the world, would a big wheel you turn to "simulate" a driving experience be better or more effective than the controller? Wouldn't the controller where you can granularly control steering and throttle inputs with your fingers be just about the ultimate expression of a more efficient control system?
Personally, I think yes. Also there's the aspect of being able to more precisely control things with your hands/fingers than your legs/feet. I use the triggers for gas and brake, and buttons for things that buttons make sense for. No issues with the controller whatsoever, and no interest in a $300-$500 "controller" that might incrementally make the experience better, but not actually improve game play or performance.
Does anyone think the various wheel setups make you better at the game or allow you to be better at the game? Just curious.
Why, in the world, would a big wheel you turn to "simulate" a driving experience be better or more effective than the controller? Wouldn't the controller where you can granularly control steering and throttle inputs with your fingers be just about the ultimate expression of a more efficient control system?
Personally, I think yes. Also there's the aspect of being able to more precisely control things with your hands/fingers than your legs/feet. I use the triggers for gas and brake, and buttons for things that buttons make sense for. No issues with the controller whatsoever, and no interest in a $300-$500 "controller" that might incrementally make the experience better, but not actually improve game play or performance.
Does anyone think the various wheel setups make you better at the game or allow you to be better at the game? Just curious.
12-03-2010, 03:10 PM
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Cool - I was just looking at one for $133. Are there different models? I definitely need to try one out before buying one. The only wheel I have liked so far was the MS one for Forza (the one that they recalled because it was catching on fire or something). It was nice. All others I have used were such crap I would MUCH rather use a controller. I would like to try one out, but I guess that's pretty hard unless you know someone and can borrow one for a day or so.