Logitech Wii Speed Force Wireless Wheel

Logitech Wii Speed Force Wireless Wheel

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From: Logitech
Category: Video Games

List Price: $99.99
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Seller: SavingCOST
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars reviews
Sales Rank: 3,644

Format: CD
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Action Video Games
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 11.5 x 10.4
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Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: 941-000040
Model: 941-000040
UPC: 097855054142
EAN: 0097855054142
ASIN: B001D1MG7U

Release Date: October 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  ○ One-piece wireless design for less clutter, and easy set-up and storage
  ○ Adjustable and expandable lap rest for table-free comfortable play in any position
  ○ Built-in gas and brake controls put precise action in easy reach
  ○ Force feedback recreates bumps, crashes, and traction loss with jaw-dropping realism
  ○ Includes AC power to eliminate batteries, and a 1-year limited hardware warranty

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Product Description
One-piece design, force feedback and wireless technology let you enjoy a more realistic driving experience without compromising the simplicity Wii is known for.

The Logitech Speed Force Wireless force feedback racing wheel provides a realistic driving experience for Wii.

Performance

  • Full-featured racing wheel: Provides a realistic driving experience.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless technology: Delivers exceptional control from up to 30 feet (10 m) from the console.
  • Force feedback: Recreates bumps, crashes, and traction loss with jaw-dropping realism.

    Convenience

  • One-piece design: Reduces clutter and makes setup and storage easy.
  • Expandable lap rest: Allows for comfortable game play without being bound to a table or desk.
  • Built-in gas and brake controls: Puts precise, fast action within easy reach.
  • AC power supply included: No batteries necessary.

    Compatibility

  • Licensed for Wii: Ensures both design and technical compatibility.
  • Works exclusively with: Need for Speed: Undercover.



    Amazon.com Product Description
    With the Wii Logitech Speed Force Wireless Wheel, Wii users can finally enjoy a truly realistic driving experience. Logitech's Speed Force Wireless Wheel works with Electronic Arts' Need for Speed: Undercover so you can fully experience the thrill of the chase. The one-piece wireless design minimizes clutter and provides easy set-up and storage.



    With the Logitech Speed Force Wireless Wheel, Wii users can finally enjoy a truly realistic driving experience. View larger.

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    The Logitech Speed Force Wireless Wheel for the Wii features:
    • One-piece wireless design.
    • Adjustable lap rest for table free comfort.
    • Built-in gas and brake controls.
    • Force feedback recreates bumps, crashes, and more.
    A Great Combination
    Part of the world's most popular racing franchise, Need for Speed: Undercover brings you break-neck cop chases and spectacular highway battles in a world of high-stakes and high-speed action with some of the world’s hottest cars. The all-new Heroic Driving Engine propels the action forward as players experience the dramatic story through spectacular Hollywood-style live-action in-game movies.

    And what better way to experience all the action than with the full featured Logitech Speed Force Wireless Wheel. While Logitech has been a leader in the force-feedback industry since 1998, this is the first force feedback wheel for the Wii and paves the way for more exciting new racing titles on the Wii console.

    High Performance with Comfort and Convenience
    The Logitech's Speed Force Wireless Wheel is easy to set up and store and features a one-piece design that is convenient to use in any position. The gas and brake controls are built into the wheel itself, while the lap rest is both adjustable and expandable, making it comfortable even without a table or desk. Minimizing clutter by eliminating the console cable, Logitech's 2.4 GHz wireless technology lets you enjoy lag-free racing from up to 30 feet away. And all this comes with the intuitive Wii controls that make navigating game menus a breeze.

    Standard controllers don't let you feel what you are doing, while vibration feedback and rumble technology just shake the controller. The force feedback system in the Wii Logitech Speed Force Wireless Wheel simulates directionally precise, tactile feedback so users feel the steering wheel move as it would when subjected to actual external forces. And with no mounting or assembly required, all you have to do to start racing is connect the USB receiver to your Wii console, plug in the wheel's power cord, get comfortable and let the race begin.


    What's in the Box:
    The Wii Logitech Speed Force Wireless Wheel, 2.4 GHz USB mini-receiver, AC power supply with a 12-foot cord, Quick-start guide, one-year limited hardware warranty.





  • Customer Reviews:



    5 out of 5 stars Great with F1 2009, has analog gas and brake!   November 25, 2009
    John E. Moscato
    21 out of 21 found this review helpful

    This is a quality wheel for the Wii. It's easy to setup, and I've used it with F1 2009 so far. One thing the product specs don't mention (or maybe I missed it) is that the gas and brake paddles behind the wheel are actually analog, which is fantastic! I expected them to be just on/off switches, but they have a good range of motion and are definitely analog, at least in F1 2009, and make car control that much better. I highly recommend this wheel, especially considering that you can buy a new one now for much less than the retail price. It doesn't work with all Wii driving games, but compatible ones I know about so far are F1 2009, Speed Zone, Dirt 2, Ferrari Challenge, and Need for Speed Undercover. I'll be trying all of them...


    2 out of 5 stars Lack of Game support   June 24, 2010
    M. Vadkerti (Cypress, CA)
    Pro:
    As quality of this product goes, it's solid and great.

    Con:
    But I just don't understand why Logitech couldn't make this wheel simulate a regular Wii controller via Bluetooth. The regular Wii controller doesn't use the IR bar to control driving games and only Bluetooth communication is done between the Wii and the standard controller. Logitech should have taken this route to make this wheel compatible with all the games, old and new. But I guess the USB connection was needed for the more advanced features like the force-feedback and the analog pedals. Therefore Logitech should have incorporated both connections (USB and Bluetooth) into this wheel. The appropriate connection could have been automatically selected by the wheel whether the USB cable was plugged in or not. Although the idea is great, the execution is nothing short of a failure. Such a dual communication wheel may cost more to manufacture and the company may not make as much of a profit, but just look how much of a discount these duds are offered at; up to 90% off. Sad.



    5 out of 5 stars Great Control not enough games   May 21, 2010
    Wayne E. Ridenhour Jr (Memphis TN)
    This wii controller is far better for racing than just holding the wii controller in the air. The gas and brakes are analog (not just an on-off button). I use it with F1 2009, just wish it worked with other games like Mario Kart.


    5 out of 5 stars Best Wii steeering wheel available   February 1, 2010
    Rudie J. Allison (Fort Madison,Iowa USA)
    For use on the Formula 1 2009 I think this is the best steering wheel available, It doesn't seem to work for the Indianapolis 500 though. The only way it could be improved is by putting the throttle and brake on foot pedals (maybe on the next version?). Over all, if you like the racing games this is a worthy investment to add realism and fun.


    4 out of 5 stars Fun equiptment   January 9, 2010
    Heather Elloiott (Arlington, Texas)
    0 out of 1 found this review helpful

    This logitech wheel is fun for the kidsbut.... I didn't read carefully to realize my kids could only play need for speed undercover on it.
    I bought two for two players.
    Kids are happy with it, they just wish it would work on
    more games.




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