Are steering wheels fun?

[The_Arbiter]

I haven't played racing games since PS1, and that's the style of game i'm looking at too. Are there racing games about, sim/rally/chase/whatever that have the same 90s style dance/dnb/electro of old? ..that can also be paired with a steering wheel and maybe pedals for fun? Console or PC.

But also are steering wheels actually fun and not gimmicky, i seem to recall in PS1 days they maybe were a bit turd? Haptic feedback, delay, feel, etc... i'm not looking for a sim standard, just arcade fun i guess.

 

[henry hoov3r]

I think Forza Horizon might be the sort of arcade feel you are looking for. As for wheels i bought a half decent one a few years back was half decent thrustmaster. I found i was quicker with a controller so i sold it.

 

[bob9oc]

The arcade type games are generally better with a controller as there isnt much FFB support or it isnt a priority given its not a complex physics model.

When it comes to sim type games though the steering wheels have come on staggering amounts with the advent of low cost DD wheels now, the level of immersion is excellent now.