Gamers... Are you ready?

I used some of this kit at the Overclockers UK Gadget Show Live stand. I didn't have much of a go as everyone else was playing with the kit, but the quality and feel is just amazing.

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SmellyFingers said:
Can you see why £299 for a driving game peripheral for me would always be a rip off? Just how good is it for £299, does it accurately replicate the real world driving experience or does it make you think it does? Is it even necessary for the majority of driving games that get released?
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It's only a rip off if you're not getting what you paid for or expected. You need to understand that the components in these models are built to last. As they are never going to sell in the kind of quantities of a cheaper product they obviously attract a price premium in just the same way as any premium product.

In the case of the Warthog and the T500 they are as close a replica as you're going to get.

Necessary? Well, clearly that's up to each individual to decide ;)
 
Darkman said:
It's only a rip off if you're not getting what you paid for or expected. You need to understand that the components in these models are built to last. As they are never going to sell in the kind of quantities of a cheaper product they obviously attract a price premium in just the same way as any premium product.

In the case of the Warthog and the T500 they are as close a replica as you're going to get.

Necessary? Well, clearly that's up to each individual to decide ;)
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Exactly.

I have a G27 which I bought for about £200 and have most likely used it for over 1000 hours now. That is a bargain to me for the enjoyment I get out of using it. I am even at the a point where looking to upgrade and paying much more than £200 because I know it will be worth it. The T500 for £299 is a very good price and worth it for someone who enjoys racing games and plays them a lot.
 
gcaster said:
Seen a few comments from this guy recently that don't seem to make any sense. Oh well, he'll be at 250 posts soon enough!

Anyway, can anyone share any experience with the Thrustmaster RGT? Looks like a lot of bang for the buck there. Is this where the 'junklike' comment comes in?
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No the junklike products are things OcUK doesn't list, for example the entry level gamepads they produce.
 
Just constructive feedback and speaking from personal experience, the Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback Racing Wheel has poor build quality.

Mine broke after 9 months of light use, it may well of been a one off but a quick Internet search provided some interesting reading. Your results may very though.
 
I've got a T500 wheel TH8 gear stick and have owned the Logitech MOMO, G27 and G27 wheels. The Logitech stuff is very good, but the T500 and TH8 make them feel like toys.

I paid £429 for my wheel, so the price now is a bargain.
 
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Does the warthog HOTAS have nickle plating on it anywhere? Got a nickle allergy, had to bin an otherwise good razermat due to the nickle coating on the edge meant that I kept getting a rash on my wrist from resting on it.
 
I understand both sides of the argument regarding value for money on high end products; both from a consumer's and a service engineer point of view.

I've been an angler and shooter, and I worked as a service engineer. Both my former hobbies was awash with people longing for the 'best', most expensive gear, that in reality did the same job as mid-range priced stuff.

It seemed that the more zeros they'd put on a price, the more the enthusiast wanted it. Perfect example is the peripherals such as the clothing, not the actual equipment used to catch the fish or shoot the target. "No, I must have a Barbour jacket and Hunter wellies" LOLz

From my engineering point of view I'm well aware there's ****e at one end and brilliant at the other, in anything that is machined and built, and price reflected that. But there was also ****e at mid to high-end prices because they were a 'household' name once-over.

The well known rubbish must have cost very little to make but lots to promote, hence the high price. Whereas the real high-end gear (think Meile) was high priced but you got a top bit of engineering for your cash.

So I guess, what I'm trying to find out....is there a huge mark-up on this stuff that's built for the enthusiast and his/her gullible opening wallet, or is it a high price that's justified because of the work and materials that's gone into making these car sim controls?
 
Grummkol said:
Does the warthog HOTAS have nickle plating on it anywhere? Got a nickle allergy, had to bin an otherwise good razermat due to the nickle coating on the edge meant that I kept getting a rash on my wrist from resting on it.
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I've had one for nearly 2 years and my answer would be: nfc

I'd pop a question to Thrustmaster support and ask if I were you, it's hard to say otherwise.
 
rjkoneill said:
clearly you have never seen a hotas joystick or a t500 wheel in real life before.

they are ultra high quality and certainly not junk.

for keen sim fans, they are the way to go.
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Agreed. I'm not so familiar with the higher end stuff, but the F430 is one of the two best entry level force feedback wheels (the other being the slightly more expensive logitech DFGT).

steering wheels are one of the few things where you really do get what you pay for
 
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