Racing Wheel Suggestions (Oculus/VR)

Adam Senior · 18 Jul 2017 at 15:16

Hi, All — I finally made the plunge into the VR realm and I'm really wanting to start racing in VR, probably Project Cars.

I'm looking for any recommendations for a decent wheel/pedal setup — something that is good value, don't want to break the bank — but I'm willing to spend a little more money if it's worth it.

Thanks In Advance.

Regards,

Adam.

andicole0 · 18 Jul 2017 at 15:23

I know you didn't want to break the bank, but if you want quality - http://ecci6000.com/6000_combo_01.htm
Andi.

Born2BSlow · 18 Jul 2017 at 16:43

G29 starts at £180
Thrustmaster T300 is a bit more c.£250 I think...

Either of these are good starter wheels, if you get hooked you'll want to upgrade. There is more expensive kit out there but to be honest the above 2 wheels will be easy to shift on if you decide it's not for you. The more expensive hardware is the harder it is to move. I started with a DFGT (plastic baby of the G27 predecessor to the G29), quickly upgraded to the G27 and now have a T500. I haven't bothered to sell any of my wheels tbh, mainly cos I'm just too lazy to do it lol. I also bought a G29 to play on PS4 then realised the T500 would actually work...don't use that either.

Adam Senior · 18 Jul 2017 at 19:09

Thanks, guys, what in your opinion is the best racing game out there when tied with VR?

Cheers.

Born2BSlow · 18 Jul 2017 at 19:53

In my opinion Project Cars, and will be cheap with Project Cars 2 due to release 22nd Sep...

Assetto Corsa a close second... really not much to choose between them.

Longer answer in your PC games thread...

Firefox35 · 19 Jul 2017 at 09:58

I'm really impressed with how well rfactor 2 runs in VR, raceroom experience is also very good, as for a wheel, I stated with a G29 and upgraded to a TS-PC Racer

Born2BSlow · 19 Jul 2017 at 14:24

Firefox35 said:
I'm really impressed with how well rfactor 2 runs in VR, raceroom experience is also very good, as for a wheel, I stated with a G29 and upgraded to a TS-PC Racer

I'm puzzled about RF2 I found that the non-DX11 content was pretty glitchy in VR...I've uninstalled until VR support is native and properly set up...too many games not enough time

SupraWez · 19 Jul 2017 at 14:45

Project Cars and a Logitech wheel in your budget should do the trick.

I have an old Logitech Force Pro which still works fine for me.

Clarkson · 19 Jul 2017 at 15:00

I've just done similar myself but for Assetto Corsa. VR + G29. It appeared through my research on this forum and other places that the t300 rs pedals aren't that good, and a lot of people upgraded them to the t500 rs pedals, but when the t300 is already more than the G29 it struck me that the Logitech is a better whole package at the price point. The brake pedal is very good especially, with progression and it takes some pushing as you press further down

Maybe my scrawny legs are just weak.