** Top 10 Racing Wheels For Ultimate Simulator Control **

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Popular Motoring Enthusiast website 'Car Throttle' Posted an article last night on their top 10 Racing Wheels.

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Whilst not the sort of technical analysis that many OcUK users would expect when considering spending 100's of pounds on peripherals, some of the points they make are accurate.

I'm feeling spicy this morning so I thought I would shake it up a bit and celebrate with a few price drops on our Steering Wheel range. :D

These deals will be live until 9AM on 07/07/14




Logitech G27 Racing Wheel - PC / PS2 / PS3 (941-000093) @ £207.95 inc VAT

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Was £264.95 Inc. VAT

Only £207.95 inc VAT.

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Thrustmaster T500 RS Simulator Racing Wheel for PS3 & PC Licensed for Gran Turismo 6 @ £309.95 inc VAT

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For this load of money, you deserve some cool features. The T500 RS gives you fully adjustable pedals by width spacing and height and crazy wheel rotation, up to three full turns. Wheel movement is super precise using new magnetic sensor technology and the force feedback response is quicker than ever.
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Was £355.00 Inc. VAT

Only £309.95 inc VAT.

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Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel - PS3 & PC Support (941-000099) @ £99.95 inc VAT

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The best features here are accuracy and control. For half the price of most wheels you get the same level of force feedback with quick reacting internal gears. An adjustable dial with 24 positions allows you to fine tune different aspects of the car with little effort.
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Was £139.99 Inc. VAT

Only £99.95 inc VAT.

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Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition XBOX ONE & PC @ £219.95 inc VAT

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If you want to race on Xbox One, you’ve only got a few options. If you want incredible force feedback and a streamlined connection with your console, this is what you get. The price is big drawback, but the set-up is well made with durable materials, and the overall impression is super realistic.
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Was £299.99 Inc. VAT

Only £219.95 inc VAT.

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Thrustmaster T80 Driveclub Edition Racing Wheel PS4 & PS3 @ £59.99 inc VAT

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This little gem was the first PS3/PS4 wheel to hit the market, and it came at a good price. The control is precise, there are more programmable buttons than other budget wheels and the pedals are adjustable for different driving styles. But with a nice price come sacrifices; you’ll have to do without force feedback or a clutch pedal.
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Was £84.95 Inc. VAT

Only £59.99 inc VAT.

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Thrustmaster Ferrari Challenge Wheel (PS3/PC) @ £24.95 inc VAT

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By far the most affordable on this list, the Ferrari Challenge wheel is a great beginner set-up for anyone on a budget. It lacks control accuracy but provides the oh-so-important force feedback you need to get used to in order to run with the big dogs.
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Was £29.99 Inc. VAT

Only £24.95 inc VAT.

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and for anyone looking for the ultimate setup:


OcUK Speedmaster Ultimate Racing Simulator Bundle @ £1,124.94 inc VAT

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Now is the time to invest in a specialised gaming solution. Modern day racing games offer realistic immersion never before seen and put you in the driving seat.

The PC is the premier platform to engage in simulation racing, from Project CARS, Assetto Corsa, rfactor 2, Simraceway amongst others, the depth and realism available to the modern gamer is both impressive and affordable!

Whilst the focus on extreme simulation where there is zero room for error is what helped us develop the OcUK Speedmaster Racing Simulator Bundle, there are many other titles that benefit from a dedicated racing setup such as this. Grid Autosport, Shift 2, Dirt, F1 and even Trackmania all become far more enjoyable when you are supported by a real racing seat and strong supports for your performance racing peripherals.

This Bundle contains:
- Thrustmaster T500 RS Simulator Racing Wheel for PC
This is the Ultimate racing wheel. Offering superb feedback and realistic handling effects, this best seller proves that extreme performance from high performance peripherals is paramount in racing simulations.

- Speedmaster V2.0 Racing Seat Black Edition - Cloth
Any great driver knows that well designed seats improve the experience of driving. The Speedmaster V2.0 provides a realistic driving position with adjustability and comfort to make your racing experience the best it can be.

- Speedmaster Triple TV / Monitor Stand With Single Adapter
Fully compatible with the V2.0 Racing Seat, This strong and durable monitor stand offers support for three large screens and holds them at a perfect height for gaming enjoyment.

- 3x Asus VN247H 24"Widescreen Super Narrow Bezel LED Monitor
Three Screen Gaming is becoming the norm for performance users and enthusiasts and racing simulations really benefit from this technology. The Asus VN247H is our bestselling monitor in 2014 by a long shot and for good reason. Its slim bezels and impressive specifications mean that this is the perfect solution for simulation applications looking for a Triple Monitor Solution.

Only £1,124.94 inc VAT.

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The Thrustmaster Ferrari Challenge Wheel is a good wheel for the price, but it is only 8" diameter, I found that after I bought one :( and it doesn't have force feedback.
 
Shame the G27 on this site is well overpriced The article lists it at £147, you guys selling it at £220 quid. I have one there not worth a penny over £150 if anyone is spending £220 quid go with the TX.
 
The G27 is listed currently at a competitive market price using our comparison software.

I have been unable to find anything sub £200 and certainly nothing close to the price suggested in the article.

If you can find that price anywhere, feel free to trust message me your findings.
 
I think that's a good price for the G27, I bought mine second hand at £167 and would have happily paid more if I didn't find it that cheap.
 
rjkoneill said:
The G27 is listed currently at a competitive market price using our comparison software.

I have been unable to find anything sub £200 and certainly nothing close to the price suggested in the article.

If you can find that price anywhere, feel free to trust message me your findings.
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Purple shirts have it cheaper than you do..... and that's saying something :p
 
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Purple shirts have it cheaper than you do..... and that's saying something :p
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At one point it was cheaper for us to buy from purple shirts than from logitech themselves. So it's not saying anything at all.
 
Can't decide between G27 or T500; I mostly play racing games that lean more towards arcade than simulator like DiRT 3 and GRID Autosport... :confused:
 
If you prefer a H shifter, the G27 is a great option. Although the T500 is something I would have considered also, but no gropes about my purchase.
 
If I was to pick up the T500 i'd pick up the shifter as well but i'm concerned I may be spending more than I need for the types of driving games I play. The G27 seems to offer better value but the T500 looks the part :)
 
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