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- Value
- Good vibration feature
- Compatible only with PCs, PS2
- Durability
It's possible to spend the equivalent of a car payment on a computer-game auto-racing wheel, but reviews say the Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Rumble Force game controller is the best value for the money for most people using PCs or PlayStation2 (it's not Mac compatible). Experts say the "vibration feedback" -- physical simulation of the action on the screen -- is a bit more understated than most force-feedback features. Reviewers say the GT Rumble Force is not as durable as more expensive game controllers, and some note that the base for the floor pedals is not stable on carpet. Reviewers say that the more expensive Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel (*est. $80) has better build quality and more impressive force feedback.
PCMag.com has the best review for the casual user because it briefly rates five wheels, giving an Editors' Choice award to the Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Rumble Force. Gamer website IGN.com has a much more detailed review. We found surprisingly few owner reviews at Amazon.com.
Our Sources
1. PCMag.com
In this five-wheel roundup, the Thrustmaster Ferrari gets an Editors' Choice award. It "isn't the best wheel on the market, but we think it's the best for the money," says Don Labriola. He adds that this game controller performs "almost as well as the Logitech Momo."
Review: Hot Wheels, Don Labriola, Oct. 12, 2005
2. IGN.com
IGN.com is a specialized website for gamers, and it does thorough testing. Gerry Block concludes his review of the Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Rumble Force by saying that overall this game controller is a "value buy."
Review: Thrustmaster Ferrari GT 2-in-1 Rumble Force Racing Wheel, Gerry Block, Nov. 28, 2005
3. Amazon.com
We found only a few owner reviews for the Thrustmaster Ferrari at Amazon.com, which are evenly split between positive and negative ratings.
Review: Thrustmaster Ferrari GT 2-in-1 Rumble Force Racing Wheel, Contributors to Amazon.com
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