Madcatz Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

I just bought the new Madcatz Official Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel with Force Feedback and Vibration (released Nov,1st 2011). I've uploaded the unboxing video and a video review to Youtube, the links are below. Don't laugh at my table setup, I made it in 20 mins and is temporary until I get my wheel stand...lol I have also posted 3 pics of my setup in the gallery page here on CCRO, click on gallery and it should be on the last page.

I love this wheel, it doesn't have a cheap feel to it, infact just the opposite. It's quite heavy and solid in it's build quality. The pedals feel great and the shifting paddles and gear stick are excellent and feel really strong. I paid $250.00 USD for it and as far as a first wheel goes it's well worth the price in my opinion. Less than half the price of a Fanatec, it's a great substitute if you don't wanna shell out $800.00 for a wheel and pedal setup.
I never wanna use my controller again...this thing is awesome! lol

Unboxing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43fH5cafuFU&feature=colike

Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL847_bre9o&feature=colike

SLR Jacko 088

I'm glad your liking it Jack.

Seeing as my MS wheel is on the way out, you will have to let me know how it performs after a few weeks of racing. It might be a cheaper option to the CSR.

Will do Sam...it is my first wheel so I haven't got much to go on in terms of comparisons but so far I absolutely love it. I'm only half a second off my times with a controller at the moment but I can definately see that coming down very soon!
Did you check out my horrible unboxing and review vids on Youtube?
A commentator and camera man I am not!...lol

As they say in Hollywood...Don't call us, we will call you.

Glad you're liking it Jacko, and that you've finally got a wheel

Thanks for review, mate. Was thinking about getting one of these myself these holidays.

You ain't kidding Sam, camera work is not my forte...lol
Tks Lanky, as you can tell Im over the moon about it.
Gitchi, if you have any questions or want any more vids or photos to help along your decision just ask and they'll be there for ya pal. It's a very decent wheel.

I love how in America you call it "Aluminum"

It's great that you're enjoying it, you just need to get some practice in it and you'll be right back in there with us!

America?? Seriously Lanky?

And yes, in CANADA we pronounce it aluminum...not aalluuuuminium.
Let me guess, it's a short vowel I in vitamin as well...right?

Thinking I'll get hell now from every Englishman on the entire forum...lol

Ah Jacko, what continent is CANADA on?

We say Aluminium how it's spelt!
And you are correct, we say vitamin without emphasis on the I

Uhh...Canada is on the "North American" continent which is shared by 2 totally separate countries...Canada and America. These two countries are entirely separated by a border and are not affiliated in any way.

It's not that you don't stress the I, it's just you use a short vowel i for the pronunciation. We use the long vowel I in N.A

No offense Lanky, was just busting yer balls a bit. I get called American all the time.

Imma go cry now

Come here son...give ya a hug.

Lol, too funny.

Haha, it is

loved the unboxing video makes me jealous

have to ask


why do you have such a large self healing cutting mat?

lol...it's my woodworking shop. I custom built it and wanted the table to be big, convenient and protected from sharp tools.

Very cool. I would love to have that much space for my modelling

Well I also race 1/8th scale off road RC Nitro Buggies and the huge work bench facilitates all of my tools, parts, oils, bags...etc. It's nice to have all that room to work and setup.

Jacko, this is my gaming chair


It's also great because it folds away for easy storage

Gees lanky that's awesome, was it expensive?

Not at all, it was around £80, all cables included. A bargain! The speakers alone would've cost me £50 or £60 so I thought I may aswell spend an extra £20 and get a chair too

Jack I see your video has made it onto FMNet.


http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/7/4657924/ShowThread.aspx

Haha, Jacko you're famous!!

lol...well I wouldn't go as far as to say I'm famous but I have had over 1000 hits on my vid!

I think I might have to shell out on a wheel, I played with one on Gran Turismo today and it's absolutly brilliant. I love it!


Also, my arms feel really weird after playing with force feedback for a while