| | |  | PC Games | Home » » » Universal Challenge 5-In-1 Racing Wheel | | | | | | | Description: | | Thrustmaster Universal 5-in-1 Challenge Wheel for PS2/PS3/GC/Wii/PC. Product manufactured under official Ferrari® license. The name with worldwide notoriety! (exclusive on all platforms!) Ferrari® is the icon of automotive competition and victory - values that are appreciated by gamers. Ferrari® and Thrustmaster® share the same values: passion, performance, innovation and quality. 5-in-1: PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2,PC, GameCube® & Wii¿. One racing wheel for all game systems. Progressive pedal assembly. Progressive pedal assembly with footrest for precise and comfortable acceleration and braking. Linear resistance. Self-centring. Realistic wheel resistance thanks to the "bungee cord" system, an exclusive design bearing the mark of Thrustmaster's expertise. Mechanical components with recognised results (over 1.5 million units sold) (also available for PlayStation®2). Ferrari®-style on-wheel sequential gear shift levers Two Ferrari® style digital gear shift levers located on the wheel. Central attachment system. Guarantees optimum stability (exclusive on all platforms!)MAPPING feature: fully programmable racing wheel. All buttons, directional buttons, pedals and levers can be relocated. Adjustable wheel sensitivity for precise driving | | | Features: | |
• Product manufactured under official Ferrari® license. The name with worldwide notoriety! (exclusive on all platforms!)
• 5-in-1: PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2,PC, GameCube® & Wii¿
• Progressive pedal assembly with footrest for precise and comfortable acceleration and braking
• Linear resistance
• Two Ferrari® style digital gear shift levers located on the wheel
• 2 Ferrari style wheel-mounted digital gearshift levers + ergonomic thumb rests
• All connectors for compatible platforms on a single cable
• Compatible with PC / Playstation 2 / Playstation3 /GameCube / Wii
• Easy to transport thanks to its compact size
• Fully programmable via the Mapping function: all buttons, the D-Pad, levers and pedals can be reconfigured
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 9.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.95 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 45 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| PlayStation2 / GameCube / Windows / Nintendo Wii / PlayStation 3 | | Media:
| CD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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32 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Great for Mario Kart WiiMay 27, 2008
By Aheg
I purchased this for my 11 year old daughter, as she wanted a "real" racing wheel with pedals for the Wii. It was easy to set up (just plug it in) and, it worked right away. After launching Mario Kart Wii with the wii remote, the Thrustmaster wheel functions like an additional wii remote for choosing characters and races. The pedals work for acceleration and braking, and, I find that the racing wheel has a nice feel to it. It can be set to one of two sensitivity settings.
I also found a sheet showing the button presets for Mario Kart on the Thrustmater support website. For instance, the brake pedal also functions as a drift button. My daughter loves it. She races with my 14 year old son, who uses the Wii wheel that came with the game. But they both prefer using the Thrustmaster racing wheel, as it is easier to use and more "fun," than the standard Wii wheel.
NOTE: Check the Thrustmaster website: go to "Tech Support--Downloads--Game Settings" for the list of compatible games for this wheel.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Good racing wheel. Great racing wheel for the price.Jun 16, 2008
By Sean A. Rousey
"auburn34"
I ordered this last week for playing GRID on my PS3. When I took it out of the box, I was a little worried because the wheel is so small compared to one I had for my Xbox. But after clamping it to a table and firing up GRID, my worries are gone. The choice I had was between this wheel for $30 or a Logitech wheel for $150. I'm not sure what a $150 wheel does for you but this one works well with my PS3, will work with my Wii, and makes playing GRID much more fun.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Adds a new dimension to your Gamecube racing...Sep 16, 2008
By Stacie C. Buckland
"-cRaSh"
Exactly what I was looking for! An arcade style wheel with pedals for my Gamecube racing games to use on my Nintendo Wii. I love the realistic feel of racing, and the Gamecube racing selection. I wanted to find a way to play those games as I would if they were Wii games. And this is it!
It also works with Mario Kart for Wii really well! (This is the only Wii game that it's currently compatible with at this time, because the game allows use of the Gamecube controller.)
Works well straight out of the box. I was able to plug it in, and start playing right away. It does take just a moment to learn where the correct buttons are, like with Mario Kart for example.
I was very impressed with way the controls handled and responded. Not too loose but just right. It was much easier to use then the Gamecube controller on games like Burnout, where you need quick, accurate response, without over-correcting. PC wheels I have used in the past seemed to have you all over the place, and were too responsive, with no tension. This wheel has the perfect balance. It also seems sturdy enough to last for a while.
The size wasn't bad and I found it quite comfortable. It's not the size of a full sized wheel, but it certainly wasn't an inconvenience. I actually liked the smaller size, it felt easier to use. Close to the size of the Wii wheel, so it felt familiar.
It will add a new dimension to your Gamecube racing games, and open up some more fun options for those of us that have Wii, but have limited racing selection.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Does not play PS2 games on the PS3...Mar 11, 2009
By Misty Cahoon
I just wanted to make sure everyone saw that! I did NOT see it in the description... maybe I Missed it, I dont know.
But I got it so my husband can play his beloved "Dirt to daytona" On the ps3 (it is a ps2 game in our house) And it does NOT work.. says it right in the booklet that came with the steering wheel.
But it works great on the PC (He played one of the 18 Wheels of steel games) & it works great on the PS3 as long as it is a Ps3 game lol.
We have not tried it on the wii or gamecube yet.
Over all it is a great wheel.
His only complaints (besides the obvious) is :
it is a little small
The pedals are close together
the buttons are not marked.
But he says it is a great birthday present & overall he is happy with it!
Hope this helps someone!!
20 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Not really compatible with Wii.Apr 25, 2008
By ~ Z ~
I purchased this wheel cuz the description stated it worked with all game platforms and I have a Wii. When I received it and read the instructions this wheel only will work with downloaded virtual games for the Wii with use of the classic controller. Needless to say I sent it back.
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