Update: There are reports that the rumble pack vibration isn't working in S mode for some games. If you are having this issue, you may want to experiment with different combinations of settings both on the wheel and in game. The wheel seems to not be fully supported in some cases, and may be reason to consider finding an alternative. I'd still say it's a good choice for the price range, but if you are serious about getting into racing / driving simulation, you should consider investing in a wheel with force feedback (not the same as vibration).
@@tommyp614 Hey! Sorry for the late reply! Unfortunately the sim wheel market is really expensive right now, and the holidays have just made it worse. You could potentially find a HORI Apex / Overdrive for between 80 - 100 USD. These wheels are great for super casual play! I believe the GT Driving Force has force-feedback and a 900 degree wheel rotation though, so the HORI might feel like a big step down. I picked up a Logitech G29 (comparable to the GT Driving Force) for 200$ used (a month or so ago) and have been loving it. The Thrustmaster TMX has also been a popular choice lately for force feedback wheels, though it only has 2 pedals. I'd recommend digging around and looking for a good deal or possibly even used wheel, also prices might go down a bit after the holidays.
@ZerumTV Hey great video! I am about to purchase it for my younger brother for Christmas. Does anyone know all the games that are compatible with it? He has a desktop/pc in his room.
Solid review. Got this wheel just over a month ago and everything you said stands 100%. This is the wheel that will get me into the wheel madness. I only use to like once or twice a week for ATS and such and it's amazing and does the job good!
@@mark.85. DP and ps4-s for steering ! And depending on the game I'm playing I always readjust the steering sensitivity to what's best for the in-game wheel
Thank you for the dead zone help. Didnt feel like reading the entire book all night. Assetto Corsa feels 90% better now with the dead zone. Only thing is that my settings for no dead zone was the opposite and not up. A company can't get their shit right is annoying. Everyone has different menu settings for the same steering wheel. Lol. Thank you!
That's exactly what I did! I have the g29 now and it's a great wheel, but sometimes I worry I don't play enough to justify the price. The HORI is awesome to have around for occasional playing.
such a good simple review straight to the point on every topic so many top end people trying to evaluate the ins and outs of everythind, we j wanna know is a better than a controller or is a pile of crap and tell us about some key areas and how to set it up. done, loved it mate absolute class
I'll give the Hori RWA Apex a try. I initially wanted to wait with Gran Turismo 7 until I got a PS5... but I don't knows how long that will take, so I bought GT7 for ps4, but i find playing with a controller kind of boring. I'd even try racing it online when I get the hang of it.
👍Thank u for your review I'm new to f1 2021 and I play on xbox one s with controller which I'm pretty good with actually to my surprise, but I think it'd be a much better experience with a wheel. On a budget so imma give this one a shot.. I drive automatic, but I'd love to learn using the gears/paddels.
The video does mention adjusting the deadzone but you can also adjust the sensitivity. Deadzone: LS plus assign plus arrow up/down. Sensitivity: DP plus assign plus arrow up/down. Hope this helps you guys.
Excellent review and I’ll double down on “ it’s a solid choice compared to a basic controller- “ but you’re going to get bored quickly and wish you had spent more for a better setup.
7:08 akakasi ? Samoan person with some European ancestry. this is a new word for me anyways thank you for the review. by far the best one for this product on youtube.
Thank you, I'm glad you like the review! At the spot you timestamped I'm saying "Its *efficacy* may vary". Efficacy being just a fancier way of saying effectiveness. So, I was saying that you can try adjusting the dead zone in your game but I'm not sure how effective it will be. Hope this helps!
Great review I really wanted to know about the vibration at least for such a cheap wheel. I'm thinking of playing a set of assetto Corsa and The Crew 2 build up for a triple TV setup.
I got this wheel a long time ago for 80 bucks and it worked pretty good, only bad thing that the steering wheel in the game moved very weird just like when you slowly move your eyes from side to side, not smooth. Turned out I had the wrong settings and literally 10 minutes ago I changed the settings and for me it feels like direct drive
@@JenniferFunk33 I commented this a long time ago and eventually I got a new steering wheel. But I can still remember that there was a little switch on top of the dash that said something like "PS3 - PS4". I changed it to PS4 and then it went smoothly. But that was on my end, I don't know if you have the exact same issue that I had. Hope that helped :)
@@JenniferFunk33 for sure he changed the "Sensitivity" and the "Non-linearity". You have these 2 factors to "play" with until you find "yours", which are essential for a perfect driving!
Hope you enjoy it! I can have tons of fun with the HORI. If you're willing to spend some time getting the wheel settings right it can perform pretty well!
Got mine used for very cheap, I was satisfied enough with the vibration in place of force feedback. A little disappointed to find out the vibration doesn’t work on ps5, but maybe a firmware update can solve that
hello i've been playing f1 with this steering wheel and i've noticed that sometimes the car downshifts when i don't downshift myself. I tried the command and this problem no longer happens can you help me?
I will buy this wheel. My little cousin brought his uncles old one and it goes for forty on ebay atm. I downloaded a free racing game which was project cars pagani edition. I kicked on some music and started driving and almost immediately a lot of my stress was gone. I like night drives but cant drive yet so this is as close as ill get
i have this wheel and i'd recomend better save some money and buy used logitech g27, g29 or thrustmaster t150 cause without force feedback it feels like some toy and not an actual wheel but if you dont have money even for these wheels then hori apex is probably the best choice
Hey, I want one I saw a guy selling one for 38 euros and ima really scared to buy it as he said that the wheel doesn't respond when he put a USB in it on a windows 10 pc but he doesn't own a ps4 so he doesn't know if it works on it what should I do? I have a ps4 pro idk what to do
I agree, but for some people a $200+ investment is just too much for a controller. I bought a used g29 recently and have been loving it, but sometimes wonder if I play it enough to justify the cost.
Yo bro, good review. You elaborate nicely. Bro we had "rumble packs" since n64 lol. That is boo boo. Force feedback is the mecca. If you get a good rotation force feedback sure lol. I just don't have time anymore, and I have small children I'm teaching it. I can't buy good stuff right now haha. I got the hori, and my 4 year old loves his hands on it when i drive. His reaction speed is improving. Great co-op scenario for kids.
I decided to buy this one as my first racing wheel and maybe, if I like it very much, sell it for about 70% of the original price to buy myself the Logitech G29.
So, what did you do . I m undecided if i should get this new for 450dt ( 150$ ) or the used g29 for 780dt ( 250$ ) . I dont play racing games that much i just hop into open worldracing games and drive i liked forza horizon 5 aloot which made me wanna buy a wheel . But my racibg fans friend tells me it s useless to get one without force feedback .
I definitely think that the Ferrari 458 wheel is a lot better although it isn’t quite realistic if you are using a different brand of car. The Ferrari wheel has very nice grippy rubber and it has metal gear paddles and it is about $99 USD ( I am not too sure if it is $99 USD as I am Australian but it is definitely within the price range of $100 - $120. ) Edit: This is just my opinion and I respect everyone’s opinion. Great and helpful video aswell!
I haven't used one myself but it definitely looks nicer. I almost bought it as an upgrade from the HORI, but decided to save up a little longer and get a used g29. I like the HORI for being so cheap, but for about $10 - $20 more the 458 wheel looks better.
Thank you for this video! I'm seriously considering the xbox version for forza horizon and maybe motorsport, think I will buy it and then if I really get into it i'll switch to the upper price range!
@@woooshh7553 I agree that it's worth the upgrade to force feedback. However, a cheap beater wheel isn't bad to start off on, especially if you don't end up playing a lot. Also, if you start with a cheaper wheel then upgrade, you can keep the spare around for playing with friends. All things to consider
I actually use the hori apex racing wheel.. i love it.... i do have issues when i have it connected as well as my controller i use for rocket league.. 1 thing that i do hate is that clamping system... the screw stripped on me after 1 clamping to desk.. and the suction cups just plain didnt make the cut as they didnt hold like the manufacturer claimed.. so i use 3 stripes of thick velcro to hold it to me desk.. its permanently mounted which is fine for me as my keyboard can be reached with my left hand as i play truck sims and nascar heat 5 with it
hey good stuff. just 1 question. i am playing GRAN TORISMO SPORT. I am up to GR2 professional races. I have come in 1st place 4 times already without a PlayStation wheel. do u think that it is possible to win races that are pretty tough with this HORI APEX WHEEL? the problem is my hands get tired. I HAD A STROKE 6 YEARS AGO & MY LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS NUMB, WEAK, GETS TIRED EASILY. especially from races with many hard turns. so can any1 tell me if i can beat fast cars on tracks that are not easy. all these cars i am racing are fast but i have 2 of the best one's in my garage. but like i said, I ALREADY WON 4. THEN FINISHED 2ND, 3RD IN ANOTHER. but they are difficult. PLEASE ANY INFORMATION WILL HELP. BY THE WAY I USE THE CONTRILER TO STEER AS OF NOW. almost left that out. peace out
The wheel stuff is in a weird place. It's either "buy this $100 wheel to goof around with in games" or "buy this $600 wheel to race seriously. It feels like there's no middle ground wheels anymore. Nothing for like $200 that's really a serious wheel with good stuff but less "feedback" I guess. Unfortunate.
Yeah I bought it. Works on Forza Motorsport and F1 2021 You need to switch to PS4-S on top and then you have to adjust dead zones and settings a lot to make it respond properly. But when it’s setup it’s a great bargain for the money. You have to download firmware for PS5
Ive been so confuced for ages with one setting where you can either have 180 degree rotation of the wheel or 270 but i cant seem to change to 270 does anyone know?
If you hold down assign and L2 it should switch back to 270, it will light up green for a few seconds to indicate that it worked. Hopefully that sorts it out for you.
I like the wheel itself but the pedals are terrible... they're in such a weird angle that you cant use them while being at a desk in my opinion. U have to really lay down, to not break your left foot
For ETS 2 it's quite perfect for me but the wheel attachement is soooooo fucked. :/ Suction cups easly loose the contact and a clamp screw doesn't even prevent the wheel from falling down. It's not as comfortable as it could be... at least as I do it correctly.
hello everyone! i’ve been saving for a wheel for a long long time, and i am almost there to have the money to buy this particular wheel. I’ve wanted the wheel to play F1 2022 whoever i didn’t find any comment on F1 2022 with this wheel. I’m not looking for anything too professional, i just want to play with a little bit more realism and add more fun to the game that e love the most. Can please someone tell me if this is a good wheel for F1 game?? thanks a lot
Some people have reported that happening, not sure if it's a faulty wheel or something game specific. Check if there's any software updates for the wheel as well. You could potentially use it on the "-n" mode instead, but you will probably need to turn up sensitivity greatly either in-game, on the wheel, or both. Hope you're able to find a solution.
Yep my thoughts exactly. You wouldn't have both standardly. But this isn't clearly a FULL sim authentic experience anyway. That is not the market for this wheel. This is for casual-enthusiasts. For me I got this wheel not because of budget (I could easily afford the $300+ wheels) but because they just want a step up from using a controller. I don't want to feel like I am fully driving a real car as I already drive plenty in real life and so this is a way to not have to tire my fingers out holding down acceleration buttons over the course of long races. I would rather use foot pedals for that.
For a real vehicle experience, a suitable seat and a properly sized table to hold the steering wheel, etc. are essential. Otherwise it turns into a grind, this applies to any steering wheel. A steering wheel attached to an ordinary computer desk will only give torment and unnecessary fatigue.
It should work for those games! Some people have reported that the vibration isn't working for them in the PS4-S setting, which might be an issue. Like any usb steering wheel you will probably have to spend a bit of time messing with the settings both on the wheel and in-game. Give yourself a day or two just to experiment and see what works best with your games and hardware. As always, make sure to keep any original packaging in case you need to return it. Cheers!
Yeah it is I've just been using it for the first time this morning with project cars 2 works fine. Just plugged it in installed drivers itself automatically and worked right out of the box
I used mine on PC with the switch set to PS4-S. It looks like newer models may be shipping with a PC setting on the wheel itself. I’d say just experiment with it and see which setting you like most.
I've been looking at getting a wheel ever since I got American Truck Simulator about a week ago. Everything here sounds nice but it still feels like it is quite a bit on the expensive side for my taste. I'm playing the game with a controller now and it works find but I still get some rather jerky movement that I'm not that happy with. I'm not looking for anything fancy, I use automatic transmission so I don't care about shifting, and honestly I don't even care that much about having nice pedals. All I really am looking for is something that will turn smoother than the controller does. Don't suppose anyone here as any experience with wheels cheaper than this Hori wheel? Good or bad I'd like to hear anything people have to say. If I don't find a cheaper option than this wheel then I don't know if I will bother with a wheel at all honestly.
Unfortunately the entire sim wheel market is really expensive right now. You might want to look around at some used options, I got a used Logitech and haven't had any issues with it yet.
If you re still looking there is a spirit of gamer one for about 70$ i think . You might want to look it up i didnt try it so i dont know much other thzn it s price .
Cheapest thing to do would be search used in your area. I picked up an old ps3 GameStop steering wheel that I've tested and also works on PC. Cost me a whole $10 😂
Good Video. But if you invest 120 bucks more (i know its hard smt) you got something with FFB But i think for beginners/arcarde racing guys this is the perfekt wheel
I completely agree, I could never go back after getting used to FFB. I see them as serving two different needs though, like you said the hori is fine for some arcade type games. I could also see using it with some retro console emulators or something along those lines.
just buy a g25/g27, they're 20 bucks more then this, aren't of very bad quality, plus you get force feedback, a clutch and a shifter. it's not the best force feedback but it's pretty good, I've used it before. However, due to the age of them, after intensive and long gaming sessions. there's a chance a chip will short out. it's what happened to my brother's old one a few years ago, this isn't very common though
Not sure where the fuck you got that information, but no one and I repeat “no one” is selling a g27 for $120. Amazon has it for $400. Can’t find a used one anywhere online. At least not one for a reasonable price.
