Saitek R100
- January 01, 2000 00:00 AM PST
Drive like the wind with this affordable racing wheel.
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This wheel handles the range of formula racers to pod racers well, although you'll want to leave the sensitivity at the default; if you set it too high you'll have trouble with sharp turns. While playing a game if you let go of the wheel, it will automatically center, but rocks back and forth before aligning itself - which will send you careening faster than you can cough up exhaust.
The normal driving position - 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock - was comfortable, but the two buttons on the wheel are set about a half-inch out of thumb range. To use the buttons, you're forced to drive at 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock. The gearshift paddles are also set too close to the wheel.
In contrast, the pedals are excellent: good tension and large enough for your shoes. If you don't play games that make use of buttons, the R100 is a good choice.
