In August I talked about our excitement at partnering with gaming peripheral maker SteelSeries to produce a whole new kind of racing game controller. Today that controller has become a reality!
I said we were looking to produce something with the performance of a high-end wheel but with a price tag nearer to that of a joypad—something affordable enough to solve the ‘controller conundrum’ (the ‘choice’ between expensive, bulky wheel-and-pedal sets and limiting digital joypads) and open up a whole new racing experience to many of our players.
Well we’ve done it.
The SRW-S1 Steering Wheel is a unique, open-wheel-style racing controller, created, tested, and approved by a team of professional real-world and sim racing drivers including Dario Franchitti, the late Dan Wheldon, David Greco, and Bruno Marques. Its hybrid design combines the features and functions of a high-end wheel with the portability of a joypad, utilizing a motion-sensor for steering and a patent-pending paddle system instead of floor pedals. To view more details on our new baby, read the press release or check out its features below:
- A patent-pending, hand-controlled paddle system on the rear of the wheel produces full-range acceleration and braking.
- Over 20 on-wheel buttons and dials, each one optimized for easy access, and two ergonomically-designed rubberized grips ensure drivers stay in complete control.
- No complicated configuration required when used with Simraceway. No device drivers to load, no bamboozling set-up process to follow—simply plug-and-race.
- The SRW-S1 Steering Wheel can be used with most PC racing games while its controls can be customized to suit individual driving and gaming preferences.
To buy the SRW-S1 Steering Wheel for the amazing price of only $119.99, head to SteelSeries now or click here to learn more about it. We hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed creating it!
Click here to view the press release.
