racing sim

[ukwill]

I dont play console games etc. but I was wondering if there was a driving simulator that was actually akin to real-life driving? Ideally something that I could sit in and use actual pedals/clutch/wheel etc.

anyone know?

[gazza_3]

Forza 2 on the Xbox 360, ignore anyone who says gt5p

[franv8]

Alas it won't have clutch, but I've got the MS Wheel and pedals and think it's good, has triggers behind wheel for gearchanges (nicely weighted)

[EvoDelta]

gazza_3 said:

Forza 2 on the Xbox 360, ignore anyone who says gt5p

Ignore me but GT5P is the best - especially with a Logitech G25 wheel. Love it. But ignore me my opinion doesn't matter.

Edited by EvoDelta on Wednesday 16th July 20:51

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gazza_3 said:

Forza 2 on the Xbox 360, ignore anyone who says gt5p

+1

[franv8]

Forza 2 for me.

Shame we can't do votes on here...

Still there is no votes for GT5P yet....

[shadowninja]

ukwill said:

I dont play console games etc. but I was wondering if there was a driving simulator that was actually akin to real-life driving? Ideally something that I could sit in and use actual pedals/clutch/wheel etc.

anyone know?

Why do you want to know?

[lord summerisle]

the BMW Sauber team use Live for Speed as the sim for their public F1 simulator (probly helped by the fact that they have licensed thier F1 car and a Formula BMW single seater for use in the game)

For the cars and some of the single seaters you have to lift off to change gear (and if the Autoclutch is off then also operate the clutch as well - and cars will stall in a spin if you dont declutch.)

the Logitech G25 wheel will allow you to use 3 pedals, and a gear leaver or the flappy padels

(tho i dont know what its like to drive with the wheel - as i'm still using mouse controls with the autoclutch on.)

http://www.lfs.net/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihSWy9SzdbQ&fea...

(sorry... missread - consol games rather than PC)

Edited by lord summerisle on Wednesday 16th July 22:02

[Aiten]

The most realistic (and unforgiving) is the GTR series. PC only, but you won't get that feeling in any other game.
In terms of GTR2, I don't have a proper set up and as such use a mouse and wheel, yet it feels fantastic! Thats even more impressive when you consider I have never won a race, and 99 out of 100 times I screw up and end the entire race a few laps in with a wrecked car ... so much fun

[ukwill]

shadowninja said:

ukwill said:

I dont play console games etc. but I was wondering if there was a driving simulator that was actually akin to real-life driving? Ideally something that I could sit in and use actual pedals/clutch/wheel etc.

anyone know?

Why do you want to know?

because if such a thing exists I would possibly be interested in making a purchase.

It could be pc/console/whatever, it doesnt matter. So of the games mentioned so far, which would give the most honest recreation of actual driving? Are some games better suited/programmed for wheel/pedals? (I'm not interested in any kind of hand-held game, I want to experience something as similar as possible to actual driving).

[shadowninja]

Aiten said:

The most realistic (and unforgiving) is the GTR series. PC only, but you won't get that feeling in any other game.
In terms of GTR2, I don't have a proper set up and as such use a mouse and wheel, yet it feels fantastic! Thats even more impressive when you consider I have never won a race, and 99 out of 100 times I screw up and end the entire race a few laps in with a wrecked car ... so much fun

Ferrari 355 Challenge on PS2 is pretty bd difficult when you turn all driver aids off! I won once.

[shadowninja]

ukwill said:

shadowninja said:

ukwill said:

I dont play console games etc. but I was wondering if there was a driving simulator that was actually akin to real-life driving? Ideally something that I could sit in and use actual pedals/clutch/wheel etc.

anyone know?

Why do you want to know?

because if such a thing exists I would possibly be interested in making a purchase.

It could be pc/console/whatever, it doesnt matter. So of the games mentioned so far, which would give the most honest recreation of actual driving? Are some games better suited/programmed for wheel/pedals? (I'm not interested in any kind of hand-held game, I want to experience something as similar as possible to actual driving).

Ah, so you don't want it to learn specific techniques for track work, for instance.

[Aiten]

ukwill said:

because if such a thing exists I would possibly be interested in making a purchase.

It could be pc/console/whatever, it doesnt matter. So of the games mentioned so far, which would give the most honest recreation of actual driving? Are some games better suited/programmed for wheel/pedals? (I'm not interested in any kind of hand-held game, I want to experience something as similar as possible to actual driving).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ifU-trbzI&fea...
That is a user addon track ... but the new GTR game, GTR Evolution is coming with the ring on it as standard.

GTR Evo trailer is here
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35828.html

Edited by Aiten on Wednesday 16th July 23:18

[ukwill]

shadowninja said:

ukwill said:

shadowninja said:

ukwill said:

I dont play console games etc. but I was wondering if there was a driving simulator that was actually akin to real-life driving? Ideally something that I could sit in and use actual pedals/clutch/wheel etc.

anyone know?

Why do you want to know?

because if such a thing exists I would possibly be interested in making a purchase.

It could be pc/console/whatever, it doesnt matter. So of the games mentioned so far, which would give the most honest recreation of actual driving? Are some games better suited/programmed for wheel/pedals? (I'm not interested in any kind of hand-held game, I want to experience something as similar as possible to actual driving).

Ah, so you don't want it to learn specific techniques for track work, for instance.

Yes, if possible. I dont understand why my requirement would exclude that option?

[Aiten]

Oh, and for the ultimate simulation ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-uDL0zUNx4&fea...

No idea if it was made, costs, etc etc ... but I want it!

[shadowninja]

ukwill said:

shadowninja said:

ukwill said:

shadowninja said:

ukwill said:

I dont play console games etc. but I was wondering if there was a driving simulator that was actually akin to real-life driving? Ideally something that I could sit in and use actual pedals/clutch/wheel etc.

anyone know?

Why do you want to know?

because if such a thing exists I would possibly be interested in making a purchase.

It could be pc/console/whatever, it doesnt matter. So of the games mentioned so far, which would give the most honest recreation of actual driving? Are some games better suited/programmed for wheel/pedals? (I'm not interested in any kind of hand-held game, I want to experience something as similar as possible to actual driving).

Ah, so you don't want it to learn specific techniques for track work, for instance.

Yes, if possible. I dont understand why my requirement would exclude that option?

Other way round. The desire to learn specific techniques for track work is less of a requirement than the desire for experiencing something as similar as possible to real driving. In other words, while I don't have a steering wheel on my PS2, the days leading up to doing any track work, I would play Gran Turismo with the specific goal of keeping the back end out rather than correcting it. (Commuters generally don't appreciate you drifting a corner when they're behind or next to you! My usual habit when the back end stepped out was to correct it as quickly as possible.)

Edited by shadowninja on Wednesday 16th July 23:47

[RobDickinson]

If your realy serious about a 'Sim' then www.iRacing.com

If you want a good realistic game go for Forza2 or GT5 if it ever gets released.

[ih8thisname]

franv8 said:

Alas it won't have clutch, but I've got the MS Wheel and pedals and think it's good, has triggers behind wheel for gearchanges (nicely weighted)

Another vote for the MS Wheel/Forza2 combination here, best wheel I have ever had - Force feedback is insane!

[Altrezia]

RobDickinson said:

If your realy serious about a 'Sim' then www.iRacing.com

If you want a good realistic game go for Forza2 or GT5 if it ever gets released.

Iracing iracing iracing! Best thing since sliced bread, it really is.

If you cant get in, or cant afford it, then Live For Speed is the next best realism wise.

Fun!

[J-Tuner]

i have to say actually Live For Speed, with a decent wheel and gear stick is up there. The car handling and physics/damage are great, the racing is close, very little, if any lag at the start and during the race, the graphics are crisp and you feel connected to the car(particularly the single seaters). I tried my hand twin drifting the other day on a circuit and that was brilliant fun.

The demo is free still AFAIK so give it a try.