Microsoft GC Conference: Live! (text)
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That is a lot, more than EyeToy.
Jon Brittan
Newcomer
But we don't know yet what the package includes in terms of possible software tie-ins etc and we have no idea what PS3 EyeToy will be priced at as yet, do we?
Force feedback wheel will be $150 and include a FF enabled version of PGR3.
http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2006/08/23/537011.aspx
http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2006/08/23/537011.aspx
Well i guess i can safely trade in my current version of PGR3 now. Still, $150 is a LOT, thats roughly double other wheels isnt it?
Good wheels are pretty expensive. IIRC the new logitech wheels are 299 MSRP. It's pretty much the best wheel you can buy IMO (if they are even avaliable yet). On the other hand they offer a 50 dollar Wheel as well. Just like most things, you get what you pay for.
Gotcha, thanks for the info. I was never really a big racing fan so i had no idea they went up so high.
My wallet will tremble in fear if that $300 Logitech wheel with the gear shifter works with the PS3.
scooby_dooby
Legend
I don't understand this at all. Wouldn't it be logical to assume that people buying the wheel, are some of the more hardcore racing fans, and therefore, already own PGR3?
I mean, it's a good idea for new buyers, but are they going to give anything for the people who already own PGR3? It seems pretty idiotitc to be forced to buy a game I already own, just to get a peripheral that I can use with Forza 2. Who's brainchild was this?
I'm hoping for a $119.99 version without PGR3.
Well logitech is a great 3rd party hardware supporter, So I wouldnt be surprised if they allow it, or make one especially for the ps3/360. The 299 wheel will work with the old consoles, and PC's alike. So I dont see any reason why It couldnt work with the PS3 if the games allow it.
That wheel is a beast though, I dont think I could ever convince myself to cough up 300 for it, I hope prices drop for it fast whenever it decides to come out. But damn it sure is nice. Pretty much top of the line when it comes to racing wheels.
Yes, but unlike the EyeToy, MS's camera is also PC compatible.
EyeToy is PC compatible, just not as standard and you need to grab the right driver. It's just a standard PC webcam inside (the EyeToy). I think the XB360 camera is price comparable with EyeToy at it's launch, and it does come with a game. EU50 for hardware and game is reasonable, especially considering the higher tech versus PS2's EyeToy.
Does Sony provide the driver and technical support if it doesn't work?
Or is the Eyetoy "PC compatible" via an unsupported hack?
An unsupported 'hack' though it's not much of a hack. Just a case of downloading the driver, the same as installing any old piece of PC hardware. I'd also hope they wouldn't charge more for the webcam being a PC compatible device when it's market is the XB360 and that's the job it'll be bought for. Buying a webcam for XB360 and being charged more because you can run it on PC whether you want to or not is adding unnecessary cost.
aw cmon Powderkeg, if it works, it works. Do you really need tech support on a webcam?
Theres plenty of tutorials on the subject, it's fairly easy to do.
You initially said "Yes, but unlike the EyeToy, MS's camera is also PC compatible." and Shifty corrected you. Not a big deal.
