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The Interact FX Racing Wheel is a one-of-a-kind controller, something that hasn't been done before or since. It is a handheld force-feedback steering-wheel controller with two control axes and seven buttons. | The Interact FX Racing Wheel is a one-of-a-kind controller, something that hasn't been done before or since. It is a handheld force-feedback steering-wheel controller with two control axes and seven buttons. | ||
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==Manufacturer's Description== | ==Manufacturer's Description== | ||
* Ideal for force feedback racing games! | |||
* Feel every bump, pull, and grove in the road | |||
* Superb handling and control in compact, hand-held racing wheel | |||
* 6 programmable buttons for maxium driving control | |||
* Works with Microsoft DirectInput games for windows 95/98 | |||
==Connection== | ==Connection== | ||
It connects to a standard DA-15 gameport, but its drivers were never updated to NT-based operating systems like Windows 2000 or XP; it only works on Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. Force feedback requires 2 AA batteries or an external power adapter (not provided). | It connects to a standard DA-15 gameport, but its drivers were never updated to NT-based operating systems like Windows 2000 or XP; it only works on Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. Force feedback requires 2 AA batteries or an external power adapter (not provided). | ||
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* Seven buttons. | * Seven buttons. | ||
* DA-15 joystick port connectivity with custom drivers. | * DA-15 joystick port connectivity with custom drivers. | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Interact Racing Wheel 2.jpg | |||
File:Interact Racing Wheel.jpg | |||
File:Interact Racing Wheel 3.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Reviews== | |||
{{Review|review=Overall the FX is a good controller for anyone who doesn’t have enough desk space to accommodate a full sized racing wheel and pedal set up, but who still wants better control than purely button based controllers can provide. Or, if your greatest desire is to fire up Dethkarz, set the view to rear elevated, and run the race as though you were racing a 3D rendered child’s toy, then this wheel is definitely for you. It fills a niche that has never really been explored much in PC racing controllers, and that alone makes it a cool novelty. But, if you really want the best in racing control, you’d be better advised to look at the FX Racing Wheel’s larger brethren. |author=|pub=[https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/39394-interact-fx-racing-wheel-review GameRevolution]|issue=1 April 1999|score=}} | |||
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==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
The description of this controller was provided by Brad Jones ([https://twitter.com/kazrak @kazrak] on Twitter) | The description of this controller was provided by Brad Jones ([https://twitter.com/kazrak @kazrak] on Twitter) | ||
Latest revision as of 12:35, 31 March 2022
The Interact FX Racing Wheel is a one-of-a-kind controller, something that hasn't been done before or since. It is a handheld force-feedback steering-wheel controller with two control axes and seven buttons.
Manufacturer's Description
- Ideal for force feedback racing games!
- Feel every bump, pull, and grove in the road
- Superb handling and control in compact, hand-held racing wheel
- 6 programmable buttons for maxium driving control
- Works with Microsoft DirectInput games for windows 95/98
Connection
It connects to a standard DA-15 gameport, but its drivers were never updated to NT-based operating systems like Windows 2000 or XP; it only works on Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. Force feedback requires 2 AA batteries or an external power adapter (not provided).
Usage
The controller is held like an RC car controller, with a force-feedback wheel for steering, and a trigger that is pulled back to accelerate and pushed forward to brake. Four face buttons can be programmed in the driver software, as can the ESC and Enter buttons. The driver also allows various types of force feedback to be activated upon a button or trigger press. The Mode button toggles between Analog and Digital modes; however, even in analog mode, it does not appear to function without its drivers.
Technical specs
- 2-axis driving controller with force feedback.
- Seven buttons.
- DA-15 joystick port connectivity with custom drivers.
Gallery
Reviews
"Overall the FX is a good controller for anyone who doesn’t have enough desk space to accommodate a full sized racing wheel and pedal set up, but who still wants better control than purely button based controllers can provide. Or, if your greatest desire is to fire up Dethkarz, set the view to rear elevated, and run the race as though you were racing a 3D rendered child’s toy, then this wheel is definitely for you. It fills a niche that has never really been explored much in PC racing controllers, and that alone makes it a cool novelty. But, if you really want the best in racing control, you’d be better advised to look at the FX Racing Wheel’s larger brethren."
- GameRevolution
- 1 April 1999
Credits
The description of this controller was provided by Brad Jones (@kazrak on Twitter)
