Nice controller, shame about the buttons. Like someone who drives to work only to discover they forgot to put their pants on, the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel has no shoulder buttons.

A 'but' so strange you wonder how the designers got away with it. So far it all points to a 'must-have' controller for many.

But by holding the controller lower and resting lightly in your lap you can quickly find a comfort zone where you get all the benefits without treating it like an upper body workout. If you choose to hold the controller out in the air in front of you at a steering wheel height, your arms will inevitably grow tired and you'll be looking for a break after just a few races. There have been some complaints about discomfort during extended sessions of play. The speed wheel also has rumble feedback just like you'd expect from any other controller, and the triggers have a nice deep range so you can be very precise in how you use the throttle and brake. Perfectionists will be able to find a few niggles to complain about compared to cockpit options on the market, but for those playing for general entertainment this is a real pleasure to work with. The controller has a U-shaped design that gives a good steering wheel feel in the hands, and tilting the control left and right gives you a fast, confident steering response in-game. With the recent release of the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel at an entirely reasonable AU$59.95, this seems like a golden ticket. Overall, I find the bog-standard Xbox 360 controller to be fine for enjoying a game now and then, but something a little more immersive would be great. I put myself into the 'loves a good racing game, not hardcore about it' category. Just be prepared to put up with one deeply annoying exclusion. Do you like racing games? But not quite so much you'd buy a serious racing wheel system? The Xbox Wireless Speed Wheel might be exactly what you're looking for.

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