What's your favourite bits of sim hardware.... ever..?

[sjb266]

Hey people..!

I've been sim racing on some level from the mid 90's when I was rocking a Thrustmaster Formula T1 and playing Microprose Grand Prix and Paprus' IndyCar racing on my DX2 66!

Through the years i've spent countless thousands of dollars on gaming.. especially driving games/sims... and owned just as many peripherals!

It got me thinking.. What are my absolute favourite bits of hardware from the last 20 odd years??

I can not definitively answer that question.. but i can try!

NOTE: These are my most fondly remembered and current favourites... not a list of what I think are the best!

Thrustmaster Formula T1 - The pedals were round and the resistance was provided by an ocky strap! But man did I spend some hours playing Microprose Grand Prix with this bad boy..! Cost me a few hundred bucks back in the day (1995) and was compatible with about 3 titles!

Logitech Driving Force Pro - Even though it was still a toy... this was the first wheel I bought that felt 'Solid' - I still own this wheel and it still works perfectly.. So many hours spent playing F1 and GT on PS2 and then Sega Rally and Daytona Reboots on PS3.. Awesome wheel!

Oculus Rift - What can I say? ...Revolutionary for my sim racing immersion and enjoyment!

T-SLOT Aluminium - Designed and built my own rig/s and have gotten so much enjoyment from it.. It's like lego for sim racing!

There's so much more.. but I think when I narrow it down.. they are my faves!

I look forward to seeing what you guys have used.. and the place it holds in your sim racing heart!

 

[anton_Chez]

The more I think about it, the more I'm going to have to say either VR or the direct drive wheel with a nice rim. I tend to undervalue my OSW in the grand scheme of my setup but it's actually an amazing piece of equipment that continues to surprise me in it's ability to offer a believable driving experience.

Especially when developers acknowlege its existence....

 

[Greg Latty]

I want to say my csv2 pedals, th8 shifter or my vr headset. Or even my tx wheel. BUT,
Im going to have to go with my old Logitech g27. That is what got me addicted to sim racing. I no longer have it but that will remain the top of my list because it was the gateway.

 

[Gerzson]

I'm surprised that noone mentioned the Logitech red base momo wheel with leather rim and metal paddles. Especially with the legendary squash ball brake mod, it was way ahead of its time.

 

[Insert Coin]

I had its successor, the black one. Great FFB wheel, but it had only 270 degrees of rotation.

 

[White Hawk]

I'm surprised that noone mentioned the Logitech red base momo wheel with leather rim and metal paddles. Especially with the legendary squash ball brake mod, it was way ahead of its time.

Still got mine up the attic, should still work too.

 

[Elaphe]

I've had this (see image) for so many years! Some months ago I destroyed it, just to see what was inside.

 

[Schhh]

Oh no! For that who wanna see what inside: