Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless Gt F430 Scuderia Edition Cockpit
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Product Summary
Brand: Thrustmaster VGAudio: English (Unknown)
Release Date: 2011-01-18
Platform: PlayStation 3, Windows
Model: 4160545
Publisher: Thrustmaster VG
Product features:
- 2.4 Ghz Wireless System With Up To 10 M Range
- Wide, Weighted Base For Optimal Stability
- Adjustable, Rigid Metal Structure With An Infinite Number Of Possible Positions
- Foldable Cockpit Structure
- Streamlined, With The Metallic Colors Of The Ferrari 430 Scuderia "Musetto"
Video Game Reviews of Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless Gt F430 Scuderia Edition Cockpit
Customer Review: Great idea but questionable quality
Summary: 4 Stars
I have always respected thrustmaster as the very best quality in joysticks going back decades as i have been a gamer for over 30 years. Their f16 joystck was identical to the real thing except a real fighter stick only moves a fraction of an inch. I flew a real military grade simulator once many years ago. Thrustmasters quality of heavy duty construction was undeniable. You could really punish it while playing without fear of breaking the stick.
I purchased the f430 scuderia edition driving set from costco on black friday for 199.00. They no longer carry it. It arrived and took 5 minutes to setup comfortably. There was a very evident looseness in the steering wheel to main shaft. The wheel seperates from the shaft of the base for ease of transport. The whole set is heavily weighted but can still walk on you a bit during spirited use.
The looseness i had was due to poor quality chinese construction. I complained to costco and they arranged for a replacement. The replacement was somewhat tighter but not as i felt it should be. I still wanted to keep it anyway so i hooked it up. The unit worked well for 2 minutes or so then failed to work with the ps3 via wireless connection. I repacked the replacement and sent that one back. I am going to send back the first one too. The unit is a great idea but the manufacturing quality is suspect. The wireless usb plug in on the first model was poorly made and cockeyed where it joins the ps3. It functioned though it looked like 2-3 cents were spent on making it. As the replacement set failed to work with the ps3 after a few minutes usage, the problem was probably there. I hope thrustmaster quality control in china gets better because this model is worthy.
All control buttons are programmable on gran turismo 5 and it is great fun to use. The controls allow you to completely control the ps3 from the wheel without need of the handheld controller usually used. I cannot advise you to buy or not to buy as i enjoyed the set so much i really dont want to send back the first one and be without it, however the poor fit on the wheel to shaft and the second units failure to work is a serious indicator of poor quality of manufacturing. This is unacceptable for a two hundred dollar item. Your decision here, just know if you get it you may have to exchange it and possibly several times at that until you get a good one. If you get a good one you will love it if you play gt5. I did not try it on anything but gt5 and gt prologue.
Description of Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless Gt F430 Scuderia Edition Cockpit
Give your customers the ultimate in gaming technology with the Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless GT F430 Scuderia Edition Cockpit. Featuring integrated high-precision wheel and pedals for PlayStation 3 and PC, this unit is streamlined with metallic colors to mimic the Ferrari 430 Scuderia "Musetto". With a wide, weighted base for optimal stability this wheel has an ultra-precise wheel with H.E.A.R.T. magnetic sensor technology.PC Games
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