Review on HORI Xbox 360 Racing Wheel EX2: A High-Performance Gaming Accessory by Keith Morris

I bought this wheel for a used Xbox 360 which I bought along with Forza Motorsport 2, 3 and 4 at my local Gametime store. I've always had a PlayStation, like all Gran Turismo games. Yes, I like racing games. I use a Logitech GT Force wheel for Gran Turismo which is a great forced reverse wheel. After reading the reviews and the limited choice of Xbox wheels and not being able to use the same wheel for another console upgrade, I decided to look for a wheel under $100. After all the research I settled on the Hori EX2. Knowing from the start that comparing this wheel to my Logitech would be an unfair comparison. But I can say that this bike has surprised me so far. Some reviewers say this bike is made for kids. Not correct! Of course, the steering wheel has its downsides. The wheel itself is small, but certainly not too small. I believe it's about 2 inches smaller in diameter than my Logitech. The five five suction cups hold the handlebars in place fairly decently, but I did have some movement if I got too excited during the race. I use best time in games. A board I bought for my Logitech many years ago. It appears to be out of production. Too bad. It's basically an inverted U-shaped board. The sides of the U are attached to the armrest of my computer chair with Valero webbing. The wheel is attached to the curved underside of the "U". The width of the board that the wheel is mounted on is 7 1/4 inches. I went to Lowes and bought a pack of 10 inch mini bungee cords. Between the suction cups and the little bungees, the bike is rock solid. The pedal block is very light. Some complain that the pedals are too close together. I wear shoe size 11 and wear. Moccasins when I play No pedal spacing issues. To prevent the pedals from slipping too much, I put an anti-slip mat between the pedal base and the carpet. The much heavier pedal on my Logitech can also move from time to time so I think Hori is holding up. For me, the lack of force feedback is compensated for by the vibration feedback of this wheel. This $59 wheel strikes me as a very good deal. The paddle shifters are solid. The lack of a full 360 degree turning radius doesn't bother me as the handling and feel of the car is very good. I gave the bike 4 stars because durability is unknown.