iborg
iborg New Reader
5/23/19 4:23 p.m.

I'm finally getting back to getting started in Sim racing. I recently picked up an Open Wheeler seat.

https://www.openwheeler.co.uk/

I got it off of Shopgoodwill for $25 but was pick up only. The other parts I've got to add to the rig are a Fanatec Forza wheel and Club Sport Pedals. I also have a Buttshaker to add to the build. My initial plans are to use Forza 4 on a XBone 360.

Once I get the system figured out, I'd like to step up to a better system. I'm not sure if I want to go with a console or a Windows box. I'm mainly  Mac user but have a couple of PCs collecting dust but lacking monitors.

Suggestions on my next step after I get the basic system created?

 

 

BradLTL
BradLTL GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
5/23/19 4:24 p.m.

PS4 + Project Cars 2 and come race with us on Wednesdays?

iborg
iborg New Reader
5/23/19 5:32 p.m.

A thought.....I need to figure out how to connect the Fanatec gear to the PS4.

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/23/19 6:10 p.m.

We have several people racing with us using the Fanatec wheel with the ps4. 

T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
5/23/19 7:05 p.m.

It would be cool to have you join us on PC2 on PS4.

 

aircooled
aircooled MegaDork
5/23/19 10:58 p.m.

Argo uses a Fantec with his PS4.  He uses the Drivehub adapter.

iborg
iborg New Reader
5/24/19 3:08 p.m.

If I go this way what version of PS4 should I look for?

T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
5/24/19 7:25 p.m.

If you don’t already have the wheel and pedals, Fanatec does make a PS4 compatible wheel so you wouldn’t have to mess with the drive hub. 

 

aircooled
aircooled MegaDork
5/24/19 9:41 p.m.
iborg said:

If I go this way what version of PS4 should I look for?

The pro will have a bit better performance and it supports 4K and HDR.  If you don’t have a 4K TV and want to save a bit the slim should be fine. I think at least a few in our league run an original (same as the slim).

T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
5/25/19 4:08 a.m.

In reply to aircooled :

I don’t think I have a pro, but I do have one with Darth Vader on the case. 

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/25/19 9:59 a.m.

I have both a pro and the original ps4 and I really don’t see a difference between them. I did upgrade my regular one to a ssd and that did help load times and start up times a bit. I use the plus on a plasma tv but it is not 4K. 

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