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alwaysinboost · 12-16-2008, 11:46 AM

I'm going to turn my attic into a game room, sort of, and wanted to know what the hot setup is currently? I'll only be play racing games, no sports type stuff, so please keep that in mind when making suggestions.

Currently I have an old PS2 with a couple grand trisimo games. I haven't really used it much in the last couple years but with winter here and me not being able to race for a couple months thats going to change.

would a desktop computer with a big monitor be the best suggestion, or is there a gaming system out that that would work better?

Also want to pickup a steering wheel type controller... I don't know how advanced things are but if there is a system that has a steering wheel, pedals & a shifter all incorporated, thats along the lines of what I'm looking for. basically, I want something that is about as close to actually racing without driving to the track.

TIA for your input.

Scapegoat · 12-16-2008, 11:49 AM

bad ass computer with a projection screen and a game chair set up with steering wheel and pedals

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

bad ass computer with a projection screen and a game chair set up with steering wheel and pedals

agreed

or a ps3 or an xbox.. i believe there is a steering wheel + pedals(including clutch) and shifter(actual 6 speed) for the xbox..

then get forza or grid... or if you get a ps3 get grand torismo or grid.

but definately get a projector.

Scapegoat · 12-16-2008, 12:04 PM

i'd say go with the computer, you can always upgrade to keep up with new games... the upfront cost will be more though...

at least 1500 for the computer to run full graphics, 500+ for a decent projector... either a screen or paint the wall white...

those gaming chairs are pretty costly as well... if you can't get one of those chairs with the build in speakers, a surround sound system will be required. then you're looking at $200 for a really good steering wheel + pedal set

of course... you did say simulator... so I assume you want to go all out... not just hook an xbox up to a tv and play...

alwaysinboost · 12-16-2008, 12:05 PM

I was planning on spending at least a couple grand so what you're suggesting is right in line.

Scapegoat · 12-16-2008, 12:07 PM

you def want something scalable at that price then... which is why i think a computer is going to be the best bet... that way 5 years down the line you can upgrade a component to play the next big game... instead of needing to buy a new system

pretty awesome though... i'd love to see it when its done

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 12:24 PM

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/131&cl=us,en

^ should work with whatever you get i think.. or at least a pc or ps3 i believe. thought i saw an xbox version too somewhere

Scapegoat · 12-16-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/131&cl=us,en

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alwaysinboost · 12-16-2008, 12:28 PM

thats EXACTLY the type of controller I was looking for!!!!

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 12:30 PM

logitech is pretty awesome at knowing what their customers want imo

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 12:32 PM

a review of wheel

http://techgage.com/article/logitech_g25_racing_wheel/1

TalonTsi97 · 12-16-2008, 01:06 PM

I always dream about doing this but just don't have the time. Keep us updated on the project cause I'd really like to see what you end up doing.

R_Rambo · 12-16-2008, 01:26 PM

yea id like to see some pics of the setuip when its done. thats a goal when im done college and get my first place. a massive game room

Tyler · 12-16-2008, 01:29 PM

logitech g25 wheel.. 6 speed h pattern with clutch

alwaysinboost · 12-16-2008, 01:42 PM

this isn't going to be some kind of ball game room or anything. just a gaming system, chair and some type of monitor which I haven't decided on. I'd like to do a projector style setup but my attic doesn't have a lot of usable space because of how my roof slopes. I've only got about 12'x20' of area that I can use.

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysinboost

this isn't going to be some kind of ball game room or anything. just a gaming system, chair and some type of monitor which I haven't decided on. I'd like to do a projector style setup but my attic doesn't have a lot of usable space because of how my roof slopes. I've only got about 12'x20' of area that I can use.

i think that should be fine as long as you have 14' back that you could put the projector.. at least thats how far a friend of mine's has to be. we only got 11' or so in his sub basement and still got a 73" screen diagonally. looked amazing for xbox 360 :thumbup".

guess it depends on everything you get.

TGilb2007 · 12-16-2008, 02:14 PM

If I had $300 to piss away on a wheel, and it worked with my 360, I would buy this in a second.

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TGilb2007

If I had $300 to piss away on a wheel, and it worked with my 360, I would buy this in a second.

my bad. its "multiplatform" yet doesnt work on xbox 360

wtf gay1?!

alwaysinboost · 12-16-2008, 02:27 PM

its 239 @ compusa.com

Elliott18t · 12-16-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TGilb2007

If I had $300 to piss away on a wheel, and it worked with my 360, I would buy this in a second.

http://www.fanatec.com/ but there is this... the porsche 911 turbo S wheel for 360...

or you should just get this cockpit lol...

12-16-2008, 11:46 AM	#1
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	Racing/Driving simulator?? I'm going to turn my attic into a game room, sort of, and wanted to know what the hot setup is currently? I'll only be play racing games, no sports type stuff, so please keep that in mind when making suggestions. Currently I have an old PS2 with a couple grand trisimo games. I haven't really used it much in the last couple years but with winter here and me not being able to race for a couple months thats going to change. would a desktop computer with a big monitor be the best suggestion, or is there a gaming system out that that would work better? Also want to pickup a steering wheel type controller... I don't know how advanced things are but if there is a system that has a steering wheel, pedals & a shifter all incorporated, thats along the lines of what I'm looking for. basically, I want something that is about as close to actually racing without driving to the track. TIA for your input. __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-16-2008, 12:05 PM	#5
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	I was planning on spending at least a couple grand so what you're suggesting is right in line. __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-16-2008, 12:24 PM	#7
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/131&cl=us,en ^ should work with whatever you get i think.. or at least a pc or ps3 i believe. thought i saw an xbox version too somewhere __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

12-16-2008, 12:28 PM	#9
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	thats EXACTLY the type of controller I was looking for!!!! __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-16-2008, 12:30 PM	#10
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	logitech is pretty awesome at knowing what their customers want imo __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

12-16-2008, 11:49 AM	#2
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	bad ass computer with a projection screen and a game chair set up with steering wheel and pedals

12-16-2008, 12:04 PM	#4
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	i'd say go with the computer, you can always upgrade to keep up with new games... the upfront cost will be more though... at least 1500 for the computer to run full graphics, 500+ for a decent projector... either a screen or paint the wall white... those gaming chairs are pretty costly as well... if you can't get one of those chairs with the build in speakers, a surround sound system will be required. then you're looking at $200 for a really good steering wheel + pedal set of course... you did say simulator... so I assume you want to go all out... not just hook an xbox up to a tv and play...

12-16-2008, 12:07 PM	#6
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	you def want something scalable at that price then... which is why i think a computer is going to be the best bet... that way 5 years down the line you can upgrade a component to play the next big game... instead of needing to buy a new system pretty awesome though... i'd love to see it when its done

12-16-2008, 12:32 PM	#11
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	a review of wheel http://techgage.com/article/logitech_g25_racing_wheel/1 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

12-16-2008, 01:06 PM	#12
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	I always dream about doing this but just don't have the time. Keep us updated on the project cause I'd really like to see what you end up doing. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-16-2008, 01:26 PM	#13
R_Rambo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8452 My Ride: 11' WRX Hatch iTrader: (1)	yea id like to see some pics of the setuip when its done. thats a goal when im done college and get my first place. a massive game room

12-16-2008, 01:29 PM	#14
Tyler Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Jersey Member #6663 My Ride: 335i dd & SR'd Hatch iTrader: (0)	logitech g25 wheel.. 6 speed h pattern with clutch

12-16-2008, 01:42 PM	#15
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	this isn't going to be some kind of ball game room or anything. just a gaming system, chair and some type of monitor which I haven't decided on. I'd like to do a projector style setup but my attic doesn't have a lot of usable space because of how my roof slopes. I've only got about 12'x20' of area that I can use. __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-16-2008, 02:14 PM	#17
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	If I had $300 to piss away on a wheel, and it worked with my 360, I would buy this in a second. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

12-16-2008, 02:27 PM	#19
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	its 239 @ compusa.com __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

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