http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/ Engadget Comments for Brando's Wii Multi-Axis Racing System: a few notches above awful http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
For me, the drawbacks of just using some foam donut is the fact that there is no resistance like you would find in a real car.]]>Apr 18th 2008 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 8:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
Sorry, I couldn't resist...]]>Apr 18th 2008 9:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 8:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
i think more people will not buy it for that reason]]>Apr 18th 2008 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 20th 2008 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 8:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
This by default makes all wii-heels awful.]]>Apr 18th 2008 8:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/This 'fixed' wheel will be totally useless if you want to pull atrick, as you have to flick the wheel/wiimote to achieve this.

P.O.S.]]>Apr 18th 2008 9:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
Still with my large hands, it's uncomfortable to use the 2 button.]]>Apr 18th 2008 9:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
It's still a P.O.S!]]>Apr 18th 2008 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
I'm pretty sure the word you're looking for is "marketer". ]]>Apr 18th 2008 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 20th 2008 10:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 10:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 9:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
But "Mario Kart Wii" is playable with a true Racing Wheel (with Pedals & Vibration Feedback) = Thrustmaster "Universal Challenge"
Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyRE3KKVJtk

Mapping here:
http://ts.thrustmaster.com/faqs/eng/thr_eng_00119.pdf]]>Apr 18th 2008 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://ydsog.deviantart.com/art/Mario-Kart-Wii-wheel-design-81396620]]>Apr 18th 2008 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
I mean, have you even played it yet, do you have personal experience playing with it?

FIne, it's more responsive than I thought, but it still doesn't have any where NEAR the accuracy and control of using a joystiq. The fact that you can't tell when the wheel is fully lockied is another problem.

I'm all for hearing people's opinions, even if they are different to mine as they are perfectly entitled to it.

But you Sir just replied to my comment with a pointless ill-thought out comment and quite frankly you failed.

Go get a real relevant arguement then we'll talk.

Good day.]]>Apr 18th 2008 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
I can't stand people like you that turn having fun into an excercise in tedium.

You're like the Simon Cowells of gaming convinced that your opinions are superior simply because you're harder to please.

"I didn't get it. The fantasy just didn't feel real to me. It must be a gimmick"

Even if the Wiimote in Mario Kart isn't EXACTLY like driving a car (I can't remember the last time I threw a banana peel out my window or slid around a haunted mansion anyway), it's one hell of a closer than a using a thumb stick and buttons. That's not a gimmick....unless car wheels are gimmicks. That was my point, Professor. I made NO statements on it's accuracy or even if it accomplished in any way it's intended purpous of mimicking a wheel (though based on excite truck, I can't believe it could fail completely).

I, however, couldn't care less. I was merely taking objections at the completely tired addage of calling anything that didn't suit your fancy a "gimmick". The word "gimmick" is a gimmick!

A true gimmick would be completely extrannious, seem out of context, or do nothing to enchance the experience. I fail to see how applying a more car-like control scheme in a car driving game could fit that catagory.

If you don't like it, fine. But saying why would be more beneficial then the lazy "it's a gimmick" tag line.

Lastly, if you don't desire to drive anywhere near me, that's just peachy. A little less traffic would, in fact, help my day be good.]]>Apr 18th 2008 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
You make a fair point, and although I don't appreciate being called an elitist prick, I wasn't exactly nice to you either, so fair enough.

As to the wheel, I didn't mean that I wanted it to be realistic otherwise I would play forza on my 360. I hate realistic driving games.

I also however hate a gaming peripheral which makes me play like im driving on ice with glass wheels. If I want to be frustrated I'll use the wheel. If however I'm online and I want to win I will use the joystick. It's a fact that a joystick is more accurate than the wheel and thats all there is to it.

I do however believe that the wheel is more fun, and seeing as I've only used it for about 30mins in total I may give it another shot to see if I improve, but the fact that I don't need to do that with the joystick probably wins me over.

]]>Apr 18th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
Sorry for the overreaction.

It takes quite a bit of maturity to reply to negativity with such poise. I gained quite a bit of respect.

/Salute

As for the rest of your points, I'll reserve judgment or a response until I have had some hands on time with the game myself.

Until then, tyvm for the insight.]]>Apr 18th 2008 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
See people, the interwebs can hold mature conversations too! ]]>Apr 18th 2008 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/

(I know it's not EXACTLY the same spelling, but the pronunciation is close enough!)]]>Apr 18th 2008 12:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/Apr 18th 2008 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/

Please go take your Valium.]]>Apr 18th 2008 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/
I've been having trouble sleeping for 2 weeks. :(]]>Apr 18th 2008 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://youtube.com/watch?v=lyRE3KKVJtk]]>Apr 18th 2008 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/

... so that's why I keep winning Wifi matches... *sniff*]]>Apr 18th 2008 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/...]]>Apr 18th 2008 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/18/brandos-wii-multi-axis-racing-system-a-few-notches-above-awful/May 11th 2008 11:14PM