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Microsoft Announce Cool New Wireless Steering Wheel Peripheral For Xbox 360

by on June 14, 2011
 

As if the incredibly successful Kinect were not enough for us gamers, Microsoft have now announced a super sounding Wireless Speed Wheel to add an extra dimension to racing games. Due out in October, God is a Geek cannot wait to get our hands on this ace peripheral.

Racing enthusiasts will have wireless gaming freedom in any room of the house with the new Wireless Speed Wheel offered exclusively on Xbox 360. With intuitive and approachable controls, the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel makes it easy for novice and veteran gamers alike to jump in and take off in any driving game for Xbox 360.

Launching in early October, the Wireless Speed Wheel is completely wireless and controlled intuitively with precise steering, standard controller buttons/triggers, and haptic feedback with rumble. The device is compatible with all racing games right out of the box and will be available for £44.99 ERP. This device combines a fun and immersive driving experience with the biggest racing game of the year, the best rated “Forza Motorsport.”

With trigger buttons for gas and brake, combined with a rumble feedback, the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel provides intuitive standard controller buttons that immerse the driver into the game, whether you like to white knuckle it down the race track with your hands at “10 and 2” or “9 and 3.”

The new Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel balances the realism of a wheel with the feel of a controller for greater user edge in game play. It includes buttons for game specific functions including triggers, ABXY and D-pad along with green bands of lights on each handle to provide visual cues when necessary.

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