Just got my HKS Racing Controller

[Joey]

DirtyJerz, thanks for the detailed review!

[DirtyJerz32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Joey

DirtyJerz, thanks for the detailed review!

Anytime . Hope it helped.

[LingeringRegime]

Thanks Dirty. I plan on trying to find one tonight.

[djcorrosive]

Quote: Originally Posted by prolifik

Ok, so we established, in your opinion, the HKS is a better option than the DS3. In your opinion, is it worth the $50??

Played with a bit more last night and today....yes, it's worth the $50. If you're an avid racing game fan with multiple racing games and absolutely cannot set up a wheel for whatever reason (space, $, etc.) then yes, I would recommend the controller.

As DirtyJerz32 pointed out, it's about reprogramming years of using a standard controller for these games. If you don't like the feel of the controller at first you should stick with it for a few days. Most places give you a week to return things if you don't want it. That should be plenty of time to make a decision. Now that I've had a few days of using the wheel I've gotten used to its feel. Under/Over-steer is no longer as much of an issue and maintaining a racing line is much easier.

Now I just wish I could use it for Forza too.

[DirtyJerz32]

Quote: Originally Posted by djcorrosive

Now I just wish I could use it for Forza too.

That would be nice!

[Bubba_Zanetti]

Good review Dirtyjerz. After playing with it a little bit more on Dirt 2, I'd give it a 7.5/10. I really like the gas/brake pedals and I can control quite well. My problem is the wheel which I still find twitchy but I think that is a matter of desensitizing myself from the controller and racing wheel. I don't care about the wire and I like the customization.
It's a good pickup. JMD -- I recommend you give it a bit more time. Believe me, if I had the space, I'd have a wheel but the HKS is a good compromise.

[prolifik]

Great impressions guys!!! I'm sure you've all helped people make their decisions. It's always tough when people have to plop down 50+ dollars on a dedicated controller. Much appreciated!

[EnigmaNemesis]

Kotaku has a review if anyone is interested:

http://kotaku.com/5711155/review-hks...for-your-hands

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The Bottom Line Traditional controllers are very black and white: you go, you stop. That's it. But driving requires a mastery of the gray area, between fast and slow, between moving and stopping. Racing wheels offer that precision, but traditional controllers often feel as though they come up short. The HKS Racing Controller is a logical solution for those who don't have a racing wheel, but want a racing wheel experience in a control pad.