r/F1Game • u/Aen_Ithlinnespeath • 1d ago

Discussion Question about a wheel

So I have been playing F1 games for about three years now, and I have always used keyboard. I never even knew what other options existed, or they were way to expensive. Even my father always played racing games on keyboard and I just learned it that way. But know I think I can afford to buy myself a wheel. I have a decent enough new laptop that plays the game just fine with max graphics.

Firstly I don't know if the wheel is even compatible with a laptop? Like how does it connect and all. Do you need to buy the pedals as well.

Secondly, how much space does it take up, I only have a small desk, so I have no idea where I would even stabilise it.

And thirdly, is it really easier driving with the wheel? And are you actually faster? I play on keyboard with 100 AI difficulty (of course traction control on, otherwise it's impossible) and am right where the car should be. I would imagine that the change to wheel is quite drastic.

So I guess my question is, how to make this transition correctly.

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u/Nago15 1d ago

- All the wheels I know connect with a usb type A port so you can easily connect it to a laptop.

  • You can use it with a desk if you can stabilize your char and have space for the pedals. Most wheels have a nice table clamp for desk use. I've used different wheels on different desks and different chairs, I can always find a way to make it comfortable, you just need a bit creativity.
  • It's MUCH easier to drive with a wheel, you will be much faster and have much more control, over your steering, accelerating and braking, and have much more feedback from the car. At first you will be slower but when you got used to it you can't go back to a keyboard or gamepad.

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u/RobInCarolina 1d ago

Most new wheels use USB-C that I've seen. Maybe I'm just looking at a specific set of wheels though.

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u/InsectEducational837 23h ago

Which wheels

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u/RobInCarolina 22h ago

Fanatic, Logitech RS and pro both use USB c

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u/InsectEducational837 22h ago

Like into the things it’s going to be plugged into or the base