Driving Sims on PS3
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Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/6/2008 5:23:16 PM
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jdrew
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Well.. I worked a few days for some nice overtime and decided I wanted to blow some of my money on some stuff for the house. Some of you know, I am an avid Playstation 3 fan and do lots of gaming (I dont drink or go to clubs much.. Married 10 years... 'nuff said). I got tired of sitting on the couch playing my racing games and such.. So I decided to buy some purpose built equipment just for that, racing.
I ordered a PlaySeats racing chair, a Logitech G25 Force Feedback Steering wheel (Wraped in real leather) with a 6 speed shifter and clutch and a ButtKicker Gamer so I can "feel" the game. Here are a couple of pics of the set-up:
A view from the "cockpit".
If you REALLY like your driving sims, this is a great addition to the realism. The ButtKicker shakes the seat when you hit rumble strips and you can even feel the engine vibrating. (Insert joke here.  )
Buying this set-up will set you back about $550.00 before shipping (Unless you find an excellent deal online.) but it has brought a whole new level of realism to gaming and my relax time.
For those interested in something like this for yourself or kids, here are the links to all of it:
PlaySeats: http://www.playseats.com/ (Very sturdy, simulated leather and all metal frame. VERY comfortable, even for a fat guy like me. It adjusts from a 4 foot person to a 7 foot) $250.00 - $299.00+ (You will also have to order the gear shift adapter, seperately.) ($30.00)
Logitech G25: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/131&cl=us,en (Real leather and shifter knob, all metal construction, no plasstic parts, except housings.) $250.00 - $299.00+
ButtKicker: http://www.thebuttkicker.com/ (It's NOT a speaker. (Used for home, auto, theater, consumer gaming and even Disney.) $75.99 - $129.99
TV Mitsubishi WD-57833 57" http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/j/i/18326/cid/5462/TelevisionDetails/WD57833.html (Awesome HD TV! Bought last year.) $1699.00 - $2300.00
As far as PS3 driving games, I play Need for Speed: Pro Street, Nascar '08, DiRT, Burnout Paridise and Gran Turismo Prologue 5 and F1.
The ButtKicker does even better on Shooter games... If a rocket or grenade explodes near you, have a spare set of boxers laying nearby. Makue sure you tighten all bolts and loose items on the chair, it WILL rattle the loose stuff wildly!
If you have a PS3, my PSN name is jdrew. Add me.
All of this isn't as much fun as taking the H3 off-road... But it's DAMN close!
HG, start your flaming with your Xbox Fanboy stuff!! 
< Message edited by jdrew -- 1/7/2008 3:59:33 PM >
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/6/2008 6:01:50 PM
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vilim12
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hahha add me vilim12
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/6/2008 6:44:58 PM
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That is an amazing set up. never seen anything like it. And my wife things I am a big kid...I am going to have to show her this.
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/6/2008 8:04:50 PM
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sKiLLeT
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damn!!! that is really cool!! I to have never seen that before...I am a gamer too.... 360 though... I like the racer games ... also the Call Of Duty 4 online play...I would love to try that seat out!! nice!!
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/6/2008 8:10:25 PM
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vilim12
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HG can flame with his xbox 360 stuff but will he ever have gran turismo 5?
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/7/2008 12:06:59 AM
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PyratH2
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Thats a great set up! I was wondering what PS3 Driving Sims your playing? I woul dlike to get a PS3 soon and not sure what games are worthy of the price. I know the Ps3 Gran Turismo will be a must when it comes out.
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/7/2008 3:17:40 AM
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i already have my copy of gt5 on order...im still getting into call of duty 4.man i love that game
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/7/2008 5:15:15 AM
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Trey124
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Awesome setup gotta love that Buttkicker, I can't watch a movie without it.
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/7/2008 3:52:37 PM
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jdrew
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ORIGINAL: Trey124
Awesome setup gotta love that Buttkicker, I can't watch a movie without it.
I'm pretty excited to see what it is all about when it gets here this week.
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ORIGINAL: PyratH2
Thats a great set up! I was wondering what PS3 Driving Sims your playing? I woul dlike to get a PS3 soon and not sure what games are worthy of the price. I know the Ps3 Gran Turismo will be a must when it comes out.
I play Need For Speed: Pro Street, Gran Turismo 4 and HD and soon 5, Nascar '08, DiRT, Burnout Paradise, F1 Championship, Motorstorm.
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ORIGINAL: vilim12
HG can flame with his xbox 360 stuff but will he ever have gran turismo 5?
He told me that he is considering getting one for that game..
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ORIGINAL: sKiLLeT
damn!!! that is really cool!! I to have never seen that before...I am a gamer too.... 360 though... I like the racer games ... also the Call Of Duty 4 online play...I would love to try that seat out!! nice!!
Come on over!!!
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ORIGINAL: vilim12
hahha add me vilim12
Says no such user..
I also play COD:4, Orange Box Team Fortress, Rainbow 6 Vegas and a little Resistance: Fall of Man.
< Message edited by jdrew -- 1/7/2008 3:57:56 PM >
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RE: Driving Sims on PS3 - 1/7/2008 6:32:43 PM
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vilim12
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That was like an ultimate post lol, and sorry about that the username is vilim without the 12
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