Next Level Gaming - Story: Fanatec Steers Gamers Into The Fast Lane With Porsche 911 Racing Wheel

Fanatec, a leading brand of high-end input devices for game consoles and PCs, today introduced the Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel (MSRP: $349.99) for PC and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3). It offers Porsche fans and gamers alike an authentic look and feel along with a rich feature-set that delivers a genuine Porsche racing feeling when playing games such as Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, Racedriver: GRID, rFactor, etc. Starting in early May 2008, this product will be sold exclusively at www.FANATEC.com.

Licensed by Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH, the Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel offers gamers latency free wireless USB technology (wheel and pedals), three force feedback motors and smooth belt drive, both of which help to deliver sensational realism, 6+1 speed H-pattern gear stick with realistic shifting feel, and authentic wireless pedals with realistic clutch pedal (with declining resistance) and brake with soft-stop. The wheel itself is covered with fine, automotive grade leather.

Other key features include:

TUNING display: allows gamers to change settings like sensitivity or Force Feedback during gameplay
Adjustable turning angle: changes can be made directly on the wheel to 900°, 360°, 180° or in 1° steps by software
Extra strong Force Feedback effects: Mabuchi RS 550 Motor
Additional Force Feedback actuators in the wheel: stimulate motor vibrations
Extra smooth and silent belt drive without mechanical dead zone
2 separate shifters: H-pattern and sequential
Illuminated buttons: show different symbols whether you connect the wheel to the PlayStation or the PC
1 GB USB flash drive: Driver and manual are stored on flash drive in the shape of a Porsche key

For more information and additional features on the Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel, visit: www.911wheel.com

Additional tests and reviews can be found at: http://www.porsche911turbowheel.de/?q=taxonomy/term/25

“It took us seven years to get the Porsche license and their one major condition was that we develop the best wheel out there,” said Thomas Jackermeier, CEO, Endor AG. “It was a big challenge for us and it took an enormous effort but we now know that it was worth it!”