Just a heads up, for those that use this great wheel. It seems Logitech have dropped support for this wheel in the latest wingman profiler v4.60 and future editions.

http://arstechnica.com/reviews ... logitechffwheel/front.jpg

What does this mean.... Well no x64 drivers will be available for this wheel at all. So if your planning on using Windows XP 64 or Vista, then it's a no go for the wheel.

Those that might have one of these classics and want x64 support to continue, you might want to head on over to the www.wingmanteam.com forums to let them know what you think. Ask them politely to include support for this excellent wheel.

Rob

Quote from Macfox :

Just a heads up, for those that use this great wheel. It seems Logitech have dropped support for this wheel in the latest wingman profiler v4.60 and future editions.

http://arstechnica.com/reviews ... logitechffwheel/front.jpg

What does this mean.... Well no x64 drivers will be available for this wheel at all. So if your planning on using Windows XP 64 or Vista, then it's a no go for the wheel.

Those that might have one of these classics and want x64 support to continue, you might want to head on over to the www.wingmanteam.com forums to let them know what you think. Ask them politely to include support for this excellent wheel.

Rob

they have released the XP64 drivers as i have quoted from the wingman website

Quote from Wingman Team :

We are excited to inform you that Logitech Gaming Software v. 4.60 has been released. This is our first release to support Windows XP 64-bit Edition. Check our Latest Software Page for details.
Friday , April 29, 2005 - Dave

I have downloaded the XP64 drivers and i am getting myself a DFP in 2 weeks time.

Quote from steve30x :

they have released the XP64 drivers as i have quoted from the wingman website

I have downloaded the XP64 drivers and i am getting myself a DFP in 2 weeks time.

The problem is that v4.60 Wingman software (64bit or 32bit) doesn't support the older red Wingman Formula Force. For people on 32bit Windows, they have to use older Wingman software/drivers, but those with 64bit OS will not be able to use the WFF.

I have a DFP now, although my old WFF was my backup. The old wheel is still great (probably better than the DFP for feel and precision) but the 180 degree lock was a little small for all but formula cars and the pedals were a bit shit and more like switches (although they never had calibration problems). Now my new PC has Win XP x64 the WFF is only for use with my old PC.

The DFP is a good choice (and the x64 drivers work fine) - the adjustable steering lock works really well in LFS (just ensure you remember to adjust in Windows Control Panel AND LFS when you switch cars, and ensure the 'wheel turn compensation' in LFS is set to 0). The pedals are OK and have much more useable travel than the WFF pedals, but the calibration/pot problem usually strikes at annoying times. A can of spray pot cleaner and 10 minutes of time usually fixes them for a month or so.

By the time I install 64-bit Vista I think my Logitech Formula Force will be broken

It's like asking for XP support for my 1996 Commodore matrix printer, sometimes it's better to move on.

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By the time I install 64-bit Vista I think my Logitech Formula Force will be broken

It's like asking for XP support for my 1996 Commodore matrix printer, sometimes it's better to move on.

Except these wheel were practically bullet proof and many still exist and work fine if not better than the new ones. If we didn't have bubbljets and lasers, your comparison would be right.

My point is that if they released just one version of x64 drivers many of us would be happy.

Do yourself a favour and wonder over to the wingman site and log a request. The more the better and it it only takes 5 seconds and you don't need to register of leave ya email.


Rob

ok I will