The upcoming F1 racing series is scheduled to take place in November, giving you the chance to hear the roaring engines of Mercedes and Ferrari. But to immerse yourself and experience F1 driving while feeling every turn on the pitch has never been easier, thanks to the availability of highly accessible steering wheels at a price of under 2 million VND.
When it comes to the PXN brand, those who follow Dũng CT or live gaming streams are no strangers to the keyword: “Gamepad 599k PXN 9613” which is currently very popular. The gamepad offers good compatibility with many games, is easy to use, and is reasonably priced.
Following this trend, the PXN V900 gaming steering wheel is also designed for newbies looking to delve into the virtual racing world, making it easier to access and providing a more realistic experience with games like Forza Horizon or The Crew 2.
Let’s unbox and try out the PXN V900 gaming steering wheel
The V900 package includes: 1 steering wheel, 1 pedal, and 2 clamps to secure it to the table for a better driving experience.
Why is there no clutch pedal or gear stick? – Simply because PXN launched the V900 to cater to the rising trend of automatic transmission in the market. Since racing games are quite common, users will focus on basic driving experiences like pressing the gas to go and pressing the brake to stop. Therefore, learning manual gears and clutches can quickly bore new players.
In fact, those who have driven cars tend to prefer automatic over manual transmission. However, if you still enjoy manual gear shifting, you can use the two paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, similar to modern BMW vehicles. It’s worth highlighting the convenience and exciting experience with paddle shifters: instead of having to engage the clutch, change gears, and accelerate, you only need to click a button on the steering wheel to speed up or slow down, making the entire shifting process instantaneous and 100% faster than manual shifting.
Currently, the PXN product has an adjustable button that allows you to select between a 270-degree and a 900-degree rotation. At 270 degrees, it’s suitable for high-speed racing games with low turns. For drifting games or truck driving, you can use 900 degrees for a more realistic feel.
The PXN V900 steering wheel comes equipped with several buttons corresponding to popular buttons in the market for various purposes. The front of the wheel is designed in the style of a PlayStation controller with 4 directional buttons on the left (up, down, left, right) and a cluster of 4 buttons A, B, X, Y on the right.
Additionally, the PXN V900 steering wheel has an adjustable sensitivity feature, allowing you to set it according to your preference by holding the PROG button for a few seconds until the light flashes, then using the navigation buttons: UP for the highest sensitivity, LEFT for medium, and DOWN (the down button) for low sensitivity.
PXN V900 Gaming Steering Wheel despite lacking force feedback, includes 2 motors that create a very realistic sensation when driving on bumpy roads and feels more stable when running on highways… – a rare feature in steering wheels under 3 million VND available on the market today.
Another point is that the PXN V900 is quite heavy, and the steering wheel’s rotation feels much better compared to previous gaming wheels we’ve tested, despite only being a spring-loaded steering wheel.
In the future, the PXN V900 will also have higher-end versions with a clutch pedal and manual gear options for customers or versions utilizing motorized rotation similar to premium steering wheels – expected to be released in August, providing gamers with a new experience.
An interesting thing is that the product comes with very sturdy suction cups but also includes clamps that securely attach to tables like the Pseat Esport SmartDesk or APC Racing chair to give you a better driving feel instead of worrying about the wheel flying off during intense moments.
With the games we tested, including Forza Horizon, Need For Speed, and recently The Crew 2, the steering wheel performed excellently, particularly with low latency when set to the highest sensitivity.
Only for F1 or Forza Horizon, due to the need for even more precise sensitivity, it may require a bit of adjustment, but once mastered, this 2 million VND racing wheel will definitely satisfy your speed passion.
Thanks to AnPhatPC for lending the product for this experience. For more details about this steering wheel, you can check it out HERE