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    Racing Games + steering wheel

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by torvok, Mar 15, 2007.

  1. torvok

    torvok Notebook Geek

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    Anyone play much racing games on ur laptop? I never really played them on computer before but are they much fun using ur keyboard if u dont got a USB steering wheel set? I guess its not so bad with the joystick things for PS2 but i can imagine it'd very fun playing on a keyboard! I dont wanna hear some of ur opinions before i buy a game + spend another $100 for the wheels also if anyone know some good ones to buy pls reply.
     
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  2. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I play Need for Speed Underground with a Logitech cordless rumble pad. Identical to PS2s joystick, I've seen people play on a keyboard but it isn't very accurate.
     
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  3. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Hey hey, practice on a keyboard makes the skill perfect. I play Need for Speed Carbon with the following key config ->


    A-Accelerate
    Z-Brake
    S - Shift Up
    X - Shift down
    Left and Right - Left and Right
    Space - Handbrake
     
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  4. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    I've played NFS:U2 on my notebook, using the keyboard, and it was an enjoyable experience.
     
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  5. sunjhoon

    sunjhoon Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    A- accelerate
    Z-Brake
    Q- Shift up
    ; -Shift down
    < - Left
    > - Right
    Space - Handbrake

    Or i use N(left) and M(right) with K(shift down)

    Love playing it like that on my keyboard
     
    sunjhoon, Mar 15, 2007
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