Xbox v PC

[Andybell 0]

Just getting started in sim and wondered what is the best platform to go for xbox 360 or PC, I can get a used xbox for $125 or possibly upgrade an older dell latitude laptop, but as I said I'm new , so any guidance would be much appreciated

Thanks in advance

Andy.

[Krassi 692]

At this price point Xbox 360 wins .....you can play great games on awesome graphics even the new Grid is coming for 360.

If you want to play decent PC games you will need much more money for PC.

[MattyK-USA 109]

At this price point Xbox 360 wins .....you can play great games on awesome graphics even the new Grid is coming for 360.

If you want to play decent PC games you will need much more money for PC.

 

Great point Krassi - you really have to consider the experience based on the investment.  The 360 experience cannot be matched on a 125.00 PC.

[CaTaPulT 658]

The problem with the Xbox360 will be getting a wheel to work with it. Some Fanatec wheels work with the XB360 and of course the Microsoft wheel if you can find one used.

Have you considered a PlayStation 3? You can get a Logitech DFGT (less expensive) or a Logitech G27 (best bang for the buck in sim racing) and it just works and works well with the PS3 and the PC.

Both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 have many driving games to choose from, it's a matter of getting the wheel, Logitech wheels are easily available where as Fanatec wheels are often out of stock and a long waiting period may be in order. Also if you choose to go Xbox360 and a Fanatec wheel, make sure you check that it's one of the ones compatible with the Xbox360, not all are.

Good luck in your decision and have fun.

Take care

 

Regards:  >>>> Jack <<<<

[Andybell 0]

Thank you all for taking the time to respond, much appreciated.

Am I able to use online sim racing games like sim raceway with xbox 360 ?

[BigJayA 195]

Thank you all for taking the time to respond, much appreciated.

Am I able to use online sim racing games like sim raceway with xbox 360 ?

No mate.....with the xbox 360 you are restricted to pretty much the arcade style of racing.....Grid, Grid 2, Forza 4, PGR4, etc etc

[Krassi 692]

With other words you cant jump in simracing with money for going to movie with the gf;)

But you can go step by stepp if you are on a budget. 360 or PS3 is a good start + wheel.

But you cant ask - can I play iRacing on them;)

Infact buying PS3 is better option then xbox360.Many cheap wheels work on PS3. IN 360 you are limited.

But you must know that this is your first step and not to watch to PC titles for the moment:)

Let the guys from the states to say , but PC for  minimum graphics with good fps for latest titles must be at least 300$.

[Darin Gangi 1,074]

Fanatec wheels that work with the 360 are:

 

CSR

CSR Elite 

GT2

911 Turbo S (discontinued)

[Zonic2001 47]

I started with Xbox360, fanatec CSR equipment and currently building my PC gaming rig... yeepee!!!!

[MattyK-USA 109]

I started with Xbox360, fanatec CSR equipment and currently building my PC gaming rig... yeepee!!!!

 

And what a humdinger it's going to be

[Zonic2001 47]

i have learned a lot from this forums and the nice people visiting it and helping others like me.  I will return the favor someday when i get good at it!!!!