SteelSeries And Ignite Technologies Introduce SRW-S1 Steering Wheel
SteelSeries, the leading manufacturer of premium-quality,
competitive gaming peripherals and Ignite Game Technologies, creators of
groundbreaking auto racing platform Simraceway, today introduced the Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel,
an affordable, high-performance PC controller that aims to open up a
whole new racing world to players frustrated by the limitations of
joypads.
A handheld hybrid racing controller that combines the features and functions of a high-end wheel with the portability and convenience of a joypad, the SRW-S1 includes a motion-sensor for steering and a patent-pending throttle and brake paddle system for a fully simulated driving experience without the need for floor pedals.
Designed, tested and approved by a team of champion drivers, including four-time IndyCar Series winner Dario Franchitti, double Indy 500 Champion, the late, great and much missed, Dan Wheldon, and SimRacing stars David Greco and Bruno Marques, the new wheel brings racing game players complete customizability and original features that will enhance their PC racing experience.
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"When we set out in 2008 to create a new kind of racing game, one of the first issues we had to confront was the age-old 'interface problem'," said Ignite CEO Jonathan Haswell. "For decades now, racing game players have been faced with the unenviable choice of spending a huge amount of money on a wheel-and-pedal set that is tricky to set up, store and transport or settling for a binary joypad that simply isn't fit-for-purpose. "It soon became clear that the only solution was to produce something completely new and unique. A controller that would be affordable enough for those who can't justify spending fortunes on top-end racing wheels but authentic enough to convey the full exhilaration of the virtual racing experience. We were honored that a company with the reputation of SteelSeries understood the direction we wanted to head in and we're overjoyed with what they've managed to produce for us." |
| "We've been working with the Ignite team and their professional drivers
for the past year to really perfect the wheel's design and
functionality," added SteelSeries CEO, Bruce Hawver. "We're confident in
the success of this peripheral; we've combined feedback about its
design from its rubberized grips to shift lighting along with the
features that are found in true racing wheels, that Indy 500, F1 and
simulated racing drivers need and use. The wheel's original
functionalities, price and its compatibility with virtually every PC
racing game on the market, makes it a truly unparalleled product." |
The SRW-S1 Steering Wheel features include:
Portability and Authenticity
Unique hybrid design brings a true-to-life racing experience to your
laptop or desktop computer without the set-up, storage or transportation
hassles of a wheel-and-pedal set
Full Range Acceleration and Braking
A patent-pending, hand-controlled paddle system on the rear of the wheel
produces full-range acceleration and braking, providing drivers with
the same subtlety of control as high-end wheel sets and real-world cars.
Optimized Design
Over 20 on-wheel buttons and dials, each one optimized for easy access,
and two ergonomically-designed rubberized grips ensure drivers stay in
complete control.
Plug-and-Play with Simraceway
No complicated configuration required when used with Simraceway. No
device drivers to load, no bamboozling set-up process to follow–simply
plug-and-race.
Compatible with PC Racing Games
Can be used with most PC racing games although some features, including
the Assists dials and the shift indicator LEDs, may not be compatible
with certain titles.
Complete Customizability
Many of the SRW-S1 Steering Wheel's controls can be customized to suit the driving and gaming preferences of individual players.
The Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel is available now online in the SteelSeries Web Shop for $119.99 MSRP. For more information about the Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel please visit http://steelseri.es/srws1. Be sure to follow SteelSeries and Simraceway on Facebook at http://facebook.com/steelseries and http://facebook.com/simraceway
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