The Game Developers Conference is an annual expo which hosts the largest gathering of professional video game developers from around the world. Every year GDC, along with a few other notable events (PAX, E3, etc) helps to set the tone for the future of the gaming and tech industries, so it’s no surprise that these […]
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Windows 10 and the future of PC gaming
By now most people are familiar with the Windows release cycle: one good, one bad, one good, one bad, and so on. If history is any indication then this should mean that windows 10 will be “good,” since Windows 8 has been almost universally despised, at least by PC gamers. With Windows’ seemingly predictable cycle […]
Xbox One Controller Drivers for your Windows PC
Microsoft has released a set of Windows drivers for the Xbox One controller making it possible to use the controller on any game that features gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller. Microsoft is planning to distribute the drivers through a Windows update but you can download them now using these links over at MajorNelson.com. PC Drivers for […]
Saitek X-55 RHINO H.O.T.A.S. System Interview with Tim Di Iullo from Mad Catz
by Ken “531 Ghost” King I had some time with Tim Di Iullo from Mad Catz to discuss the upcoming Saitek X-55 RHINO H.O.T.A.S. System. You’ve seen our announcements and there have been various questions on the forums as well. Keep reading below for an inside scoop on this upcoming product. Ken: According to the Saitek website the RHINO X-55 […]
Volair Sim Cockpit Review
Until recently personal cockpits have been considered something of a niche product, reserved generally for those that were rich enough to afford such a device. The other option was to try to build your own, a tedious and often ultimately more expensive idea. Luckily, over the last few years the cost of gaming cockpits had […]
Wheel Stand Pro G25/G27 Gamer Deluxe Edition Review Page 2
Back To Page 1 Extended Play – The Xbox Wheel Stand Magnum gifted me his Wheel Stand Pro for the Xbox FFB wheel. Although Magnum actually sent me the stand AND his Xbox wheel fully assembled, I took the time to dismount the gear, clean and check all the components, and reassemble it. One thing […]
Wheel Stand Pro G25/G27 Gamer Deluxe Edition Review
by “Chunx“ Introduction SimHQ first became acquainted with the Wheel Stand Pro product line when Magnum bought one for his Xbox 360 Force Feedback (FFB) wheel in 2009. The company hails from Poland and puts bread on the table by making parts for the hydraulic systems on constructionequipment. Imagine our surprise when the SimHQ staff happened upon […]