Moreover, I also did not like the clamping mechanism included in this wheel. When using it on my desk, it was tilted at a very upward angle which kind of made me feel like I was driving a bus. Another thing I did not like was the angle at which this wheel sits when placed on a flat surface. The same can be said about the paddle shifters which are seemingly made from a single sheet of plastic and have a loud click to them. Pressing them down they have a very, “kid toy” feel to them as they have little travel and not much of a satisfying click to them. Within the wheel, the buttons and D-pad left more to be desired. For reference, at around the $200 range, the Logitech G29 features a leather-wrapped wheel and the Thrustmaster T150 features brushed metal paddle shifters… not to mention force feedback but I’ll get to that soon. First off, it's constructed almost entirely out of plastic, and for the $200 I paid, I was expecting a little more. Let's start off by talking about the wheel. And remember, these are only my personal opinions and experience. Now let's move on to what I did not like about the PXN V9.
#Thrustmaster vs logitec momo racing wheel manual
Ultimately it's nothing crazy, but it gives you the manual experience which is what it's meant to do in the first place. From my experience, this h-pattern shifter worked well, and although I did miss-shift a few times, it did a good job overall. It is a six-speed, meaning you can shift up to 6th gear, and similar to the Logitech one, can be put into reverse by pushing down the gear knob and putting it into the 6th gear slot. The shifter itself looks, and honestly feels a lot like the Logitech one for reference. First things first, I believe this is one of the few wheel and pedal sets at around the $200 price which comes included with an H-pattern shifter so that is already a massive bonus.
Wrapping up the things I like about the V9, let’s talk about the shifter. Overall, the three pedals had a decent travel to them which is also worth the mention. After using the Thrustmaster T150’s plastic pedals, this is nice to have. The third thing I like about them is their brushed metal pedal plates which also add to the overall look of them and feel nice on your feet. The pedal plate also retracts out like this, but I believe that it's mainly made like that for packaging purposes. They look very sleek with their unique, geometric build. The second thing I like about them is their overall design. The first is that they include a clutch pedal - granted, this is kind of expected since the V9 comes with an H-pattern shifter, but compared to other wheels at around this price, the third pedal is definitely a bonus. Now let's move on to the pedals where there are three main things I like about them. Before we move on, I should also mention that the V9 is compatible with Xbox, Playstation, PC, and even the Nintendo Switch making it the only wheel I’ve ever owned with such compatibility. While these vibrations don’t necessarily make you faster or give you much of an advantage in-game, they certainly add to the immersion. It instantly reminded me of Logitech's TrueForce in the G923 as it too vibrates in a similar manner. In-game, when losing grip, going on curbs, braking hard, or anything like that, the wheel vibrates accordingly to simulate the feel of the road. The final, and in my opinion the most substantial feature that I like about the wheel is its vibration. Moreover, the included pedals and H-pattern shifter all plug into the back making it straightforward to connect everything. Looking at the wheelbase, I personally like how it looks as it has somewhat of a modern look to it. The wheel rim also comes with paddle shifters which is of course a good thing. All the buttons are at close reach, and the wheel rim has a decent grip to it which will prevent the wheel from slipping in-game. With your hands on the wheel, everything feels as you would expect. It also has a minimum rotation of 270 degrees which can also be selected by moving the switch. It has a maximum wheel rotation of 900 degrees which can be accessed by moving the switch at the bottom of the wheelbase. At 11-inches in diameter, it is about the same as the Thrustmaster T150 and Logitech G29. The wheel itself is ergonomically designed and is of decent size. I’ll start with the wheel itself, move on to the pedals, and then the H-pattern shifter. Starting with the positives, the PXN V9 has some notable features.
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