Monzie83 9 Posted December 24 (edited) Howdy, I am fully aware and appreciate there is a lot of information (and misinformation) on this subject out there - primarily that this is a Microsoft/ XBOX issue where ‘wheel mappings are only allowed to that of XBOX controller inputs’. I accept it probably was the case historically, BUT see below... I had a Logitech G923 (recently upgraded to Fanatec) and All (you read that right) - ALL button/dial inputs on that G923 wheel ARE SUPPORTED in Assetto Corsa Competizione on XBOX - SO THERE CLEARLY IS A WAY to get most buttons on other wheels working for our beloved F1 games... Demonstrably, the above is allowing mappings well beyond the number of standard controller inputs, rendering that old chestnut; ‘Microsoft limits mapping to that of it’s controller inputs’ as null and void - at least in my mind. Does it mean the Microsoft castle wall has been breached and we can now expect better wheel button support in future F1 releases? Or was this a one off? I’m by no means a software development expert (and please correct me if you DO KNOW), but I assume this was achieved via Microsoft OK’ing, and ACC game developers then using, the new Logitech SDK to support Trueforce. A few questions then; What do other wheel manufacturers/ Codies need to do with their software to achieve better button support and what are the current roadblocks? What is in the pipeline on this for wheel brands - does anyone actually know? I am posting this as the more (correct) information that is out there, and knowing what has been achieved, the better equipped the “little guy” is in making requests and hopefully could lead to a better result for all wheel users on XBOX. On a personal note, I will be reaching out to Fanatec to let them know what Logitech have been able to achieve. If the issue also affects you or your wheel brand, feel free to do the same. P.S. Happy to be corrected on any of my assumptions and thoughts above. P.P.S. Yes I know I “should” be on PC to unlock all functionality (I will get there eventually if this can’t be solved), but that’s not the point - my Fanatec wheel is officially XBOX licensed and SHOULD work (as should any XBOX licensed wheel). And with the above development I see no reason as to why this can’t be achieved, especially as the equipment at Logitech level and above is varying degrees of expensive. Edited Thursday at 11:39 by Monzie83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TKN42 5 Posted December 24 I am also seeking answers to the same questions. Fanatec is relatively mute on the subject other than saying it is a Microsoft issue. I do find it hard to believe that if you are able to assign keyboard commands to various functions that there is no way to port that over to the wheel side of things. Perhaps an interface between the wheel and the XB to allow manual assigning of functions. I am also put out with the fact that Fanatec markets a wheel specifically for Xbox that is so handicapped by the ability to take advantage of all of its capabilities. As for the PC aspect of gaming... the upfront cost of a capable PC on par with the specs of say the new series x. We are talking investing close to 2 grand to achieve the same performance. Not to mention the bandwidth requirement from your internet provider and being tethered to 3rd party distribution from Steam etc. I must say that the performance of the Fanatec Podium with the formula v2 wheel that I have is far better than any of the logitec wheels I have had in the past. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monzie83 9 Posted Thursday at 11:33 10 hours ago, TKN42 said: I am also seeking answers to the same questions. Fanatec is relatively mute on the subject other than saying it is a Microsoft issue. @TKN42, you have your rebuttal now, as that excuse no longer holds true. If Logitech can do it, I’m sure there’s a way for Fanatec to do it. 10 hours ago, TKN42 said: As for the PC aspect of gaming... the upfront cost of a capable PC on par with the specs of say the new series x. We are talking investing close to 2 grand to achieve the same performance. All the more reason to make it work for console users - especially when you consider the additional expense of these peripherals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites