It's been a while since i've blogged something but i guess now's the best time as any to give an update.

I bought the Logitech G25 Racing wheel. It's compatible with the PS3 and PC but i've only been using it on the PS3 so far with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.

It cost me £100 which is quite a lot, but it is a lot of equipment here -I'm talking about the 3 stainless steel pedals, the leather gear stick with 6 gears in H-configuration, leather force feedback wheel with 900 degrees of rotation.

It's very good so far. It didn't feel like real life though, but it's the best approximation i've experienced to date. The clutch is quite flimsy in execution within GT5 prologue and the gear stick doesn't have nearly enough resistance when upshifting/downshifting. However, the whole package is excellent value for money when you consider that the gaming/driving experience changes completely. You can feel the bumps in the road, the lighter steering as you draft behind another car and the incredible strength of the motors as it recreates the steering wheels movements. Turn off power steering and you're literally fighting to keep control of the wheels feedback. Having been using it for a few nights now i find it hard to imagine going back to a joypad especially when i imagine trying to achieve some delicate steering control.

I've tried drifting a bit and have failed. I'll try it more seriously after i've completed all the events but it looks like i'll be practicing my techniques for a long time.

In other gaming-related news, I've expanded my gaming collection- some of it from last generation;

Best deal was Silmeria for £3 factory-sealed. Paper Mario was £28, that was quite expensive though...
I was thinking of getting the Metroid Prime Trilogy but then saw MP 1 + 2 (GC) price plummet. I'll make do with the originals for now.

And...i preordered Anno: Create a New World. Completed it and sold it off again~ i made £7 profit on it. :O