The SRW-S1 Steering Wheel Now Available From SteelSeries

SteelSeries has been busy. They have just announced a new gaming peripheral that’s aimed for the hardcore racing fan in all PC gamers out there. Pictured above is the new Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel. This is the company’s first ever peripheral in this gaming category, and it looks serious.

The S1 is a handheld, hybrid racing controller that combines the features and functions of a high-end wheel with the portability and convenience of a joypad. It includes 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. With an MSRP of $119.99 (€119.99), the wheel has an impressive, customizable feature set, and was designed specifically for Simraceway The Game, and is also compatible with all major PC racing titles including F1 2011 and Need for Speed.

Here’s a list of features available with the SRW-S1:

• 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.

While it may look bulky, it actually performs quite well. You can see the S1 being put to use in the video below, and you should. Though driving with a wheel in the air is somewhat new, it makes sense. For more information on the wheel, head to its official page.