Canyon CNG-GW3 review


Quite a good wheel that is compatible with Playstation 2 and 3 consoles and PC. It has built a lot of vibrations that contribute to the sense of reality in games. Build quality is good, and the steering wheel quite well in practice.

In addition to numerous other peripheral devices, Canyon offers and devices designed for gamers. We obtain for testing CNG-GW3, steering wheel, which is next to a PC compatible with Playstation 2 and 3 consoles. The first thing we must conclude that the Canyon could have a little work on the nomenclature to potential buyers can better remember the names of products, since CNG-GW3 just does not sound much more impressive. In any case, before you have a lot of favorable steering wheel that is sure to be the most interesting computer in addition to those who love to play on consoles, because this technique will not have to buy multiple controllers.

   
Canyon CNG-GW3
Key Features


  • Average build quality
  • Force Feedback support
  • And sequential manual gearbox
  • Self-centering steering wheel


Specification

Controller: manual transmission, two levers behind the steering wheel, pedals
Optional: double vibrations
Interface USB/PS2/PS3
Canyon CNG-GW3

The package arrived separately steering wheel and pedals, and also comes in a plastic adapter for mounting on the table. The steering wheel is of medium size (there are smaller, sportier models) and is 22cm in diameter, with a rubber ring that feels great in your hands. The ring was a little thicker (therefore potentially problematic for those with really small hands), but the ergonomic design makes it very comfortable for prolonged use. Since the rubber-coated steering wheel which is smooth, there may be a little slip when the palms sweat, but not so problematic that it would be a greater drawback. The steering wheel can be placed on the table without any fixing after the bottom has three rubber rates that will prevent slipping, but they are very small areas and it is quite possible that they will still want a little more vigorous with plastic clamps to fix the steering wheel to the table. Although we are not big fans of the plastic clamps as always acting like they were easy to break, in this case is a little stronger Canyon used plastic, so that will not be problematic.

 
Canyon CNG-GW3 steering wheel detail
At the rim there is a four-way button (top-left) and four buttons marked with the Playstation model (top right). In addition, the central part are four additional buttons, Start and Select Plus. These buttons are silver, which seems to be rapidly removed from use, so we conclude that the producer could use a little more quality and resolution. The steering wheel automatically returns to its usual central position, which is very convenient. In addition to the shift lever (which is an imitation of a manual), there are two levers behind the steering wheel which will delight those who like simulation. Turning radius is 270 degrees, and the software can be fine-touch up and sensitivity, so it can be a very nice set according to individual needs.

 
Canyon CNG-GW3 pedals and gear detail
What outsiders see is the built-in support for the vibration, which is always an option because that really acts as a steering wheel that the car is transferred to the sense of touch and road tires, cornering and traction. Pedals are also plastic, seem robust and give a pretty good resistance, like a lot more expensive models. Footrest has a texture that prevents slipping his feet, and the good thing is that the pedals will not skate on the floor pretty well because the rubber feet on the bottom. The build quality is solid the whole kit, not the best we have seen, but it seems quite tough and resistant to heavy use, which is great.

Summary of Canyon CNG GW3 Seering wheel

Although Canyon is not something a lot of famous gaming peripherals, CNG-GW3 is a great wheel of the middle class that can operate both on the PC and the Playstation 2 and 3 consoles, has a built-in dual vibration motors for and that it offers a pretty good price. Very often turns out to be very profitable and sometimes look for something other than those well-known brands that have resonance for names always more expensive. In this case, the Canyon has done a great thing and really has nothing special mention as a disadvantage.

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