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Hey all. Last Saturday several of you recommended I get a headset. I've been looking, but based on reviews, I'm confused what to get. Any recommendations? I hope for reviews after longer use, rather than, 'Just got it. It looks great.' I have the PS4 Slim, and use a wheel, so I need one that will plug into the console via USB. Which, if I understand, will work in the second controller plug. Already have a 3.5mm to USB adapter on the way if needed. Thanks.
 
CapableRamblr
Hey all. Last Saturday several of you recommended I get a headset. I've been looking, but based on reviews, I'm confused what to get. Any recommendations? I hope for reviews after longer use, rather than, 'Just got it. It looks great.' I have the PS4 Slim, and use a wheel, so I need one that will plug into the console via USB. Which, if I understand, will work in the second controller plug. Already have a 3.5mm to USB adapter on the way if needed. Thanks.
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ps4 comes with a 1 mono headset in earbud form, that you can plug into the controller and you 're good to go or you can go fancy and get a 100 us blue tooth headset from amazon or even a wire usb from turtle beach. The one I have is this...
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-PlayStation-Wireless-Headset-Surround/dp/B079YL9F5T/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&fst=as:embarrassed:ff&keywords=sony+ps4+headset&qid=1598539019&refinements=p_89:Sony|Turtle+Beach&rnid=2528832011&s=videogames&sr=1-1
 
Luiz Frota
ps4 comes with a 1 mono headset in earbud form, that you can plug into the controller and you 're good to go or you can go fancy and get a 100 us blue tooth headset from amazon or even a wire usb from turtle beach. The one I have is this...
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-PlayStation-Wireless-Headset-Surround/dp/B079YL9F5T/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&fst=as:embarrassed:ff&keywords=sony+ps4+headset&qid=1598539019&refinements=p_89:Sony|Turtle+Beach&rnid=2528832011&s=videogames&sr=1-1
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Trouble is, I've never used the controller to race. With my old fingers, I doubt I could. To many things to do at the same time. I've always been good at sport stuff with my hands and feet, but fingers, not so much.
 
CapableRamblr
Trouble is, I've never used the controller to race. With my old fingers, I doubt I could. To many things to do at the same time. I've always been good at sport stuff with my hands and feet, but fingers, not so much.
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You dont need to use the controler, you use the controler only for the haedset and the wheel for the game. You can set both at the same time
 
Luiz Frota
You dont need to use the controler, you use the controler only for the haedset and the wheel for the game. You can set both at the same time
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I tried that, but the DS4 took over for the wheel. Should I plug the wheel into slot 2? Or maybe I'll go into settings and figure it out. Color me lazy.

Besides, I also want to get into iRacing, so I'll need a headset for that. And the way my ears ring, I'll need to pipe sound into both to hear anything.
 
CapableRamblr
I tried that, but the DS4 took over for the wheel. Should I plug the wheel into slot 2? Or maybe I'll go into settings and figure it out. Color me lazy.

Besides, I also want to get into iRacing, so I'll need a headset for that. And the way my ears ring, I'll need to pipe sound into both to hear anything.
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there's not much to do, never mind the slot. Turn on PS4 pressing the controller PS button, with the wheel off then, Turn on the wheel and press the PS button on the wheel and set the same user, they will both work simultaneously. That's the way i do here, should work with you also. As long as IRacing i understand that you have to be on a PC, my head set (the one i sent you the link) work good on a PC also.
 
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Most of you guys know of or have spoken to George my grandson who is 6 years old. I am pleased and proud to announce that he has taken his first steps into racing :):) He just about managed to get his foot all the way on the gas pedal but could not reach the brake as well, bless him. He has had an hour around Northern Isle with traction on 5 and automatic against the AI in single race mode. I have posted 4 replays on the activity feed. I chose the Clio for him, the others he chose himself "I want a fast car grandad"! :lol: I have uploaded them in no particular order apart from the last one in the C9. Most definitely practising for our mayhem races in that. I think he has really got the bug, every time he won he jumped out the chair, gave a big fist pump and a loud "yesssssss" Just need his other foot to reach the brake pedal now! He can learn a lot the way he is now though. Excited grandad :):)
 
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CapableRamblr
Well that sounds like a trick that's not in the manual. I'll try it, thanks.
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SteveBeech12
Most of you guys know of or have spoken to George my grandson who is 6 years old. I am pleased and proud to announce that he has taken his first steps into racing :):) He just about managed to get his foot all the way on the gas pedal but could not reach the brake as well, bless him. He has had an hour around Northern Isle with traction on 5 and automatic against the AI in single race mode. I have posted 4 replays on the activity feed. I chose the Clio for him, the others he chose himself "I want a fast car grandad"! :lol: I have uploaded them in no particular order apart from the last one in the C9. Most definitely practising for our mayhem races in that. I think he has really got the bug, every time he won he jumped out the chair, gave a big fist pump and a loud "yesssssss" Just need his other foot to reach the brake pedal now! He can learn a lot the way he is now though. Excited grandad :):)
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Put him on the wrack and stretch him, he will be able to reach then.:cheers::cheers::cheers:
 
SteveBeech12
Most of you guys know of or have spoken to George my grandson who is 6 years old. I am pleased and proud to announce that he has taken his first steps into racing :):) He just about managed to get his foot all the way on the gas pedal but could not reach the brake as well, bless him. He has had an hour around Northern Isle with traction on 5 and automatic against the AI in single race mode. I have posted 4 replays on the activity feed. I chose the Clio for him, the others he chose himself "I want a fast car grandad"! :lol: I have uploaded them in no particular order apart from the last one in the C9. Most definitely practising for our mayhem races in that. I think he has really got the bug, every time he won he jumped out the chair, gave a big fist pump and a loud "yesssssss" Just need his other foot to reach the brake pedal now! He can learn a lot the way he is now though. Excited grandad :):)
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That's so cool, Grandpa. Maybe zip tie a block to the brake pedal?

Orrrrrr. Take him to a go-cart track. Never to young to start for real. Or would his Mom say, 'No freakin' way'.
 
SteveBeech12
Already had that convo with mum. They do a class called Bambino over here and can have a trial run for a couple of hours
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Well there ya go then. Sounds like something a Granddad is supposed to do for his grandchildren. Make sure he knows the future expenses though. It's not a cheap sport.

But if he intuitively knows to turn into a slide, he has the gift to go places maybe. Good luck to you both.
 
Saturday Geezer Races
8:30 AM ET (Qualify for the first race start @ 8:50) - (PS1)

Cars:

Gr.1 - One Make - (100x100) - Tires: RM - No Tune
Gr.3 - BoP - Tires: RM - No Tune
Gr.4 - ONE MAKE - (100X100) - Tires: RH - No Tune
N400 - Porsche 911 GT3 (996) '01 - (100X100) - Tires: SS - Open Tune


Race and Track conditions:
Weather: Sunny and Clear Day
Laps: 5 to 9 depending on track length
Grid: Stand start
Tire: consumption during race will be set @ 4x for all cars
Fuel: consumption during race will be set at 60 liters and 5x for all cars
Qualify: 5 minutes, no fuel or tire consumption, grid set by best lap for the 1st race. Then, grid based on last race results.
Penalty System: off
Boost: ON Strong
Slipstream: ON Real

First Race/Qualify

N400 @ SARDEGNA ROAD TRACK C

4th place chose next combo (car n track)

Final race @ Blue Moon (people in lobby decides what to do)

See ya there!

PS1 - By 8:50 we will start a qualification time to set the grid for the first race, then the grid order as above. If you are not on the lobby by 8:50 you will only race on the second race. Even though we don't leave geezers behind, during qualify DO NOT exit your car or you will be out of the first race (game policies) .
PS2 - Lobby is friends only, if you are a Geezer (+60 yrs) and would like to participate, send a FR to PSN: GT-RaceAce

 
CapableRamblr
Hey all. Last Saturday several of you recommended I get a headset. I've been looking, but based on reviews, I'm confused what to get. Any recommendations? I hope for reviews after longer use, rather than, 'Just got it. It looks great.' I have the PS4 Slim, and use a wheel, so I need one that will plug into the console via USB. Which, if I understand, will work in the second controller plug. Already have a 3.5mm to USB adapter on the way if needed. Thanks.
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I have a Turtle Beach 500, probably 4 or 5 years old and it still works great. I think they're up to the 800's now. They are wireless so they use a usb with an optical port as well. P Mallard
 
on headsets.... I used a PS Gold for about 5 years, no issues and fairly reasonable price. I only replaced it because the wife saw I had it taped up with duct tape. Its still fully functional.
I've since upgraded to a Razer Man o War which was about twice the price but sound is awesome, very happy for almost 2 years now
 
I got a few clays. Missed most. I can see what I'm doing wrong but can't seem to correct myself yet. Lead the bird more. The fun bit though are the big boy rounds I brought. The cardboard box didn't stand a chance. No one else wanted anything to do with them. And yep, bruised shoulder.

Hope Sunday went well. See ya Wednesday. 👍
 
Luiz Frota
Good races yesterday @MasterGT Monday Night Racing. I got the X-Bow and had some fun. Watch..

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Hell 'uva race Luiz! Gr8 WIN! You're "Bad Penny" xBow jut wouldn't go away,, kept the pressure on and wore pcattack down til he made a couple minor mistakes and had no choice but slide aside and let you take the lead. Gr8 racing by all the guys. The race between 4, 5 and 6 for a few laps was awesum!
 
Daduce1947
Hell 'uva race Luiz! Gr8 WIN! You're "Bad Penny" xBow jut wouldn't go away,, kept the pressure on and wore pcattack down til he made a couple minor mistakes and had no choice but slide aside and let you take the lead. Gr8 racing by all the guys. The race between 4, 5 and 6 for a few laps was awesum!
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The guy knew how to drive that supra.
 
Wednesday night racing - room opens 7:15PM EDT

Race 1 N200 SM tires - Honda Integra type R 100x100 tuned

We'll also use the X-Bow tuned as a one make 100x100

Group X one make - choose car, track and tires

Group 2 BOP RM
Group 4 one make RH
 

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