Last year, Microsoft made a big splash with its Sidewinder Force Feedback wheel. This year, the Precision Racing Wheel arrives on the scene with barely a whisper. This is Microsoft's entry into the low-cost wheel market, and it does not offer force feedback. At first blush, it looks almost exactly like its force-feedback sibling. The rubber grip on the wheel has been replaced by ridged plastic.
Installation is easy, with the company's nifty single clamp mechanism.
Microsoft's game controller software is much improved. It has a cleaner user interface, and setting up game profiles is a bit easier. The wheel connects via USB, so you'll need Windows 98 if you want to use it. The wheel also feels very durable and could probably survive extended gaming sessions. I wish I liked the feel better, though.