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Controller:Fanatec Speedster 2

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Fanatec Speedster 2
Fanatec Speedster 2 cover
XInput support
Connection method
Wired adapter
Predecessor
Fanatec Speedster
Successor
Fanatec Speedster 3

The Fanatec Speedster 2 is a racing wheel released by Fanatec in 2001. It was originally launched as Fanatec Speedster SE before the brand's renewal and the acquirement of the official license from Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Unlike its predecessor, the Speedster 2 is Fanatec's first racing wheel to be licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment (then-known as Sony Computer Entertainment). The Speedster 2, based on the Le Mans SE, added rumble motors to the wheel. The wheel is emulate as a DualShock or DualShock 2 controllers.

Because the Speedster 2 use the proprietary PlayStation controller port, a third-party adapter is needed, and depending on what adapter is used, the wheel can be show up either as a DirectInput device or an XInput device when connected to the PC. Note that outside of the included pedal set, the Speedster 2 doesn't have pressure-sensitive buttons.

Inputs

  • 1 × 2-axis steering wheel with 210 degree lock-to-lock
  • 1 × digital directional pad on the base: , , ,
  • 1 × sequential shifter on the base
  • 8 × digital face buttons on the wheel: △ ᴛʀɪᴀɴɢʟᴇ, ○ ᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ, × ᴄʀᴏss, □ sᴏ̨ᴜᴀʀᴇ, L1, R1, L2, R2
  • 3 × digital functional buttons on the wheel: ► sᴛᴀʀᴛ, ◼ sᴇʟᴇᴄᴛ, ᴍᴏᴅᴇ
  • 2 × analog foot pedals on the pedals: ʙʀᴀᴋᴇ, ᴀᴄᴄᴇʟ

Use with PC platforms

Depending on the adapter used, the wheel will show up as a DirectInput device or an XInput device.

Windows

XInput wrapping

The wheel can be act as native DirectInput controllers, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

reWASD

Support the wheel via OSTENT PS2 to PS3 USB Adapter, does not require manual driver installment.[1]
Can emulate the DualShock 4 to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games. Including gyro and accelerometer control.
Can emulate the Xbox 360 controller to play XInput-compatible games.
Not free of charge. 14-days trial.

Steam

When use as a generic DirectInput device, Steam cannot recognize the wheel and requiring remapping it via Steam Input.

Support in games

Games with generic DirectInput support are supported by the controller, however button placements may be out of place and need to be rebound. Refer to game-specific articles for rebinding support.

Games with DualShock button prompts

List of games with Sony button prompts


References

  1. Request PS2 Controller Adapter - last accessed on June 2023