I haven't gotten the game yet but I will. Do you use the controller or do you have the wheel setup?
I just got the game today, played it for an hour before I went to work.
I'm going to tell you straight up. The controller is easier to begin with and is great for playing the game. The wheel is harder to master, you have to ease into the brake on turns and ease into the gas pedal also. But, once you get the hang of it it's a lot more fun than the controller.
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