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00:00:00 – 00:10:17
Will's video focuses on enabling compatibility for various sim racing peripherals in Forza Horizon 5 by utilizing third-party tools, primarily Forza EmuWheel and VJoy. He provides a detailed guide on downloading, installing, and configuring these tools for users with devices outside of the commonly supported brands like Fanatec, Thrustmaster, and Logitech. Key steps include setting up VJoy to emulate hardware inputs, binding controls, and using the Forza EmuWheel configuration tool to map hardware accurately to the game. Will emphasizes the importance of following the setup guide closely, including rebooting the PC and running specific executables to avoid detection conflicts. Finally, he encourages viewers to start with default profiles and adjust as needed, sharing any necessary tweaks in the comments before suggesting viewers subscribe for more content.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker, Will, discusses the recent release of Forza Horizon 5 and addresses the limited hardware support for various sim racing peripherals outside the common brands like Fanatec, Thrustmaster, and Logitech. Will offers a solution to get most pedals and wheels working with force feedback in Forza Horizon 5 using third-party software tools. He explains the process of downloading and installing Forza EmuWheel and VJoy from the Forza Tools website, emphasizing the importance of following the setup guide closely. Additionally, he suggests making a donation to the Forza Tools team if their software works for you. He then details the necessary steps, including running the VJoy setup executable and unzipping the Forza EmuWheel files, and recommends rebooting the PC after installation.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to configure VJoy, a software that emulates hardware inputs for better compatibility with games. They explain how to set up VJoy by enabling all axes, feedback effects, and configuring buttons and hat switches as needed based on specific hardware. The configuration involves setting up controls like the steering wheel, throttle, brake, and clutch, making sure to avoid any unintended inputs by keeping hands and feet off other controls while binding. Additionally, they mention the importance of correctly adding configurations to the Windows registry and using the Forza Emu Wheel configuration tool to bind controls as recognized by Forza, with adjustments tailored to individual hardware setups.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to configure and map your wheel and pedal inputs, as well as buttons, for optimal use in Forza Horizon 5. After saving the configuration, it can be loaded and adjusted later without starting from scratch. Once configured, the user needs to run hush.exe before starting the game to prevent hardware detection conflicts. The presenter advises muting the physical hardware devices to avoid issues. They also mention opening the Forza Emu Wheel executable and ensuring the correct vJoy configuration is set. Finally, the video guides viewers through mapping their controls in Forza Horizon 5’s options menu, highlighting that some fine-tuning may be required for force feedback settings, depending on the hardware used.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter advises viewers to use the default profile in their Sim Cube True Drive app as a starting point and make adjustments from there for their specific setup. Viewers are encouraged to share in the comments if they had to make any tweaks to get vJoy working with their hardware. The segment concludes with the presenter urging viewers to leave a thumbs up if they found the video helpful, subscribe for future content, and hints at an upcoming driving session in the simulator setup.