Getting the G27 changed things up even more.
The forcefeedback was also really cool because I now know what the truck's wheels were doing during turning and on different surfaces (the turning force would become more or less and the wheel would 'vibrate' on rougher surfaces) I had greater control while turning and the pedals helped loads with proper acceleration and braking. By getting the wheel, ETS2 became the simulator it was meant to be. I wasn't actually driving the truck, I was just telling it to go and stop. Back when I played without the wheel, the game felt like.a game. Having force feedback and shifting makes the game much more immersive and gives you more to do. It makes the game much better by adding realism and control.
I upgraded from the Driving Force 2 Wheel ($80) for the clutch and shift. I paid $300 for the wheel (on sale, from Amazon) to use on racing games. I now refused to play with anything but the G27 wheel! I played ETS2 with a keyboard, a 360 controller, a joystick, a Driving Force 2 Wheel, and a G27 Wheel.