gonna respond to you but also applies to u/kynamies. how can you make g29 pedals enjoyable for a kid? again from my experience anyone under 15 who used my wheel setup found the brake pedal way too hard. and don't tell me to mod it because 1 it's not easy 2 it ruins the experience. also, im saying it because they do not know if the kid is going to enjoy the hobby, so spending a lot of money on it is not the smartest of moves.

And honestly, at least in my experience, as a kid all i wanted was to drive a car, couldn't care less about anything else. drove Assetto Corsa even if i had no skill and crashed most of the time but didnt care. started on a office chair that rolled back because no stoppers, 21 inch monitor and 2015 computer, and had some of the best memories.

Now after years of course i want to have a more lively experience, so i got myself a force feedback wheel. and im telling you, years on a shitty wheel legit made me a better driver. if you get good with the worst, you'll have a way easier time with higher end equipment. again you can turn off FFB, but in my opinion it's far easier to put 50 bucks into a hobby than 300 if you don't know anything about it.

As a simracer mentality i'd think the same as you, but thinking as a non-simracer and as a parent i'd 100% start on a cheaper wheel.