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PlayStation 3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel | 
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| From: Logitech
Category: Video Games
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $115.81
You Save: $34.18 (23%)
New (34) Used (5) from $107.00
Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 1025
Platform: Playstation 3
Color: Black
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 12.8 x 14.1 x 11.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 941-000020
Model: 941-000020
UPC: 097855051851
EAN: 0097855051851
ASIN: B0015HYPOO
Release Date: April 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 24-position realtime adjustment dial: Fine-tune brake bias, TCS, and damper settings on the fly for unprecedented control over your car's performance. | | • | 900-degree wheel rotation: Go 2.5 times around lock to lock, just as you would behind the wheel of many real cars. | | • | Force feedback technology: Feel every inch of the road for maximum control and the ultimate racing experience. | | • | Gas and brake pedals: Get precise throttle and brake response with true-to-life pedals. | | • | Sequential stick shift: Go through the gears for the ultimate in control. |
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Product Description
Make your racing experience even more realistic. Enjoy unprecedented integration with Gran Turismo 5 game functions, while advanced force feedback recreates bumps, crashes and traction loss with jaw-dropping realism. Sequential stick shift - Go through the gears for the ultimate in control Rubber-over mold rim - Enjoy a comfortable grip during intense races Solid, one-piece wheel construction - Drive with confidence knowing this rigid, sturdy wheel won't squeak or flex during aggressive maneuvers Custom tuned for popular games - See and feel every bit of wheel movement reflected in game, without dead zones or lag Ultra-precise optical encoding - Experience reliable and accurate handling
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Must Have May 5, 2008
Ryan M. Mccabe (Albuquerque, NM)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have played the GT franchise games since GT2 on PS1. Needless to say, I have plenty of race time behind the "wheel of the iconic Dual Shock series of controllers. With that in mind, I can never go back to those days after experiencing the Driving Force GT.
The build quality is very solid, as is expected with logitech products in general, and feels very good in your hands. It has a good amount of weight to not feel cheap, but is not heavy to the point of inconvenience. The size of the wheel is smaller than an actual steering wheel, but is of comfortable proportions for long racing sessions.
The control layout is very simple, and translates well from the standard controller scheme. Navigating menus requires zero adjustment time. The real time adjustment knob is promising, and will no doubt be a great tool for the full version of GT5.
The pedals are well built, and are on a solid base, which is an appropriate size and weight to be stable during gameplay. The increase in pedal pressure from the accelerator to the brake pedal is a nice touch as well. I remember feathering the gas and brake way back when, using the digital button layout of the original PS1 controller, and being amazed at the improvement by using the analog buttons on the Dual Shock 2. The ability to fine tune the amount of throttle is simply amazing, and is something truly to see seen for yourself.
As another reviewer said, the wheel does come with a number of wires. The usb connector is approximately 2-3 times longer than the standard usb charger that comes with the PS3, making it adequate for most home setups - I have enough cord length to play at a comfortable distance from a 60 inch display. The external AC power adapter is not absurdly large, and has plenty of cord length as well.
The existence of these wires is a necessary evil, but is well worth it. The force feedback is outstanding. The wheel fights back when attacking turns at high speed, respond with great detail when you come off the tarmac, and translates the effects of weight shift on high speed straights in a way that simply cannot be done with a conventional controller. It gives me a chill to think what this will be like on the rally courses in GT5!
I cannot begin to do this product justice in words. Simply put, if you have the disposable income, and plan to put in some seat time with GT5, be it Prologue or the full game coming out next year, you must try this wheel. At least check out a demo unit - you won't be disappointed.
Best wheel for the money! May 6, 2008
C. Yang
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Excellent build quality, very solid with great force feedback(vibration).
Auto calibration whenever plugged into PS3 or a racing game gets loaded or quit. GT5P worked flawlessly as well as the Dirt demo, GTHD, GT3/4.
Full 900 degree turn radius is very nice. Wheel is 10 3/4" in diameter measured. It auto centers as you accelerate out of a turn, making it feel just like a real car. Like after you turn, then let the steering wheel slide through your hands back to center. I thought you had to manually turn it back to center it but it does this automatically. Very nice indeed.
Gas pedal is ok but brake pedal is firm and responsive.
Sequential shifter is great but I use the paddle shifters more and only use the shifter for quick gear changes when I can't reach the paddle buttons fast enough. Such as coming out of a turn and needing to up shift quickly.
The tuning knob is great for those on the fly adjustments when in game and you WILL want to adjust certain aspects when in races. Assuming you know what your doing.
Having the ability to quit to the XMB from in game is great but only works for GT5 Prologue so far. You can also move around the XMB with this as a controller.
Overall, this is an excellent steering wheel for the money. Having played on a G25 as well the only real difference is the 6 speed stick shift and price. Well of course, the leather and metal accents on the G25, too. It's a bit better in feel compared to the older driving force pro in steering, feedback and pedal pressure to me. It's very much like the G25. Remember though, some cars have a 7th gear so it kinda kills the feel of the 6 speed only G25, so you have to shift with the button or use it as sequential to be able to access the 7th gear. No biggy if you like shifting with a stick, but still lame. Also, the tuning knob helps alot if you know how to use it right. So, if you gotta have a stick shift, get the G25. If you want to save some money(about $80-120) and don't care about the "stick shift" too much, then the official Driving Force GT wheel is the one to get.
Great Product May 6, 2008
K. Crumrine (Chicago, IL USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought GT5P and this wheel to treat myself after being a fan of the Gran Turismo series for a long time. I've got to say, its quite an experience. My friends and I built a mount for it and it feels fantastic.
The wheel itself is comfortable and solid feeling. The pedals are heavy and don't move when you're playing, especially on wood floors.
The clamping system is good and keeps the wheel in place during tight turns.
Believe the Hype June 20, 2008
TechTakeDough (PA, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before I bought this wheel. A few years back, I bought a wheel (made by MadCatz, not Logitech) for my PS2, and was less than impressed to say the least. So I wanted to make sure of my purchase for the PS3. Almost everything I read review-wise praised this wheel, and let me tell you I'm now a believer. Put simply, the thing rocks.
Imagine trying to play a game like Metal Gear Solid 4, Madden 09, etc with a steering wheel... Wouldn't be fun (or make much sense), right? Well the same goes for playing a racing game with a regular Six Axis / Dual Shock 3. Since I've had this wheel, games like Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Burnout Paradise, etc have gone from good to just plain amazing. When you use this wheel, it's like, "Whoa, this is how it's supposed to be!" Speaking of games, I want to list the games that I've successfully used the wheel with as I found a list like such hard to find online. Games that I've played and work with the Logitech Driving Force GT:
-Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (duh...)
-Burnout Paradise
-GRID
-DiRT
-Need for Speed Pro Street
-Ridge Racer 7
-NASCAR 08 / 09
And I'm sure many more to come. Listen, like someone said in another review here on Amazon. I've you're thinking about it and you have the money, do it. You won't regret it.
oh snap! June 6, 2008
A. Shu
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
22 year old, college student
I use this wheel mounted on a playseat also purchased on Amazon to play GT and F1 Championship.
An excellent addition to the gaming experience. I highly recommend investing in a racing seat and wheel mount as well, using this wheel on your lap or on the coffee table just doesn't cut it.
You can adjust the power of the feedback in the GT menu screen. With a bit of tweaking you seriously can feel the under/over steer of cars. It is an amazing additional level of realism to an already fantastic series of driving sims. The wheel itself feels fantastically sturdy, with a faux-leather/suede covering that I would love to have in my real car.
A few complaints: With small adjustments at high speeds, you can feel the gear notches within the force-feedback mechanism, not a huge deal, but a bit annoying after a while. Also, the stick shifter is only sequential, with the shifting action feeling more like a mouse click than a shift, but I tend to use the paddle shifters anyway. The pedals are not as robust as I would like.
All complaints aside, this wheel is great, a must have for any real driving sim fan.
~shakas~
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