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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: $115.68
You Save: $34.31 (23%)
New (18) from $115.68
Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 227
Platform: Playstation 3
Color: Black
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: 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 19 more reviews...
 Steering Wheels have come a long way... July 7, 2008
One of the things I love in video games are neat joysticks, such as flight simulator sticks, and steering wheels. This one is really a well put together one. The steering wheel itself is covered with a rubber grip so it feels good and won't slip when your hands sweat. The pedals themselves are pretty cool and have a heavy duty touch to them. Not flimsy. I tried the wheel with two different games. Gran Turismo 5, which is WAY COOL, and Need for speed. I didn't care much for the graphics of Need for Speed, but I'm not here to review the game.
The only down side to the wheel are: 1) It does this weird little spin on it's own at times. I don't like that 'cause if you are gripping the wheel, when it starts to spin, could there be the potential for it to break? 2) Then there is the cable connector from the wheel. A couple of times it came off and I didn't realize it until my car crashed. I tried to figure out why until I looked and it just came out. Now, this wheel does require that you clamp it to a table. I unfortunately, couldn't at the time, so it was hard to steer without moving the wheel a lot. That's probably when the cable came out. I remember a neat wheel I had for the PS1 that actually had a plastic base that you would actually sit on and the wheel came up between your legs. That was a great way to play and not have to worry about clamping on the table.
3) The clamps themselves didn't have rubber grips, which I think it should so that it doesn't ruin nice tables. I can find those at the local hardware store, but I shouldn't have to.
Overall, this wheel is incredible. I also noticed that the front of the unit looks like the front hood of a car!!! How cool is that.
Aside from the minor issues, I think this steering wheel should be used when playing racing games.
 Amplifies the fun of Gran Turismo July 7, 2008
Let's get this straight from the start: I've always been a VERY casual fan of Gran Turismo. I understand that the series does an excellent job of simulating the feel of driving, but I've typically opted for more arcade-y racers. Well...until now.
With this wheel, Gran Turismo Prologue is suddenly a blast to play- primarily because you'll feel like you're really driving a car. The force feedback offers a perfect tactile recreation of the sensations cause by turning, crashing, etc. It can't be left unsaid, either, that it feels very nice to use an actual gas pedal rather than just hitting "x".
I can't tell you about the difference between how different cars handle or advise you on how to tweak the advice. Like the beginning wine enthusiast that can't tell the difference between a cheap merlot and an expensive one, I'm fuzzy on the details. But this is for certain: for the average racing game fan, this Logitech wheel turns Gran Turismo from a very good racing game to a great one.
Recommended.
Feel the road conditions realistically! July 6, 2008
I've been playing Burnout Paradise for a while now with a standard controller, and was very excited to try this wheel out. Right out of the box the wheel is very well constructed.
Once I started playing Burnout Paradise with this wheel, I knew there was no going back to using a standard controller. The force feedback feature of this wheel makes crashes, turns, and road conditions feel realistic. The wheel also turns a full 900 degrees, making it feel like a real steering wheel.
The brake and gas pedals are nicely weighted, giving a realistic feel as well.
All things considered, this wheel is nicely contructed, priced right, and functionally very good.
My only complaints are that the wheel does not come with a lap mount so you will either need to buy a lap mount, a gaming seat, or mount this to a desk/tv table/or table. Also, it's not wireless by any means. The USB wire must be connected as well as the AC power adapter. I know in time those things become available, but for now Logitech has put forth a very well made product that makes racing games extremely fun.
Drawbacks:
Power has to be plugged into an outlet
Wheel is not wireless
Lap mount not included*
*The attached clamp makes it easy to attach to a table or desk.
Now this is what I call pod racing! July 2, 2008
After putting my hands on this sweet peripheral I cannot imagine ever playing another racing game with a boring old controller ever again. It looks and feels as close to the real thing as you can get. Pop in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, set it on the in-car point of view, and you'll swear your really behind the wheel of a sweet ride racing down the Daytona speedway rushing into first place. The feedback is unbelievable. The wheel will turn if you crash and has the range of a real wheel. The vast array of button choices make playing the game your way easier than ever. Don't want to use the knob to change gears? Their are hidden buttons behind the wheel if you wish to use them. Theirs a PS3 controller built in so you won't have to fumble back and forth between a regular controller and the wheel. Its worth every penny and you'll feel the quality that only Logitech can provide. Racing doesn't get any better than this.
The break and gas pedals are sturdy and well made. The grips underneath the break pad are strong so it won't be sliding out from underneath your feet at all. The response is 1 to 1 with the in-game action. Its built to play Gran Turismo perfectly but also works with other racing games as well. The wheel is sturdy and has a great rubbery grip to help keep your hands on the wheel. The built-in rumble will jitter when your on rocks or sand and give you a smooth hum when your on smooth concrete. A crash will give you a good jolt or you'll feel the slight bumb of a nearby car trying to push you out of the way.
The wheel also come with a nice grip to attach it firmly to a table. Logitech has outdone themselves in creating the definitive driving wheel for all games on the Playstation 3. Your simply not playing the game right if you aren't using this wheel.
how to improve the experience ! July 2, 2008
guys .... my old house mate had a great idea .. he built a very simple table / tray that we could attach the wheels to. They worked like a dream, we could sit on the couch, pedals on the floor, steering wheel at perfect reach. Three pieces of wood and you're there ! worth the effort, way better than using the lap attachment and attaching to a desk is ridiculous !
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