Logitech G25 Racing Wheel | 
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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
Buy New: $299.99
New (2) Refurbished (1) from $210.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 805
Platforms: Playstation2, Windows, Playstation 3
Color: Black/Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 126 x 118.1 x 173.2
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 963416-0403
Model: 963416-0403
UPC: 097855040824
EAN: 0097855040824
ASIN: B000GP8448
Release Date: November 17, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | Handcrafted components, including real leather on the steering wheel, provide an authentic feel | | • | Dual-motor force feedback transmission delivers powerful, high-fidelity force effects | | • | Change speeds with the six-speed shifter with push-down reverse gear | | • | Sequential shift mode provides backward compatibility | | • | Exclusive carpet grip system provides a realistic experience when the G25 is placed on the floor |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Real metal. Real leather. Real racing. Premium materials. Hand-crafted components. A team of racing fanatics dedicated to providing the most realistic driving experience possible. With the G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech is taking sim racing controls to the next level, and we'd like you to come along for the ride. The G25's unique dual-motor force feedback transmission delivers powerful, high-fidelity force effects to the hand-stitched leather wheel, so you can feel under-and oversteer before you're on the barrier.
Sit down, turn off the lights, and crank up the sound. You're not playing games anymore; with the G25, you're racing. Features:  | |  | |  | | | | | | | Six-speed shifter with push-down reverse gear
Choose exactly the right gear for the turn. Plus a leather-wrapped shift knob so you can drive in style! | | Sequential shift mode
Provides backward compatibility. | | Logitech's exclusive carpet grip system
Holds fast to the carpet to provide a realistic driving experience. | | | | | | |  | |  | |  | | | | | | | Dual-motor force feedback
The mechanism is smooth, quiet, and powerful. | | Stainless steel gas, brake, and clutch pedals
Eliminates flex from the pedals, so you can brake and accelerate with more precision. The clutch pedal makes heel-and-toe downshifting possible, keeping your gear changes quick and your RPMs high. | | 11" leather-wrapped steering wheel rim
With the 900-degree wheel rotation and hand-stitched leather, the wheel provides a realistic driving experience. | System Requirements: - PC with Pentium processor or compatible
- 256 MB RAM
- 20 MB of available hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
- USB port
- Windows XP or Windows Vista
or - PlayStation 2 or PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system
- Games that support Logitech Force Feedback
Package Contents: - Logitech G25 Racing Wheel (steering wheel)
- Shifter module
- Gas, brake, and clutch pedals
- Power supply
- Software CD-ROM
- User documentation
- 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
Simulator-grade force feedback. Rock-solid 900 degree steering. Six-speed shifter. With the Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, you're not playing games anymore - you're racing! The 28cm (11") leather-covered wheel has a stainless steel frame for superior rigidity. The dual-motor force feedback mechanism sports two sets of steel ball bearings for smooth, tight steering and superior force effects. Precision stainless steel accelerator, brake and clutch pedals let you elevate your driving to an art form. Components can be bolted down for exceptional sturdiness - Now it's not the wheel's fault if you don't win.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 104 more reviews...
 OMG! July 24, 2008
If you're into driving games like I am then this is a must have item. Sure it's expensive. But this device really gives you control that you just can't get from a gamepad or other steering wheel. I used to have a Thrustmaster steering wheel and this thing FULLY blows it away. The only gripe I have is setting it up with the rFactor game that comes with it. It's virtually impossible! After a lengthy internet search I found a custom config file that had all the settings for me. If not for that file, there would be no way I could configure the controller for that game. It's really that hard. I don't blame Logitech though, I blame the rFactor developers. It works perfectly with GT Legends and only took a few minutes to configure for that game. If you can afford it, get it. You won't be disappointed.
 Best for the price July 16, 2008
I bought my G25 in February 08 and have been using it very frequently since then. The games I play with the G25 are GTR2, RACE 07, Live for Speed, and most recently Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on the PS3.
The wheel itself is great, and although it only has four buttons (including the paddle shifters) there are a lot of buttons on the shifter.
The pedals are equally solid. Some reviewers have commented that the brakes are not realistic. The simple fact is that threshold braking is always going to be harder because you're not in a real car. There's no g-force to give you a sense of how hard you're braking. There's no "feel". For what it is, the brake pedal provides great resistance so threshold braking is as realistic as it can get. The clutch requires minimal effort and is very short. You won't confuse it with a real car's clutch. When properly supported, it's very realistic. You obviously can't feel it bite, but in Live For Speed it's easy to hold the car on a hill using the clutch (although why you would do this is beyond me). It's not an on-off switch. Unfortunately Live For Speed is the only game with proper clutch support that I have played. Gran Turismo is the worst, with it being very much on/off.
Compared to a real car pedal placement is a bit lousy for heel and toeing because the accelerator is close to the brake pedal even though it's spaced farther than the brake pedal is to the clutch. Still, you get used to it and once you know where to place your foot it's as easy as it is in a real car.
The real issue comes with the shifter. Very minimal effort is required to shift, and combined with very short throws means it feels toy-like. It can be flicked into place with a finger. It doesn't feel satisfying when the gears slot into place. Still, it works and is apparently quite durable even though it feels flimsy. It still works even though I get a bit "spirited" with it when I'm immerssed in a race. Still, this is nit-picking to be honest. I have to mention that it's poorly made, but I wouldn't return it for my money if given the chance. The bottom line is that when driving I enjoy myself much more than I did with paddles and auto-clutch.
This might seem like a lot of money for a wheel, but when you consider what you get when you pay for your money compared to other wheels it's a great product. The force feedback is excellent, the wheel itself is nice and large with 900 degrees of rotation (2.5 turns lock to lock), the paddles are more solid than on some cars, and the pedals are the best there is. The six speed shifter isn't really a big deal.
best wheel out there!!!!! June 15, 2008
this is by for the best wheel I have found. I have a ps3 and had to buy play seats evolution and wow in front of my Mitsubishi 73 in 1080p its a race simulator. it was shipped fast and received fast. also you will enjoy the NEW LEATHER SMELL. yep thats right new car smell included. so don't hesitate you wont be disappointed.
G25-best in its class June 13, 2008
The G25 is my very first video game wheel and I have been playing driving gameS for many years. Needless to say the transition was uneasy. After a few minutes of using it, I was ready to return it and never have another steering wheel but I gave it a chance and it was well worth it. Once you get used to it, it is very nice with many features that other wheels don't have. First and foremost the clutch, really puts you in the driver seat. You can definitely stall the car if you're not good at it. So if it is your case and you're not so attracted to this feature then go for the DFGT or other wheel with just brake and accelerator. The option of switching between H-shift or inline is neat and you can also use paddle shifting for F1 cars and newer japanese cars. This option allows you to shift through all the gears, 7/8 for some cars, which is a remedy to the only 5 speeds/reverse with the H-shifter. The pedals are very nice, sturdy and solid, made out of steel, no plastic in here!!!. The steering wheel has a good size, also made out of steel and is wrapped in leather all-around. Equipped with all the buttons you need for PS2 or PS3. It has attaching clips on the steering wheel and shifter, which is also wrapped in leather.
Overall, excellent quality, really nice finish and really does its jobs. Prepare for sore arms and shoulders if you use the force feedback option, which goes from 1 to 5. It auto calibrates when you turn on your game system and when you start a game. Compatible with many driving games for PS2 and PS3. Would recommend an evolution playseat or Obutto to complement it. No complaints and definitely no regrets.
ONCE YOU GO LOGITECH, YOU WILL OVERTAKE.....
Solid wheel, you get what you pay for! June 12, 2008
Having owned a cheap MadCatz wheel for the older Xbox, it was time for me to try this top of the line G25. Love Logitech products, so I couldn't see why this one couldn't be good...
Having played GTR2, rFactor for a bunch of days, all I can say is AMAZING. The clutch and the force-feedback is really great. The main reason why I bought this wheel is because of the clutch, and the 6-speed H-shift pattern.... makes driving a true pleasure, and the games that require a clutch that make full and serious use of the G25, makes driving really exciting and immersive.
The quality of the wheels is top notch, having owned some Momo wheels in real cars (Like a Subaru) ... this one feels like the real thing.
Great construction quality. Clamps down to desk solidly, and pedals have grip on hardwood surfaces. Haven't tried it on carpet.
For a true driving simulator, don't miss on this wheel. You gotta have it to use the 6-speed manual and clutch, though, otherwise, you might as well get the other cheaper wheel.
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