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Playstation 3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel | 
| From: Logitech
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $115.68
You Save: $34.31 (23%)
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 283
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 26 more reviews...
 A Great Addition for GT5 P April 30, 2008
S. Bates (Chicago, IL)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
I purchased GT5 Prologue and played for 2 days using the Dual Shock controller, while the game was fun, I was having trouble running well on several tracks. Over the weekend, I went to a local store which had GTP5 and the racing wheel setup as a display. After sitting down and using the wheel for about 10 minutes, I knew it was a must have. The wheel itself feels well made of durable products, the rubber on the wheel makes it very comfortable. It also has reduced my times in the races where I have used the wheel. The setup was easy and control layout is easy learn. Some reviews I have seen discount the wheel because it does not have a clutch or shifter with actual gears set out. But with the $100 I saved, I am willing to live without theses features.
There are a few downsides, I was hoping for a wireless wheel, but it connects to the PS3 with a USB cable. However, the cable is a good length and allows you plenty of space to move across a room. Also, you have to plug the wheel into an electrical outlet. While this makes for more wires, it also allows for some great force feedback and opposed to a rumble effect.
I am looking forward to using the wheel with upcoming racing games and some old ones. And my favorite thing about the wheel, it the GT logo that lights up in the center of the wheel.
My advise is to get the wheel if you can. Now if they would only release the full GT5 (with damage to the cars please!)
Wanted to update this review to mention the product I found to use the Racing Wheel. I tried small tables, a tv tray and an IKEA laptop table. None of them worked because of they were to tall or short and the tables that could be adjusted were to wobbly or slipped. After much searching, I found the Wheel Stand Pro which is made in Poland. Unfortunately, it was more expensive than the Racing Wheel, but it was a great buy. You can adjust the height, angle of the wheel and distance to the pedals. It is made of steel so it is solid and has sturdy clamps to fold it up and store easily. If you are looking for a great way to use your Racing Wheel, I highly recommend you check out Wheel Stand Pro site. Also, shipping was great. They emailed me on a Friday the stand was on the way and I received it on Monday.
 Must Have May 5, 2008
Ryan M. Mccabe (Albuquerque, NM)
14 out of 14 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
13 out of 13 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)
8 out of 8 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.
Great product...one big oversight. June 30, 2008
Marshall Carter (Irmo, SC United States)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is more than likely the best steering wheel for the PS3. The Playstation 3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel has all the bells and whistles that you would expect from Logitech. 900 degree wheel rotation, advanced force feedback, a real-time adjustment dial for fine-tuning your driving experience and a whole lot more. The wheel basically comes with the wheel and the break/gas pedals, both of which connect to your PS3 via USB. Wireless would have been nice, but I guess that would have made it prohibitively expensive. You'll also have to connect an AC power unit to the wheel, which is kind of a hassle, but it's worth it for the driving experience, which is second to none compared to the other console wheels I've used.
The one big oversight that the product has is that there's really no way to play with it on your lap. You basically have to mount it to a table or desk, and considering that this is a product for a console, to me that's kind of a major oversight on Logitech's part. Apparently there's going to be a "lapboard" attachment coming for an additional $20, but that should have been included. People don't play console games at a desk.
Overall, this is a good product. If you really get into your driving/racing games, the price isn't too much to ask, and the wheel is exceptionally responsive. It's a bit bulky, and getting it at a good level is difficult since we're talking about console gaming here (how many console gaming tables do they make again?), as most coffee tables are way too low, at least for me. If they can fix that one problem, they'd do a lot in improving this wheel's functionality among it's target users.
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