GDC08: Hands-on with the Logitech Driving Force GT
The wheel feels incredibly sturdy, and offers a surprising amount of resistance when making turns, crashing into walls, and more. The force offered by the wheel rivals those found in arcade cabinets. The wheel makes Gran Turismo 5 feel like a completely different game. Playing in cockpit mode with the controller is incredibly immersive. With wheel in hand, this does feel like the "real driving simulator" that GT promises to be.
While the wheel is impressive, we were a bit underwhelmed by the pedals, which lack the heft that makes the wheel so impressive. The pedals need a bit more resistance to feel a bit more realistic, and need to be heavier, so they don't move forward so much. Regardless, we're impressed by this incredible effort of bringing home an arcade experience. Considering the asking price ($150), Logitech needed to make a high quality peripheral. We think they succeeded.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Eggviper @ Feb 20th 2008 4:25PM
Not sure if this is supposed to be an upgrade to the G25, but if so... is a good deal at $150. Hopefully it has a clutch pedal and the optional stick shift addon.
Fernando Rocker @ Feb 20th 2008 4:33PM
But is not better than the Wii Whell =p
*Runs faster than Sonic...
Fatass of Kickassness @ Feb 20th 2008 4:38PM
I can't wait 'til some guy posts a serious response to this, heh heh
HighFiveJesus @ Feb 20th 2008 7:41PM
I recycled the wii wheel and got my 5 cent deposit back!
Some Serious Guy @ Feb 20th 2008 7:44PM
Ok, you damn Nintendo Fanboy, you're wrong wrong wrong wrong! And here's why...
**writes 27-page rant**
...no point of reference...
**cat jumps on desk, steps on Backspace key for a good 3 minutes**
...and Mario Kart doesn't even have realistic physics anyway, so there! Wait.... noooooo!
nerrrrrrd @ Feb 20th 2008 4:54PM
can i plug this into a 360? heheh wishful thinking.
minor_concerto @ Feb 20th 2008 5:21PM
Sweet, when does this come out? I'll have to pick this up!
Donnie @ Feb 20th 2008 6:22PM
I still don't understand why they are downgrading from the G25....gimme clutch and a 6 way shifter!
why not the LS2LS7? @ Feb 20th 2008 7:26PM
G25 also works with GT5P. I would think that offering the G25 as the official GT5P wheel at $300 would just be a recipe for zero sales.
Joe @ Feb 20th 2008 9:46PM
This wheel is NOT intended as an upgrade from the G25, rather it only represents a lower price point. Not everyone is willing to spend $300 on a wheel. This wheel for half the price of a G25 is a pretty good compromise.
thefronge @ Feb 20th 2008 10:10PM
Try playing on this bad larry:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2280988222_491df89214_o.jpg
ThornedVenom (Ludwig Defense Force) @ Feb 21st 2008 2:17AM
As a normal gamer, I still have a hard time being persuaded of any justification of buying a wheel peripheral.
I guess it's not my thing.
mike grieger @ Apr 23rd 2008 1:36PM
this is not an upgrade to the g25 it is an upgrade to the driving force pro all they really did was add the two controls on the wheel to make on the fly adjustments to your car while you are in a race