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Logitech G25 Racing Wheel Review

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Formula 1 2007 for PS3, even with its limited steering lock and 720p resolution, is a ton of fun with this wheel and the main reason I bought the G25. This is a very nice wheel and way better than the XBox 360 wheel (the G25 wheel shaft does not wobble), but unless you play PC games, SAVE YOUR MONEY because XBox 360 will not support the G25 and most PS3 game developers are ignoring the G25. The G25 has 900 degrees of steering lock, which is supported by only a handfull of PS3 games including: Codemaster’s “GRID” for PS3 and Gran Turismo HD (obsolete), Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (not mentioned in the manual, so I don’t know if it really works), Midnight Club Los Angeles (haven’t played it), Need for Speed: Undercover and Need for Speed: Shift. Many of the Electronic Arts games for PS3 also support the 6-speed shifter, and force feedback, but I don’t think that any of these games are rendered at a resolution higher than 720p while their counterparts on the XBox 360 are sporting 1080i and 1080p (apparently Sony has yet to grow a spine.) The force-feedback is VERY strong, but there’s no rumble effect and the 6-speed shifter is junk because it does not sense the position of the shifter knob (there is only a button at the far end of each of the 6 shifter positions) so you can put it into gear, but if you don’t hit the button at the back of the slot, the game doesn’t know that you shifted. Only one game I’ve tried so far (Need for Speed: Shift) actually makes use of the clutch pedal. There are many PS2 games that support the G25′s 900-degree and force feedback functions (according to the Logitech website), but I haven’t tried any of them. Perhaps Gran Turismo 5, if it’s ever released, will make full use of this wheel.

The multi-platform (PC, PS3, XBOX 360) Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S wheel is now in limited production and can force many games currently with limited steering lock into 540 or 900 degrees of steering lock. This means that like DIRT 2 will drive more like an off-road game and less like a Formula 1 game. If you’re like me, and already bought a G25 and/or the XBox 360 wheels, don’t dispair, you can always use them as spares when your buddies come over.

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel Feature

• 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

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel Overview

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.

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel Specifications

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

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Feb 08, 2010 14:31:48

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