NOTE: I've used this wheel with both the PC and the PS3...PC Compatibility details have been posted in the Comments below the review.I've logged a number of hours on the PS3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel since I got it for Christmas. It's not only a lot of fun to use, it makes a tremendous difference in the games that I play. Instead of twitching thumbsticks to steer and mashing buttons to accelerate and brake, I have a fine degree of control that enables me to fly through the races that used to hold me back.I was really worried, the first time I used it: I expected the pedals to be flimsy and the wheel to be delicate. I'm pleased to say that both feel pretty durable. The sensitivity can be tuned, but even out-of-the-box it's precise enough that you won't find yourself stomping pedals or yanking the wheel.My only real complaint with the driving experience is the shifter: it's like an "autostick" vehicle. I had to get in the habit of thumping the shifter towards me to shift up, away from me to downshift. I'm so used to an actual stickshift that this kind of thing seems...weird. (More expensive versions of the Logitech wheels come with a multi-position gearbox).Two important cautions that make this gadget something you should not allow small children to access:1) Every time you power on your console and the wheel is plugged in, it calibrates itself: it spins all the way in one direction, then the other, then centers itself again. The torque this wheel is capable of generating is actually pretty strong. Small hands and arms could easily get caught and crunched (not broken bones, but surely plenty of tears).2) The force feedback on this wheel is actually stronger than my car (a 2007 Subaru STi with a drive-by-wire steering system). You don't have to fight the wheel hard when you go off the curb, but you do want to be sure you've got the wheel mounted solidly on a flat surface that can provide counter-resistance: I'm not sure a TV tray will be enough, and it definitely doesn't work well in your lap. Plan ahead and give the wheel a stable setup before you start.
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Скроменый эксперт
14.04.2010
10/10
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I bought this controller to improve my times on racing games. I had hit a wall using only the SIXAXIS controller. I've had the controller for a few days now and am still making the mental adjustment to the controls, I will soon be doing much better than I had been. Definitely buy the Xlerator Wheel Stand or something similar. You will not get a good experience with the wheel without it.The force feedback is great. Also, the little carpet grip on the bottom of the pedals is pretty neat. Overall, a well designed product.
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Скроменый эксперт
03.06.2010
10/10
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the wheel is absolutely gorgeos. very responsive greaf feel looks cool especially when the GT light on the center is lid.the pedals are there, thats it. they are there, they feel or don't feel toyish. just unnecessary addition to tell you the truth. if the review was about the pedals it would without a doubt be a zero stars review.
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Скроменый эксперт
08.01.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
There are plenty of reviews about the quality of construction and feel and they are accurate and similar to my impressions. Others that have owned wheels may not see a significant difference unless your wheel was a cheap knock off.I had been using the Logitech Wingman wheel for years. I bought this wheel with hopes of being able to navigate through game menus using only the wheel (without 6 axis controller) and for more compatibility with newer games, so any gain in performance would have been frosting on the cake. I was disappointed to find out that (at this time) the PS button only works with GT5P. Consequently you cannot use the wheel to exit other driving games therefore the 6 axis is still needed. The 900 degrees was not a selling point for me as most driving experiences do not require that much wheel rotation especially when driving at higher speeds.Overall the wheel was not a substantial upgrade from my previous wheel. The wingman had similar force feedback but not the GT's force strength for road feel (wheel loading in corners).I found the pedal angle to be less comfortable when mounted on the driving cockpit foot pedestal, forcing you to have to arch your feet regularly to stay off the pedals, and causing fatigue. The pedals may be better suited while flat on the carpet.Like others have posted, this wheel may be compatible with Dirt and Grid but it is extremly frustrating to set up and I was not ever able to become comfortable using this wheel in those games. GT5P, the wheel shines. My hope is as new driving games are released, the wheel will begin to show its value over my previous wheel, and software patches will allow for PS button full fuctionality. Much like the Guitar in GH where the PS button is functional no matter where you are in a game or menu.I gave 4 stars because if you are going from the controller to this wheel you will not be dissapointed and it is not a crap wheel like the cheap brand wheels.
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Скроменый эксперт
20.01.2010
10/10
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Well I got this wheel and it didn't work as good as I wanted it with the ps2 I had to disable the vibration and it work better but it was perfect when I played Dirt 2its a good wheel ok if you have a seat that vibrates or build one I build a seat using a nightstand and office chair if you removed the bottom off most office chairs they make great racing seats and I connected some thick gift wrapping tubes to use the vibration coming from the wheel (butt kickers) to the chair its also useful to have these tubes touch your legs or arms I find you can control the focefeed back and enviroment in the games munual so no need for wheel manual
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Скроменый эксперт
26.02.2010
10/10
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I do not usually play games on my kids' PS3 , but I did enjoy playing when using this wheel. It has a "real feel" to it when used with GT-5.Less the actual bumping into the board of the "car".And it does improve the game experience for racing games (according to the little experts).The only downside: I may have to buy the chair with it, since when attached to a desk:1. It is not too comfortable, my back hurt in spite of the ergonomic chair2. It tends to slide as I was pulling it towards me.
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Скроменый эксперт
25.07.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
I'll confess, I'm not really a wheel guy. More to the point, I'm not much of a racing guy any more. Those games tend to do little more than piss me off, frustrate me, and generally rub me the wrong way. As such, I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed playing the latest Gran Turismo title using this control interface.I should say right out that this was my first experience with a force feedback wheel, so I don't have much basis for cross-comparison, but with that in mind, it was certainly a better way of interacting with my game than I have previously had available to me. The wheel feels pretty tight for a two-thirds size plastic toy, and the feeling you get while driving is.....well, it's not a perfect replica, but it's still pretty authentic. All of the buttons, switches, and levers are located in easy to reach areas from your natural grip on the wheel. The only mechanical element that really bothered me was the gear shift level, which doesn't have as much wiggle and slide to it as I might have preferred, but otherwise it's pretty exceptional.That's not to say that the device doesn't have its problems. I personally had a problem with the gas pedal disconnecting from the wain wheel assembly - the pedals would walk progressively further away as I operated them. If you want to work the device from your lap you're probably up to the creek as well, as the whole controller is just a little bit way too humongous to fit comfortably in your lap and still work. I couldn't expand the clips far enough to slide the wheel onto my coffee table either, which is partly the fault of my gargantuan coffee table and partly the fault of Logitech not making the clips expand another half an inch to slip on.On the whole, I'm not sorry that I have the device, and it's made the PS3 my future platform of choice for those racing games that I do decide to get. However, it should be said that this wheel isn't going to change your life. I'm not sure I could advise anybody to spend over a hundred dollars on a device like this that isn't really interested in racing games as a genre. For the price of this device, you could get two other new release games that will probably entertain you longer than the wheel will. While it's a great piece of technology for people who know they're interested, I'd say that at its current price point, it's probably still a toy for the hardcore racer crowd, though those folks should be reasonably pleased with what they get here.
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Скроменый эксперт
26.03.2010
10/10
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I bought this for my grand child and it has no instructions that came with it . I went online and left an email and someone wanted to charge me 9 dollars to tell me how everything on this works. the sterring wheel itself is fantastic but we still don`t know how everything on it works. we can`t figure out how to change gears and adjust the brakes but it is still fun.
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Скроменый эксперт
31.05.2010
6/10
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Плохо
I'm sure this is a good product BUT it is not the one my son truly wanted- no gear shift. No return info included so now I'm stuck with it.
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Скроменый эксперт
14.01.2010
10/10
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Had this wheel for about a year now and love it! Bought it originally for use with GT5P and also have used it with the PS2 and GT4. Works equally as well with NFS Shift. Feathering the throttle and using the brake come so much more natural and having the steering wheel is a lot easier to drift around corners with and maintain a straight line. Probably the best accessory I have purchased for my PS3. Has a good quality feel to it as well. The USB cable isn't the longest (maybe 10'?), but that is due to me having a 65" XBR and no need to sit that close.
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Скроменый эксперт
15.12.2009
10/10
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This review is for the GT wheel when used with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (other games do not interface with the wheel as well as GT5P). The control is absolutely dead on, no sloppiness in the steering. This is the first wheel and game that have made me feel I was actually in the car driving. The force feedback is excellent. It feels very natural and you can feel what the car is doing through the wheel. Accelerator and brake work as they should as well. This takes driving games to a new level of realism. Combined with my Xcelerator wheel stand and my 65" projection TV, this is the ultimate in fun.
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Скроменый эксперт
01.04.2010
10/10
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This Logitech driving force will give you a real sensation that you are driving a real car. I recomend the product and also the seller. I received the package less than 24 hours after i place the order. Thanks
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05.10.2009
10/10
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Lots of fun. Adds a new level of fun to the game. Gran Turismo is good on it's own, but much more fun with this steering wheel. The feedback is strong and life like. The buttons are fairly well laid out. The spiny nob is a neat twist but not useful too often, but still, when you need it, it's nice to have the option. It's much easier to fluff the gas with a pedal than with a controller button and you can apply the right amount of brake for the correct period easier too. The steering part is just fun. Also much more accurate with the wheel, I do not have a hard time stabilizing the car and keeping it pointed in the right direction. Following the correct line is much easier now. Highly recommended for simulation fans.
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Скроменый эксперт
09.09.2009
4/10
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Wheel is nicely made, works great with GT5... however it doesn't work with a number of other racing games I have, because I 1) can't adjust the controller settings in the game to use the foot pedals, and 2) can't adjust the wheel to accept different inputs for the foot pedals.As a result, you end up with a product that SOMETIMES works very well. Annoyingly, it requires a USB port on the front of your system, and also requires a power plug, so you'll have two cords running across the room, which is somewhat a disappointment given that most of us have gotten used to wireless controllers.I have both an xbox 360 and a ps3, and while this wheel is of a better construction, I will be buying pretty much all future racing games for the xbox unless I know for certain this wheel will play nice with my game on the ps3.
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04.05.2008
10/10
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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.
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Скроменый эксперт
10.09.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
Just bought this for Dirt 2, and GT5 when that comes out. The Force Feedback is pretty good, decent wheel weight. Support is great, has all the tweaks in the game... can program the horn button to do the horn in Dirt 2... anyways. Nice arcade style wheel, by that i mean the game only supports 270 degrees of wheel movement. But thats the game. Supposedly GT5 will use all 900 degrees of wheel making it pretty much like a steering wheel in a car. (wierd huh? gt5 simulating a real car.. hmm.) Overall i give it 2 thumbs up. I suppose the only downside would be the USB Cable and such. plenty of length if you stretch it across the room from the PS3.. trip hazard, small kid hazard... bought a 10 ft extension so i can run it around the side and under the couch, should solve that problem.
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Скроменый эксперт
06.02.2010
10/10
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This wheel makes racing games so much more enjoyable and realistic, the key being a good mounting surface on which to use it. I've been using it in both Dirt and Dirt 2 as well as an NFS game. It is much easier to "drive" a car with this wheel than with a standard PS3 controller.
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Скроменый эксперт
18.09.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
It's my second steering wheel after the one I was using with my Atari ST. Or was it the C-64? It makes playing games such as GT5-Prologue a lot more fun than playing them with the 'regular' PS3 controllers. For the more arcade-like games, I don't know. I see that my kids prefer the six-axis, probably because they are light and wireless.Let me list my biggest complains first:- WIRES: there's a wire from the wheel to the power brick, then a wire from the power brick to the electric outlet. Then, you have a wire from the pedals platform to the wheel body. Then, there's a wire from the wheel to the PS3. I wish that 2 of these were replaced by 'wireless'.- THE WHEEL BOOTUP: whenever you start your PS3 or your game, the wheel initializes itself but quickly turning right and left. The moves have so much force, they COULD injure a little kid's arm if it happened to be caught by the wheel moving.- GRIP TO TABLE: it's not TOO BAD but, from time to time, the wheel goes off whatever platform you attach it to.- GRIP TO FLOOR: there is some rough thing at the bottom that does prevent the pedals platform from slipping and moving but it's not perfect.What I appreciated the most:- CONTROL: it's perfect. It's well calibrated, balanced and precise.- RUMBLING/SHAKING/VIBRATING: this is AWESOME. On GT5 you can FEEL the road, you feel the bumps and you must fight the wheel when taking high speed turns.- OVERALL CONSTRUCTION: it feels solid, well-manufactured, durable.Things lacking that I don't miss but some might:- NO CLUTCH PEDAL: it's not there- THE STICK: shifting is not exactly imitating life. You basically move it up to move into a higher gear and down to go to the lower gear. That's it.Why do I give it 4 stars and no 3? BECAUSE IT'S FUN! Well worth the price - and it's coming from someone who tends to avoid Logitech stuff (long story).My next purchase should be one of them driving seats. That would take care of some of my biggest issues I have with the wheel in its present setup - attached to a coffee table.
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Скроменый эксперт
01.02.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
The wheel came well-packaged and in a very timely manner. The wheel came in perfect condition and there was no parts that needed to be assembled. The wheel is very sturdy and feel like it was well worth the cost.
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Скроменый эксперт
15.12.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
I first purchased this wheel, played with it about a week and then had the chance to try the G25. The gforce is more precise than the GT. the GT has a stronger feel, sometimes too much. I went ahead and purchased the G25. the leather and stainless steel along with the separate gear shifter are nice touches. both wheels work very well with the best time gaming wheel platform.
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Скроменый эксперт
12.01.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
This wheel is awesome and makes driving games without it feel pointless. Only one warning: Make sure you really clamp this baby down to your coffee table or it'll flop around like a big fish when you start fighting the "force feedback."
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Скроменый эксперт
05.02.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this for my grandson. Both he and his dad love it.They said you actually feel like you are driving a car. Turnedout to be a great gift!
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Скроменый эксперт
10.02.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
A wonderful steering wheel. Very articulate. Many of my friends, who have never tried a video game, really enjoyed it.
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Скроменый эксперт
10.02.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
this product integrates great with all the newest racing titles.gran turismo,dirt 2,need for speed shift etc...
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