Some people really get into racing sims and Logitech wants to tap that market with the G27 racing wheel. This puppy will get users as close to racing around the ‘ring as possible. Just remember to bring your own HDTV and surround sound system to complete the experience.
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The wheel is equipped with dual-motor force feedback with helical gearing! (I’m assuming that’s good) Plus the leather-wrapped steering wheel uses a precise optical sensor to ensure that it’s not the controllers fault when you eventually over-steer into a wall. Oh, there is so much more too. The controller has a separate box that houses a six-speed gearbox, along with a D-pad and buttons on a make-shift center console. The wheel has a 900-degree rotation. There are RPM and shift indicator LEDs. Oh, man. The controller has pretty much everything a $299 racing wheel should.
Eager to get your hands on one? First you should know that the wheel is only compatible with the PS2, PS3, and Windows. If you’re still interested, the G27 is slated for a September release, but if you’re sure it’s going to be worth your cash, pre-order it on Logitech’s site.
d00d I went racing yesterday in Fontana and I highly doubt this contraption will ever come close to what its like to really be behind any car racing on a track. Nice try though.
I think it looks awesome, and would love to try it. It looks like they really put some thought into how it was built. I haven’t played any racing games in a long time, but would happily pick one up to try this. Is it programmed to work with any car/racing game?
Where is the airbag? Not safe.
I concur.
Wow, that looks awesome…I want to get it
Looks like a nice improvement on the G25. I was clearing out my old hardware recently and came across my old Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-pXmpu3vvI). This got me reminiscing and I’m now in the market for a new wheel :)
G27 Video review here… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-BowDSEc0
The G25 is still better… the G27 doesn’t have secuential shifter only H………………………..
on the g25 you could turn the dial from H-pattern to just up and down , can you do this with the g27 , please can someone tell me thanks :)