Logitech USB PlayStation 3 Driving Force GT Racing Wheel

To put it simply, I cannot go back to joysticks for driving games. I've been playing racing games for around 10 years now, starting with GT3, using the ps controllers and always wanted a wheel. Once I had the financial means to justify a wheel purchase, I pounced on the $50 off price this week and went for the GT Force. I was considering a used G25 or a G27 but i didn't want to overspend on my first wheel so i went for a sub-$100 wheel. Therefore, my review will be useful for other first-time-wheel-buyers (for GT5) rather than the more experienced. Hardware: The wheel itself feels very sturdy made with a combination of solid plastic and rubber (on the wheels). There are buttons that allows for in-race adjustments such as ABS, traction control, etc (if vehicle is equipped with such options) and they are also of high-quality plastic. However, it is very difficult to adjust the settings on the fly unless there are long straights on the track. It comes with a +/- shifter on the right but i rarely use it since I prefer the Paddle Shifters located on the back of the wheel at the 3 & 9 o'clock position, which is attached to the wheels so they will follow the turning of the wheels. I actually prefer the paddles that follow the wheel rather than it being stationary because I hold the wheels at the 3 & 9 position so I always have the Paddles on stand-by, especially after coming out of a sharp turn. There are buttons for the horn and wipers as well. Overall, the quality is very satisfying for a sub-$100 wheel. The accelerator/brake pedals have a bit of resistance to them but not THAT much. I've seen some mods done to adjust the pedal's resistance but haven't tried them yet. Actually, I don't really mind the default resistance and I'll probably just leave them as is. There are spikes underneath to limit movement on carpet. However, the angle of the pedals aren't what I'm used to on a normal car and a subtle adjustment to the height of the pedal based may be needed. Integration with software: I have only used this is tandem with GT5 and the integration is seemless since it was originally designed for the GT series (GT4, to be specific). There are options within GT5 to customize the functions of each buttons on the GT Force if you're not satisfied with the default settings. There are also settings for the subtlety of the force feedback and power steering, if needed. Driving Experience: Again, now that I've experienced the driving wheel, I'm hooked. I bought the PS3 specifically to play GT5 but it's been collecting dust after a month of playing mostly because I felt I wasn't "connected" to the game. Now, your whole body will feel the fury of the tight turns and high-speeds as you'll struggle to keep the car in line without fighting with the force feedback. It really gives your shoulders a workout especially if you keep them tensed up throughout a race. That's something I didn't know I needed while racing with the ps controller. There's nothing wrong with using ps controllers but its just that I feel like you aren't maximizing the GT5 experience without a wheel. The ability to feel the uneven pavement, the subtle adjustments needed on dirt/snow tracks, the force feedback on turns, on-the-fly car setting changes, a working horn button (yes, it's a very important addition imo, haha). Some of us will never go out on a real track with track-ready cars but the GT Force + GT5 setup may be all you need without endangering your life. Or it also could be a first step to becoming a weekend-racer. Conclusion: So yea, I'm never going back to joystick racing again. If anything, the GT Force will be my "gateway-accessory" to more precise wheels in the future, maybe even the Thrustmaster T500 but it could also mean building a dedicated racing cockpit in the garage. Hope this review helped those who are iffy about investing on a wheel for the first time.

I bought this for my new PS3 in anticipation of GT5. I had a few weeks to play with it ant GT5:Prologue and now a few weeks with GT5 itself. And I must say, this wheel makes the game so much more enjoyable. You get a level of precision you can't even begin to approach with using the standard DS3 controller. Force feedback, for the most part, works. Yes, it's horribly loud, especially when i'm spinning the wheel hard during drifting or spin correction. It can, at times, be a bit overwhelming. Just learn to play with the force feedback settings in-game and you'll find your comfort level with it. Buttons are okay. The ones on the wheel face that mimic the controller are okay. They are fairly loose feeling though. The L2/R2 buttons on the top are terribly placed. L3/R3 could be a tad closer for my thumbs. The paddles in the back are a bit too inward for my fingers, but the tactile feel of them is okay. The shifter is secondary for me. I rarely use it over the paddles. The only time I regularly use it is in bad cases where i've spun and i'm trying to shift when my wheel is not in the center position. Since the paddle buttons are fixed to the wheel, they get lost, so it's easier to give a few quick taps of the shifter to get to the right gear. It has short movement so it's easy to flip through gears without really even fully letting go of the wheel with your right hand. I'm probably going to remap the shifter in the GT5 options to control my handbrake since there's no dedicated handbrake, it's mapped to Triangle by default. The pedals are certainly not bad. Brake is stiffer than the throttle, which feels right. They are plastic but do not flex as much as I figured. I LOVE the carpet teeth. I've had previous Logitech wheels for the PS2 and PC, and the pedal assemblies all slid too much on carpet. NO sliding at all, you set it down an inch closer than preferred, press down hard and push it back, and it LOCKS into place. You will need something very, very solid to mount this on. You can't get away with your lap or a cheap tray table. If it's not attaching to a desk, coffee table or dedicated stand, hack something together. I bought a $40 Ikea EXPEDITE bookshelf and assembled it without the shelves or the bottom piece, put some no slip feet on the bottom and it fits perfectly. No side to side movement. Without a solid base, this wheel is useless. Overall, when you look at the money you'll spend on better wheels from Logitech or competitors, you'll pay close to double what the Driving Force GT costs. While this wheel has flaws that make it sound terrible, such as the force feedback noise and cheap buttons, you're still getting a great product that improves your experience with driving games by an exponential amount. Those flaws do not detract from the experience, so unless you have cash growing out of your ears, this is still a great starting point.

ゲームは 「F1 2010」で使用。 輸入版だけどコンセントなんかも問題なくフツーに使える。 ずっと普通のコントローラでプレイしていたので、しばらくはうまく走ることが出来ずフラストレーションがたまる。 でも慣れてくると、すごく楽しい。 （個人的に）ボタン操作では不可能だった「トラクションコントロールOFF」が可能になったのもうれしい。やっぱりペダルのアクセル操作だと繊細にできていいね。 大きなカーブは格段に曲がりやすくなった。 例えば、鈴鹿でいうとスプーン、130R、トルコのターンエイトなんかはライン取りがすごくスムーズにできるようになった。。 あとステアリングでクイックに操作できるせいか、曲がりきれずコースアウトということが少なくなった。かな？ 数日使ってようやくいくつかのコースでベストタイムが出せた。 レースゲーム好きなら絶対買いです。

If you are looking to make your Gran Turismo 5 gameplay more fun and interesting, this is the wheel for you! It can also be used on other PS3 games. I have not seen a wheel that has the features that this one has. When you get this wheel it even states on the box that it is "The official wheel of Gran Turismo". Quite simply, it is the best product out there. The pedals are also included. What makes this product more better is when you attach it to a "Playseat" product. A Playseat can be purchased right here on Amazon. With these two combined you will have the ultimate simulator experience.

Primera compra, envío al siguiente día por DHL, Embalaje en buenas condiciones, Caja del producto cerrada y sin muestras de maltrato. Volante bueno, ningún problema al conectarlo a un PS3, GT5/GT6, cumple lo que promete. Respuesta algo extraña al principio, pero después de hacer los ajustes en el juego ningún problema. Hay mejores volantes pero por el precio no hay mejor opción con el force feedback. Lo he usado unas 2 0 3 veces por semana y el producto se siente muy resistente, sorprende que los anclajes de plástico se sujeten tan bien, después de apretarlos sin mucha fuerza el volante no se mueve ni un milímetro de su lugar. Los único pero son los pedales, la posición puede volverse incomoda después de un tiempo si los tienes relativamente cerca de tus rodillas.

皆さんのレビューどうりです もはや書くこともないでしょう レースゲームがとっても面白くなりなす それにつきます しかし、２時間ぐらいプレイして思ったのですが やはりクラッチが欲しい Hシフトがいい もう少し我慢してG27を買えば良かったかな〜と思いました やはりGT5などでやるとほんとにG27が良かったと思うかも ただこの商品はいい商品ですよ

I got it on time, very fast delivery! I got everything I expected in the big box! Very happy with this purchase! Everything is working and very happy! -Andrew