Logitech G25 Racing Steering Wheel

While gaming consoles and computers have made huge leaps in performance and realism, the human interface often gets left behind. Advanced game consoles such as the PS3 still make use of a standard controller. While they do offer motion sensing and are wireless, they do not give the user the real-world experience like the more expensive simulators. Gamers can now rejoice with the realism offered by Logitech's new G25 Racing Wheel. The G25 is a premium package that features a premium force-feedback steering wheel designed for simulated racing and includes the world’s first dual-configuration gaming shifter that changes with a flip of a knob. In one of the modes there is a six-speed gated shifter with a separate reverse gear and in the other mode a sequential up/down shifter. This enables the system to deliver a great experience on games that don’t support a full six-speed shifter. Out of the box, the G25 is designed to deliver an experience to remember with impressive performance and a great feel.

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

First of its kind two-motor force-feedback mechanism with the G25 wheel console, providing stronger and a lot of precise feedback. With a second motor, the directional forces are a lot of realistic and evenly distributed throughout the wheel — drivers can feel everything from the banks within the road to impact with walls, structures and alternative cars. The two-motor system is additionally a lot of quieter than alternative force-feedback solutions.

The 11-inch wide wheel and also the shift knob are wrapped in leather, providing comfy grips over extended periods of intense racing. The wheel´s spokes and 2 paddle shifters are fabricated from chrome steel, and also the pedals contains stainless-steel faces and steel frames. each the shifter and steering console feature secure clamping systems and might be simply hooked up to a table or desktop.

The cabling for the G25 Racing Wheel all meets under the main steering wheel assembly with dedicated wire channels for each of the cables. The pedal, shifter and power cord run into the base, while the USB cable runs out to connect to a PC or game console. Adequate cable length is provided. The pedal and shifter cables have standard subminiature 9-pin connectors with opposite genders to prevent connecting the cables into the wrong interface.

The pedal assembly lies on a large platform that makes it very stable when the user is playing a game The accelerator, brake and clutch pedals are constructed from stainless steel, which give the user more precise pedal control while driving. The pads on the pedals minimize slip and the large platform covers a sizable area on your feet. Each pedal has significant resistance giving the driver a feel of a real car. In fact, there were times I actually felt a bit of fatigue from the resistance of the pedals. The only improvement I would like to see is with the brake pedal. A nonlinear resistance should be present to represent how a real brake feels instead of the constant resistance experienced with this brake. What I really like was the stability of the platform while playing a game. The base stayed firmly in place through cycles of cornering.

The Logitech G25 racing wheel is compatible with current racing titles, like rFactor and Live for Speed, further as many alternative computer racing titles currently in development. The wheel may be used with any PlayStation2 game that’s compatible with alternative Logitech force-feedback wheels, as well as the Logitech Driving Force and Logitech Driving Force professional.

Logitech has created a winner with their G25 Racing Wheel. It was a wonderful experience and with the force feedback system the steering adds some realism to the driving programs. The quality construction and versatility of the G25 makes it a perfect addition to the PS3 console or PC. It was just what we needed to complement our 100" 1080p video. The G25 is not for everyone with a street price of around $250, but you get what you pay for in this case and if your budget permits, indulge yourself.