Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel w/ Responsive Pedals (PS5, PS4, PC, Mac)

LeeJ4041

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Will this give you a better experience than the controller in GT?

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Quote from LeeJ4041

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Will this give you a better experience than the controller in GT?

Most definitely.

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CoreyR2384

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Will this give you a better experience than the controller in GT?

A massive difference. These wheels have force feedback, meaning you'll feel every bump on the road through the wheel, feel resistance while turning, etc, just like driving a real car. You'll be able to feel when the car is losing, or is about to lose grip, etc. Not to mention, it's a heck of a lot more immersive and fun. These are budget force feedback wheels, but these Logitech wheels are also the most reliable wheels in this category. More expensive ones can cost multiple $1,000 plus just for the hub, but those will literally rip the wheel out of your hands if you hit a wall, etc (as a real car would). More expensive ones are direct-drive, meaning there are no gears between the motor and wheel like this one has. They give you a bit more detailed feedback. These are a bit more tame and less detailed, but still give you plenty of feedback to improve your driving. If you're into driving games/simulators, it's pretty much a must.
If you have a PSVR, it's basically the ultimate driving immersion. I use a similar wheel (mine is Thrustmaster's wheel in this price range) on PC with a VR headset and it's insane how immersive it is, to the point you forget that you're in a game.

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KMFers

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Quote from LeeJ4041

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Will this give you a better experience than the controller in GT?

Probably. This is a good price point to dip your toe in the water to find out for yourself.

At $187, if you get into this hobby, this will probably be least expensive piece of hardware you ever purchase.

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xtp

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Quote from LeeJ4041

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Will this give you a better experience than the controller in GT?

It really depends on what you're after. In most cases with time attack, because you can counter steer so fast with controller, it's easier to achieve lower times.

With wheel, because there's so much more travel, what you gain in more precise lines, you lose in the corner, because you missed the countersteer window.

It comes down to the game how heavily certain actions are penalized. You buy a wheel for fun factor, or flavor, in terms of raw utility/ ease of use, it's more exercise and harder to master, be prepared for spinning out for at least a month. laugh out loud

If you don't have the ergonomics right, height, angle chair, pedals, it's PAINFUL to use, this is where most people give up and throw it in a box in the corner. I recommend a playseat of some sort for mounting.

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BlownCamaro

Aug 24, 2023 9:38 PM

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It's a decent wheel. I use it on PS3/PS4/PS5 and Series X using a Drive Hub. Works well with PSVR. I paid $80 used, so this is a decent deal.

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Quote from CoreyR2384

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A massive difference. These wheels have force feedback, meaning you'll feel every bump on the road through the wheel, feel resistance while turning, etc, just like driving a real car. You'll be able to feel when the car is losing, or is about to lose grip, etc. Not to mention, it's a heck of a lot more immersive and fun. These are budget force feedback wheels, but these Logitech wheels are also the most reliable wheels in this category. More expensive ones can cost multiple $1,000 plus just for the hub, but those will literally rip the wheel out of your hands if you hit a wall, etc (as a real car would). More expensive ones are direct-drive, meaning there are no gears between the motor and wheel like this one has. They give you a bit more detailed feedback. These are a bit more tame and less detailed, but still give you plenty of feedback to improve your driving. If you're into driving games/simulators, it's pretty much a must.
If you have a PSVR, it's basically the ultimate driving immersion. I use a similar wheel (mine is Thrustmaster's wheel in this price range) on PC with a VR headset and it's insane how immersive it is, to the point you forget that you're in a game.

Will it be okay if a wheel like this is on the same desk as your computer/ps5? Would the vibrations possible damage any sensitive tech?

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Probably. This is a good price point to dip your toe in the water to find out for yourself.

At $187, if you get into this hobby, this will probably be least expensive piece of hardware you ever purchase.

C'mon, my keyboard tray was only $100 😂

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KMFers

Aug 24, 2023 9:57 PM

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FYI, those are removable screws in the wheels center cap.

You can make/buy an adapter and mount a fullsized steering wheel.

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Quote from xtp

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It really depends on what you're after. In most cases with time attack, because you can counter steer so fast with controller, it's easier to achieve lower times.

With wheel, because there's so much more travel, what you gain in more precise lines, you lose in the corner, because you missed the countersteer window.

It comes down to the game how heavily certain actions are penalized. You buy a wheel for fun factor, or flavor, in terms of raw utility/ ease of use, it's more exercise and harder to master, be prepared for spinning out for at least a month.

If you don't have the ergonomics right, height, angle chair, pedals, it's PAINFUL to use, this is where most people give up and throw it in a box in the corner. I recommend a playseat of some sort for mounting.

If you're going full-lock to correct a slide or manage car balance then you're scrubbing tires and are slow anyway. Its much better to be smooth and precise with small inputs when at the limit and balancing the car.

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CoreyR2384

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Will it be okay if a wheel like this is on the same desk as your computer/ps5? Would the vibrations possible damage any sensitive tech?

No, it'll be fine. That's how the majority of people use these (users with high-end wheels usually have a dedicated cockpit). The force feedback in these isn't that strong. If you have a flimsy desk and a flimsy desk-mounted monitor arm the monitor might vibrate a tiny amount during intense moments, but it's fine. I have a relatively sturdy desk and a decent monitor arm and nothing moves.

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maxim730

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What if your ps5 is 20+ ft from tv??

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xtp

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If you're going full-lock to correct a slide or manage car balance then you're scrubbing tires and are slow anyway. Its much better to be smooth and precise with small inputs when at the limit and balancing the car.

You misunderstand me Evan. What you say is correct with wheel inputs, but I'm saying that most games do not do that with controller, They pretty much input a portion of the correct throttle and angle for you even if you go a little shallow or too steep.

With that buffer so to speak, it's much easier to get better times, vs wheel which is typically far less forgiving.

But I did stipulate, it depends on which game.

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Big con about Logi wheels are the clicking and clacking noise.

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Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel w/ Responsive Pedals (PS5, PS4, PC, Mac)

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