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Logitech has designed yet another racing wheel for the console system market, this one aimed at the PS3 for use with Gran Turismo 5. They have made decent wheels in the past but nothing to write home about. Hopefully this new Logitech Driving Force GT wheel will step it up a notch for console wheel quality and performance. Look to spend about $150 on this new wheel when it arrive in May of this year.
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Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Announced For Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Written by Alexis Morgenstern Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Logitech has released details of the official wheel controller for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on the Playtation 3, the Driving Force GT Wheel. Designed by both Logitech and Gran Turismo developers Polyphony Digital, the Driving Force GT racing wheel looks like the perfect controller for an even more realistic Gran Turismo experience on the Playstation 3.
The 11-inch wheel features a rubber-overmold rim, force feedback, full-size gas and brake pedals, sequential stick shift, wheel-mounted paddles, illuminated horn button (emblazoned with the official Gran Turismo logo), and a new feature to wheel controllers: a 24-position realtime adjustment dial. The realtime adjustment dial allows fine tuning of the "brake bias, traction control and damper settings."
“The Gran Turismo series has always been designed for racing enthusiasts,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital. “The Driving Force GT racing wheel was designed to perfection by our team, specifically for the next generation of Gran Turismo.”
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is scheduled for an early May 2008 release in the US (and Europe), with an MSRP of $149.99. It is also compatible with Gran Turismo 3 and Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2. See a
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Press release:
Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of Gran Turismo™ for PLAYSTATION®3
Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Delivers Powerful Force Feedback, Brake Bias and Traction Control Adjustment
Game Developers Conference 2008
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), the world’s leading developer of force feedback gaming wheels, announced the Logitech® Driving Force™ GT racing wheel, the official wheel of Gran Turismo™. Featuring powerful force feedback and an innovative 24-position realtime adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers the most accurate and authentic PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) racing experience.
“We’re excited to be working with Polyphony Digital again to deliver a wheel that will satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts, like me, around the world,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “People who love the striking realism of the Gran Turismo racing series will discover that Logitech’s latest wheel will allow them to experience the cars the way they were meant to be driven. With the Logitech Driving Force GT, you’re not playing games anymore – you’re racing!”
Logitech’s latest racing wheel was meticulously designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, Inc., the developer of the Gran Turismo series. The companies worked together to add the unique realtime adjustment dial, a first for force feedback wheels, allowing people to fine tune the car’s balance by adjusting the brake bias, traction control and damper settings. Now Gran Turismo drivers can have precise control over the car’s setup to achieve maximum performance.
“The Gran Turismo series has always been designed for racing enthusiasts,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital. “The Driving Force GT racing wheel was designed to perfection by our team, specifically for the next generation of Gran Turismo.”
Logitech’s newest force feedback wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss with frightening accuracy. While the full-size gas and brake pedals deliver precise throttle and brake response, racers can use either the sequential stick shift or the wheel-mounted paddles to race through gears. The wheel also features a large 11-inch wheel with rubber-overmold rim, providing exceptional comfort and control.
The Logitech Driving Force GT turns 900 degrees lock-to-lock allowing drivers to navigate hairpin turns with greater accuracy. And with anti-backlash gearing, there is no slack in the steering response, making any race a smooth, realistic experience. In the center of the 11-inch wheel, the Driving Force GT features an illuminated horn button with the official Gran Turismo logo. Using the authentic sounds of the car being driven, racers can quickly alert other cars when they are approaching fast. Or when playing online, people can simply use the horn to taunt other players as they speed by.
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is engineered for use with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PS3, which will be available on Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and as a download on the PLAYSTATION®Network in North America on April 17 and in Europe on March 28. The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is also compatible with Gran Turismo™3 and Gran Turismo™4 on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in May. The suggested retail price is $149.99 (U.S.).
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