Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
November 13, 2015 - Comment
A simulator-grade racing wheel, the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is designed to deliver the definitive sim racing experience for the PC and PLAYSTATION3. It features a powerful, dual-motor force feedback mechanism with exceptionally quiet helical gearing; a six-speed shifter with push-down reverse gear; integrated RPM/shift indicator LEDs; a comfortable 11-Inch leather-wrapped rim; and steel gas,
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Good, but in desperate need of an overhaul. I had the privilege of owning its predecessor several years ago, the G25, so I knew mostly what to expect with this new G27, but I was still expecting so much more from Logitech. The expression “Logitech giveth and Logitech taketh away” seems most pertinent.
G27 on PS3 Extremely well made, I bought both G27 and the GT wheel for comparison. At first I wasn’t sure whether the $200 difference is worth it, until I tried both out. Played F1 championship, GT5 prologue, GT5 demo and Dirt 2. If you can foot the bill, G27 is hands down better. Better construction and quality (GT wheel has plastic pedals, G27 has metal paddle and pedals), feels more solid and the force feed back feels accurate and keen.
Everything but the G-s I’d had my Logitech Driving Force GT for quite some time before I realized it was time to trade up to the top of the line: the Logitech G27. What makes the G27 better than the GT is the huge leap from the GT’s “manu-matic” up-down shifter to a proper clutch and six-position gear box. I don’t get to log a lot of hours in the sims, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that being able to downshift from 5th to 3rd while pulling the e-Brake can be the win-or-lose difference that the GT’s up-down shifter lacks. I could still use my Driving Force GT for playing NASCAR Racing because the tracks are typically high-speed circles (and god help you if you skip a gear), but for anything else, the gearbox is a huge must. It’s a real rush being able to downshift through various Dirt, Need for Speed, and other titles.