Hardware Guide 28:Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

In the age where the gaming peripherals market is saturated with plastic racing wheels, Logitech has decided to do something different with its latest G25 Racing Wheel for the PC and PS2. You are no longer handling a racing car wheel wannabe, but a real racing car wheel – at least to the extent that the Logitech wheel is donned in real leather that does its job well of imitating real-life wheels and with the center being made from first-rate stainless steel, a rarity in most racing wheels. No longer is the front dotted with superfluous buttons, making the G25 look so much more realistic. In fact, the experience it delivers will be realistic as well, but that will be touched on later in this article. Expect to do 900 degrees turn with the wheel – because that is what the wheel can handle. The G25 is also equipped with force feedback technology, and it takes it a step further – adjusting the amount of force feedback on the wheel is possible. Another inclusion in the package is a nice surprise – a six-speed shifted. Like the racing wheel, the gear knob sits atop of a stick that is covered with real leather. With this inclusion, you can drive your virtual car just like what you would do with your real vehicle – the same applies here. Next, come the pedals. The pedals are also manufactured using stainless steel, and instead of only two pedals – the gas pedal and brake pedal, Logitech has included an extra pedal: the clutch pedal. The pedal unit comes with a carpet grip system underneath, so there is no need to be apprehensive of the unit sliding when you are frantically stepping on it. With the G25 retailing at US$299, it is even more expensive than the Wii, but with all the quality you will get from using the G25, it is worth the price. The ultimate racing experience is here.