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*Update coming in a couple of months - I am currently concentrating on my studies and don't have the time to update this thread at the moment - January 2012*

 

It's an exciting time for racing fans, the PS3 has a strong selection of racing games including GT5, F1 2010 and Dirt 3 to name but a few. These games offer a very fun and immersive experience, so why not build on that experience and get a wheel for your PS3? I started collecting specs of wheels for myself when looking to get one for GT5, I thought I should share it in case it helps anyone else. The aim of this guide is to compare various wheels available based on price, specs and internet reviews.

 

The most important aspect of this is that i want the community to give me any feedback of the wheels they own. Did you find your wheel offered little resistance? Was it built poorly? Let me know either through a PM to me or post in this thread and i’ll include your experience. Also if you have a wheel not listed and think it’s worth including, again tell me about it along with where you got it from so i can check it out.

 

 

Thanks to;

 

- Hshirako

- Catscan93

- Darth_Newdar

- Steev08

- utopian8

- SL65

- gengar

- iamQmai1

- RDT1

- SolidSnakeNZ

- sandite5

- Augustus

- NitroMayhem

- DrSec

- Livingguyanese

 

 

*Tip from Darth_Newdar - Remember to check Ebay once you find a wheel you like. You may find a bargin!*

 

Feel free to post any pictures of Wheels you own, this may help others decide on what wheel to get.

 

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The guide itself is split into four sections; three for the wheels based on price and another for any accessories (steering wheel stands, seats etc).

 

High End: These are the most expensive wheels widely available, they offer many features with an emphasis on offering a realistic experience.

 

Mid Range: These wheels are good all-rounders, they may not offer as many options as the high end wheels but still provide everything you need.

 

Budget: These are the cheapest wheels, they may not include certain features or peripherals (such as pedals/gear stick) but offer a low cost option to start racing using a wheel.

Accessories: You may not have a coffee table to attach a wheel to, or a decent seat to use whilst racing. These accessories include folding stands, non slip pads for pedals and more comfortable racing seats.

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Each comparison will include the following information;

 

Summary: A brief description.

 

Price: British Pounds/ US Dollars/ EURO

 

Multi Platform: Can the wheel be used across multiple platforms e.g. windows as well as the PS3?

 

Pedals: Just an accelerator and a brake? Or a clutch as well? Maybe even no pedals.

Gears: What gear changing options are available? A gear stick, Flappy Paddles?

 

Extras: Any extra specs the manufacturer gives.

 

Internet Reviews: A summary of reviews based on those found on Amazon as well as any other sites listing the wheels.

PS3T.org Member views: This is where member experience is shared. Drop me a line if you want to share any good or bad experience you’ve had.

 

*certain wheels are only available in certain areas, such as just the US or the UK. This will be mentioned in the guide*

 

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Support for force feedback

 

The following website lists what wheels support which games -

http://www.steering-wheel-support.com/PS3/

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High End

 

Logitech G27

 

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Summary: This high end wheel has bags of features as well as quality components ensuring performance and reliability.

 

Price: £249.00, $243.28, EUR 374.37

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/ Brake/ Clutch. (Adjustable pedals.)

 

Gears: Six speed gear shifter/Paddles on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ Dual Motor Force Feedback.

+ 28 cm wheel covered in hand stitched leather.

+ LED RPM indicator on wheel.

+ Steel Pedals.

+ 16 Programmable buttons.

+ 900 degree wheel rotation.

+ Carpet grip system.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 4.5/5

Tech Radar 4/5

Wired 7/10

 

PS3T.org Member views:

Hshirako: “I would definitely recommend the G27. A marvellous purchase if you ask me.” The steering is light, the gear stick feels realistic when in gear and the pedals have a realistic weight to them as you would find in a real car.

 

gengar: "My friend has the Driving Force GT and I have played on it so I can actually give a comparison. The G27 force feedback is far superior to that of the DFGT; it's heavier and more accurate. The pedals on the G27 also have a much heavier feel - especially the brake pedal, which is better for more accurate touch. I also like having real paddles, which the DFGT does not have.

 

That said, the G27 is by no means perfect. One negative is that, while I love the leather-ish feel of the G27 wheel, the stitching on the inside of the wheel tends to irritate my hands and I didn't seem to have the same problem when I tried out my friend's DFGT. Also, when there is very little feedback required in one direction, the G27 force feedback feels a bit "off" - I read that the G27 actually has two feedback motors, so my (untechnical and totally speculative) guess is that sometimes only one of the motors engages and makes the wheel feel a bit unbalanced."

 

 

Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS Wheel

 

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Summary: This exact replica of a Porsche 911GT3 RS wheel features authentic logos as well as being produced to the same standard as actual Porsche Steering wheels.

 

Price: £283.00, $463.00, EU 329.00 (approx/With pedals)

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC)

 

Pedals: (Available both with and without pedals) Accelerator/Brake/Clutch.

 

Gears: Paddles.

 

Extras:

+ Contactless magnetic sensors for gas and clutch with unlimited lifetime.

+ 30CM Hand Stitched leather steering wheel made to Porsche quality standards.

+ Additional 2 Force Feedback actuators in the wheel simulates motor vibrations.

+ Saves up to 5 wheel set ups.

+ Full force feedback.

+ 3 x adjustable paddle shifter styles including Clubsport paddle shifters made of aluminum.

 

Internet Reviews:

N/A

 

PS3T.org Member views:

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Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2 Wheel

 

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Summary: This exact replica of a Porsche 911GT2 wheel features authentic logos as well as being produced to the same standard as actual Porsche Steering wheels.

 

Price: £214.00, $350.00, EU 249.00 (approx)

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC/Xbox 360)

 

Pedals: Not included. Bought separately on site (£43.00 , $70.00, EU 49.95)

 

Gears: Paddles.

 

Extras:

+ Wheel rim wrapped in genuine Alcantara® from Italy which is 100% the same material as used in the real cars.

+ 30CM Hand Stitched leather steering wheel made to Porsche quality standards.

+ Big ClubSport Shifter paddles made of aluminum included

+ Full force feedback.

+ Additional 2 Force Feedback actuators in the wheel simulates motor vibrations.

 

Internet Reviews:

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Thrustmaster Ferrari GT F430 wireless Cockpit for PS3

 

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Summary: This all in one wheel/pedal cockpit folds up for easy storage, however a steep price tag and a lack of force feedback play against it.

 

Price: £180.91

 

Multi Platform: NO

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake

 

Gears: Paddle shifters on Wheel.

 

Extras:

+ Exact replica of Ferrari F430 wheel (7/10 scale)

+ All in one pedals and wheels, Can fold up for easy storage.

- *NO FORCE FEEDBACK*

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 3/5

 

PS3T.org Member views:

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Thrustmaster T500 RS Force Wheel

 

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Summary: This expensive wheel comes with praise by Kazunori Yamauchi (the creator of Gran Turismo) and is branded with the GT logo. Expect this to be an extremely accurate and reliable wheel.

 

Price: £449.99, $599.99, EUR 523.29 (approx)

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake/Clutch.

 

Gears: Paddles on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ High precision, 1080 degrees, super-powerful and smooth Force Feedback.

+ 30cm (12”) in diameter with brushed metal central spokes.

+ Authentic sequential gearshift levers.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon: 5/5

 

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Mid Range

 

Logitech Driving Force GT

 

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Summary: The official wheel of Gran Turismo, designed through a collaboration of Polyphony Digital and Logitech.

 

Price: £123.72, $125.99, EUR 111.09 (Price varies hugely. UK amazon currently list as £123, Smaller retailers are around the £80 mark so do some research first.)

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC/PS2)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake

 

Gears: Sequential gear stick, Paddles in the form of Buttons on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ The official wheel of Gran Turismo.

+ Force Feedback.

+ 28CM Rubber covered Wheel.

+ 24 position adjustment dial.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon: 4.5/5

 

PS3T.org Member views:

Utopian8 "I've a driving force gt.. works very well, with burn out it's awesome, dirt 2 feels natural.. force feedback at its best.. and works nice with shift too.. I can't wait for gran turismo 5.."

 

iamQmai1: “very good wheel once you get used to it. Even though it doesn’t have proper paddles on the wheel, it has buttons on the back which in my opinion are just as good, and its even got a gearstick. It goes 900* (450 each way) and it’s very comfortable. It’s definitely worth the £80 I spent on it but be warned it takes a while to get used to it in my opinion.

 

Overall it is worth the money but can be loud sometimes. If u can find a cheap one somewhere buy it ASAP. “

 

sandite5: "The only issues I have with the Driving Force GT is that the force feedback (FFB) motor gets weaker with each successive use. I personally LOVE FFB, so I originally had it on FFB setting 10 on GT5. Within 2 weeks I had completely burned out the FFB motor to the point where it wouldn't calibrate.

 

Needless to say I had to take back the wheel for a replacement. I now use the DFGT wheel on FFB setting 5, but it is still slowly losing its strength the more I use it. I don't want to gripe too much because it's still a great, solid wheel. I just had high hopes for a FFB wheel that cost $129.

 

I would give it a 3 out of 5 stars. "

 

DrSec: "With its small size, too much plastics and too many buttons on the wheel, make the experience more toy like. Otherwise the DFGT does everything you want and more, quite well. I love the force feedback at its maximum setting. It does represent the best value for money as compared to the others."

 

Logitech driving force wheel for PS2/PS3

 

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Summary: This wheel offers all the basics needed for a racing game.

 

Price: $99.99

 

Multi Platform: YES (PS2)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake

 

Gears: Sequential gear stick, Paddles in the form of buttons on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ Force feedback.

+ Comfortable full rubber wheel.

+ No slip floor board.

+ 900 degree steering wheel rotation.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 4.5/5

 

PS3T.org Member views:

Catscan93: “The wheel itself is very solid and the force feedback feels fantastic, the pedals are well balanced and work well, and the buttons on it in general work well.

The only gripe I have with it is that the table clamps only extend out enough to give you no more than 2-3 inches of space to attach it to a table, so it can't attach to thick-edged tables. Other than that it's a great compromise between quality and cost”

 

Thrustmaster FERRARI F430 Force Feedback Racing Wheel

 

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Summary: This fully licensed wheel is an exact replica of a Ferrari F430 wheel, and unlike the other Ferrari wheel mentioned in the high end section, comes with force feedback.

 

Price: £77.99, $110.99, EUR 126,23

 

Multi Platform: Yes (PC)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake

 

Gears: Paddle shifters on Wheel.

 

Extras:

+ 11 Inch wheel.

+ Force Feedbacl

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 3/5

 

PS3T.org Member views:

Sl65: "The wheel itself doesnt only look beautiful it's aslo made off high end materials. It has 270 degrees of rotation, 10 programable buttons, D-Pad, Smooth and nice force feedback, two life-like resistance pedals, 2 sequental paddle gear shifters and a nice 11" comfortable wheel, with an ergonomic feel."

 

Atomic Accessories Lamborghini Gallardo steering wheel

 

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Summary: This reasonably priced replica of a Lamborghini wheel looks great but lacks features that other, only slightly more expensive wheels include.

 

Price: £92.70

 

Multi Platform: YES (PS2/PC)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake

 

Gears:Paddles on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ Replica Lamborghini Gallardo wheel.

+ Force Feedback.

+ 6 Steering sensitivity levels.

 

Internet Reviews:

N/A

 

PS3T.org Member views:

N/A

 

Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel

 

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Summary: Despite the low price this wheel has some very strong reviews.

 

Price: £40.37, $36.99, EUR 43.89

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC/PS2)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake.

 

Gears: Paddles on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ Customisable controls; 11 buttons, D-pad, two pedals, and two levers.

+ The pedals include a foot rest and resistant brake for precise acceleration and heel-to-toe braking.

- Force feedback (However, only compatible with Motorstorm/Burnout paradise)

- Limited Wheel Rotation.

- Gear Stick

- Feels very plasticy.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon: 3.6/5

IGN: 8/10

 

PS3T.org Member views:

RDT1 " Very cheap and can find it bundled with NFS: HP, Ferrari Challenge and NFS: Shift so it drops the price of the wheel quite a lot. Handles fine in GT5, with the only issues having to map the controls as if it were a controller rather than a wheel (just a bit time consuming) lack of FF (in certain games) also makes it lose some of its charm. "

 

SolidSnakeNZ "Very good value, good size, good Durability/Build Quality. Compatible with every PS3 driving game according to the box. so awesome games like motorstorm,WRC,F1 2010,GT5,Need For Speed and many more. Pedals offer realistic resistance (Brake requires more force like real life).

 

However, no Gearstick, just paddle shifters and only 180 degree turning each way. The pedals can slide a bit under your feet as you push down, but this is easily fixed with a non slip mat underneath it. The wheel is 25cm in diameter, some of the other wheels are a slightly larger 28cm.

 

Overall: 7.5/10 "

 

Atomic Accessories Super Sport Steering Wheel Lamborghini

 

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Summary: A low priced wheel based on the wheel of a Lamborghini Gallardo, however the small price reflects some poor reviews.

 

Price: £41.91, EUR 49.45 (imported from UK)

 

Multi Platform: YES (PC/PS2)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake.

 

Gears: Paddles on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ 6 steering sensitivity levels

+ Rotation: 180°

+ Doesn't require additional stand.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon: 2/5

 

 

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Budget

 

Logic 3 red steering wheels and pedals. (Top Drive GT wheel with Pedals in US)

 

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Summary: This well priced wheel offers everything needed for a very cheap price.

 

Price: £35.06, $69.99, EUR 40.67 (imported from UK)

 

Multi Platform: YES (PS2/PC)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/Brake.

 

Gears: Sequential stick/paddles in the form on buttons on wheel? (need clarification)

 

Extras:

+ 10 inch wheel.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 3.5/5

 

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Trust compact vibration feedback steering wheel GM-3200 *Unavailable in US*

 

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Summary: This wheel offers force feedback along with all the basic required for a good price.

 

Price: £34.59, EUR 40.11

 

Multi Platform: YES (PS2 PC)

 

Pedals: Accelerator/ Brake

 

Gears: Paddles on wheel.

 

Extras:

+ Vibration feedback.

+ Rubber coated wheel.

+ Includes clamp and suction cap.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 4/5

 

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Rennsport Wheel Stand V2

 

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*attractive female not included*

 

Summary: Produced by the makers of the 911 Turbo wheel this offers a fold up solution and stable surface to attach the wheel and pedals to.

 

Price:£103.44 (approx), $169.30, EUR 119,95

 

Extras:

+ Compatible with Logitech/Microsoft wheel.

 

Internet Reviews:

N/A

 

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Powerplay Supido Hyper Drive White Portable Racing Seat *Unavailable in US*

 

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Summary: This simple stand rests on your seat meaning your weight stabilises the wheel, however, the stand will rock/sway under fast movements.

 

Price: £24.99, EUR 28,97 (Approx, imported from UK)

 

Extras:

+use your own bodyweight to stabilise yourself.

+ easy to store.

 

Internet Reviews:

N/A

 

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SpeedBlack - Steering Wheel & Pedals Universal Stand System - Speedblack Evo

 

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Summary: This universal stand has recieved high praise for being sturdy, easy to fold away and use.

 

Price: £194.95, $319.15 (approx)

 

Extras:

+ compatible with most steering wheels.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 5/5

 

PS3T.org Member views:

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Big Boy Xlerator Wheel Stand *US Only*

 

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Summary: This universal stand comfortably holds wheels/pedals stable, receiving very good reviews online.

 

Price: $119.99

 

Extras:

+ compatible with most steering wheels.

+ Very stable.

+ Easy storage.

+ Uses existing furniture.

 

Internet Reviews:

Amazon 5/5

 

PS3T.org Member views:

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Wheelstand Pro

 

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Summary: The Wheelstand pro team specialize in providing sim racing enthusiasts with high quality products to enhance their driving experience.

 

Price: £93.00, $149.00, EUR 109,000

 

Extras:

+ Easy to store.

+ Simple set up.

+ Well Bult.

+ Deluxe model also available.

 

Internet Reviews:

PlaystationLeauge 9/10

 

PS3T.org Member views:

gengar: "I can vouch for the Wheelstand Pro. Buyers living in the US can buy off the US site and save quite a few bucks versus buying from the European distributor.

 

I bought the G25/G27 Deluxe stand to use with my G27, and love it. It's completely stable - doesn't move at all on my carpet and doesn't get unbalanced - and is fully customizable which came in handy since I recently bought a new couch that has a different seating height. The stand also folds down for easy storage which is a nice bonus. I don't know if the Deluxe is really necessary compared to the standard model, but I liked the idea of the wider, heavier stand and wanted to make sure it'd be stable."

 

Playseat Evolution

 

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Summary: This universal stand has a full size racing seat which folds in half to help storage.

 

Price: £245.00, $339.00, EU 429,92

 

Extras:

+ compatible with most steering wheels.

+ Steel frame for rigidity and long lasting performance.

+ Double stitched vinyl for increased durability.

 

Internet Reviews:

Aazon 4/5

 

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I still own the GT Force that worked on the PS2 and PC. It works well for some PS3 games but not all of them. The Thrustmaster Ferrari GT F430 wireless Cockpit (funny name) looks really cool, but im going to see if my old school wheel works on GT5 before running out to buy another.

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If you have the money, I would definitely recommend the G27. A marvelous purchase if you ask me. I only own the G25 but my friend owns the G27 and while they are very similar, the subtle differences are very nice. For example, while the G25 has a very loose shift stick where you do not get the feeling that its supposed to be a shift stick while the G27 has that, stuck feeling that sticks actually have(horrible expression I know, I suppose firm is the word). The steering wheel feels just a tad lighter than the G25 but there might not be any actual difference. The pedals might feel heavy for some people but its a realistic weight, unlike other cheaper pedals which have no weight to them. Aside from that, the G27 has some extra buttons but I never used them so I have no idea what they are for.

 

Anyways, like I said, if you have the money, the G27 is the best on the market. G25 is also a very solid product too but I don't think they are being made any more. Also, I would have to say that only the hardcore players should purchase the G27. Unless you plan on playing GT5 or some other car game a whole lot, you are much better off buying a cheaper wheel.

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If you have the money, I would definitely recommend the G27. A marvelous purchase if you ask me. I only own the G25 but my friend owns the G27 and while they are very similar, the subtle differences are very nice. For example, while the G25 has a very loose shift stick where you do not get the feeling that its supposed to be a shift stick while the G27 has that, stuck feeling that sticks actually have(horrible expression I know, I suppose firm is the word). The steering wheel feels just a tad lighter than the G25 but there might not be any actual difference. The pedals might feel heavy for some people but its a realistic weight, unlike other cheaper pedals which have no weight to them. Aside from that, the G27 has some extra buttons but I never used them so I have no idea what they are for.

 

Anyways, like I said, if you have the money, the G27 is the best on the market. G25 is also a very solid product too but I don't think they are being made any more. Also, I would have to say that only the hardcore players should purchase the G27. Unless you plan on playing GT5 or some other car game a whole lot, you are much better off buying a cheaper wheel.

 

Thank you for sharing that, I've added a summary of what you said to the G27 section. I'll look into the G25 again, i looked before but the Logitech site no longer lists it so like you say they may have stopped making them.

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Nice guide, but I don't know why you've put the Logitech driving force as US only...I bought mine from a UK retailer on Amazon.co.uk

 

I love it personally. If you're looking for something sturdy, built well and that feels very comfortbale, the Driving Force offers a lot for a good price. The wheel itself is very solid and the force feedback feels fantastic, the pedals are well balanced and work well, and the buttons on it in general work well.

The only gripe I have with it is that the table clamps only extend out enough to give you no more than 2-3 inches of space to attach it to a table, so it can't attach to thick-edged tables. Other than that it's a great compromise between quality and cost.

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Nice guide, but I don't know why you've put the Logitech driving force as US only...I bought mine from a UK retailer on Amazon.co.uk

 

I love it personally. If you're looking for something sturdy, built well and that feels very comfortbale, the Driving Force offers a lot for a good price. The wheel itself is very solid and the force feedback feels fantastic, the pedals are well balanced and work well, and the buttons on it in general work well.

The only gripe I have with it is that the table clamps only extend out enough to give you no more than 2-3 inches of space to attach it to a table, so it can't attach to thick-edged tables. Other than that it's a great compromise between quality and cost.

 

I apologise for that, i had so much information in a word document i had a feeling something would happen.

 

I just found it on the Uk Amazon but it’s currently unavailable so that explains why it didn’t appear very high on the list.

 

Thank you for sharing your experience too, I’ve added what you said and edited the listing.

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Hi, if you're confused about the Logitech wheels, this is what I (eventually) worked out.

 

Logitech had a "previous generation" of PS3 wheels, which were the Driving Force EX (low), the Driving Force Pro (mid), and the G25 (high).

 

These all still work, and are all supported by most games.

 

Logitech's "current generation" consists of the Driving Force Wireless (low), Driving Force GT (mid), and the G27 (high).

 

It's worth noting that the Driving Force Wireless isn't officially supported by most games - although I imagine it would work.

 

My review of the Driving Force EX (which you should add!):

 

A great wheel if you don't want to spend too much. It has pedals, a good feeling wheel, and fairly good force feedback. No gearstick, but the paddle shifters work fine for me. While it isn't generally available new from retailers, there are lots sold on eBay for around £20, which is a great price for a wheel that would have cost at least twice that when it was originally released. And it's also officially supported by almost all racing games, which is a plus.

 

Anybody looking for a cheap(er) wheel should check eBay - I picked up the Driving Force EX for just £20, which I consider a great bargain.

 

Hope this helps!

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nice guide.if you look at my created threads you'll see i posted my raceing seat that i built, which sports the driving force GT setup. i really like the G27 but i beleive some people are experianceing problems with there ps3.

 

Thank you, your seat is what inspired me to look for a wheel and make this ;) , I was looking through my posts again to try to find yours to ask you if you had any feedback on your wheel.

 

Hi, if you're confused about the Logitech wheels, this is what I (eventually) worked out.

 

Logitech had a "previous generation" of PS3 wheels, which were the Driving Force EX (low), the Driving Force Pro (mid), and the G25 (high).

 

These all still work, and are all supported by most games.

 

Logitech's "current generation" consists of the Driving Force Wireless (low), Driving Force GT (mid), and the G27 (high).

 

It's worth noting that the Driving Force Wireless isn't officially supported by most games - although I imagine it would work.

 

My review of the Driving Force EX (which you should add!):

 

A great wheel if you don't want to spend too much. It has pedals, a good feeling wheel, and fairly good force feedback. No gearstick, but the paddle shifters work fine for me. While it isn't generally available new from retailers, there are lots sold on eBay for around £20, which is a great price for a wheel that would have cost at least twice that when it was originally released. And it's also officially supported by almost all racing games, which is a plus.

 

Anybody looking for a cheap(er) wheel should check eBay - I picked up the Driving Force EX for just £20, which I consider a great bargain.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Thanks for that Darth, I'll update the thread later along with adding 'Dath_Newdar's top tip' to use Ebay. :)

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Thank you, your seat is what inspired me to look for a wheel and make this ;) , I was looking through my posts again to try to find yours to ask you if you had any feedback on your wheel.

 

 

 

Thanks for that Darth, I'll update the thread later along with adding 'Dath_Newdar's top tip' to use Ebay. :)

 

Thanks! ;)

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i like the high end logitech but it says 6 gear shifter, but therre are a lot of cars bmw's/mercs's/veyron etc that have 7, 8, 9 gears how will it work?

 

anyway really nice guide man

 

I thought the same when i got it and tried on GTP, i use the Flappy Panels for anything above 6 gears.

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i like the high end logitech but it says 6 gear shifter, but therre are a lot of cars bmw's/mercs's/veyron etc that have 7, 8, 9 gears how will it work?

 

anyway really nice guide man

 

Thats a good point, I can only assume you could get as far as 6th then use the paddles. I think Merc's and BMW's are like Veyrons in that the shifter simply selects Drive, neautral, etc with the paddles on the wheel for when you want to wrag it :think:

 

Awesome job Witcomb. I've been thinking about getting a driving wheel for GT5 and this will really come in handy since I didn't know how to tell which ones were good and which ones weren't.

 

Thanks man ;) Good luck finding one.

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