Two new steering wheels from Logitech
Two new steering wheels from Logitech
I got a chance to take the G25 out for a test-drive at Logitech's booth, and I was pleasantly surprised. The force-feedback function was far better than the simple buzzing you get with most controllers, and the wheel had some real heft to it, as if you were actually controlling a vehicle instead of manhandling a piece of plastic. I played a PC racing title using manual transmission, and the clutch was fully responsive, allowing me to downshift into turns. I'm not enough of a racing fan to pay $300 for it, but those who do may very well find it to be the Lexus of gaming wheels.
The more modest DriveFX is a two-part system (wheel plus accelerator/brake foot pedals) notable for being Logitech's first steering wheel peripheral for the 360. It has "axial-feedback technology," an upgraded vibration technology that is intended to better simulate the driving experience. The Logitech DriveFX will be available in July for $100.