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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Logitech G Dual-Motor Feedback Driving Force G29 Racing Wheel + Pedals - Compatible with PlayStation 5, 4, 3 (Black) by Breanna Homack

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great bike at a great price

First the reference frame. I use this for Gran Turismo Sport on PS4. I also previously had Logitec's Driving Force Pro. I've played every iteration of Gran Turismo since the original Gran Turismo (it wasn't called GT1) and used and recorded a steering wheel in that game since Gran Turismo 3 (Spec A). . . about a billion miles. I really love this bike. I will talk about the pedals separately. Operation is very smooth and much quieter than my old DFP. The metal paddles are fine; I will add shifter once it is supported in GT game. There's a blue metal band at the top of the wheel to make it easier to find the center (for those of us who care), so it's not a line of tape to loosen or go away over time. That's how they all come out for me. After using the controller for the first few months I was amazed at how I can control my car on the track. But that doesn't make anyone a world champion. . . You just have more precision. The wheel has a full set of buttons including (from bottom to top) a PS button, an Options button, and a Share button under the center of the wheel. It may take some time to get used to; I pressed the share button while trying to pause the game during a practice session. That's my only catch. The rotary dial allows a level to be selected and the +/- button changes the setting, which you control as you race. You can remap the wheel buttons in the options menu. It was easy to get the PS4 to recognize my steering wheel right off the bat. . . once I figure out what to do. I leave my steering wheel connected to the network, turn on the PS4 on the device itself and then - when the blue screen appears - press the PS button on the steering wheel. I mention this because I originally used my controller to wake up the PS4 and it took quite a while before the steering wheel could be used. I hope this helps anyone facing the same problem. NOW ABOUT PEDAL SETUP kept this separate due to all the reviews that mentioned pedals. The throttle offers very little resistance compared to the brakes. The brakes may seem very harsh to others; Thanks to the feedback, I was reasonably prepared myself. Compared to my old DFP, the effort required to depress the brake pedal is enormous. . . But it's not a problem. It's more like the brakes I used in my (limited) track time. The brakes have more resistance than on my Buick, but I was able to get used to them. It feels a lot sportier in my opinion. **UPDATE 7/29** After some testing, it turned out that the rubber in the brake that causes this drag must mimic a load cell. The brake has some travel up to a point, then you apply more force and modulate the stopping power you get. It's a bit difficult to work with at first, but now I really, really like it. It just took me most of the day to make this a part of my routine. Braking on the highway is also easier. Back to the original review. ******** I noticed something in the game. When using the controller I have less braking power, but with the pedals - if I really stand on the brakes - the braking power increases. I attribute this to the game itself and realize what the driver can do with their feet compared to the amount of movement available with triggers on the controller. It definitely took me a while to get used to, but the modulation I get from the throttle AND the brakes cut my lap times significantly. Finally, the price of it is amazing compared to this one. A $700 steering wheel is out of my budget and I've decided to aim for it. He showed up on Prime Day and I found him out. . . but I was planning to buy it at regular price at some point. It's smooth and quiet, precise and a great steering wheel. Worth every penny. Now all I need is the right rolling stand! The X-Celerator (?) Big Boy booth I used to work at DFP; The pedals of the G29 are too big. TL; DR: Great bike, the brake pedal is a pain to press but worth it, HIGHLY recommended for the price. Hope that helps.

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • Almost everything ok