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“#Logitech grabs the checkered flag with the G923 racing wheel<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

\n There\u2019s nothing quite like the thrill of the open road. When I was a younger man, there were few things in life that gave me more joy than hitting the interstate after work in my black Ford Mustang.<\/p>\n

But, like millions of other people, I\u2019m now disabled and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. A few years back I started to really get into racing sims to try and scratch the old driving itch and, shockingly, it actually helped.<\/p>\n

Game<\/a>s such as Forza Motorsport 7<\/i> and <\/span>Gran Turismo Sport<\/i> eschew arcade exploits and over-the-top design in favor of immersive photo and audio realism. Don\u2019t get me wrong, games from franchises such as the <\/span>Burnout <\/i>and <\/span>Need For Speed<\/i> series<\/a> are fun, but they don\u2019t make me feel like I\u2019m actually driving a car.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the right monitor (like this curved one from Alienware I reviewed awhile back) and a decent set of headphones, I can just about lose myself running laps in\u00a0<\/span>Forza. <\/i>I say \u201cjust about\u201d because there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s been missing: a proper steering wheel controller. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are dozens of steering wheel controllers out there but Logitech\u2019s<\/a> are arguably the most popular. I was a huge fan of the G920, so when the company offered to let me test the all-new G923<\/a> I jumped at the opportunity. <\/span><\/p>\n

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I tested the G923 Xbox\/PC version. Despite a few compatibility issues at launch it app<\/a>ears to be working with every game it\u2019s supposed to now. I can\u2019t speak to whether the PS4 version is working properly, but I wasn\u2019t able to find any recent complaints online so I\u2019m assuming it is. <\/span><\/p>\n

Those of you familiar with the G920 will notice that, aesthetically, not much has changed. The major differences between the two models are mostly internal, though you may notice the LED display mounted on the top of the G923, a nifty addition that works as an RPM meter in many games. <\/span><\/p>\n

That being said, it\u2019s easy to see why Logitech didn\u2019t attempt any radical changes. Just look at this thing, it\u2019s gorgeous:<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s difficult to gauge size in these images, but this thing feels like a junior-size version of a super-car steering wheel. I was surprised at how much attention to detail went into the leather and stitching. This isn\u2019t a plastic toy by any means. It\u2019s apparent Logitech is trying to bridge the gap between \u201creal racing wheels\u201d and video game controllers. And it\u2019s having a lot of success. <\/span><\/p>\n

The G923 racing wheel also comes with racing pedals. The gorgeous, brushed-metal pedals stand out as much as the racing wheel in the looks department:<\/span><\/p>\n

They also feature an upgrade over previous iterations in the form of a rubber bushing in the brake pedal that\u2019s supposed to help \u201cdevelop muscle memory\u201d when braking. I found it to be a mixed bag. On the one hand, it definitely mimics what a racing brake pedal feels like better than the old ones, but on the other it\u2019s a pain in the ass to use if your floor isn\u2019t carpeted. <\/span><\/p>\n

The gist of it is the brake pedal has much more resistance than the clutch and gas pedals. A quick search online will tell you that many customers have taken the rig apart to remove the rubber because they don\u2019t like how much \u201charder\u201d it is to push.<\/span><\/p>\n

I actually like the amount of resistance the brake pedal gives with the rubber bushing, but because of the pedal\u2019s angle and the extra force necessary to \u201cslam on the brakes\u201d when I\u2019m, for example, drifting, I end up kicking the entire setup away from me. <\/span><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t a problem if you\u2019re playing on a carpeted\u00a0surface. Logitech\u2019s clever design makes the pedals super-grippy on most plush carpets. But on my stone-tile floor it\u2019s quite slippery. <\/span><\/p>\n

This problem is easily solved by buttressing it against something heavy so it\u2019s not a deal-breaker. I just wish it had some rubber on the bottom. There\u2019s a bunch of soft rubber feet down there, but they\u2019re tiny and do absolutely nothing to stop it from sliding. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about what it\u2019s like to use the G923. I fell in love. It\u2019s got paddle shifters, all the traditional Xbox or PS controller buttons, and a d-pad so you can use it as your only controller. There is one caveat: if you plan on using a headset while playing with the G923 on Xbox One you\u2019ll have to connect it to a separate controller because the G923 doesn\u2019t support wired or wireless headsets. <\/span><\/p>\n

I love the way the G923 feels in my hands. Despite its diminutive size (when compared to production vehicles\u2019 normal steering wheels) everything feels properly spaced. The paddles are so well-designed that I found myself compelled to stop using automatic transmission settings \u2013 a decision that\u2019s served me well when it comes to attacking my best track times. <\/span><\/p>\n

But the best things about the G923 are on the inside. Logitech\u2019s absolutely nailed the vibration and force feedback with this controller. You can smash the gas, close your eyes, and <\/span>feel<\/i> the road beneath you. As you start to drift off track the vibration changes and it <\/span>feels<\/i> like you\u2019re in dirt or gravel instead of on asphalt.<\/span><\/p>\n

And when you turn, the way the wheel resists (called force feedback) is different depending on how fast you\u2019re travel<\/a>ing, what kind of surface you\u2019re on, and what vehicle you\u2019re in. It\u2019s an amazing feeling that really ties the immersive experience of playing a racing sim together \u2013 especially in \u2018cockpit\u2019 view. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is nothing new though. The past few generations of racing wheels (including the G920) have been excellent at vibration and force feedback. And while the G923 seems to have improved even more on previous iterations, it\u2019s the all-new True Force feature that separates it from the herd. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Logitech says about True Force:<\/span><\/p>\n

TRUEFORCE delivers directly rendered kinesthetic and tactile force feedback\u2014calculated internally at up to 4000Hz\u2014right to your G923, delivering an immersive, real-racing experience. Tactile feedback lets you feel everything with fine-tuned nuance\u2014vibrational effects, road surfaces, terrain changes, tire contact, weather. Kinesthetic effects let you feel tire grip, bumps, crashes, and g-forces so you can react quicker and win the race.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019d say that\u2019s a pretty good description, but it doesn\u2019t explain what that feels like in action. True Force requires game developers to code in support so it\u2019s currently only available in a handful of titles (list here<\/a>). I checked it out in a short playtest with <\/span>Assetto Corsa Competizione<\/i> on Xbox One. <\/span><\/p>\n

Simply put: True Force is incredibly impressive. It fills in the blanks that other feedback systems don\u2019t. For example, when you\u2019re rocketing down a straightaway at 150 MPH in most games there\u2019s little to no wheel vibration. But in a real car traveling at high speed on imperfect terrain there\u2019s always going to be some vibration, especially if said vehicle has a combustion engine. <\/span><\/p>\n

True Force translates engine vibrations into steering wheel vibrations. This makes it feel much more like you\u2019re driving a real car. I was able to visualize which tires were losing grip when I over\/under-steered into or out of corners and this seemed to help me correct quicker and more accurately. <\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, I found the G923 to be a worthy upgrade. Given the choice between finding a G920 on sale or purchasing the all new G923 I\u2019d go with the latter just for the opportunity to play any upcoming titles that get support for True Force. <\/span><\/p>\n

No gadget is perfect though, and I was able to find some faults with this racing wheel. Firstly, I\u2019m not a big fan of the mounting system. I think Logitech\u2019s done the best it could here. It\u2019s designed to work well with a desk or table.<\/span><\/p>\n

But you really need a dedicated racing chair to get the most out of it. As I don\u2019t currently have one, I would have much preferred a lap-contour that let me rest it on my thighs or some way to put it on top of my desk. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing I didn\u2019t like was the way it always spins through it\u2019s full range, back and forth, when it powers up. If you happen to dismount the controller but forget to disconnect it you run the risk of having a steering wheel with a pretty powerful set motors driving it flopping around for a few seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n

Issues aside, I highly recommend the Logitech G923 racing wheel. It\u2019s the closest I\u2019ve been to driving a real car in a long time. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can pick yours up on Amazon<\/a> where it\u2019s currently on sale for less than $300.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Published October 1, 2020 \u2014 19:45 UTC<\/p>\n

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Price<\/span>
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\n 399.99 <\/span>
\n Product<\/span>G923 True Force racing wheel by Logitech<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n