GDC08: Logitech reveals the "offical wheel of Gran Turismo"
by Jem Alexander 
{ Feb 20th 2008 at 1:45PM }
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The Driving Force GT is built especially for Gran Turismo 5 and Prologue, but will also work great with Gran Turismo 3 and 4 on the PS2. It has full force-feedback support and if you want to see what the wheel looks like from all sides, be sure to check out our gallery below. We'll have some hands-on impressions up for you from GDC before too long.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
_sean_ @ Feb 20th 2008 1:52PM
Rumble? Yesh?
yomama07024 @ Feb 20th 2008 1:54PM
What is that piece of plastic coming out of the bottom that goes towards the ground? What is that for? How do you keep the steering wheel in your lap and does this come with pedals?
_sean_ @ Feb 20th 2008 2:00PM
Its to attach it to a table top.
Anyone know if this has full-range 900 degree turning like the G25?
TinyTim121 @ Feb 20th 2008 2:02PM
The piece of plastic is designed to go inbetween your thighs to prevent the wheel from coming out of your lap.
There are differences between GT5 and GT: Prologue
One is called Gran Turismo 5: Prologue which is a taster for the big Gran Turismo 5 game. Think of it as a big demo. The second is the big game Gran Turismo 5, which will be a finished game, much bigger than GT5: Prologue.
But good question about the pedals
_sean_ @ Feb 20th 2008 2:12PM
Dude, the plastic piece attaches the wheel to a table.
That's why it has 'teeth' on top, a lot of wheel do that. It sucks when the wheel is loose on the table.
TinyTim121 @ Feb 20th 2008 2:43PM
@ _sean_
Oh yeah. Yeah, yomama07024, _sean_ is right. It's to attached to a table.
Will there be someway to hold the wheel in between your thighs? I don't play at a table. Or do you need a table to play with a wheel? Never used one before except at like arcades
why not the LS2/LS7? @ Feb 20th 2008 9:55PM
The thick hooked pieces of plastic attach it to a table top. The thin piece of plastic that looks like an antenna is the cord, they just cropped the rest of it out.
It doesn't have lap use facilities. Logitech will sell you a wedge you clamp the wheel to to use it in your lap, but honestly at that point, don't bother, just use a regular controller.
yomama07024 @ Feb 20th 2008 1:56PM
There is a difference between Gran Turismo 5 and Prologue? I thought it was one game named Gran Turismo: Prologue. Can someone please explain to me?
TinyTim121 @ Feb 20th 2008 1:56PM
Definatly interested. But around £100 is taking the piss. If it has rumble, then maybe you'll get me to pay £70.
£100 is far too much.
Kishin @ Feb 20th 2008 4:50PM
compared to the g25 (350$ USD) this is chump change :)
yomama07024 @ Feb 20th 2008 2:04PM
Is this better than the G25 which costs $300?
Mike @ Feb 20th 2008 2:05PM
It does come with pedals if you look at the gallery.
Just wondering anyone know what the orange plastic knob is for on the wheel?
Parker @ Feb 20th 2008 2:35PM
From the Logitech website:
24-position realtime adjustment dial: Fine-tune brake bias, TCS, and damper settings on the fly for unprecedented control over your car's performance.
Chris Rah Osiris @ Feb 20th 2008 2:06PM
That looks nice
yomama07024 @ Feb 20th 2008 2:06PM
Which game is coming out next month? GT5 or Prolugue?
_sean_ @ Feb 20th 2008 2:10PM
stop spamming the same question and use google.
wonway01 @ Feb 20th 2008 2:11PM
G25 looks way better but is more $
THis has no clutch pedel and not H pattern shifting. Which GT5P totally support.
wonway01 @ Feb 20th 2008 2:13PM
Geeze I should have spell checked it before I sent it.
I have a G25 and GT5P so yes I can confirm clutch pedel usage and H-pattern shifting works. Also the G25 shifter is not attached to the wheel so it can be mounted better.
This is probably ok but if you have the $ the G25 kicks its butt.
Darren Tilley @ Feb 20th 2008 2:56PM
Yeah, this looks to me like an overhaul of the Driving Force Pro wheel, and the price seems to indicate that is likely the case.
If I'm correct in my assumptions, then yes, this will have 900 degree steering. And since they don't have a gated shifter, I'm guessing that there won't be a clutch either.
The adjustment dial seems like a nifty feature though. I'd like to see how that's implemented in the game.
chris.westermann @ Feb 20th 2008 2:54PM
How come no paddle shifters on the sides of the wheel? I mean, if your going to make a game that emulates real life, then why not make a steering wheel that emulates real life. Also Logitech could have went the extra distance and built in a LCD panel that can be used as an in-car audio system allowing you to access your PS3 music from the steering wheel. I mean again, if your going for reality you might as well include all the distractions found in today's cars. Finally, where is the cup holder, FTW!
why not the LS2/LS7? @ Feb 20th 2008 9:58PM
Look at picture 5. There is a small button on the back of the wheel that says "L1" on it. There is another on the other side that says "R1". These are the equivalent to paddle shifters. This is the same as the GT4 wheel, and they actually work very well, except when you wrap the wheel up so far you have to remove your hands from it (in which case you can use the bump shifter).
They're not as real as paddles, but they work very well and can be pressed very rapidly for repeated fast shifting without taking your hands off the wheel.
OAKside @ Feb 20th 2008 3:29PM
"if you want to see what the wheel looks like from all sides, be sure to check out our gallery below."
Oh, yeah. Sexy. But where do I put my c... can of soda? No cup-holders!
TinyTim121 @ Feb 20th 2008 3:53PM
LMAO!!!
HAAS599 @ Feb 20th 2008 3:58PM
so glad I didnt buy the g25
Galley @ Feb 20th 2008 3:59PM
Yeah, but is it wireless?
salimdao @ Feb 20th 2008 4:30PM
nope. if you look at photos 4&6 in the gallery, you can see that the wheel and pedals both have cords at the back of them.
Popfrogs @ Feb 20th 2008 4:37PM
I imagine when GT5 full version drops, there will be another super racing pack like the PS2 had. This wheel + game + PS3 = winnar!
Iridium @ Feb 20th 2008 4:53PM
This doesn't really seem to add much more to the GT4 Driving Force Pro. If you want a good wheel for a better price pick that one up. Works great with the PS3 and supports force feedback and rumble.
The G25 is kick ass but it costs twice as much. Better pedals but how much are you really willing to pay. Some people have mouted this damn thing to a real car dashboard and placed the shifter and pedals where they really would be.