The Logitech Driving Force GT - Two Years Later

About two years ago, I bought the Logitech Driving Force GT. Upon release of the product, it received positive reviews. Though not equal to the Thrustmaster and other hardcore steering wheels, the Logitech DFGT is, actually, a good steering wheel, it is designed by Logitech for Kazunori Yamauchi's "Gran Turismo 5". The design is simple, there are no paddle shifters. They are replaced by buttons and there are no H shifts just the + and - shifts on the side.

Do not expect the full package of what you see in the regular car. There is no clutch just the brakes and the accelerator. At first impression I thought that Logitech "cut corners" in creating a steering wheel for GT5. It turns out, the design actually gives you the edge in driving. My lap times improved since there is no clutch and I use much of the button shifters so that quick decisions on cornering puts my hand on the steering and never leaving it. With GT5, I use it as if I am on automatic transmission. I only use the right foot.

This steering wheel is ideal for Formula One simulators like F1 2010 or F1 2011 on PS3 (which works great). In fact the set up of the steering wheel and pedals are for Formula One. Left foot on the brake, right foot on the accelerator and both hands on the wheel. Since monocoque cars are faster, therefore your responses must be quick, and the Logitech DFGT is exactly what you need for these kind of responses on an F1 car.

The force feedback is not close to a real steering wheel, its small jerks is all the feedback you'll receive.

Overall, I enjoy my DFGT, if you are after better lap times and not really into the physics of the game or how real the force feedback of the steering wheel is, the DFGT will give you what you need. Also among other steering wheels available today, DFGT is one of the cheapest steering wheels in the market.