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Logitech Unveils Official Gran Turismo Wheel for PS3 |
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Written by CB Team
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
 At the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Logitech announced the Logitech Driving Force GT racing wheel, which is the official wheel for Gran Turismo.
It features force feedback and an innovative 24-position real-time adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT should give gamers the most accurate and authentic PS3 racing experience.
Logitech’s latest racing wheel was designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, Inc., the developer of the Gran Turismo series. The companies worked together to add the real-time adjustment dial, a first for force feedback wheels, allowing people to fine tune the car’s balance by adjusting the brake bias, traction control and damper settings. Now Gran Turismo drivers can have precise control over the car’s setup to achieve maximum performance.
Logitech’s newest force feedback wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss. While the full-size gas and brake pedals deliver precise throttle and brake response, racers can use either the sequential stick shift or the wheel-mounted paddles to go through gears. The wheel also features a large 27.9 cm (11-inch) wheel with rubber-overmould rim, providing exceptional comfort and control.
The Logitech Driving Force GT turns 900 degrees lock-to-lock allowing you to navigate hairpin turns with greater accuracy.
The GT also features an illuminated horn button with the official Gran Turismo logo. Using the authentic sounds of the car being driven, you can quickly alert other cars when they are approaching fast. Or when playing online, you can simply use the horn to taunt other players as they speed by.
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is engineered for use with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PS3, which will be available on Blu-ray Disc and as a download on the PLAYSTATION Network in North America on April 17 and in Europe on March 28.
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is also compatible with Gran Turismo 3 and Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2.
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in May. The suggested retail price is $149.99 (U.S.).
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Last Updated ( Friday, 22 February 2008 )
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