Theres nothing quite like the thrill of the open road.
But, like millions of other people, Im now disabled and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle.
There are dozens of steering wheel controllers out there butLogitechsare arguably the most popular.
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Despite a few compatibility issues at launch it is acting like working with every game its supposed to now.
Those of you familiar with the G920 will notice that, aesthetically, not much has changed.
That being said, its easy to see why Logitech didnt attempt any radical changes.
I was surprised at how much attention to detail went into the leather and stitching.
This isnt a plastic toy by any means.
Its apparent Logitech is trying to bridge the gap between real racing wheels and video game controllers.
And its having a lot of success.
The G923 racing wheel also comes with racing pedals.
I found it to be a mixed bag.
The gist of it is the brake pedal has much more resistance than the clutch and gas pedals.
This isnt a problem if youre playing on a carpeted surface.
Logitechs clever design makes the pedals super-grippy on most plush carpets.
But on my stone-tile floor its quite slippery.
This problem is easily solved by buttressing it against something heavy so its not a deal-breaker.
I just wish it had some rubber on the bottom.
Lets talk about what its like to use the G923.
I fell in love.
I love the way the G923 feels in my hands.
Despite its diminutive size (when compared to production vehicles normal steering wheels) everything feels properly spaced.
But the best things about the G923 are on the inside.
Logitechs absolutely nailed the vibration and force feedback with this controller.
you’re able to smash the gas, close your eyes, andfeelthe road beneath you.
This is nothing new though.
Id say thats a pretty good description, but it doesnt explain what that feels like in action.
I checked it out in a short playtest withAssetto Corsa Competizioneon Xbox One.
Simply put: True Force is incredibly impressive.
It fills in the blanks that other feedback systems dont.
True Force translates engine vibrations into steering wheel vibrations.
This makes it feel much more like youre driving a real car.
Overall, I found the G923 to be a worthy upgrade.
No gadget is perfect though, and I was able to find some faults with this racing wheel.
Firstly, Im not a big fan of the mounting system.
I think Logitechs done the best it could here.
Its designed to work well with a desk or table.
But you really need a dedicated racing chair to get the most out of it.
Issues aside, I highly recommend the Logitech G923 racing wheel.
Its the closest Ive been to driving a real car in a long time.
you might pick yours upon Amazonwhere its currently on sale for less than $300.
