Logitech Unveils Gran Turismo Wheel for PS3

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Logitech, a developer of force feedback gaming wheels, announced the Logitech Driving Force GT racing wheel, the official wheel of Gran Turismo.

Featuring force feedback and a 24-position realtime adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers accurate and authentic Playstation3 (PS3) racing experience.

We re excited to be working with Polyphony Digital again to deliver a wheel that will satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts, like me, around the world, said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech s Director of Product Marketing for gaming. People who love the striking realism of the Gran Turismo racing series will discover that Logitech s latest wheel will allow them to experience the cars the way they were meant to be driven. With the Logitech Driving Force GT, you re not playing games anymore you re racing!

Logitech s latest racing wheel was designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, the developer of the Gran Turismo series. The companies worked together to add the realtime 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.

The Gran Turismo series has always been designed for racing enthusiasts, said Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital. The Driving Force GT racing wheel was designed to perfection by our team, specifically for the next generation of Gran Turismo.

Logitech s newest force feedback wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss with frightening accuracy. 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 race through gears. The wheel also features a large 11-inch wheel with rubber-overmold rim, providing exceptional comfort and control, the company noted in a release.

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