While some games can be taken too far (Russian Roulette, Fantasy Football, Spin the Bottle), video games are the exception. The
Logitech G27 Wheel looks like it might be taking it too far for driving video games and
we like it. The gaming wheel is a solid 3 piece controller for PC or PS2/PS3, consisting of a steering wheel, shifter rig and foot pedals. Game immersion features include dual axis force feedback and individual pedal resistance for the brake, accelerator and clutch. All this combines to let you experience slides, hairpin turns and drifts without the lengthy hospital stays.
What truly strikes you about the G27 is the build quality. Everything that looks metallic from the photos actually is solid metal. All 3 pieces have been specially designed to handle whatever you throw at it and then some. From the leather wrapped steering wheel to the rubber feet on each pedal you don't have to worry about it like some fragile PC component. Both the steering wheel and the shifter contain mount points that allow you to bolt them onto a table. The foot pedal assembly has a row of carpet teeth that help hold them in place as you drive. Hopefully the build quality will help you justify the $299 asking price next month when it goes on sale.
Via Gizmodo
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