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MAJOR UPDATE: Video of the wheel (phone cam from the GDC floor) + FUNCTION EXPLANATIONS IN-GAME:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZrsy2gESMA&e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9XKy-2Y-Ec
Obviusly, EU/US Prologue might come with new DFP support already built in.
Special thanx to guys at goingsony.com blog for sharing this video with the world, without even knowing the presciousness of it
About the new wheel:
No H-Shift. Pedals are basicaly the same as old ones. Hope they will not feature brake-glitch as the old ones. Real time control of brake bias, traction and damper settings. Horn (what?) included. PS2 and PS3 compatible. Designed by Polyphony Digital. Official start of sales is not confirmed yet, and my internal source says that retailers has just received ordering-forms while first deliveries/sales should start during May.
Obviusely, GT5 will deliver real-time mechanics control, as seen in Formula One games on PS2 and PS3.
No leather, however. While price is fine. 149$ for US, and 149 euro for Europe.
Also, I've got unoffical information that PS3/GT5
bundle on the way for Europe. 40GB console, Sixasis controler (no DS3 unfortunately) and GT5 game for approx 410 euros.
So, new wheel for our collections. At this point I'm heading to gunstore to buy a gun and shoot myself in the leg.
Notice the release dates at the very end. Seems like Europe will get Prologue sooner then expected.
Pictures:
Links for hi-res pictures:
http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=125556&vid=5&download=1
http://www.nulaosam.hr/logitech/driving_force_GT/53632_DFGT_171124.jpg
http://www.nulaosam.hr/logitech/driving_force_GT/DFGT_063706.jpg
Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of Gran Turismo™ for PLAYSTATION®3
Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Delivers Powerful Force Feedback, Brake Bias and Traction Control Adjustment
Game Developers Conference 2008
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), the world’s leading developer of force feedback gaming wheels, announced the Logitech® Driving Force™ GT racing wheel, the official wheel of Gran Turismo™. Featuring powerful force feedback and an innovative 24-position realtime adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers the most accurate and authentic PLAYSTATION®3 (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 meticulously designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, Inc., the developer of the Gran Turismo series. The companies worked together to add the unique 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 Logitech Driving Force GT turns 900 degrees lock-to-lock allowing drivers to navigate hairpin turns with greater accuracy. And with anti-backlash gearing, there is no slack in the steering response, making any race a smooth, realistic experience. In the center of the 11-inch wheel, the Driving Force GT features an illuminated horn button with the official Gran Turismo logo. Using the authentic sounds of the car being driven, racers can quickly alert other cars when they are approaching fast. Or when playing online, people 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™ (BD) 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 PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZrsy2gESMA&e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9XKy-2Y-Ec
Obviusly, EU/US Prologue might come with new DFP support already built in.
Special thanx to guys at goingsony.com blog for sharing this video with the world, without even knowing the presciousness of it
About the new wheel:
No H-Shift. Pedals are basicaly the same as old ones. Hope they will not feature brake-glitch as the old ones. Real time control of brake bias, traction and damper settings. Horn (what?) included. PS2 and PS3 compatible. Designed by Polyphony Digital. Official start of sales is not confirmed yet, and my internal source says that retailers has just received ordering-forms while first deliveries/sales should start during May.
Obviusely, GT5 will deliver real-time mechanics control, as seen in Formula One games on PS2 and PS3.
No leather, however. While price is fine. 149$ for US, and 149 euro for Europe.
Also, I've got unoffical information that PS3/GT5
bundle on the way for Europe. 40GB console, Sixasis controler (no DS3 unfortunately) and GT5 game for approx 410 euros.So, new wheel for our collections. At this point I'm heading to gunstore to buy a gun and shoot myself in the leg.
Notice the release dates at the very end. Seems like Europe will get Prologue sooner then expected.
Pictures:
Links for hi-res pictures:
http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=125556&vid=5&download=1
http://www.nulaosam.hr/logitech/driving_force_GT/53632_DFGT_171124.jpg
http://www.nulaosam.hr/logitech/driving_force_GT/DFGT_063706.jpg
Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of Gran Turismo™ for PLAYSTATION®3
Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Delivers Powerful Force Feedback, Brake Bias and Traction Control Adjustment
Game Developers Conference 2008
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), the world’s leading developer of force feedback gaming wheels, announced the Logitech® Driving Force™ GT racing wheel, the official wheel of Gran Turismo™. Featuring powerful force feedback and an innovative 24-position realtime adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers the most accurate and authentic PLAYSTATION®3 (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 meticulously designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, Inc., the developer of the Gran Turismo series. The companies worked together to add the unique 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 Logitech Driving Force GT turns 900 degrees lock-to-lock allowing drivers to navigate hairpin turns with greater accuracy. And with anti-backlash gearing, there is no slack in the steering response, making any race a smooth, realistic experience. In the center of the 11-inch wheel, the Driving Force GT features an illuminated horn button with the official Gran Turismo logo. Using the authentic sounds of the car being driven, racers can quickly alert other cars when they are approaching fast. Or when playing online, people 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™ (BD) 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 PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
what a gimmic although maybe useful in a now online world!
