G27 incoming

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no but that is a reason too not buy a g27 and spending the money in an other ps3 but let,s stay ontopic ;p I dont like all those buttons on teh steering wheel what do you people think about this
 
Meh... it looks okay.

But, in all honesty, I just prefer the way the G25 looks. The black ring in the centre is cool... but I don't particularly like the way the six buttons look. I much prefer the minimalist two on the G25, and having the rest on the shifter.

G25 is going to be cheaper now, anyway :sly:
 
If there are improvements to the G27 shifter and pedals, do you think there will be ANY way to purchase just those and use them on the G25?

P.S. I love the G25 steering wheel just the way it is. :)
 
I doubt it since normally when one component goes bad with any of the other wheels they replace the whole thing.
 
only gives me a reason to buy a new wheel and make a new cockpit :) so the gf can play as well mwha ha ha ha ha. but really if it doesn't have a belt drive, the g27 is a joke. especially if they got rid of the sequential shifter. it wouldn't make sense. but how do yo make it go from h gate to sequential mode? but ya shift lights seem "fun" and the extra buttons... really? do you NEED them? i have my right button on look behind, and my left button to reverse. looking left and right isnt needed.
 
im actually really pissed about the g27 there really isnt anything different besides the steering wheel and no seperate hand brake what was logitech thinking? they are retarded for taking the g25 and just adding a few extra buttons and a light display on the steering wheel. unless there is some sort of feedback inhancements there is no point to waste your money on the g27 when the g25 will be way cheaper.
 
SomeStrangeSin
... unless there is some sort of feedback inhancements there is no point to waste your money on the g27 when the g25 will be way cheaper.
Raitziger
I agree.
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We'll just have to wait and see. I'm also getting less exited about the G27. But as long as we don't know the full specs of this new Logitech wheel, we can't make any assumptions whether it's worth it or not.
 
It doesnt make sense for Logitech to continue producing the G25 as a competiting product.

Companies recently having large discounts on the model only further point towards depleting the stock of G25 as much as possible prior to the G27 arrival.

As for the sequential shift it is very much likely it is still their, but i would assume between the central up/down gears 3rd -4th. No doubt the new big Logitech button being depressed locks the gears in this sequential mode, it is likely a revised design is all.
The wheel rim is definately thicker too which can only be better for comfort and that was one of the issues with G25.
4 additional buttons on the wheel will likely be able to double up as the 4 on the gearstick or of course be remapped in games.
LED lights are a bit of a gimmick but do seem to appeal to the PC sim community but are highly unlikely to work outside of PC games.

Therefore as a console based gamer but one who wants a quality product this G27 does very little to make we want to upgrade from a G25 and doesnt quite tick my boxes like the Turbo S will.
NO X360 support (which i didnt think would happen looking at Logitechs support of Microsoft products) means for a bit more you can buy a better wheel and with PC/X360/PS3 support
Its not a hard decision to make is it..


All in all even allowing for improvements in its FFB or smoother action from its new gearing G27 without being biased but just comparing specs
looks like the Fanatec Turbo S will be the best wheel to buy for console and PC gamers alike, no doubts about it.
 
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paskowitz
http://www.virtualr.net/logitech-g27-spotted-on-official-website/
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After reading something someone said about it being fake and pointing out a couple things, I have to agree. If you compare the G25 pics with the G27 pics above it certain things kinda pop out. Such as in the first image: Unlike the two wheels below it the shifter isn't there, there appears to be a white outline around the wheel, as if it was pasted there. Also the wheel seems to be in a lighter color box within its section, and last it doesn't have a PN number like everything else.

If I'm late to the party here, then I apologize for posting this.
 
torontoml
After reading something someone said about it being fake and pointing out a couple things, I have to agree. If you compare the G25 pics with the G27 pics above it certain things kinda pop out. Such as in the first image: Unlike the two wheels below it the shifter isn't there, there appears to be a white outline around the wheel, as if it was pasted there. Also the wheel seems to be in a lighter color box within its section, and last it doesn't have a PN number like everything else.

If I'm late to the party here, then I apologize for posting this.
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That's what i think also, i made a semi-identical post in the GT5 forum.
 
G27 is pretty ugly compare to the old G25, we dont need all those button on the wheels seriously, and unlike somoene says, for me, i wishes they dont make the switch to a ''belt drive'' steering system, lesss noise, but belt need some extra attention and your gonna have to change it at some point for sure, especially if your are a drifter like me and you put big stress on wheel, ''gear drive'' steering system still way better in accurancy over a long period of time, and more stronger than anyone sims wheel on market right now, be aware.
 
HackiRoku
G27 is pretty ugly compare to the old G25, we dont need all those button on the wheels seriously, and unlike somoene says, for me, i wishes they dont make the switch to a ''belt drive'' steering system, lesss noise, but belt need some extra attention and your gonna have to change it at some point for sure, especially if your are a drifter like me and you put big stress on wheel, ''gear drive'' steering system still way better in accurancy over a long period of time, and more stronger than anyone sims wheel on market right now, be aware.
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Can't say I agree with you.

I've owned a G25 (along with just about every other wheel on the market since the Logitech GT Force). Upgrading to a belt drive is a fantastic step in the right direction. Smoother steering, less noise, no deadzone, and LESS wear and tear on the internals, in most cases. I also frequently drift with a wheel (I'm almost scared to admit), and the belt driven wheels have always been more fun, intuitive, and less problematic, in my experience.

I loved my G25... However, the deadzone, sporadic notchy steering, and flimsy shifter are all reasons I sold it and ordered a Fanatec 911 Turbo S.

Bring on the belt drive!




;)
 
I translated everything that was available in that G27 screen-grab.

Enjoy:

Black Chamber
[Product Description - before you click on the item]

Genuine leather, True racing metal finish.

Highlights: Wheel rotation of 900 degrees, True leather grip, reorientation of power

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[Item Page]

The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is designed to offer the definitive experience of race simulation. Addressing the feel of sliding in a sharp curve or running through the streets of Monaco, all the global major circuits seem closer than ever.

Performance

Realistic Force Feedback Engine with Helical Dual Clutch: Experience the loss of traction, the change in weight and the feel of the street recreated smoothly and precisely, while having fun with the quiet action of this exceptionally silent wheel.

LED Indicators for RPM/Motion: Keep your attention on the dashboard when you change gears and get the maximum torque (in supported games).

Sixteen Programmable Buttons Plus a D-pad: Map the useful functions of the game to the buttons that make sense to you, either on the wheel or on the gear-shift module even while playing.

Wheel with 900 Degrees of Rotation: Turn two and a half times over to lock the lock, just
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And that is where it ended. If someone can get me the rest of the page - I can translate the remaining portion of it. ;)
 
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I added the translation of the product description you see before you actually click on the item:

Enjoy:

Black Chamber
[Product Description - before you click on the item]

Genuine leather, True racing metal finish.

Highlights: Wheel rotation of 900 degrees, True leather grip, reorientation of power

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[Item Page]

The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is designed to offer the definitive experience of race simulation. Addressing the feel of sliding in a sharp curve or running through the streets of Monaco, all the global major circuits seem closer than ever.

Performance

Realistic Force Feedback Engine with Helical Dual Clutch: Experience the loss of traction, the change in weight and the feel of the street recreated smoothly and precisely, while having fun with the quiet action of this exceptionally silent wheel.

LED Indicators for RPM/Motion: Keep your attention on the dashboard when you change gears and get the maximum torque (in supported games).

Sixteen Programmable Buttons Plus a D-pad: Map the useful functions of the game to the buttons that make sense to you, either on the wheel or on the gear-shift module even while playing.

Wheel with 900 Degrees of Rotation: Turn two and a half times over to lock the lock, just
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Now, can someone get me the rest of that page - or the full page so I can translate the remaining portion of it? ;)
 
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I think this needs to be brought over from the "Upgrade from G25?" thread:

WolfRacer543
I disagree. I think they need to move toward helical cut gears, not belt drives. Helical cut gears are what your car's gearbox has, the gears engage gradually so you dont get the "notchy" feeling you get with current gear driven FFB wheels. It would also eliminate noise. Basically it would have all the good things of a gear driven system without the bad things. The only issue is the cost of helical gears, but belt drives are expensive too, not sure which is cheaper in the long run
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A guy on commented on the original link on Virtualr.net:

On the second screen capture you can read “embreagem helicoidal”.
I probably managed to find out something new about this new wheel: It is not belt driven.
Apparently it uses helical gears which are quieter and stronger than conventional/spur gears.
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maybe Logitech are onto something.... ;)
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Info fits in with what Black Chamber has kindly translated.
 
I loved my G25... However, the deadzone, sporadic notchy steering, and flimsy shifter are all reasons I sold it and ordered a Fanatec 911 Turbo S.

Bring on the belt drive!
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I can see why drifters might prefer the looser, faster feel of the G25. I don't drift, but I definitely prefer the G25 for F1 driving.

The Fanatec shifter is the exact opposite of the G25 - excessively stiff, where the G25 is excessively floppy.
 
Dijital Majik
I think this needs to be brought over from the "Upgrade from G25?" thread. The info fits in with what Black Chamber has kindly translated.
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Thank you.

I thought the very same thing when I saw it had been moved - but I like being here and I didn't want to anger any of the moderators by whining and complaining about it. :sly:

The reason I feel it should have stayed in my "I translated the G27 Portuguese Logitech screen-grab" thread, is due to the freshness of the translation and it's relation to GT5 news - not just steering wheel news. Secondly, in the GT5 forum, it would get noticed more and perhaps the elusive "full page" of the screen-grab would be found and posted so I could translate the rest of it, so we could all have a complete spec sheet to look over a month or so in advance, so we could see just what to expect from this new Logitech wheel.

Mods - if you can, please move it back to my original "I translated the G27 Portuguese Logitech screen-grab" thread so everyone will see it.

Thank you. :)
 
It's about a wheel that's not an official GT wheel and may not even be supported by GT5, so no, it stays here.
 

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