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February 20, 2008
Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of Gran Turismo for PLAYSTATION®3
Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Delivers Powerful Force Feedback,...Print
SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 20, 2008 Today at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), the worlds 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 and traction control system (TCS), the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers the most accurate and authentic PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) racing experience.
Were excited to be working with Polyphony Digital again to develop a wheel that will satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts, like me, around the world, said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitechs director of product marketing for gaming. People who love the striking realism of the Gran Turismo racing series will discover that Logitechs latest wheel is the tool they need to experience the cars the way they were meant to be driven. With the Logitech Driving Force GT, youre not playing games anymore youre racing!
Logitechs 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 wheel, allowing people to change the balance of the car they are driving by adjusting the brake bias, traction control, and damper settings. Now Gran Turismo drivers can have precise control over the cars 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 or Gran Turismo.
Logitech is a pioneer in the development of force feedback technology, and its newest wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss with frightening accuracy. Racers can use either the sequential stick shift or the wheel-mounted paddles to race through gears while the full-size gas and brake pedals deliver precise throttle and brake response.
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 in North America on April 17 on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and as a download on PLAYSTATION®Network. The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is also compatible with Gran Turismo3 and Gran Turismo4 on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in May. The suggested retail price is $149.99 (U.S.).
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PLAYSTATION®Network and PLAYSTATION®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP system and the PS3 system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
For more information on Gran Turismo, click here.
Now we will have one moreawesome choice. I still think I will be getting the G25 in a couple weeks to go with the new PS3
Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of Gran Turismo for PLAYSTATION®3
Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Delivers Powerful Force Feedback,...Print
SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 20, 2008 Today at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), the worlds 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 and traction control system (TCS), the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers the most accurate and authentic PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) racing experience.
Were excited to be working with Polyphony Digital again to develop a wheel that will satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts, like me, around the world, said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitechs director of product marketing for gaming. People who love the striking realism of the Gran Turismo racing series will discover that Logitechs latest wheel is the tool they need to experience the cars the way they were meant to be driven. With the Logitech Driving Force GT, youre not playing games anymore youre racing!
Logitechs 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 wheel, allowing people to change the balance of the car they are driving by adjusting the brake bias, traction control, and damper settings. Now Gran Turismo drivers can have precise control over the cars 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 or Gran Turismo.
Logitech is a pioneer in the development of force feedback technology, and its newest wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss with frightening accuracy. Racers can use either the sequential stick shift or the wheel-mounted paddles to race through gears while the full-size gas and brake pedals deliver precise throttle and brake response.
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 in North America on April 17 on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and as a download on PLAYSTATION®Network. The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is also compatible with Gran Turismo3 and Gran Turismo4 on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in May. The suggested retail price is $149.99 (U.S.).
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PLAYSTATION®Network and PLAYSTATION®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP system and the PS3 system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
For more information on Gran Turismo, click here.
Now we will have one moreawesome choice. I still think I will be getting the G25 in a couple weeks to go with the new PS3
