Can't really believe this is all happening right now.
Been stuck on PS3 with GT6 all this time, using the original Logitech Driving Force ($80 AU new IIRC!), which is still working perfectly except for the nitrous button.
Made a gut-feeling call to plunk down on the PS5 with optical drive (wasn't my first choice, but beggars can't be choosers) and GoW, fearing that there'd be a limited window of opportunity. Sure enough, when I rang 5 stores they'd all sold out on that day (last Thursday). Ended up grabbing the last unit from EB Games Forest Hill after talking them into hanging on to it for me for a few hours. None of the stores had any idea as to when stocks would be replenished. I knew that even if they did receive something before Christmas (likely I reckon), it'd go instantly.
So, having nabbed the last unit in the east of Melbourne (PM me if you want the GoW PS-Store code 'cause I'm not gonna buy it) last Thursday night, I figured I'd wait for BF to see if Logitech had a sale on for the wheelbase and pedals. Then my buddy's marriage to his crazy wife took a turn yesterday and I thought, "What the heck, I'll risk buying the hardware now in the hope that I'll be able to provide a distraction for him sooner rather than later"...
... and here I am. GT7, WRC Generations and ACC with all the track-pack expansions (not the car-only ones) installed. Haven't fired any of them up yet 'cause, well, what's the point without the G Pro gear?
It goes without saying that after waiting almost 10 years and watching GT7 streamers every night since the March release, I'm so-pumped I can't even feel it; it's out of my range of reference and therefore tangibility. Just academic at this point, but everything will change when the parcels arrive and I get those puppies installed. Woohoo!
OK, I'll go back into my corner now. Thank you GT Planet for being who you are. You've definitely helped me get through this extended hiatus in the wilderness. ❤️