Logitech G Reveals New “Racing Series” Line and Momo Partnership for Pro Direct Drive Base

[Famine]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Logitech G Reveals New “Racing Series” Line and Momo Partnership for Pro Direct Drive Base​

Logitech has announced a new range of add-ons for its G Pro direct drive wheel, with a new “Racing Series” (RS) and partnership with Momo expanding the options...

 

[5lab]

Not much use to me, but in the UK there's a 20% drop in the cost of the pc only wheel.

Shame the shifter hasn't got an h pattern mode, I'll stick with my old one

 

[brockie]

Nice looking wheels!

 

[Alex-ffm]

As an only PlayStation and GT7 player it’s a bit disappointing. I wished a H Shifter and more real looking racing wheels like a GT3 style wheel (less looking gaming wheels) for all platforms. Handbrake might be cool but I doubt that the most of us are drifting. I’ve been waiting for this event to decide whether to stay with logi or go with Fanatec. It’s going to be an easy one for me now ghat Fanatec seems to be back in the business financial wise. Logitech needs to loose that “still a gaming tool” vibe. We want more hardcore and real looking hardware.

 

[_Mak]

If the new handbrake/sequential-shifter a G-series product, does that mean there's going to be a Pro-series shifter/handbrake in the future?

 

[i386]

The xbox compatible hub has a lot of potential, but the xbox and other buttons placement/cutout is bad and you can't use third party rims (for example turn racing r320) with it (the rim has to fit the indentation of the hub)

 

[Veinz]

I really don’t like the track wheel. The button and dial placement doesn’t look great either.

 

[PJTierney]

For anyone with 50 minutes I recommend Boosted Media's review.



I'm in the Fanatec ecosystem so no interest other than professional curiosity, but these new Logitech offerings look rather decent.

PC players will definitely want to check out the universal Quick Release, and combine it with their USB-powered wheel of choice.

That'll give you the "F1 wheel with dashboard" experience Logitech currently don't offer, if you have the G Pro base.

 

[TurboBoy64]

I love the look of the new wheels. I’m definitely gonna get the track one. I really hope Logitech is working on an active pedal!

 

[Watzlaw]

Where H-Shifter?

 

[Capt_Bromhead]

Genuine question against the new shifter. Watching the Boosted Media review and the stacking 2 of them with the desk clamp. With the Playseat Evolution wondering if it would be possible to do the same by fitting the new Seq/Handbrake to the Playseat rig extension and stick the drive force H shifter stacked above on the desk clamp?

I get the hate against the drive force shifter but using the mod to shorten the spring internally I think it’s good enough in VR to still enjoy. What I’m surprised no one else has commented on is the button noise from the new hubs when tru force is set to 100. Sounds like a nuisance.

 

[chandrizzle]

and you can't use third party rims (for example turn racing r320) with it

Yup, I'm disappointed the button placements on the hubs prevent the use of standard automotive wheel rims too. For now I purchased the RS QR in hopes that some type of button plate with shift paddle attachments can be added on in the future. It looks like the 4 contact points/pogo pins are exposed on both sides so there is hope, but for now I'll only be able to use it on PC so the PS5 will have to wait.

Bonus to Logi if there are clutch paddle attachments in the works for F1 style rims too... as the original wheel rim works good enough for GT use.

 

[TurboBoy64]

New rims from MPI and Acelith.

My new Logitech RS Hub and Track Wheel arrived last week.

It feels really premium and high quality. At first I was worried it would not feel significantly different than the standard wheel in VR but it feels completely different. The grip feels perfect in my hands. One thing I didn’t anticipate is that TrueForce feels more enhanced with this wheel (I’m guessing because there is less inertia to dampen it). The dials are now more clicky and tactile which I appreciate. I’m planning to use this new wheel for race cars and the standard d-shape wheel for road cars. If you already own the G Pro base and are on the fence about this I say buy it. I’m planning to buy another hub and attach some sort of wooden wheel for classic cars.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

@LOGI_Rich Any plans for an RS base and pedals to compete with the T598 next year? Are you able to say if you are working on or have any plans to create a Direct Axial Drive base?

 

[viperman3]

@LOGI_Rich , when does Logitech plan to sell spare elastomers for the Pro Pedals? Can Logitech provide additional shore hardnesses to further customize the pedals?

 

[LOGI_Rich]

@Saidur_Ali what we launched this year was just the tip of the iceberg.

@viperman3 we'll have spares up on the website, hopefully this side of Christmas. No additional shore hardness options though.

 

[ChuckDizzle04]

@LOGI_Rich what is the difference between the RS Round Wheel + RS Wheel Hub vs the PRO Racing GT D Rim? All I can see is the shape of the wheel is different but it's $50 more for the D Rim

Edit: I now see that the D Rim comes with clutch paddles but I don't think I need those for GT7, right?

 

[LOGI_Rich]

Yep you’ve got it.