Logitech G29 / G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel

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So if i was to use the G29 on the ps3, is there a noticeable difference, from the dfgt that i already use.....To my understanding it is more suited to the ps4..... Instead of buying a new wheel i have bought a ps4 and a copy of project cars......The next step is to get a decent wheel for both the ps3 and ps4....is the t300 a wiser buy than the G29 for both ps3 and ps4 ?

Guvna
 
Guvna1974
So if i was to use the G29 on the ps3, is there a noticeable difference, from the dfgt that i already use.....To my understanding it is more suited to the ps4..... Instead of buying a new wheel i have bought a ps4 and a copy of project cars......The next step is to get a decent wheel for both the ps3 and ps4....is the t300 a wiser buy than the G29 for both ps3 and ps4 ?

Guvna
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Even though for PS3 the driver for the G29 will make it be recognized as a DFGT, it's still going to feel like a G27 in terms of force feedback. Which is still a large improvement over the DFGT. The FFB is going to feel the same on PS3 and PS4, since that is dependent on hardware.

In my opinion, the T300 is the better wheel regardless.
 
Thanks will take a look into the T300 (seems like the wisest choice to make for now)....Any of u guys using the G29 on the ps3 ? and wat have u found ? Is it just a G27 with a few cosmetic differences.....Does it steer like the G27, i have heard it seems to steer way to sensitively on the ps3, is this right or wrong ?

Guvna
 
Guvna1974
Thanks will take a look into the T300 (seems like the wisest choice to make for now)....Any of u guys using the G29 on the ps3 ? and wat have u found ? Is it just a G27 with a few cosmetic differences.....Does it steer like the G27, i have heard it seems to steer way to sensitively on the ps3, is this right or wrong ?

Guvna
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From what I've read it feels identical to the G27. If it's being used on the PS3 the G29 is even inferior to the G27 because the shifter isn't compatible.
 
I think I'm gonna make a "What Logitech should have done" Video.

Not to bash but what would have been the better route for them to take regarding the G29
 
Some newbie questions....

The G29 and 920 are identical, just meant for PS4/Xbone respectively?

What kind of surface would i have to attach the steering wheel to? Years ago i tried a wheel, but it was incredibly noisy and rattled the desk like mad. Is it the same with these?

I'm thinking of getting the 920 for Forza and Dirt Rally, wondering whether i'm getting a good deal, also considering i haven't had a wheel before (the one i mentioned earlier was a loaner, over 10 years ago). I don't even have a driving license XD
 
My G29 arrived today. I chose it because of price and availability here in a developing country. More a sideways move than forward from G27 and the brake pedal feel will take a little getting used to, compared with G27. Overall so far happy. Also it says on the box but I cannot confirm that it is compatible with PC also.
 
ChromeBallz
Not sure what's going on, but that one doesn't have a clutch pedal?
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As we were discussing in the new T150 thread, the G29 costs €400 (plus €60 for the shifter) versus €200 for the T150 plus for example €100 for the T3PA pedals if you want a clutch, and €150 for the really very awesome TH8A shifter. So you end up with comparable pricing, however the G29 has a leather rim compared to the rubber rim on the T150, but the TH8A stomps all over the G29 shifter.

It's all academic until we hear reports on the actual FFB quality of the T150, but it does shake up the PS4 wheel market nicely.
 
skazz
As we were discussing in the new T150 thread, the G29 costs €400 (plus €60 for the shifter) versus €200 for the T150 plus for example €100 for the T3PA pedals if you want a clutch, and €150 for the really very awesome TH8A shifter. So you end up with comparable pricing, however the G29 has a leather rim compared to the rubber rim on the T150, but the TH8A stomps all over the G29 shifter.

It's all academic until we hear reports on the actual FFB quality of the T150, but it does shake up the PS4 wheel market nicely.
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In before Fanatec rocks up and says, "Hahaha, Silly Logitech & Thrustmaster, I'll give my customers a full kit for $300 with 3 pedals and a gearbox that will work on ALL the platforms"
 
skazz
As we were discussing in the new T150 thread, the G29 costs €400 (plus €60 for the shifter) versus €200 for the T150 plus for example €100 for the T3PA pedals if you want a clutch, and €150 for the really very awesome TH8A shifter. So you end up with comparable pricing, however the G29 has a leather rim compared to the rubber rim on the T150, but the TH8A stomps all over the G29 shifter.

It's all academic until we hear reports on the actual FFB quality of the T150, but it does shake up the PS4 wheel market nicely.
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I see. It does seem sad that there's no equivalent xbone version of that T150 though.
 
Got myself a G29 a few weeks ago, I'm a first-time user when it comes to steering wheels, and I got it for 3450 HKD (~445 USD). Overall speaking it's not a bad wheel. There is one thing I'm not satisfied though, which is the fact that the shifter isn't compatible with the PS3. Another little complaint will be that the force feedback is too strong even at the lowest level for me.
Anyway, I'm here to ask a few questions: are Logitech products known to have better durability than Thrustmaster ones? And since I don't play much, is there actually a better alternative from other brands that's compatible with both the PS3 and PS4, and doesn't cost as much as the G29? I've seen the Thrustmaster T80, but I've not opted for it, as I saw videos on Youtube that shows the T80 doesn't register small turns.

Edit: Also, is it possible to turn off the force feedback when I'm playing GT5 with this wheel? And is it normal that the wheel features some kind of constant resistance when you are steering it?
 
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GT HP Nut
Got myself a G29 a few weeks ago, I'm a first-time user when it comes to steering wheels, and I got it for 3450 HKD (~445 USD). Overall speaking it's not a bad wheel. There is one thing I'm not satisfied though, which is the fact that the shifter isn't compatible with the PS3. Another little complaint will be that the force feedback is too strong even at the lowest level for me.
Anyway, I'm here to ask a few questions: are Logitech products known to have better durability than Thrustmaster ones? And since I don't play much, is there actually a better alternative from other brands that's compatible with both the PS3 and PS4, and doesn't cost as much as the G29? I've seen the Thrustmaster T80, but I've not opted for it, as I saw videos on Youtube that shows the T80 doesn't register small turns.

Edit: Also, is it possible to turn off the force feedback when I'm playing GT5 with this wheel? And is it normal that the wheel features some kind of constant resistance when you are steering it?
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T300 is known to be a better wheel (don't know the prices in your area) but it is a lottery in reliability (my take on it is that you have to use it a lot, at least at first. So that all the problems come out, if there are some, in warranty then later.

I had g25 for years and have g27 (recently switched to fanatec). Yes there is some mechanical resistance, but I think you feel ffb centering maybe.

Experiment with your settings. Force feedback is a strange thing, while I was racing in rfactor leagues it was a distraction for me but after using it all the time in gt5p and gt5 I could not drive without it anymore (it felt like I was on ice).

You say that you are new with wheels, it is normal that it is strange at first (you might at first be slower then pad/keyboard) you just have to adapt.


As of turning ffb off if there is no option you could try plugging power adapter out (as I remember it gives power to ffb engines only, everything else is powered trough usb)
 
Shinu
T300 is known to be a better wheel (don't know the prices in your area) but it is a lottery in reliability (my take on it is that you have to use it a lot, at least at first. So that all the problems come out, if there are some, in warranty then later.

I had g25 for years and have g27 (recently switched to fanatec). Yes there is some mechanical resistance, but I think you feel ffb centering maybe.

Experiment with your settings. Force feedback is a strange thing, while I was racing in rfactor leagues it was a distraction for me but after using it all the time in gt5p and gt5 I could not drive without it anymore (it felt like I was on ice).

You say that you are new with wheels, it is normal that it is strange at first (you might at first be slower then pad/keyboard) you just have to adapt.


As of turning ffb off if there is no option you could try plugging power adapter out (as I remember it gives power to ffb engines only, everything else is powered trough usb)
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If I plugged the power adaptor out, the steering would not work at all, so are there any other ways you can think of to turn off the Force Feedback?

Thanks for the reply by the way. 👍
 
If it's anything like my DFGT. If you unplug the wheel from power and then start the game the wheel won't work. If you unplug the power after the wheel has calibrated in game it will still work but without force feedback.

I'd recommend that you just get used to the feedback though.
 
GT HP Nut
Edit: Also, is it possible to turn off the force feedback when I'm playing GT5 with this wheel? And is it normal that the wheel features some kind of constant resistance when you are steering it?
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Just turn the FFB down to 0 or 1.

Tired Tyres
I'd recommend that you just get used to the feedback though.
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But seriously; this ^ all day long!


👍
 
GT HP Nut
Got myself a G29 a few weeks ago, I'm a first-time user when it comes to steering wheels, and I got it for 3450 HKD (~445 USD). Overall speaking it's not a bad wheel. There is one thing I'm not satisfied though, which is the fact that the shifter isn't compatible with the PS3. Another little complaint will be that the force feedback is too strong even at the lowest level for me.

Edit: Also, is it possible to turn off the force feedback when I'm playing GT5 with this wheel? And is it normal that the wheel features some kind of constant resistance when you are steering it?
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If it's too strong turn the FFB to 1. Also set steering type to Simulation and power steering Off. It does feel heavier at first compared to real life (if you do drive IRL), but you gotta remember we don't get g-forces and stuff while playing a game so the FFB has to compensate for that. Just give it a week or so and you'll get used to the strength (working out also helps lol). I remember it took me a month to get used to the FFB on my G25 and half a year before I can set laptimes comparable to the pad. But now I never look back :D

Also, don't jump in to race cars or F1 cars straight away. Road cars on comfort tires generally has lighter FFB so practice with those first 👍
 
OK, got it. Thanks for the replies guys. 👍

Slightly off-topic, but what is a car/track combo you'll suggest to starters like me if we are trying to get accustomed to the wheel? Right now I'm using an Audi TT at Laguna Seca.
 
GT HP Nut
OK, got it. Thanks for the replies guys. 👍

Slightly off-topic, but what is a car/track combo you'll suggest to starters like me if we are trying to get accustomed to the wheel? Right now I'm using an Audi TT at Laguna Seca.
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My favourite for beginners (friends round) is the Mazda MX5 Roadster 2007 on Tsukuba, no tuning & stock tyres. Power Steering on will make turning easier. Experiment with it on & off with various low FFB settings until you're happy. The Simulation setting only works for very old wheels & is greyed out for newer wheels that it doesn't apply to, just ignore it.
 
GT HP Nut
OK, got it. Thanks for the replies guys. 👍

Slightly off-topic, but what is a car/track combo you'll suggest to starters like me if we are trying to get accustomed to the wheel? Right now I'm using an Audi TT at Laguna Seca.
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I like @VBR 's combo. The BRZ/GT86 etc. is a good car to learn with as well, although I'd switch to Comfort Softs. The Toyota 2000GT is a great car if you want to get a little oversteer happening. For learning, basically stick to front engine/rear drive cars and avoid the FF's and 4wd's as they are too understeery and the MR's which are mostly oversteery. Try to stick to under 450pp, preferably around 400pp or less to start, easier to control and anticipate as everything happens at a more leisurely pace. I prefer real tracks as I find some of the PD tracks a little too sticky so Laguna is a good choice, Tsukuba etc.
 
Had the G29 for about 2 weeks. Problem only just started happening when I'll be steering into a corner the share button or the PS button will be pressed without any contact from myself. I'm on the ps4 playing pcars. Is this a defective unit or is there something I've messed up?
 

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