Logitech G25

Stemmy · 7th July 2008, 11:02

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/131&cl=us,en

Anyone have it?

Its an expensive piece of kit but is it worth it?

I love my racing games but whenever i've bought a cheaper wheel before i've been very disappointed

brophs · 7th July 2008, 11:24

Nah, that's too much. You could get a real car for that. Plus I think having that would mean you are taking the games farrrr too seriously.

WeasteDevil · 7th July 2008, 11:35

Many people take the likes of GT very seriously, thus why there is a market for this type of thing.

Stemmy · 7th July 2008, 11:52

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Originally Posted by brophs

Nah, that's too much. You could get a real car for that. Plus I think having that would mean you are taking the games farrrr too seriously.

Well in fairness i'm a bit of GT nut....allways looking to improve my laptime and there are just some things the ps3 controller can't do.

Put it this way if its as good as the reviews say it is and i do happen to comes across one that i can get cheaper i'd get a hell of a lot of use out of it.

just wondering if anyone had it what was they're feedback on it....its all well and good reading reviews but even better if i could ask a few questions about it from someone who has one

brophs · 7th July 2008, 12:04

It's here for $240 if that helps.

Pronewbie · 7th July 2008, 15:44

Always curious about these things.. Is the clutch usually re-created accurately?

WeasteDevil · 7th July 2008, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Pronewbie

Always curious about these things.. Is the clutch usually re-created accurately?

On the high end ones, then yes. I've never owned one myself, but have had a go with them. Some people go to massive expense building proper aluminium frames with real racing car seats in them with the monitor/tv mounted at the front. Others go for a cheaper alternaive and build them out of plastic water pipes. Wooden frames are also possible. I wouldn't really bother if you are just going to clamp it to your desk.

Depends on how much you want to spend at the end of the day.

Stemmy · 7th July 2008, 16:20

True Weaste....and at the end of the day i'd rather not spend as much as the G25 is going for really.I do think its quite expensive

but if you love flying games you want a joystick....IMO real driving games should be done with pedals, gearstick and wheel providing they are good enough.

And the cheap alternatives are rubbish

I wouldn't be building a frame, i happen to have a perfect place to put the wheel and pedals

WeasteDevil · 7th July 2008, 16:27

You can't get the full experience or laptimes with a controller though, it's impossible.

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 18:45

This is a cheaper alternative that I myself have been considering, done a fair bit of forum research on it too, seems very good.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Dri...0764&sr =1-29

The difference is no clutch peddle and a sequential gearbox rather than a shift stick.

I am tempted as I love my racing games, plus it also works with a PC with GTR2 for example (driver required).

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 18:48

You got a PS3 yet Nome?

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:02

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

You got a PS3 yet Nome?

Not yet, but have an iron in the fire for a cheap one, fingers crossed.

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 19:11

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Originally Posted by RedNome

Not yet, but have an iron in the fire for a cheap one, fingers crossed.

Indeed, I'll look forward to some online games with you.

Trial Mountain on GT5 sound good?

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:15

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

Indeed, I'll look forward to some online games with you.

Trial Mountain on GT5 sound good?

I'd kill you on that track

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by RedNome

I'd kill you on that track

I used to play that track to death. Can't wait to see it in High Definition.

Still have to wait about 9 months though

Stemmy · 7th July 2008, 19:29

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Originally Posted by RedNome

This is a cheaper alternative that I myself have been considering, done a fair bit of forum research on it too, seems very good.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Dri...0764&sr =1-29

The difference is no clutch peddle and a sequential gearbox rather than a shift stick.

I am tempted as I love my racing games, plus it also works with a PC with GTR2 for example (driver required).

Interesting.

Thanks for the info....i'll look into it more

my main problem before with wheels was the fact that the steering was all over the place.....such delayed reactions and just no feel whatsoever.Probably why i'm looking at the g25.

The GT series has been my favourite for years....time to move on from a controller and see how it is with a better setup

Stemmy · 7th July 2008, 19:33

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

I used to play that track to death. Can't wait to see it in High Definition.

Still have to wait about 9 months though

Grand Valley Speedway was my track of choice.

There were times i reckoned i was invincible on that one, nobody could beat me.

with a Castral Tom's Supra anyways....allthough i'd wager i was seriously naive about that hehe

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Stemmy

Interesting.

Thanks for the info....i'll look into it more

my main problem before with wheels was the fact that the steering was all over the place.....such delayed reactions and just no feel whatsoever.Probably why i'm looking at the g25.

The GT series has been my favourite for years....time to move on from a controller and see how it is with a better setup

Everything you could possibly need to know.

http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=44139

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

I used to play that track to death. Can't wait to see it in High Definition.

Still have to wait about 9 months though

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stemmy

Grand Valley Speedway was my track of choice.

There were times i reckoned i was invincible on that one, nobody could beat me.

with a Castral Tom's Supra anyways....allthough i'd wager i was seriously naive about that hehe

I have the urge to dust off the old PS2 for a bit of GT 4 now.

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 19:43

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Originally Posted by RedNome

I have the urge to dust off the old PS2 for a bit of GT 4 now.

I might just stick it in my shiny 60GB PS3

Stemmy · 7th July 2008, 19:44

Hehe wouldnt mind a game myself.

Unfortunately mines been knackered for months now.

Fecking shite those smallers ones

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:47

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

I might just stick it in my shiny 60GB PS3

Get to fuck

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 19:48

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Originally Posted by RedNome

Get to fuck

Hehe, next time you come round I'll let you play on it

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:55

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

Hehe, next time you come round I'll let you play on it

I may just have the last laugh when I get my brand spanking new 40gb for £180, fingers crossed

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 19:57

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Originally Posted by RedNome

I may just have the last laugh when I get my brand spanking new 40gb for £180, fingers crossed

Wow, that is remarkably cheap. Where's that from, a friend?

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

Wow, that is remarkably cheap. Where's that from, a friend?

If I told you that, you'd know as much as me

manxmanc · 7th July 2008, 19:59

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Originally Posted by RedNome

I may just have the last laugh when I get my brand spanking new 40gb for £180, fingers crossed

Ah, one small positive of living in liverpool eh nomy

esmufc07 · 7th July 2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by RedNome

If I told you that, you'd know as much as me

And that can never be allowed to happen can it?

You bastard.

RedNome · 7th July 2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by manxmanc

Ah, one small positive of living in liverpool eh nomy

Evening Manxy dear chap, how goes things?

7th July 2008, 11:02	#1 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Logitech G25 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/131&cl=us,en Anyone have it? Its an expensive piece of kit but is it worth it? I love my racing games but whenever i've bought a cheaper wheel before i've been very disappointed

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brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 4,565	Nah, that's too much. You could get a real car for that. Plus I think having that would mean you are taking the games farrrr too seriously.

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WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	Many people take the likes of GT very seriously, thus why there is a market for this type of thing.

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brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 4,565	It's here for $240 if that helps.

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Pronewbie Peep Join Date: May 2004 Location: In front of My Computer (C:\) Posts: 1,365	Always curious about these things.. Is the clutch usually re-created accurately?

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Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	True Weaste....and at the end of the day i'd rather not spend as much as the G25 is going for really.I do think its quite expensive but if you love flying games you want a joystick....IMO real driving games should be done with pedals, gearstick and wheel providing they are good enough. And the cheap alternatives are rubbish I wouldn't be building a frame, i happen to have a perfect place to put the wheel and pedals

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WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	You can't get the full experience or laptimes with a controller though, it's impossible.

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RedNome Cnut Rating: 9(conservative) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Well, here we are in a room with two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. Posts: 12,853	This is a cheaper alternative that I myself have been considering, done a fair bit of forum research on it too, seems very good. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Dri...0764&sr =1-29 The difference is no clutch peddle and a sequential gearbox rather than a shift stick. I am tempted as I love my racing games, plus it also works with a PC with GTR2 for example (driver required).

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esmufc07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cobra on my left; Leopard on my right! Posts: 192	You got a PS3 yet Nome?

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Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Hehe wouldnt mind a game myself. Unfortunately mines been knackered for months now. Fecking shite those smallers ones