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Logitech confirms a new wheel for PS4 - and reveals a new Xbox One contender too
- Thread starter Theorry
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Just labeling them in the manual would be fine.
At worst give us a bunch of stickers to stick near the button for people who absolutely must have them.
fucking over previous loyal customers = they never buy from you again. Allow them to use equipment they may only recently have bought, and when they need to replace it they are more likely to consider your new product.
soundscream
Member
Thrustmaster TX is belt driven and $160 cheaper.
SolarMystic
Member
I was about to rejoice, finally an Xbox One FFB wheel in the $200 price range.
I am very sad now...
I am very sad now...
Bitch Pudding
Member
Back in the days of F1 99-02 I owned a nice wheel for PC (something w/ a Ferrari on it, as far as I can remember) and when Win XP was introduced customer services told me they couldn't be bothered to develop a new driver for it... I was not amused. But I guess, that's how it is, developers want to sell new devices...
Come on, B. Throw us one of your good-old cryptic clues.
I'll pay for the reliability factor I feel Logitech provides. Had no end of issues with clubsport pedals and Fanatec wheel. Read about Thrustmasters catching fire and issues etc.
My G27 is rock solid after 5yrs. Yes it's a bummer that backwards compatibility isn't provided free but when I purchased it I knew the risks. Hell, Sony and Microsoft avoid Bkwards compatibility in there own fucking products.
My G27 is rock solid after 5yrs. Yes it's a bummer that backwards compatibility isn't provided free but when I purchased it I knew the risks. Hell, Sony and Microsoft avoid Bkwards compatibility in there own fucking products.
SolarMystic
Member
Surely you guys are aware of the large entry level FFB market that is being neglected this gen right?
Something akin to the Driving Force GT...
Forza will forever be wheel-less
TerryLee81
Member
Damn, that's more than the console itself.
Do you eat your wheels?
It does seem pretty simple, doesn't it?
It may be that there's actual hardware compatibility reasons this wouldn't work, or at least would be impractical, but it's entirely possible it's just based on trying to maximize sales by giving consumers no other choice.
I will say, this is the console generation to own a wheel, though.
Project Cars
Forza Motorsport
Gran Turismo
Assetto Corsa
Depending on which console you own, that's three damn good reasons to get one.
Bitch Pudding
Member
Yeah, 399, resp. 449 incl. gearstick, that's enthusiast level for sure.
All I want is a new basic, but robust DFGT successor without clutch and a sequential gearstick + padels for less than 150 ...
All I want is a new basic, but robust DFGT successor without clutch and a sequential gearstick + padels for less than 150 ...
and VR. If you're interested in VR and racing games, then a wheel is almost a must-have
SolarMystic
Member
Wait, so I was under the impression it was going to be $299, which is ridiculous.
It's actually $400? Are they fucking insane? Tired of this bullshit by logitech.
It seems developers and manufacturers really do not want business from entry level FFB enthusiasts.
It's actually $400? Are they fucking insane? Tired of this bullshit by logitech.
It seems developers and manufacturers really do not want business from entry level FFB enthusiasts.
TerryLee81
Member
What's the small red wheel for? Seems to be missing on the Xbox version.
Bitch Pudding
Member
Maybe a GT7 exclusive feature...
Gran Turismo probably.
I simply cannot believe that Logitech made this decision themselves. I'm guessing it's a case of either Sony or MS (or both) refusing to license a wheel that supports a console competitor.
If the G29 supported Bone, PS3/PS4 and PC then Logitech could charge an appropriate premium and yet still wouldn't be able to keep up with demand. It would instantly sell out everywhere.
SolidSnakex
Member
Those dials are something only Gran Turismo have taken advantage of. It allows you to change the settings on your car while you're racing, similarly to what you see on actual race cars. So that's why it's on the PS4 wheel and not the Xbox One wheel.
protomouse
Member
No support for the old models = zero profit from me ever again.
don't count on it. fuck console racing.
In Gran Turismo it was used as a real time adjustment for some settings such as TCS, ASM, ABS, etc.
Yes my DFGT had the dial originally. If this is a GT7 feature (Seems likely) then Thrustmasters will obviously lack that feature. Odd if Thrustmaster is the official wheel of GT.
Did anyone ever actually use it in game..? Seems like one of those ideas that just dies a death.
F1 is an obvious choice. Brake balance, fuel mixtures etc.
Exactly. I for one will not be buying this at £299 when I have a perfectly adequate G25 sitting here. I also won't be buying any racing titles that I deem require a wheel (pCars, GT7 etc.).
Yeah I'll miss out but they can all go jump if they think they can take the piss like this.
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It is total bullshit. Thank god we have the PC and that MS hasn't figured out a way to lock that down.
And lets not forget that these console racers are all tuned for controllers because that is how 99.9% of players will be playing them. It wouldn't surprise me if wheels were actually a hindrance in competition as with Driveclub.
Black Duke
Neo Member
Yeah sometimes is useful to change the amount of TCS and the brake balance on the go. It's really a nice feature for me!
Funnily, the officially licensed Fanatec Forza 4 wheel works with PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4 but not XB1 lol.
Gouda Jouji
Member
I used it a few times. The best use for it was in GT5 for this hard NASCAR event. ASM was forced on in the regular menu, but using the RA menu you could turn it off which made getting gold easy.
Rather buy the Thrustmaster T300RS. Belt-driven FFB and 150$ cheaper.
Even if FM doesn't have this functionality, Assetto Corsa and Project Cars will, so it's still a strange omission.
Which is why I still say it's possible that there is some hardware compatibility issues that have led to needing new and separate wheels.
SolarMystic
Member
I thought that went for $300? Rather have Xbox compatibility as that's what I buy my racers on mostly aside from gran turismo.
Betta Lines
Member
Yes it is.
soundscream
Member
The t300 is around $399, but should drop to $300 like the tx did.
Isn't hardware-based security a feature of both consoles these days?
If the idea just died why would it be on newer wheels and those dating back to PS2?
Betta Lines
Member
Probably still more expensive than a d-pad, and isn't a d-pad better for that kind of thing anyway?
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