{"id":8109,"date":"2022-09-22T11:40:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simracinghub.nl\/?p=8109"},"modified":"2023-08-26T13:00:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T11:00:09","slug":"logitech-launches-the-logitech-g-pro-an-11-nm-direct-drive-steering-wheel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simracinghub.nl\/en\/logitech-lanceert-de-logitech-g-pro-een-11-nm-direct-drive-stuurwiel\/","title":{"rendered":"Logitech launches the Logitech G Pro: an 11 Nm Direct Drive steering wheel!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Logitech G Pro Direct Drive Steering Wheel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Logitech G Pro Direct Drive racing wheel<\/a> and Pro Load Cell pedals<\/a> have just been launched. And honestly, this came as a surprise! Here, TrueForce and Direct Drive technology come together to create a true and unique sim racing experience. Is and will be the Logitech G<\/a> Pro a serious Direct Drive competitor? In this article, you can read all about the new flagship of Logitech<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Long and reliable history <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Logitech has a long history of producing reliable sim-racing hardware. For more than 10 years, the company has dominated the budget and entry-level sim racing market with competitively priced entry-level models. These steering wheels, including the immensely popular G29, were mainly made for novice sim racers. This steering wheel is very popular, which resulted in a huge market of Logitech G29 mods<\/a>. I too started with a G29 before switching to Fanatec<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The higher end of the market - think Fanatec, SimuCube and Thrustmasters - has always ignored the company. With the new Direct Drive steering wheel, this is changing and Logitech is also entering the world of (semi) professional sim racing hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, Fanatec was the only brand to offer Direct Drive technology for gaming consoles with the highly priced Podium steering wheels (DD1 and DD2) and the more recent (budget) CSL DD (Xbox) and the GT DD Pro (Playstation<\/a>) steering wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Thrustmaster<\/a> couldn't stay out and is preparing to launch a direct drive system. This technology is the future and with Logitech's surprising entry into this market too, the era of belt-driven steering wheels seems to be definitely over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why is Direct Drive important? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Direct Drive wheelbase means that the wheel is connected to the Force Feedback motor. Not only is the G Pro significantly stronger than previous Logitech steering wheels, it has a number of other advantages because it is a Direct Drive wheelbase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A belt- or gear-driven wheelbase has more moving parts and gearing between the motor and the rim to find the right balance between speed and power. These extra moving parts inevitably introduce some backlash or play between the motor and the rim. This reduces the reliability of the force feedback<\/a> drastically, breaking the connection between the user and his simulator. Because a Direct Drive wheelbase eliminates these extra moving parts, you get a much more detailed, smoother and quieter force feedback<\/a> AND driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logitech TrueForce technology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The G Pro uses Logitech's \u2018TrueForce' technology, which was first seen on the G923 steering wheels. Among other things, this technology provides additional effects designed to better simulate car vibrations. I am curious to see how this technology will work in combination with a Direct Drive powered steering wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Logitech G Pro Racing Pedals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Logitech G Pro Racing pedals were announced at the same time and come standard with load cell brake pedals. This is definitely a first! Again - of course - they cannot be left behind with this. The layout of the pedal set can be easily adjusted with the included Allen key. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Price and availability Logitech G Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Logitech G Pro costs \u20ac1,099 Euros ($ 999 USD). And yes, that's on the high side. The accompanying G Pro racing pedals, by the way, are sold separately for - expectedly - \u20ac349 Euro ($ 349 USD). Want the total package? Then you will have to dig deep into your pockets for this. After all, it costs a whopping \u20ac1,488. And that's an absurd amount of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Logitech G Pro is available in two versions, one compatible with the Xbox Series and Xbox One, the other with the Playstation 4 and 5. Both models are fully compatible with Windows PCs. Are you convinced and can't wait? The G Pro will be available from September 2022! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Logitech G Pro Direct Drive review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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