STACK #240 October 2024

GAMING FEATURE

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WHAT IS TRUEFORCE?

TRUEFORCE is Logitech’s proprietary next-generation, high definition take on force feedback. When you’re out driving for real, you’ll feel road conditions through your steering wheel, from the everyday such as bumps and potholes through to more extreme things such as drifting and donuts (under controlled conditions, of course!). Classic force feedback is old technology that has a limited range for approximating car sensations, whereas TRUEFORCE has expanded bandwidth with which to create more accurate feedback conditions in real time, with its technology derived from surgical force feedback systems.

If you’re looking for an upgrade to your existing home sim racing setup, or want to enter the fray in true style, then Logitech G’s new PRO Racing Wheel and PRO Racing Pedals just may be the way to go to put you in pole position. Words Amy Flower Drive it like it’s real While most of us have adapted well to

As for setting up, a newly redesigned clamping system allows you to quickly and easily attach/detach from a desk, if you don’t have the space to house a dedicated racing rig. Drive like a pro For any driver, in real life or simulated, setting things up so that they’re just right is key, and Logitech bring the options with the PRO Racing Wheel. The layout of buttons was arrived at

Direct drive The result harnesses cutting edge technology that combines Logitech’s TRUEFORCE feedback with direct drive technology, to deliver the most precise connection to the race that’s possible. Forget latency, this is like taking the wheel of the real thing. Speaking technically, the PRO Racing Wheel brings 11Nm of force which, combined with the TRUEFORCE feedback, means a more realistic delivery of in-game physics such as road conditions, and motor vibrations. The gear shift paddles use contactless magnets for a more true-to-life feel, and with them being fully programmable you can pull off such race-winning moves as a handbrake/ accelerator grid launch. There’s further customisation available, too. Different racing games often have different settings, so you can store five different racing profiles within your PRO Racing Wheel.

controlling our speedy onscreen machines with left and right control pad wiggles and trigger twitches, it’s nothing like clutching a steering wheel in your hands and stabbing at pedals with your feet. A big name in the competitive world of steering wheel and pedal packages for PlayStation and Xbox is Logitech, and their latest release ticks all the boxes for those who are seriously serious about it all. Available in dedicated flavours to suit PlayStation PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with one set of pedals to match them all, with the PRO Racing Wheel and PRO Racing Pedals Logitech set out to craft their greatest racing peripherals yet. To this end, they consulted with pro sim drivers to see what they demanded from a top tier wheel and pedals combo, and then set to work.

after collaboration with both pro racers and enthusiasts from all around the world, with an aim for total control. Whether you opt for PlayStation, Xbox or PC, all the dedicated buttons that you’ll need are a mere thumb sweep away. The PRO Racing Pedals module, meanwhile, brings customisation even further to the fore. Each of the three analogue pedals – accelerator, brake, and clutch – is modular, allowing you to space them however best suits your driving style. Even the pedal feel is able to be adjusted easily, via included swappable springs. Firmer, or softer? It’s your call.

When you make the leap from controller to steering wheel, don’t expect to master it straight away. Years of driving via stick ‘n’ buttons takes time to retrain, but once you click with the added realism of a wheel and pedals setup, you’ll find those lap time records of yours will start tumbling. STEPPING UP TO STEERING

20 OCTOBER 2024

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