The G Pro’s specs seem very competitive, at least on paper. Logitech’s direct drive solution touts 11 Nm of force. That’s considerably higher than the CSL DD’s stock 5 Nm and 8 Nm players can access with the $150 Boost Kit, which is basically a glorified external power supply.
The base includes tach lights and a small OLED display, while the paddle shifters are magnetic and incorporate hall-effect sensors. They’re underscored by lower paddles that can be mapped to the clutch. Logitech is also offering a new set of G Pro foot pedals, equipped with a load cell on the brake. At the time of writing, the pedals don’t appear to be bundled with the wheel and base, like with the company’s entry level hardware.
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The price for all of this is very steep — even steeper than a similar Fanatec rig would be. The G Pro wheel will set you back $1,000, while the pedals cost $350. Compare that to the $700 Fanatec GT DD Pro kit which includes pedals, albeit without a load cell or clutch. The GT DD Pro also offers less than half the available torque of the G Pro, unless you spec up to the aforementioned Boost Kit.
From a design standpoint, I like the approach Logitech has taken here. I’ve always preferred the brand’s rim designs to the more realistic-looking hardware Fanatec aims for; these are ultimately video games after all, so having game-relevant controls, like face buttons, directional pads and analog sticks are useful in this context.
The G Pro has a metal center and spokes, with a pair of rotary dials and a stick on the left side. It’s just the right number of inputs without overwhelming the player, or looking silly. The rim is connected via a quick release system, though it’s unclear if Logitech will offer alternative rims, as Fanatec does — something to keep in mind for those who prefer differently shaped wheels for different racing disciplines. As usual, customers can choose between an Xbox- or PlayStation-compatible configuration, and both will work with PC.
I’m very excited to get to grips with the new G Pro line. It’s a wonderful time in sim racing when multiple equipment makers are pushing each other to up their games. The MSRP might be high, but anyone who knows Logitech knows the company’s products can often be found with solid discounts. Hopefully that’ll be the case here as well.
Update 12:49 p.m. ET: Logitech has since published an official press release announcing the G Pro steering wheel and pedals.
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