Logitech G923 in the test: Gaming steering wheel for PS4, PS5 and PC tried out

LOGITECH G923

June 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

The Logitech G923 gaming steering wheel offers high-end force feedback for even more immersion in racing games. You can find out whether this succeeds in the test for PS4, PS5 and PC.

The Logitech G923 is quickly unpacked. In addition to the Gaming steering wheel another robust pedal unit and several cables for quick set-up.

This is also very easy. After a few simple steps you have the racing wheel on your Consoles or your PC connected. The cable ducts under the wheel base are praiseworthy, so that the cable layer does not grow wild. We appreciate the order. You can adjust the table clamps according to your needs on rotating devices.

processing

The processing is just as positive. The gaming steering wheel and the wheel base are largely made of plastic, but we also see steel and aluminum parts on the steering wheel. In addition, the grippy leather cover conveys value.

Above the Logitech logo on the handlebar there is an LED display for the speed range that splatters with bright colors when in use.

Logitech G923

You can take a closer look at the G923 from Logitech in these photos.

Otherwise, all the important buttons are available. The rocker switches are made of metal and emit a confirming click when pressed.

pedals

The pedal unit is already large, offers sufficient weight for a firm hold on the floor and an additional anti-slip device. Such a massive unit cannot be taken for granted with steering wheel bundles.

You can interchange the pedals if you want to change the distance between them, for example. Unfortunately, the physical resistance of the pedals cannot be adjusted at will. With the progressive brake pedal, we would like this option because the resistance is already very strong and not everyone may like that. But if you have a firm seat and the pedal unit does not slip, you will probably get used to it quickly.

Driving experience & Trueforce Force Feedback

The Logitech G923 is really fun to use. If we start a game, it is recognized immediately and we can start right away.

The controls are direct, we cannot detect any delays and then Trueforce kicks in. This is the name of the new high-end force feedback that the manufacturer is promoting. You should feel the events on the racetrack, whether collision, underground or drifts, even more intensely than ever before.

Logitech speaks of update rates with 1,000 queries per second and a direct integration into the game physics. You should get to feel forces precisely. It is high-end force feedback that is superior to ordinary force feedback, which has been based on the same principle over the past few years.

The difference is clear, if not revolutionary. Let’s drive the Ferrari in Gran Turismo Sport On asphalt, curbs, lawn or gravel, we get clear feedback on the handlebars, differently depending on the situation. This increases immersion, immersing yourself in the fun of the game.

However, games must be compatible with Trueforce to offer this intensity. They are titles like Assetto Corsa, Grid, iRacing, Dirt Rally 2.0, Snow Runner or Gran Turismo Sport. In the latter game, the feature is even activated by default. You don’t have to set it anywhere.

Price, availability, alternative

You can get the Logitech G923 for around 280 dollars from various online retailers, among others at Amazon. You can also buy a separately available gear stick from Logitech and expand your setup.

If you have a PC, the steering wheel version doesn’t matter, but if you play on a console, you have to choose either the PS4 version or the Xbox One version. The PlayStation steering wheel also runs on the PS5to match the Xbox version to the Xbox Series X.

Alternatively, you can still do that Logitech G29 and Thrustmaster T300 RS look at.