Racing games with a controller are like driving with oven mitts on and the Logitech G29 just dropped to its lowest price ever at $229 for Black Friday on Amazon, down from the usual $329. This bundle includes the wheel and floor pedals which turns Gran Turismo, Forza, or F1 games from arcade button-mashing into something that feels like piloting a car.
The G29 has been the entry point into sim racing for years because it delivers force feedback and build quality that punches way above its price point. You get real resistance through the wheel, actual brake pressure sensitivity and paddle shifters that click with satisfying precision. Playing racing games without a wheel setup is like playing guitar on a keyboard, technically possible but completely missing the point.
Force Feedback That Means Something
The G29 uses dual-motor force feedback to simulate road conditions, tire grip, and understeer through the wheel itself. You feel the wheels lose traction before you see it on screen, which gives you that split-second warning to correct your line. The helical gearing inside keeps operation smooth and relatively quiet compared to older gear-driven wheels that sounded like angry washing machines. When you clip a curb in Assetto Corsa or hit gravel in Dirt Rally, the wheel kicks back in your hands exactly like it would in a real car.
The 900-degree rotation means you can turn the wheel two and a half times from lock to lock, just like an actual F1 car. Most racing titles automatically adjust for this range, meaning you get accurate steering ratios that are in line with what professional drivers actually experience. You can catch slides by feeding in opposite lock, make smooth wide turns with hand-over-hand steering, and feel the difference between car types based on their specific steering characteristics. Games with proper wheel support, like iRacing, ACC, or Gran Turismo 7, truly come alive with this level of input fidelity.
The pedal set includes a clutch pedal for manual transmission fans, though you can ignore it if you prefer sequential or automatic gearboxes. The brake pedal uses a progressive spring system that requires actual pressure to fully depress and mimicks the resistance you’d feel through a real brake system. This pressure sensitivity means you can trail-brake into corners and modulate braking force with precision instead of treating it like an on-off switch. The gas pedal has lighter resistance for smooth throttle control, which matters enormously when you’re trying to manage traction out of slow corners.
Logitech’s G HUB software provides granular control over force feedback strength, wheel sensitivity and button mapping on PC. You can create different profiles for different games, since each title responds to wheel settings differently. Some games need stronger force feedback to communicate properly, while others work better with subtler forces. The wheel connects via USB and draws power from your console or PC, so there’s no separate power brick to manage.
The G29 works natively with PS5, PS4, PC, and Mac, though game support varies by platform and title. Most major racing sims and simcades recognize the wheel immediately, without the need for driver installations or complicated configuration. The wheel includes a full complement of PlayStation buttons integrated into the face, so you can navigate menus and access game functions without reaching for a controller.
At $229, this Black Friday price makes the Logitech G29 more accessible than ever for people who’ve been curious about sim racing but couldn’t justify spending $400-plus on a pricey alternative. This hundred-dollar discount brings the entry cost down to where impulse purchases start making sense, especially if you’ve already got a racing game library waiting for proper hardware.
