Logitech G25
A high-end sim racing wheel with metal pedals and force feedback.
The Logitech G25 is a steering wheel for sim racing on PC, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3, connecting via USB. Its 280 mm wheel is wrapped in leather and can be set to rotate up to 900 degrees. Two force feedback motors drive the wheel through a single set of gears with an anti-backlash design. The wheel includes two paddle shifters and two buttons. The pedal set is made of stainless steel, with a light spring on the accelerator, a heavy spring on the brake, and a medium spring on the clutch; a carpet grip keeps the pedals in place. The separate shifter unit has eight buttons, a D-pad, and a six-speed H-pattern gear stick with a leather knob and metal rod. Reverse is engaged by pressing down and shifting into sixth gear. A switch on the unit changes the stick to sequential up-down mode. At launch, the G25 had a recommended retail price of $299.99 USD or £249.99 GBP, placing it at the higher end of its class due to features often missing from cheaper wheels. A comparable wheel is the Fanatec 911 Porsche, though it lacks metal in its exterior construction. In 2010, the Logitech G25 was replaced by the Logitech G27.
Quick Facts
- Manufacturer
- Logitech
- Generation
- Seventh generation era
- Lifespan
- 2006-2010
- Successor
- Logitech G27
- Input
- Pressure sensitive D-Pad / 10x Digital buttons / Manual Sequential and Paddle Shifters / 900° steering angle / Brake, Clutch and Accelerate pedal
- Connectivity
- USB 2.0
- Predecessor
- Logitech E-UC2
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Lore & Background
The Logitech G25 was positioned at the higher end of its class, with a recommended retail price of USD $299.99 or GBP £249.99. Its higher cost was attributed to features often not found in cheaper wheels, such as a set of stainless steel pedals (accelerator with a light spring, brake with a heavy spring, and clutch with a medium spring) and a carpet grip to keep the pedals in place. The shifter unit includes a leather knob and metal rod gear stick with a 6-speed H-pattern; reverse is selected by pressing down and moving to 6th. A switch allows the gear stick to operate in a sequential up-down mode. The wheel itself has two paddleshifters and two buttons, while the shifter unit adds eight buttons and one D-pad. The force feedback system uses only one set of gears between the motors and wheel, incorporating an anti-backlash design.
Reader's Guide
The Logitech G25 was a notable entry in the sim racing peripheral market due to its combination of features at a premium price point. Its stainless steel pedal set, with distinct spring tensions for each pedal, and the inclusion of a dedicated clutch pedal set it apart from many competing wheels. The adjustable rotation range up to 900 degrees and dual force feedback motors provided a more immersive driving experience. The shifter unit offered both a traditional H-pattern and a sequential mode, giving flexibility for different racing styles. A comparable wheel was the Fanatec 911 Porsche wheel, though it lacked metal in its exterior construction. In 2010, the Logitech G25 was superseded by the Logitech G27 steering wheel, marking the end of its production run. Its legacy lies in establishing a benchmark for mid-to-high-end sim racing hardware, influencing the design of subsequent Logitech 'G' series wheels.
Did You Know?
- The G25's brake pedal uses a heavy spring, while the accelerator uses a light spring and the clutch a medium spring.
- The gear stick has a leather knob and metal rod, with reverse selected by pressing down and shifting to 6th.
- The wheel's range of rotation is adjustable up to 900 degrees.
- The G25 was superseded by the Logitech G27 in 2010.
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