The Logitech G29 and G923 are classic racing wheels. For years now, they’ve been the default choice for those looking to get into sim racing on a budget. Logitech introduced the Pro racing wheel and pedals in 2022, aiming at the higher end of the market. Finally, though, the company has something in the middle: The new RS50, an affordable direct-drive wheel base. And, an accompaniment in the RS Pedals, which includes a load-cell brake pedal.
Logitech G announced the RS50 and RS Pedals at its annual G Play event, along with a host of other gaming peripherals. The PC version of the RS50 is priced at $349.99, while the PlayStation version is $449.99—sorry, Gran Turismo players—while the RS Pedals are $159.99. Logitech also sells an RS50 System, which includes the wheel base, wheel hub, and RS round steering wheel for $699.99.
The pricing puts this gear neatly between Logitech G’s other racing offerings and about in line with mid-level equipment from the likes of Fanatec and Moza. The RS50 offers 8 newton-meters of force feedback, which is ahead of the 5 Nm of Fanatec’s $429 CSL DD QR2, though behind the 9 Nm of the Moza R9 V3 wheel base.
Logitech’s offering incorporates Trueforce, its force-feedback system, with which it works with specific game developers. So in, say, Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsport, you should have a more realistic steering feel. The pedals also include a user-adjustable 75-kilogram load cell for the brake pedal, and the option to add a clutch.
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Logitech G RS50: Hands On
We got a brief preview of the RS50 system and RS Pedals at a media preview event in New York. Logitech set us up with Forza Motorsport, and let us run a couple laps around Spa Francorchamps in a Hyundai i30 N.
Obviously, Forza Motorsport is not the most serious or best-regarded sim racer, but we were still impressed with the feedback from the wheel. Take too much entry speed and the wheel communicates understeer; roll over a curb, and you feel the vibration you’d expect. The load-cell brake also makes it easy to trail brake with precision.
Logitech’s product images here show the RS50 mounted to a desk. I think that’s telling. Logitech is aiming this at a more casual player than one who would dedicate real floor space to a sim rig. But clearly, it’s a player who wants more than what a G29/G923 can offer.
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Photo by: Logitech G
Photo by: Logitech G
The company also announced new collaborative products with the McLaren Formula 1 team, including a steering wheel with grips patterned after those of Lando Norris, headphones, and a seat/mounting system that has an F1-style reclined driving position. While the wheel is just $129.99, the seat is $599.99, and the headphones are $429.99. So, stuff for the more hardcore enthusiast.
The RS50 products are available today, while the RS Pedals are a year away. Logitech says you can use older pedals, like those bundled with the G29/G923, though, so you can upgrade your system piecemeal.
All in all, a good setup for those looking to get a bit more serious about sim racing.
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