For those racing fans who crave ultimate realism in PC games or gaming consoles, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), gives you the next best thing - The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel, to take virtual racing to yet another level. Sliding around a gravelly curve or screaming through Monaco, the dual-motor force feedback and a six-speed shifter will make the world’s greatest circuits feel closer than ever.

The dual motor force feedback enables the user to feel every inch of the road and subtle information about the car’s performance. The helical gearing ensures exceptionally smooth steering action. The six-speed shifter helps select exactly the right gear for the turn or the straightaway. The push-down reverse gear lets you back up realistically. The sturdy true-to-life gas, break and clutch pedals deliver precise throttle, braking, and shifting control. The 16 programmable buttons with the D-pad helps map useful game functions on the wheel itself or on the shift module.  The two sets of solid steel ball bearings support the wheel shaft for superb performance and long-term reliability. With the hard points provided, all three components can be bolted firmly to a table or any other suitable surface for a solid racing experience.

“As the games get better the hardware that supports them must as well, At Logitech, it is our constant endeavor to make the gaming experience as realistic as possible. With the G27 Racing Wheel you will experience real-world feelings that drivers have to go through including traction loss, weight shift and more interestingly, the road’s surface smoothly and accurately.” said Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager, India and South West Asia, Logitech.

The 11-inch wheel is wrapped in hand stitched leather to help keep your hands comfortable from the start line to the checkered flag. The 900-degree wheel rotation enables the user to go 2.5 times around lock to lock, just as in most of the real racing cars. The G27 is costumed tuned for most popular games, optical coding ensures reliable and accurate handling race after race after race.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is available in India at an MRP of INR 24,995.