expired ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - PS3 Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel - $89 @ DickSmith.com.au
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - PS3 Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel - $89 @ dicksmith.com.au
Make your PlayStation 3 experience even more realistic with the PS3 Logitech Driving Force GT. Enjoy unprecedented integration with Gran Turismo 5 game functions, while advanced force feedback recreates bumps, crashes and traction loss with great realism.
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medium_tight on 05/08/2011 - 15:21 ¶YUP! It's the same thing. And it's compatible to PS2 as well.
You might consider, the "wheezing" noise from the feedback motor it's little bit loud. G27 it's more smooth but pricey.
+1 voteI would say this wheel is the best option out there if you don't want to spend big money for the G25 or G27. Most other wheels have compatibility issues ie not all games support all wheels. This supports all the racing games with wheel support as far as I know and I don't think games will stop doing so any time soon because not every one will be able to afford G25+ models especially when most of the ppl out there will be casual users. An absolute steal at this price and I think this is the lowest price it has been since it came out.
+2 votesTrance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 14:47 ¶Saw a banner ad for this on the website last night and was going to post it here but when I clicked on it it went to a broken page. Good to see that it now works. Great price!
Oh and you might either want to fix the problem of charging people for delivery or change the banner on the gaming section, cause it says free delivery.
Oh and don't forget 3% cashback from moneybackco people! makes this $86.33! (should be delivered for that price)
Saw this at Warringah Mall DSE a few weeks back for $50. It didn't register as a bargain to me as its not too dissimilar to the one Aldi was flogging for $50 a few months back (and reduced to $30 last month) that was from, according to its backplate,"Futuretronics", thru "Fission" (which is Tevion an Aldi brand)
- Trance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 14:55 ¶
The one selling for $50 most definitely would not have been this Logitech one. It would've been the cheap DS or some other no name third party toy.
This wheel is miles better than any $50 wheel from Futuretronics and is well worth the normal price of $120 and definitely worth it for the casual racer at $89 delivered!
+1 voteYes, see the review from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PlayStation-Driving-Force-Rac...- +1 voteTrance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 15:03 ¶
You'll need to attach it TO the side of the table or stand. The thing doesn't just sit ontop of the table it needs to be "bolted" by these brackets to the table.
- Trance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 15:10 ¶
Haha that's my setup atm, except when I'm playing I move the table (which by coincidence is the exact height I want it) infront of the sofa and away I go! Except if you're gonna use a table, make sure it's sturdy, the forcefeedback has some bite to it.
Was it this one maybe?
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG0124/logitech-wireless-rac...
Are you sure it was the Logitech Driving Force?
I can guarantee it's never been below $89 before, If I recall when it was first on sale at Dick Smith it was around $129, and recently it went up to $189.
I know the Dick Smith branded wheel has been $50 every now and then, which is basically a re-branded model that you see at other electrical stores.
- +3 votesTrance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 15:08 ¶
If you're a casual gamer it'll do the job, when you're using it you'll be more worried about handling the force feedback more than anything. Unless you're a hardcore racing sim fan than there's no need to fork out the ~$350 to get a G27. At $89 delivered it'll do the job, all you want is the force feedback really.
But to answer your question, this wheel is no where near the G27 in terms of feel, especially with the pedals. The wheel on the G27 is much nicer to grip and definitely feels nicer than the GT. The G27 has the added benefit of having a proper separate gearbox as opposed to the sequential gearbox that's attached to the side of the GT. But that's only my opinion, although I do own the GT as I couldn't justify spending $350 on a steering wheel for my PS3/PC.
+1 voteI've played the G25 (hopefully not too dissimilar to the face lifted G27) and Driving Force GT. The main difference is the pedals (GT has a very soft pedals, not meaty and there is no clutch) and the lack of H gearstick. Having played both wheels, I find the H gearbox makes you slower compared to sequential, which is true in real life as well.
The most important part is the force feedback of the wheel. In that regard, I find there is negligible difference. I'm able to tune both wheels to my liking and feel the traction of the car. With the right setting, I can workout how much I should slow down before a corner and react to understeer and oversteer according to the feedback.
Is it worth 3x the money for G27? For me, nah… I love my GT wheel and the G25 H pattern gearbox does not feel realistic when compared to Fanatic.
alwayseric on 05/08/2011 - 16:09 ¶it cost me a fortune when i bought it before last xmas to match my gt5. played for only a couple of times. just not used to it. cant find a way to securely fix it on somewhere. but at this price, i am tempted to buy a new one and sell my old one (exactly same actually :P) on ebay when dick smith's price goes back to above $100. what do you guys think?
- Trance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 16:16 ¶
You're still competing with LTS who's price is $119 delivered.
- Trance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 17:17 ¶
Really? I swear it's been $119 at LTS for ages. And DSE only just hiked their price a few months ago, before that it was $149 and before that when they first restocked it was $119/$129, forget how much I picked it up for on re-stocking.
- -1 votealwayseric on 05/08/2011 - 17:57 ¶
maybe what i can do is just return the old one to dick smith so that i can have a "brand new" wheel. crazy mind, i know!! i just really like the wheel at this price, but hat the fact i already have one bought at iirc 178aud.
+5 votesgood one, now you're going to get negged for that clever idea and because you posted it here the REP is going to send out a message to all managers in the morning to:
look out for anyone attempting to return the wheel with the name eric and wearing official ozbargain uniform aka free globe tshirt, an ecko hoodie from the hut and jeanswest sample jeans. oh and he'll probably have a mytab in his hand too.
- alwayseric on 05/08/2011 - 20:45 ¶
@ccrap, very funny :D
i did try to get that globe tshirt, but failed.
i still remember the ecko hoodie from the hut. didnt order one for myself, just because i have enough jackets.
never care about jeanswest.
do have a mytab sleeping on the coffee table.hahahhahah
It will be free shipping according to the rep above in this very thread.
ahh great news, now all they need to do is make the G27 $300 http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG0928/logitech-g27-racing-w...
hahaha I think I may be pushing it
Just realized that DSE actually have 2 listing for the same wheel
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG2331WEB/ps3-logitech-drivi... ($89)
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG2331/ps3-logitech-driving-... ($189)
this is a great wheel, I've had mine for a year or so think I paid $150 and its awesome, I use it with GT5 and its a sturdy unit and was well worth it at $150 so at $89 if you dont have a wheel, especially if you have GT5 go buy it now. Oh and they come with pedals in the box you cant buy them seperate from each other.
- Trance N Dance on 05/08/2011 - 21:56 ¶
The rep did say for those who ordered before shipping was removed will have their shipping refunded before they sort it out on the website.
+1
Spent too much time looking for something to make up to >$200 to get $30 off. Should've just bought a spare.
Looks like must have been a limited number available. The item is still available online at "normal" price.
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG2331/ps3-logitech-driving-...
Maybe they duck over to LTS for those @$189
I bought a spare for my friend, who just backflipped and said he doesnt want it!!!!!!
Contact me if you are interested… http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/22443/contact
- Trance N Dance on 06/08/2011 - 08:36 ¶
That's because this wheel was made to specifically be used with GT5.
The G27 however missed out on having official support, so only limited buttons work.
LibertyPrime on 06/08/2011 - 12:24 ¶http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG2331/ps3-logitech-driving-...
In stock for 189? This seems a bit suss DSE!
- +1 voteTrance N Dance on 06/08/2011 - 12:31 ¶
It was an online only special, I don't see anything suss about that.
What I do find suss is that it's now available online for $189 even though the offer was meant to run till the 8th.
- +1 voteLibertyPrime on 06/08/2011 - 14:10 ¶
My point exactly. The price for in-store is fine. The fact it is still available online, but only at the higher price is suss. Sorry if my post came across differently.
- Trance N Dance on 06/08/2011 - 15:01 ¶
Whoops, partially my fault here, I read "in stock" as "in store"
- Trance N Dance on 06/08/2011 - 19:37 ¶
And obviously inflation isn't a word in your dictionary. Nor does supply and demand.
Assuming an inflation rate of 3% per year which would make this $98.35. But then add supply demand, there was a supply shortage at the beginning of the year that lasted till at least April and only now has supply reached a point where it's freely available. Factor that in and the street price should be well above the $100, therefore this going at $89 delivered is a bargain!
I bought a spare for my friend, who just backflipped and said he doesnt want it!!!!!!
Contact me if you are interested… http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/22443/contact
urbanski415 on 08/08/2011 - 09:42 ¶MORE STOCK IN TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY …. just picked one up
- Trance N Dance on 08/08/2011 - 10:10 ¶
I guess DSE took the product offline for a while so they could fix the shipping problem. Easier to stop sales and not have to issue refunds on shipping than continue sales and refund shipping. Although it did take them quite a while to solve it 48 hours….. (although it was the weekend, must give them that).
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Is it the same as this one from logitechshop?
http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-driving-force-gt-whe...
Is Yes, it is a very good price but I don't have a PS3 :(
Also if you can buy more than $200 u can get $30 off this weekend (online only)
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/50227#comment