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By including two of the best racing simulations to date, Gremlin's MotorHead and UbiSoft's F1 Racing Simulation, the Logitech WingMan Formula Force has an advantage over many others already. The software bundle of a product rarely has a great impact on the sale of the product, but when you combine a great product with two great games, it certainly helps.
Performance To test the wheel I went through a one week phase in which I played nothing but racing games. Here's a partial list of the games I tested out:
The first thing I noticed about the wheel was the excellent grip and how comfortable it was. It certainly feels a lot more realistic than the Microsoft wheel. Although thick and heavy, it moves smooth too. The generic plastic-like feel is completely eliminated. The wheel is not as powerful as the others I have tested. It is much smoother and not as jerky. Instead of pulling you along, you actually control the game. It's fun to be able to control the game for once instead of vice versa.
I had the most fun on Viper Racing and Need For Speed III. (two of my favorite racing games) After playing for a while, my Viper in VR was up to about 600hp. The wheel made it feel very realistic. It swayed from side to side when doing burn-outs and when revving the engine up, the wheel revved along as well. It's also very quiet. Usually the unavoidable rattling sounds of a force feedback wheel cause the whole house to stay awake..
The pedals look a bit odd, but serve their purpose well. The large flat bottom and rubber feet make the plate 100% stable. It barely moves no matter how hard you jam your feet on it. The pedals push at a weird angle, almost straight into the base. This is okay because it is fairly easy to position yourself accordingly. The rest on the left side was a good idea as well. If you don't want force feedback but want the rest of the package, you can look for the WingMan Formula, a typical steering wheel with excellent performance. The price is about $100.
Most other wheels do a good job creating a realistic racing experience, but the Logitech WingMan Formula Force does a GREAT job. It's not only more realistic and less pounding, but more comfortable, accurate, and quiet. Out of all the wheels I have tested, none can match the arcade/real life racing experience as close as this. For most people, $179.95 isn't exactly pocket change. But if you want to play racing games, you do not want to use your keyboard or any other device that takes away from the realism. You're probably going to spend this much money anyway, so pick up a wheel that I can verify (from my own experience) to be one of the best ones you can find.
Another solid product from Logitech! Go buy one today!
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