Logitech History

The old standby

The Logitech Wingman Formula Force GP was one of the first force feedback wheels to work on the PlayStation 2. Designed for PC gaming rather than home consoles, this wheel does have a few limitations, namely its power and USB cable are both significantly shorter than the competition. The wheel itself is rather compact, and streamlined, allowing for easy storage when you aren't using it. The clamping mechanism is easy to figure out and can be adjusted for different tables and mounting surfaces. Having two clamps to hold down the wheel adds to stability, but the rubber pads were a little slick and the grips a bit small, so it was more difficult to get a nice, tight fit. Compared to the other wheels, the Logitech mechanism more often made its way loose during intense driving.

The Formula Force has a more limited range of rotation than the other models. With a range of 210 degrees, the Logitech isn't going to feel like the wheel in your car. Realistically, for most racing games, this range should be adequate. You can often adjust the sensitivity in the games to allow for a full range of expression of motion. The grippy steering wheel fits nicely in your hand. There was a little bit of vertical play in the attachment of the wheel, but thankfully this didn't affect gameplay. The force feedback strength is probably the weakest on this Logitech, but it is adequate for the job, and provides more feedback than your average daily commuter (in the Real World). There is a little bit of ratcheting or cog wheeling with regards to the motion of the force feedback, but this is probably due to the gear-driven force feedback mechanism.

Pedal feel on the Formula Force is consistent, but the pedal module is a little light, so it will slide around on your carpet as you play. You really need to buttress the base of the pedals so that they do not move. The pedals are floor mounted with the motion around an axis, so it travels in an arc. This is important, as you will require different pedal forces depending on where you step on the gas or brakes.