Logitech · wheel base · 2015
Logitech G29 Driving Force (PlayStation/PC)
Entry-level gear-driven force feedback wheel with pedals for PS5, PS4 and PC
The default entry wheel for PlayStation: a dual-motor helical gear base with a fixed leather rim and a three-pedal set in one box. Weak and notchy next to any direct drive base, but durable, simple and constantly discounted.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 4
- Strength
- 3
- Smoothness
- 3
- Ecosystem
- 6
- Quietness
- 4
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 9
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 2
- Small rooms
- 8
- Tight budgets
- 9
- Enthusiasts
- 1
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Complete PS5/PS4/PC kit (wheel plus 3 pedals) for about $200, often less on sale
- Gear drive is very durable; units routinely survive years of use
- Recognised by every major console sim, with stands, mods and used parts everywhere
- Roughly 2 Nm gear drive feels notchy; fine road texture is lost
- Fixed rim, so the only upgrade path is replacing the whole wheel
- Gear rattle and clicking are audible in a quiet room
Watch out: PlayStation/PC only (the Xbox twin is the G920), and the H-shifter is sold separately.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
Forces feel firm for a beginner wheel, with a slight notchy texture around center.
The gear motors whir and clunk audibly during hard cornering.
Brake pedal feels springy and stops abruptly, not progressively.
Like a sturdy family hatchback: easy to drive and direct, but not refined.
What the G29 Driving Force works with
- Works on PlayStation 5 and PC.
- In the box: Logitech G29 Wheel Rim (bundled) and Logitech G29 Pedals (bundled).
- The wheel is built in, so it can't be swapped for another rim.
- Pedals plug into the base, which is what lets them work on console.
Wheel
The rim is part of the base.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech G29 Wheel Rim (bundled)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 62 |
Pedals that plug into it
These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech G29 Pedals (bundled)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 55 |
USB pedals that work with it on PC
These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.
- Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
- Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
- Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
- Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake) · USB to the PC82
- Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
- Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 · USB to the PC79
- Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
- Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals · USB to the PC77
- Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell Kit · USB to the PC76
- Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
- Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
- Fanatec CSL Pedals · USB to the PC60
Shifters and handbrakes
Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech G Driving Force ShifterPlugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 60 |
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
Cockpits and stands
With 2.2 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Gear |
|---|---|
| Torque | 2.2 Nm |
| Rotation | 900° |
| Wheel included | Yes |
| Pedals included | Yes |
| Mounting | Desk clamp or bolted to a rig |
| Power supply | external AC adapter |
| Connection | USB-A |
| Software | Logitech G HUB (PC) |
| Quick release | built-in (not removable) |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11 × 10 × 11 in (27 × 26 × 28 cm) |
| Weight | 5 lb (2.25 kg) |
| Materials | Plastic, steel and leather |
| Released | 2015 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The G29 is the default first wheel for PlayStation players, and it has earned that spot through sheer availability and software support. It is a gear-driven, dual-motor design with a 900° range, a leather-wrapped 11-inch rim, steel paddle shifters and a three-pedal set in the box. Logitech now lists it with a 2.3 Nm figure. Nothing in the box needs separate purchase except a way to mount it: clamps hold it to a desk, or you can bolt it to a cockpit.
The trade-off is the gear drive. Forces are decent for the money, but they are notchier and noisier than belt or direct-drive bases, and fine detail is limited. The pedals are workable, but the brake uses a spring and rubber stop, not a load cell, so braking consistency takes more practice. Upgrading is limited because the rim is fixed, but the pedals can be swapped for aftermarket ones.
Price matters here: Logitech's US store lists it at $229.99 (down from $299.99), and street prices have drifted above the old $199. At that price, a used G29 or a belt-driven wheel deserves a look.
Questions buyers ask
Does the G29 work on PS5 and Xbox?
It works with PS5 games that support PS4 wheel compatibility, with PS4, PS3 and PC. It does not work on Xbox; Logitech sells the G920 for that.
Can I upgrade the pedals or wheel rim later?
The rim is fixed and not detachable. The pedals connect by an RJ-style port, so they can be replaced with aftermarket pedals only if those pedals use a compatible connection or a USB adapter. Many people just keep the wheelbase and replace the pedals.
How do I mount it?
It has built-in clamps for a desk or table, and its mounting holes let you attach it to a wheel stand or cockpit. A rigid mount noticeably improves the feel.