Customer Reviews

Logitech MOMO Force Steering Wheel (963260 -0403)

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I have tried pretty much every wheel there is. From low end Thrustmaster to the Microsoft Precision and Force Feedback, to BRD to even real high end stuff from Act Labs, etc.

For $$$$$, this is the best wheel on the market. The Logitech MOMO Force is being discontinued by Logitech, but is probably the finest wheel you can get outside of going very high end. ..... I'd grab these Force wheels while they are still selling them, with 4 solid ball bearings on the traversal and a very high quality force motor, it's a bargain.

The reasons it doesn't score perfectly are that the pedals are a matter of taste, many people don't like the swivel head on the pedals, and... and this is important - it has a nasty tendency to not be centered correctly and you have to use a hard to find utility to get totally centered.

As a full-grown adult far closer to the grave than the cradle, I can't help but feel guilty over the pleasure of "racing" with this sturdily made wheel and peddles. Combined with the top-notch graphics of "Need for Speed, Porsch Unleashed" or "Colin McRae Rally 2.0," the simulation is top notch.

The rumble of the idling racing car waiting for the starting flag is conveyed through the wheel in the former title. Than, as advertised, the force feedback provides a credible feel for the road and for one's forays off road into the resistant gravel, the more slippery hard-packed mud, or the crunching snow.

I raced for some time with the wheel off-center -- which was no problem at all except for the aesthetic desire to see the wheel upright on the straight away. But, I finally decided to look for the "hard-to-find" utility to properly center the wheel -- a search that took less than a minute on the Logitech site. The utility downloaded within ten seconds and worked like a charm. So, now, I don't have even a nit to pick.

The pedals work fine, especially barefoot. The break and accelearator could be spaced apart an inch or two more, but even with my size 12's, they are quite workable.

The feel of both the pedals and the wheel give me the impression that they will hold up for a very long time.

What don't I like about this product? Well, for a 59-year old, it is embarrasing to own. But, that's a criticism of me, not the wheel. The difference between racing with the wheel and a joystick is the difference between swimming with shoes and swimming with flippers. If you enjoy autoracing games, you'll enjoy it all the more with this set-up.

The wires come out of the left-hand side of the pedals. If your CPU is on your right, the wires can be an annoyance. This minor problem can be addressed either by moving the CPU or by using some masking tape to stick the wires to the base front to avoid tempting them to get in the way of the pedals.

Is it worth the money? You decide. It does all you can expect it to do -- improve the feel of the race, improve your driving performance, and add considerably both to the realism and enjoyment of the experience. So, the question is, "How much is that worth to you?" not "Will the wheel satisfy?" It will satisfy if the guilt of the indulgence isn't too overpowering for you.

I got this racing wheel 4 christmas because i got tired of using the keyboard and I didn't have a gamepad. (I have a joystick, but I only use it for flight sim 04. then my parents A.K.A Santa Claus bought me this cool wheel by logitech (I was really going to buy it with my credit card, besides I'm only 15 years old. The force feedback and vibration feedback is awesome I keep the force feedback on most of the time except wheen I'm drifting in Need For Speed Underground 2. This wheel doesn't take up much desk space at all which is good because my desk is kinda big. Whatever you do get the updated drivers from the site instead of plugging it in. Oh yeah don't forget to get the wheel centering utility from logitech.com
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Excellent wheel. Solid construction. Looks great. Easy software install. The wheel clamp systems works fine. The pedal base is of good weight and size so it doesn't move around. The only downside are the pedals which are a bit light in spring rate and short in range of movement. Overall, the MOMO Force is a great deal for the price.

[ I did a million virtual miles with a TSW wheel, but the MOMO Force adds a whole new dimension to 'burning time' with its Force Feedback. ;-) ]

I bought the Logitech MOMO Force Steering Wheel, expecting a good racing experience but what i've got was an incredible professional racing wheel, if you are into racing games this is the one for you, it has letter wheel and an unbelivable force feedback system.

The feel of the road, an amazing change in driving experience. Feel the tires loose grip, you know when your pushing the limits. Now ,, where do I get the chair to go with it ?

I have used so many wheels before and NONE of one I like. Yes NONE! I then started to look for a good quantity wheel and finally went for this Logitech MOMO Force Feedback Wheel USB.

I can tell you this is the best wheel I have ever had. From the look of the wheel to the paddel, everything just like I am driving a real car. Yes! A real racing car. Everytime when I put my hands on the wheel and my feet on the paddel, I feel I am sitting on a Nascar. Also, those bottoms on the wheel make me feel that I am sitting on a Formula 1.

One more thing you need to consider which is the updated software from Logitech. Do not install the one comes with the package. Go to www.logitech.com download the newest driver. You also will need a "Center Adjustment Utility for Logitech MOMO Force" which can help you adjust the center of the wheel (in case you are racing with a unbalance setting) from the downloads page.

Listen to me ... this is the one you have to have for your own IF AND ONLY IF you are a serious racing gamer. You will not regret it! I promise!

This is the first wheel that I have bought and I was not sure which on the get at first. I have to say this wheel has done everything and more for what I expected it to do. It was very easy to install. The only through back is that the peddles seem to slide during the game but that is miner and can be fixed. I just can't say enough about the wheel, it works great with both nascar games. You really do feel everthing on the track.

The wheel is great! you can use the wheel even on your PS2, if you have one. the wheel has excellent force feed back and you can feel anything that you drive on in the game. Get it now! it is on sale! It also comes with pedals!