Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel + Pedals (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Mac) Review — The reliable old guard of sim racing holds its ground as a budget champion, but modern direct-drive alternatives are breathing down its neck

Logitech's decade-old G920 is still kicking, but modern direct-drive alternatives are finally exposing its clunky, gear-driven flaws. You’ve likely seen this wheel in every starter sim-racing setup for the last ten years, and there’s a reason for that—it’s the cockroach of the gaming world: nearly impossible to kill.

What you're actually getting

When you pull the G920 out of the box, it feels like a serious piece of hardware. As Digital Trends noted, "It screams high quality from the stainless steel to the genuine leather wrapped around the wheel." That’s not marketing fluff; the materials hold up to years of sweat, aggressive steering, and accidental coffee spills. It’s a tank, and for the casual player who wants to jump into Forza or F1 without spending a month’s rent, it’s a compelling proposition.

However, once you actually mount it to your desk, the "old guard" status becomes a liability. You’re dealing with a gear-driven motor that relies on internal cogs to translate digital signals into physical resistance. It’s a far cry from the silky, immediate response of modern direct-drive (DD) wheels. You’ll feel the "notches" of the gears as you turn, and the 2 Nm of torque is frankly anaemic by modern standards. It’s enough to let you know you’ve hit a curb, but it won’t tell you exactly what the tires are doing in the middle of a high-speed corner.

The pedal set is another point of contention. The brake pedal features a rubber stopper that creates a stiff, progressive feel meant to simulate a real hydraulic setup. Some swear by it, but as MpowR pointed out, it’s a "love or hate" feature. If you’re playing on a carpet or a flimsy desk, you’ll find yourself pushing the pedals across the room before you reach full braking pressure. It’s a relic of a time when sim racing was still trying to figure out how to make cheap plastic pedals feel "pro."

Sound — what reviewers actually heard

Where it actually wins

The G920’s greatest strength is its sheer reliability and ease of use. You plug it into your Xbox or PC, and it just works. There’s no complex driver calibration or firmware hell to navigate, which is a massive win for someone who just wants to race for an hour after work. The button layout is also incredibly intuitive; everything you need for menu navigation and mid-race adjustments is right at your thumbs.

If you are a casual enthusiast, the G920 provides a massive step up from a controller. The 900-degree rotation allows for realistic steering inputs, and the leather-wrapped rim feels significantly better than the cheap rubberized plastic found on entry-level wheels from lesser brands. It’s a "buy it once, use it for five years" kind of peripheral.

Where it falls short

The gear-driven motor is the elephant in the room. As MpowR put it, "A gear driven motor is clunky and loud and provides much less detail and feedback as to what's actually happening." If you’re playing in a quiet room, the grinding noise of the internal gears can be distracting, and the lack of fidelity means you’re often guessing at the car's grip levels rather than feeling them.

Then there’s the optional shifter. It feels like a toy—loose, plasticky, and lacking the satisfying "thunk" of a real gearbox. If you’re planning on buying the G920 specifically to drive manual cars, you’ll likely be disappointed by the shifter’s performance. Furthermore, the cable management is a nightmare for anyone who doesn't have a dedicated rig. You’ve got cables for the wheel, the pedals, the shifter, and the power brick all fighting for space under your desk.

Should you buy it?

Buy if you

• Are a casual racer who wants a reliable, plug-and-play experience.
• Can find it on the secondhand market for under $150.
• Need full compatibility with Xbox consoles without jumping through hoops.

Skip if you

• Are building a serious sim rig and want to compete in online leagues.
• Expect the smooth, high-fidelity force feedback of a direct-drive wheelbase.
• Are sensitive to mechanical noise during gameplay.

The Logitech G920 remains a reliable entry point into sim racing, but its aging gear-driven tech makes it a tough sell at full MSRP.

Sources consulted

• Nixon Game World — Logitech G920 + Shifter Unboxing | Xbox & PC Setup & Gameplay (2025)
• Geek Street — Forza Horizon 5 with the Logitech G920 + Driving Force Shifter | Does it work!?
• Digital Trends — Logitech G920 Driving Force - Review
• MpowR — Logitech G920/G29 Still Worth it in 2025?

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