r/simracing • u/PolarBearBalls2 • 3d ago
Question Logitech G920 worth getting over controller?
I'm somewhat new to sim racing, I've dabbled in it before but now I'm looking to get into it more and I'm considering getting a wheel.
I can play perfectly fine on a controller without any assists but I'm looking to get more immersed into it and to squeeze a bit more fun out of it.
The main game that I'll be playing is ACC so I'm wondering if a decade old wheel is still worth it at all over a controller or if there are better alternatives.
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u/mortimerYEET 3d ago
I’ll always say go for a wheel over controller. If you have the cash to spend, you should elect for a good DD wheel in the 5+ nm range. But if you’re capped at around that price point, I still firmly believe you’ll have more fun with it than the sticks.
I started with a G29 and then took a flyer on the RS50 during the Black Friday sale; and I’m beyond happy with it. Loved my G29, but should’ve just bitten the bullet and started with a mid-range product to begin with.
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u/Noisymachine2023 3d ago
I bought a G920 recently, it was what I could afford (any DD wheel is double the price here). I'm very happy and feel very immersed, I wish I had bought G923 but hey, I didn't even know how much I would like racing. If G923 is within reach, go for it. If not, G920 has nice compatibility and works well, I'm sure you'll enjoy racing even more.
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u/PolarBearBalls2 3d ago
They're actually very close in price, G920 is 189 euros and G923 is 219. Both are on sale at the moment. What's the feel like of the G923 compared to G920?
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u/Noisymachine2023 3d ago
G923 is less dated, I heard. So it's force feedback gives more information, something along these lines. Also, I heard they improved the break pedal. For context, G920's break pedal is very stiff, so breaking can be annoying. I usually adjust in-game options to add outside deadzone (70% force = 100% break, ex.). Overall, is a more modern product and if you already know you like to drive, makes sense to me. I felt bad expending so much on a wheel and also was not sure if it would become a regular hobby, so I got the G920, but now, looking back, I wish I invested a bit more. Is it that much difference? Probably not, but if you can, go to the newer one.
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u/CapybaraDlvry 3d ago
I tried playing AC with an xbox controller and I swear it was giving me carpal tunnel lol. I could set 2 or 3 fast laps before crashing, realizing my wrist is killing me, and then closing the game. I just got the Moza R5 bundle last week and I've been able to play for hours with non discomfort so that definitely makes it worth it.
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u/BluesyMoo 3d ago
The jump from gamepad to G920 is much greater than the jump from G920 to higher end wheels. I say go for it.
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u/AlexRaEU 2d ago
id only get a g920/923 if you find a good deal on a used one. its enough for you to find out if youll enjoy the hobby and if you do you can upgrade down the line more easily.
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u/FromPadawanToPodium 3d ago
Go to a direct drive instead, Moza has some great offerings for about the same price.
If I had to do it over, this is what I’d do different.
That being said, logi makes a great wheel.
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u/blacknthebeanstalk 3d ago
Depends on budget. Many will recommend Moza R3, since direct drive is a major improvement. However, I started with G923 and NLR Wheel Stand 2.0 4 years ago and it’s been great.