Today at the Game Developer's Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), the world leader in games development force feedback wheel, announced the Logitech ® Driving Force ™ GT wheel, the wheel Official Gran Turismo ™. Featuring powerful force feedback and innovation 24-adjustment dial position in real time for broadcast on controlling brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT gives players more accurate and authentic PLAYSTATION ® 3 (PS3 ™) racing experience.

"We are very pleased to work with Polyphony Digital yet to deliver a wheel that will satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts like me, throughout the world," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech director of product marketing for the games. "People who love the realism of the race in the series Gran Turismo will discover that the last wheel Logitech will allow them to test the cars the way they were supposed to be conducted. With the Logitech Driving Force GT, you will not play no more games - You are racing! "

Logitech final race of the wheel was carefully designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, Inc., creator of the Gran Turismo series. The companies have worked together to add the dial tuning real-time unique, a first for the force feedback wheel, which allows people to fine-tune the balance of the car by adjusting means of braking, traction control and settings from the shock. Gran Turismo Now, drivers can have precise control over the configuration of the vehicle to achieve maximum performance.

"We have always designed the Gran Turismo series for lovers of conduct. Realistic graphics, a physics engine technologically advanced and authentic sounds for each car made in the game Gran Turismo 5 Prologue a real driving simulator, "said Kazunori Yamauchi of Polyphony Digital. "Now, with the Logitech Driving Force GT steering wheel, drivers may be unparalleled control of their car, extending the realistic racing experience."

Logitech's newest sub force feedback wheel simulates, oversteer, and the loss of traction with frightening precision. While the full dimension of gas supply and brake pedals and brake accelerator precise answer, participants may use either the sequential stick shift or wheel-mounted paddles to race through the gears. The wheel also features a large 11-inch wheel rim with rubber overmold, offering exceptional comfort and control.

The Logitech Driving Force GT 900 degrees turns lock-to-lock allows the driver to navigate hairpin turns with greater accuracy. And with anti-backlash gear, there is no slack in the steering response, making any race a smooth, realistic experience. In the center of the 11-inch wheel, the GT Force steering wheel has a horn illuminated with the official logo of Gran Turismo. Using the authentic sounds of the car, traveling, riders can quickly alert other cars when they are fast approaching. Or when you play online, people can simply use the horn to taunt other players as they speed.

The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is designed to be used with Prologue Gran Turismo 5 on PS3, which will be available on Blu-ray Disc ™ (BD) and for download on the PLAYSTATION ® Network in North America and April 17 in Europe on March 28. The Logitech Driving Force GT wheel is also compatible with Gran Turismo ™ 3 and Gran Turismo 4 ™ on the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Driving Force wheel GT should be available in the United States and Europe from May. The suggested retail price is $ 149.99 (US).

About Logitech

Logitech is the worldwide leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in the PC navigation, communication via the Internet, digital music, home entertainment, games and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

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