Logitech G29 & G920 Review in 2026: Still Worth It?!
The Logitech G29 and G920 are still among the most popular sim racing wheels in 2026, but are they still worth buying over a decade later? This review breaks down…
We are now well into 2026, which is honestly crazy to say. Technology moves fast, especially in the world of sim racing. New wheelbases, pedals, and entire ecosystems seem to launch every few months.
Yet somehow, something that absolutely refuses to disappear is the Logitech G29 and G920.
More than 11 years after their original release, these wheels are still being manufactured, still being sold brand new, and still appearing in thousands of sim racing setups around the world. I get asked almost daily whether they are still worth buying, so I decided to go out and test them again properly.
I walked into Best Buy, spent my own money on both bundles, and after putting time into them again, this is my full review of how the Logitech G29 and G920 hold up in 2026.
Whether you like them or not, the Logitech G29 and G920 have become synonymous with sim racing and in fact, there is a good chance that every sim racer in the world has at one point, owned, or at least used a G29/920. A big part of that success comes down to accessibility.
Logitech is not a niche sim racing company. They are a massive global electronics brand with an enormous supply chain and retail presence. Because of that, these wheels are available almost everywhere. You can find them at electronics stores, large retailers, online shops, and even local gaming stores in many countries. That level of availability is something most sim racing brands simply cannot match.
Companies like Moza, PXN, Simagic, and Fanatec may offer newer technology today, but they still do not have the same worldwide retail presence that Logitech has built over decades. This mass accessibility is one of the biggest reasons why the G29 and G920 became so popular in the first place.
One of the most common questions I get is what the difference is between the G29 and the G920.
The most important difference is compatibility.
The Logitech G29 works with PlayStation consoles and PC. The Logitech G920 works with Xbox consoles and PC. If you plan to race on a console, this matters a lot. The G29 will not work with Xbox, and the G920 will not work with PlayStation. There is no way around that limitation. So if you happen to own both consoles and want to switch between them, you would technically need both wheels. Which, unfortunately, is exactly what I ended up doing for this review.
While the two wheels are mechanically identical, they do have some visual and functional differences.
The G29 has a PlayStation themed design. It includes a PlayStation logo in the center, a red rotary dial, light blue accents, an RGB rev indicator strip, and three extra buttons on the lower spoke.
The G920 has a more minimal design. It removes the RGB rev lights, removes the rotary dial, and simplifies the button layout with an Xbox branded center button.
Because of the additional controls and the popularity of PlayStation racing games such as Gran Turismo, the G29 often ends up being the more desirable version on the used market.
However, when it comes to actual performance on track, the two wheels are identical. The motors, internal components, pedals, and force feedback system are the same.
The pedal set included with both bundles is actually surprisingly decent from a design perspective.
Visually, they look quite similar to pedals found in many real cars. They are primarily made from plastic, but the pedal faces themselves are metal, which gives them a slightly more premium look.
The base plate is fairly large and includes a textured heel plate. Underneath the unit you will find rubber grips to prevent sliding on hard floors and retractable carpet spikes that help keep the pedals in place when used on carpet.
The pedals also include mounting points if you want to bolt them to a dedicated sim racing cockpit.
Another positive is that Logitech includes all three pedals. Many entry level bundles only include two pedals, so having a clutch included out of the box is a nice bonus.
However, once you start driving with them, the limitations quickly become clear.
The throttle pedal is smooth but extremely light with very little resistance. The clutch pedal feels similar and does not simulate a clear bite point.
The brake pedal is where things become controversial.
The first two thirds of the brake travel are relatively light. Then the final portion becomes extremely stiff due to the rubber block inside the pedal mechanism. This creates a strange transition in braking feel that many drivers find difficult to modulate.
It is one of the most common criticisms of the G29 and G920 pedal set.
That said, there is an enormous aftermarket modding scene built around these pedals. Many third party kits exist that improve the brake feel dramatically.
The other limitation is the DB9 cable used by the pedals. They plug directly into the wheelbase instead of connecting via USB, which means they cannot be used independently if you upgrade to another wheel later.
Still, despite their shortcomings, they are functional and perfectly usable for beginners.
The steering wheel itself is actually one of the stronger parts of the package.
At 280mm in diameter it is toyishly small which is one of the more common complaints. However, the materials are quite respectable for the price.
The wheel is wrapped in hand stitched leather and features a brushed aluminum center plate. In hand, it feels solid and reasonably well built. The paddle shifters are metal and produce a clear click when shifting, although the overall feeling is slightly soft compared to higher end hardware. The buttons also feel somewhat soft and lack the crisp feedback found on more premium wheels. The rotary dial on the G29 in particular could use a bit more resistance.
There is also no quick release system. The wheel is permanently attached to the base, meaning you cannot easily swap rims. That said, there are aftermarket modification kits that allow you to replace the wheel rim with some additional tinkering.
The wheelbase is where the age of these products becomes the most obvious.
The G29 and G920 use a gear driven force feedback system that produces around 2.1nm of torque. Compared to modern direct drive wheelbases, this is very low.
When driving, the internal gears produce the characteristic rattling sound that these wheels are known for. It is not particularly quiet and can be quite noticeable depending on the force feedback settings.
More importantly, the force feedback itself feels dated. Modern direct drive wheelbases provide stronger forces, smoother feedback, and far more detail. Compared to those, the G29 and G920 feel noticeably weaker and somewhat mechanical. However, despite these limitations, the wheel still communicates enough information to drive properly.
Once you start driving, there are both positives and negatives. The good news is that the wheel still provides enough information to control the car effectively. You can feel when the car begins to lose grip, when you hit bumps, and when the road surface changes.
And ultimately, that is the most important job of a force feedback wheel. It gives you enough information to drive competitively. There are plenty of very fast sim racers who have achieved impressive lap times using this exact hardware. The downside is that everything feels muted compared to modern options. The forces are weak, the feedback lacks detail, and the overall experience does not feel very immersive by modern standards.
Ultimately, in 2026 it definitely feels outdated.
At Best Buy in the United States, each bundle cost me around $280 before tax. After tax, the total was close to $300.
And this is where the biggest problem appears.
For roughly the same price today, you can buy entry level direct drive bundles such as the Moza R3 or PXN VD4. These provide stronger force feedback, smoother operation, and significantly more detailed driving feedback.
On the PlayStation side, even something like a used Thrustmaster T300 often provides a better experience for similar money.
When the G29 originally launched over a decade ago, it was one of the best options available at this price. Today, the competition has clearly surpassed it.
Whether the G29 or G920 is still worth it in 2026 really comes down to context. If one of these is the only wheel you can realistically get your hands on, then yes, it will absolutely still do the job. It will teach you the fundamentals of sim racing, give you enough feedback to understand what the car is doing, and ultimately allow you to be competitive on track.
However, if you are looking at buying one brand new at full retail price, it becomes much harder to recommend, especially now that modern entry-level direct drive bundles offer a noticeably better experience for roughly the same money.
That is why, in my opinion, the best way to buy a G29 or G920 today is on the used market. Because so many of them were sold, they are constantly showing up on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and similar platforms, and it is very common to find one for around $100. At that price, they become a genuinely strong entry point into the hobby.
The Logitech G29 and G920 are not bad wheels. They are simply products from a different era of sim racing hardware.
They are older, noisier, and less immersive than modern direct drive systems, but they still perform the fundamental job of communicating what the car is doing.
If you can find one at a good price on the used market, they are still a perfectly reasonable way to get started.
And ultimately, regardless of what wheel you choose, the most important thing is simply to get on track and start driving.
