The Logitech G29/G920 racing wheel design has been around for the best part of a decade, and has introduced countless people to the world of sim racing – myself included. It’s a humble but well-made wheel with gear-driven force feedback, a full set of on-board controls, and convenient compatibility with console and PC (the console depends on the model you choose; both work with Windows) that makes it a versatile choice for sim racers just starting out. What’s more, at £169 from Amazon for both G29 and G920 variants, it’s the lowest this wheel has been since Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The main difference between the two wheels is console compatibility – the G29 works with PlayStation and PC, while the G920 works with Xbox and PC, meaning it makes sense to choose the wheel you want based on which console you’re likely to use it with. Weirdly, mind, the G920 also lacks the G29’s RPM indicator lights, the plus and minus buttons and control knob in the bottom right corner. With this in mind, I think the G29’s extras make it the better choice if you don’t have either console. Otherwise, these are identical, so I’ll continue talking about them as one homogenous wheel.

As well as the G29 being the wheel of choice for designated RPS driver Mark, I used a G29 for a good seven years before eventually upgrading to an entry-level direct drive wheel in the Moza R3, and in my near-decade of ownership I thoroughly enjoyed using Logitech’s entry-level option in everything from my heavily-modded Assetto Corsa and Euro Truck Simulator 2 to Automobilista and Dirt Rally 2. As much as the force feedback is gear-driven, it’s responsive and has a reasonable amount of force. You also get a good array of buttons for on-board controls. plus the hand-stitched leather rim is comfortable to use.

There’s 900 degrees of wheel rotation on offer, and while it may be a small thing, it’s nice that both of these wheels come with three pedals. Too many budget wheels ditch the clutch pedal, for some strange reason, and the fact the G29 and G920 include one in their pedal setup sets makes it much easier to get into driving proper manual cars from the off. Granted, you may have to use the paddle shifters in the immediacy, although Logitech’s discounted £27 H-pattern shifter is an affordable and useful upgrade to take simm racing to another level. For me, this is a must-have, especially as I spend a lot of time messing around with strange vehicles from the last century, be it pre-war era historics from the 1920s and 1930s, Can-Am cars from the 1970s or throwing things up the Goodwood Hill Climb on Assetto Corsa that mostly requires a proper manual box, but your mileage may vary, of course

If you want to grab a fantastic racing wheel at a real bargain of a price, this Amazon discount on the Logitech G29 and G920 makes them a steal.