Logitech G Pro RS Wheel Hub and G Pro RS Track Wheel
compatibility
Before we take a look at the Logitech RS Wheel Hub itself, there’s a bit of unpacking to do when it comes to compatibility. It’s not as simple as it should be, so settle in because there’s a bit to digest here.
Obviously you’re going to need a Logitech G Pro Wheelbase, but there’s now two ways to buy that and each has its own compatibility quirks. At the time of writing the original G Pro Wheelbase that includes a wheel is still available for £799 (PC) £999 (Consoles), or you can buy the wheelbase on its own at a new, lower price. That wheel-less version drops down and starts at £549 for a PC-only version, or £629 for PC and PS4/PS5. There’s no Xbox mention in the new G Pro Wheelbases because that compatibility now comes thanks to the RS Hub, so technically your options are PC/Xbox and PS/PC/Xbox.
With wheelbase in hand you can now grab the Logitech G RS Hub, which itself has two versions to choose between. There’s a PC variant that works for both the PC and PS/PC wheelbases, or a PC/Xbox version for slightly more which supports Series X, Series S, and One. The roles are reversed this time though because that PC/Xbox version also supports PS4 and PS5, so it’s actually PS/PC/Xbox – but only if you bought the PS/PC wheelbase initially. Confused yet?
Thankfully things now get far more universal. After choosing a wheel hub you’ll need to pick a wheel rim, there are two shapes and four total choices here but they’re simply a matter of form and material, so will work regardless of where you play. Logitech makes a round or open formula style wheel for £69, it’s this one that I’ve been testing, and has also partnered with popular racing brand MOMO for two upgraded wheels in the same shapes for £229. Depending on the kind of racing you do you might also want to add the 2-in-1 sequential shifter and handbrake into the mix as well.
design
All the action happens inside the RS Wheel Hub which is the star of the show here. It’s almost entirely plastic, but this triangular button box doesn’t feel cheap at all and nicely matches the high build quality of the G Pro Wheelbase. Logitech also says the RS Wheel Hub is constructed with a minimum of 23% recycled plastic from old consumer electronics which is nice to see.
The RS Wheel Hub offers 15 different inputs across its face, slightly up on the amount of buttons from the original G Pro Racing Wheel. The layout remains largely the same with the exception of the right rotary wheel which slides off the face and now matches its twin in hanging off the side. Around the back there’s a pair of metal shifter paddles but noticeably absent are the clutch paddles, more on that later. Each input is fine but perhaps not as impressive as other options, they offer a short, clicky travel but aren’t as nice as the mechanical buttons found on the MOZA GS V2P. The encoders have just the right amount of resistance to make them easy to adjust without overshooting and the mini thumbstick is responsive and snappy.
I’m largely an F1 racer so opted for the formula style RS Track Wheel rim and to borrow a line from Max Verstappen, it’s simply lovely. The RS Hub may be all plastic but the wheel rim introduces an aluminium faceplate with a subtle brushed effect that both looks and feels luxurious.
The grips are equally pleasant, moving away from the genuine leather of the original G Pro wheel, the RS Track Wheel is wrapped in a TPE material that is both comfortable and grippy. It features an all-over dot matrix texture and is probably the best material I’ve tried on a sim racing wheel. Be aware though this is unique to the RS Track Wheel, if you opt for the RS Round Wheel you’ll get a smooth synthetic silicone leather wheel covering.
performance
The Logitech RS Wheel Hub uses the same, standard six bolt pattern as the original G Pro but this time it serves a purpose, a few turns of the included hex key had me up and running in just a minute or two. The quick-release adapter looks familiar and feels just as beefy as the original, however here it takes a small step backwards in user experience. The original quick release adapter held its position open when removed, allowing you to simply line it up and push it back on when reattaching. The revised design of the RS Wheel Hub’s adapter however springs back, making you reach around and hold it open as you slide it onto the wheelbase. It’s much more fiddly as a result and while it’s not something I expect you’ll do that often, it’s a bizarre backwards step.
Any frustrations around that quick release quickly faded away once I was rolling out of the garage however because the Logitech RS Wheel Hub, RS Track Wheel, and the G Pro Wheelbase are a joy to race with. I was already quite a fan of the Logitech G Pro the first time around but the addition of the RS Track Wheel has taken things up another level, particularly as a budding F1 driver. The formula-style open wheel rim is lighter and more responsive to fast movements as I whipped around tight corners and the extra two buttons, both within thumbs’ reach, are handy for making quick adjustments mid-lap.
The magnetic paddle shifters are every part as responsive and tactile as the originals, it’s just a shame they’ve lost their rear-mounted companions. Taking away the dual clutch paddles is a bizarre choice for me but I’m sure Logitech has its reasons. Whatever they are, it’s a shame to see the clutch paddles go, not because I personally used them often, but because they presented a nice accessibility option for gamers who may prefer or require a hand throttle and brake rather than needing to use pedals.
The overall profile of the RS Track Wheel is nicely sculpted with subtle thumb grooves on either side. Despite these I did find the hard edges of the wheel still dug in a little towards the latter stages of a long race, but no more than other wheels I’ve tried before. The TPE covering softens the strain a little and it’s nice to see that rough stitching from the original G Pro has been banished but Logitech aren’t pushing the limits of comfort with the stock offering. There is a nice new feature though with a row of diffused rev lights across the top of the RS Wheel Hub. I found these bright, saturated, and most importantly much more prominent and easy to see mid-race than the small line of dots on the wheelbase which are now disabled automatically when the new Hub is attached.
summed up
Ultimately the RS Wheel Hub and RS Track Wheel is an improvement on the wheel that first came with the Logitech G Pro back in 2022. Its existence doesn’t quite sit right with me though because it punishes the gamers who jumped on board with Logitech when it first launched the G Pro. While the Wheel Hub will work with the existing wheelbase, the new RS rims aren’t compatible with the original wheel and the original wheel isn’t compatible with the new RS Wheel Hub. It means those who have been hanging out for this new ecosystem are no better off than newcomers joining the grid. They aren’t worse off, but it would have been nice to see Logitech show these early adopters a little more love for their early support.
Looking past that, both the RS Wheel Hub and the RS Track Wheel are superb and did improve my overall experience with the Logitech G Pro. The option of a formula-style open rim is a welcome one and it features the most premium feeling grip material of any wheel I’ve tested. Backing it all is the RS Wheel Hub which takes a couple of small steps forward but one large, accessible one backwards too. The new rev lights great, I’ll never say no to more buttons, but I can’t help but feel the lack of dual clutch paddles might be a race-ending omission for some.
