Logitech G923 TRUEFORCE Racing Wheel
design
You’ve seen the Logitech G923 before, I guarantee it. Anyone that’s ever briefly considered buying a racing wheel for Xbox or PlayStation will have looked at it or its older brother at some stage. It’s become an absolute staple of the genre.
The Logitech G923 is a relatively simple and largely plastic racing wheel, build quality is fine for an entry-level wheel but in 2025 it’s starting to be shown up by newer releases like the MOZA R3. Impressively it does feature a genuine leather-wrapped wheel which is noticeably comfortable to hold and an almost surprising addition when many others are going PU. The G923’s overall footprint is compact enough and considerably smaller than the G Pro racing wheel but can’t compete with the latest generation of direct drive wheelbases with their tiny, compact wheelbases.
There is one standout feature of the Logitech G923’s design and that’s the cleverly integrated table mount. A few twists of the two knobs behind each shifter paddle extends clamps down on either side, ready to be tightened to a desk or coffee table. It’s a wonderfully neat, tool-free solution that works perfectly. It negates the need for a facing seat like the Racgting Challenger 301 or Playseat Challenge X, though you might end up in a few interesting seating positions if you choose to go DIY.
There’s two versions of the Logitech G923 racing wheel, one for Xbox and one for PlayStation. I’ve been testing the Xbox version though the difference is only skin deep. Both versions are PC compatible and feature the same button layout, only the input labels change to match either platform. The button offering is pretty standard with all of the expected controller inputs carrying across. Like the rest of the wheel, build and material quality is fine without being standout though the brushed aluminum faceplate is a nice touch that ups the premium vibes. The buttons themselves feel very similar to what you’d find on the stock Xbox controller, they’re logically laid out all within easy reach.
Heading to the floor the pedals look very similar on the outside to the previous G920 model but there are meaningful changes under the hood. The largely plastic construction remains the same with a large heel plate and three pedals as standard. Build quality is fine though not as strong as the MOZA R3 with its entirely metal construction.
performance
I wasn’t sure how to approach testing the Logitech G923, a lot changes in 10 years of gaming so putting it up in direct competition with the recently released wheels I’ve tested lately feels harsh. That said, Logitech is still actively selling and pushing the G923 as its only mass-market option in 2025 so it obviously still sees it having a place on a modern racing wheel grid.
Age aside, as a gear driven wheel it’s important to keep expectations in check. The G923 is never going to be able to match the performance of even the cheapest direct drive wheels like the MOZA R3, let alone premium options like the Logitech G Pro or PC-only MOZA R12. The raw power simply isn’t there and neither is the underlying mechanics needed to deliver genuinely realistic racing.
That’s not to say the Logitech G923 isn’t fun to race with though. I had a perfectly pleasant time banging in laps around Silverstone in F1 24, tearing up Mexico in Forza Horizon 5 and going wheel to wheel in Forza Motorsport. The Logitech G923 is a basic crowd pleaser that’s miles better to race with than using a controller but equally miles behind the rest of the pack for anyone looking for more than a simple arcade experience.
There is force feedback here and while it’ll gently wrestle you around corners, it’s not enough to really make you sit up and take notice in the same way a more powerful wheel would. The G923 does feature Trueforce though and it’s a nice improvement over the original G920. In supported games Trueforce will add a second layer of physical sensation via haptics in the wheel that directly react to the game, things like a change in road surface or clipping a kerb for example. It’s subtle effect that does improve the overall experience but even with Trueforce I still much preferred the on-track feeling of the MOZA R3 or even the unique all-in-one (but PC only) Cammus C5.
The G923’s pedals are perhaps its strongest asset and one area that does manage to hold up relatively well against equally priced modern counterparts. While it’s entirely plastic the entire unit feels solid and trustworthy underfoot and I appreciated the inclusion of a little pop out set of carpet spikes. It still has a tendency to want to move around a little so unless you’re mounted to a racing seat like the Racgting Challenger 301 I’d recommend trying to butt them up against a skirting board or bit of heavy furniture.
One of the most impactful improvements for the G923 over the G920 is the new progressive brake pedal. It’s still just a spring rather than the load cell you’ll find on more expensive sets like the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race, but this change to a spring with a differing level of resistance does offer a nice bump in feel and realism. It puts the G923’s pedals pretty closely in line with what’s included with the MOZA R3 without the performance kit upgrade and for arcade style racing they were more than capable.
summed up
As a casual option for a variety of racing games, the Logitech G923 still does a reasonable job in 2025. It’s a no frills crowd pleaser that while hardly the realistic experience Logitech’s marketing would suggest, offers enough to be a major step up from racing with a controller. It does show its age though with outdated tech that sees it quickly falling behind the modern pack.
I’ve made a deliberate point of not using the phrase ‘sim racing’ much in this review. The Logitech G923 isn’t really a sim racing wheel, it’s an arcade controller rather than a simulation tool and that’s OK – except for a pretty similar investment you could make the jump straight to a far stronger direct drive option like the MOZA R3. If you can find it heavily discounted or possibly second hand, the Logitech G923 is an upgrade over a controller but if you’re serious about your racing, it’s probably no longer the one to go for.
