March 02, 2004

By: Gloria Rendell
Website: http://www.1st-in-kids.com

Logitech Announces Speed Force Racing Wheel and Accessory Package For Nintendo GameCube

At the Electronic Entertainment Expo today, Logitech announced the Logitech Speed Force, the only true force feedback wheel for Nintendo GameCube, as well as the accompanying Logitech Accessory Pack for Speed Force, which comes complete with authentic foot pedals and a comfortable lap attachment. Both products are currently under licensing review by Nintendo.

Nintendo platforms are renowned for their high-quality games and excellent gameplay. With genuine force feedback and precise control, Speed Force complements this focus on gameplay and adds to the entertainment value of driving games for Nintendo GameCube, said Ted Hoff, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s Interactive Entertainment Division. Logitech has considerable experience in developing high-quality force feedback wheels this ensures that Speed Force will provide a tremendously engaging and realistic driving experience.

We expect that many gamers will also want the Accessory Pack for Speed Force, which will help create an excellent, arcade-like driving experience at home.

Unlike the vibrating response of other racing wheels, the Logitech Speed Force for Nintendo GameCube features genuine force feedback, which delivers the most thrilling driving experience to be had on the platform. The Speed Force features analog paddle shifters and a full, easy-to-reach Nintendo GameCube control set, along with contemporary styling, and a sturdy leather-textured plastic grip. Strong and convenient dual clamps allow the wheel to be firmly attached to most tables or desks to ensure the best stability during racing action.

Logitech and Nintendo are working closely with game developers to ensure that there will be a variety of compelling games available which have been enhanced to support the Speed Force wheel. Compatible games will bear an official compatibility logo on their packaging.

Scheduled to ship this Fall, Logitech Speed Force will allow fans of Nintendo GameCube racing games to slam on the brakes, negotiate tight turns, and master tough tracks with realism and accuracy that mimics a true-to-life driving experience.

To complete the racing experience, Logitech also offers an Accessory Pack for the Speed Force. Featuring convenient gas and brake pedals with a non-slip base, the Accessory Pack also includes a comfortable lap attachment, enabling the driving experience to be enjoyed in almost any environment.

Force feedback is a sophisticated method for providing people with realistic tactile feedback from a PC or console. It is widely used in medical, space and flight simulators to provide lifelike training for students and professionals who make split-second decisions based not just on sight and sound, but also on their sense of touch.

This cutting-edge technology has been extended to PC and next-generation console gaming over the last five years, and is now coming to the Nintendo GameCube. Force feedback is even richer, more realistic and engaging than the non-directional vibration feedback to which many gamers are accustomed. Through the use of advanced software and electronics, force feedback can move a steering wheel or joystick as if the device were subject to real external forces.

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