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There's also the usual array of standard gamepad buttons, including a D-pad and PS4 share and options buttons, as well as a mysterious 24-point selection dial and plus/minus buttons, which Logitech says can be used to "fine-tune" your driving preferences. The rev-counter LED strip of the G27 returns too, which should prove useful for nailing those swift gear changes during a hot lap.

As always with specialist hardware like this, the devil is in the details. Like the G27 before it, the G29's force feedback mechanism makes use of the same helical gears (where the teeth of the gears are cut at an angle) used in many car transmissions, which Logitech claims allows for smoother, quieter, and more precise operation. There's anti-backlash hardware in place, too, to minimise any gaps between the gears, and keep the wheel and pedal input tight. Logitech is also using solid steel ball bearings in the wheel shaft, along with a nonlinear brake pedal, which should help to simulate the performance of a pressure-sensitive braking system.

Those who prefer their gaming Xbox-shaped will be pleased to hear that—unlike with the G27—there's an Xbox One- and PC-compatible version of Logitech's flagship racing wheel on the way as well. The G920 boasts the same features as the G29, with the exception of the 24-point selection dial and plus/minus buttons, which have been removed, and the addition of the standard Xbox home button. While the price remains the same at $399, the G290 won't be available until sometime this autumn. That does tie in nicely with that leaked Forza 6 release date of September 15, though.

Oddly, there's going to be an optional manual gear shift available called, wait for it, the "Driving Force Shifter," but only for the Xbox One's G920 and not the PS4's G29. It also appears that only the G920 will work with a PC; the G29 will be PS4-only. Strange platform limitations aside, the six-speed manual gear stick sounds pretty neat, featuring a solid steel gear shaft, push-down reverse, and more of that hand-stitched leather slathered over the boot and knob cover. Unfortunately, there's no price or release date for the gear stick just yet.

While Logitech's wheels aren't the first of their kind to hit either console—see the likes of Thrustmaster's T300 RS for PS4 and Mad Catz Pro Racing wheel for Xbox One—they are some of the most sought after, thanks in part to their much-loved predecessor the G27. They're also fairly priced against the competition, particularly given the inclusion of a dedicated clutch pedal, something that's missing from many other wheels.

Update: Contrary to earlier information provided by Logitech, the company has now confirmed that the G29 will in fact support PC in addition to PS4 and PS3. Ars apologises for the confusion.