Logitech announces $599 Trophy G cockpit for the ultimate racing experience

[Shawn Knight]

In brief: Logitech has partnered with gaming accessory product specialist Playseat on a new racing cockpit for hardcore driving enthusiasts. The Playseat Trophy – Logitech G Edition boasts an open cockpit design crafted from lightweight carbon steel complete with anodized aluminum parts. The actual seat utilizes polyurethane leather and ActiFit material that's said to comfortably conform to your body while helping to dissipate heat generated during extended gaming sessions.

The fully adjustable seat can tilt forward or backward and move up or down. A separate built-in mechanism can soften or firm up the seat based on user preference. The steering and pedal plates can also be tweaked for optimal positioning. The whole thing measures 140 x 58 x 100 cm (55.12 x 22.83 x 39.37 in), weighs 17 kg (37.48 pounds), and comes backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Logitech said the open cockpit design doesn't restrict body movement, allowing for spirited driving. According to the specs, the recommended driver weight is between 44 pounds and 360 pounds.

The chassis is reportedly compatible with all wheels, pedals and consoles / PCs including Logitech's Pro series racing wheel and racing pedals. Announced back in September, these high-end peripherals were designed with and for pro sim drivers to help create the most realistic and immersive racing experience ever. For those curious, the Pro Racing Wheel will set you back $999 while the pedal kit commands $349. Going all-in with the Pro wheel, pedals and chassis will put you out nearly $2,000.

Logitech's latest looks to be a rebranded version of Playseat's existing Trophy chair, albeit with a different color scheme. Where as the Logitech edition has grey accents, Playseat offers solid black and red-accented varieties at the same price point.

The Playseat Trophy – Logitech G Edition is available in the US, Canada and select other markets priced at $599. Logitech hasn't updated their product page with a buy button as of this writing but based on the wording used in the press release, that should be coming any minute now.

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[RudyBob]

You are going to need a big closet when you decide What am I doing with this?

 

[pcnthuziast]

Exspensive, but looks like a great product. For racing enthusiasts who play a lot of those kinds of games I'm sure well worth it.

 

[MakeMSGreatAgain]

I'm not paying that money for something that doesn't have adjustable steering wheel reach and rake - not to mention the missing manual shifter mount. I can make this myself for about $250 USD with piping from the local Home Base and some clever welding of scrap metal.

 

[BuckarooBonzaii]

I thought it would be in the thousands of dollar range.

 

[scavengerspc]

You are going to need a big closet when you decide What am I doing with this?

Definitely a consideration, but my son has one (Next Level F-GT Sim) and his is like a piece of furniture with its own place in his game room. But he is a huge racing game fan.
In fact, he even has a 2nd gaming PC (i9-12900K\RTX 4090) just for it.

 

[RudyBob]

Definitely a consideration, but my son has one (Next Level F-GT Sim) and his is like a piece of furniture with its own place in his game room. But he is a huge racing game fan.
In fact, he even has a 2nd gaming PC (i9-12900K\RTX 4090) just for it.

Ya know. If I was a serious racer guy I would want one. I was just thinking of the junk I have bought through the years, used or not used, and then put it in the closet until I trashed it. I think it's cool for guys with big closets

 

[Nobina]

Put some wheels on it and an engine and you're good to go. Logitech should switch to making karts.

 

[Tams80]

That's really good value for money, and from Logitech!

They make some great stuff (some not so great), but it is usually on the pricey side. So this is rather, pleasantly, surprising!

 

[Uncle Al]

Actually not all that expensive although for that price it could include a couple of decent sized monitors .....

 

[Steveb8189]

I'm not paying that money for something that doesn't have adjustable seating positions and steering wheel reach and rake - not to mention the missing manual shifter mount. I can make this myself for about $250 USD with piping from the local Home Base and some clever welding of scrap metal.

"the fully adjustable seat can tilt forward or backward and move up or down"

 

[MakeMSGreatAgain]

"the fully adjustable seat can tilt forward or backward and move up or down"

I don't recall reading that the first time and thought I had read the whole thing. Anyway that is certainly better than nothing. Still no where to mount a manual gearshifter though?

 

[Hodor]

Put some wheels on it and an engine and you're good to go. Logitech should switch to making karts.

What's best, while driving on a highway you can kill time by playing a video game. Fullscreen.