Pre-Order GT5 at Amazon, Get $10 Off a Steering Wheel

Other September 13th, 2010 by Jordan

Web retailer Amazon.com has updated their Gran Turismo 5 listing to include a special promotion: pre-order the Standard Edition of the game with them, and get $10 off your next purchase from their “Video Games” department. Fortunately, that just so happens to include both the Logitech Driving Force GT and Logitech G27 steering wheel, providing a handy little discount if you don’t have the hardware yet or if you’re looking to upgrade before November. Also, keep in mind that Amazon is still offering “release-date delivery” for about $2.

Click here to pre-order your copy of GT5 at Amazon.

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  1. September 16th, 2010 at 10:32 pm - #
    Cyrus

    The first time I saw it I didn’t have enough, but the second time I snatched it up as fast as I could. Spoofee.com lists deals from all over the web, and on more than one occasion I’ve found the G27 for a total of $180, which is what I paid.

    Also, it’s ridiculous trying to find something to mount it to, but I found a playseat in awesome condition on Craigslist for $150. I also talked to the playseat reps at PAX and got a really nice deal on the shifter attachment…

    Anyways, Spoofee just had a g25 for 150 or so, keep your eyes on that website and others like it for real deals.

  2. September 15th, 2010 at 10:13 pm - #
    Skymeat

    It was 150 a while ago…that just proves that we’re getting overcharged.

  3. September 14th, 2010 at 12:30 pm - #
    ElieTheStig

    btw shifting should be faster with the power-shift of the DFGT than with the g27 since we have to release the gas to shift !?!?! that would explain why all the firsts one in gt academy 10 was driving with the DFGT ! … am I right ?

    • September 14th, 2010 at 7:23 pm - #
      BWX

      @ElieTheStig – no

  4. September 14th, 2010 at 11:22 am - #
    peejay

    i got my G27 when it was HALF OFF AT BEST BUY! and it was the last one too! so 10usd is nothing

  5. September 14th, 2010 at 9:57 am - #
    Rasmus

    Not that great a discount…

    Regarding the G25 vs DFGT debate, I can definitely recommend the G25. Much, much better build quality, plus external sequential and H-gate shifter and clutch pedal.

    The lack of buttons on the wheel itself really isn’t that big of a problem, cus while you’re driving, you shouldn’t be pressing any buttons! Plus, you have many more buttons around the shifter.

    I would recommend the G25 to any semi-serious racer. The best wheel you can get for the money. The DFGT, although it has a controller and more buttons on the wheel, feels much cheaper and lacks many of the features that the G25/G27 has.

    I’ve had my G25 for almost 2 years now, and it still works wonders!

    Like another person said, if you have a crazy big budget, you should instead consider getting one of the PS3 compatible Fanatec wheels… but if you’re like me and want a decent steering wheel without spending A LOT, go for the G25 or G27. :)

  6. September 14th, 2010 at 1:14 am - #
    markblack

    If you were going to buy a wheel regardless…the ten dollars is a nice little bump. I have the G27 and a playseat and a 1080P 32 monitor that I use for I-racing. GT5 will fit in nicely in with my hardware. As for the G27…the pedals are nice, the wheel is great, the fact that they got rid of the selector knob to go back and forth between h-pattern and sequential totally bites. I had to do the rubber band mod to use sequential shifting on the regular gear shift. For me the paddles totally suck because you lose track of shift up and shift down while cornering, useless. I’m sure there will be a G29 with that feature in the not too far off feature. Another option would be to eliminate the G27′s shifter.. keep the wheel and purchase a dedicated sequential shifter. I’ll probably end up going that route. I find that being able to auto-blip in I-Racing is making great reductions in my lap times. Auto blipping is of course only available with sequential shifters. Anyway, that’s my two bits. Can’t wait for November 2nd. Anyone got a heads up on how to get one of those coveted signature editions? I WANT IT BAD!!!

    • September 14th, 2010 at 6:53 am - #
      ElieTheStig

      yeah I know a retailer who will list it soon ; ) and I will tell jordan about it ! D

    • September 14th, 2010 at 12:49 pm - #
      occasionalracer

      Ok you kind of answered my question above… and that does totally bite lol. I am really surprised about that decision Logitech made, I mean you’re supposed to improve products without removing features. That is a huge advantage for Fanatec to sell their wheels. Lets see what they will bring out next.

    • September 14th, 2010 at 6:06 pm - #
      BWX

      But can you use a separate shifter in GT5? I know you can on most any PC sim, but what about GT5?

  7. September 14th, 2010 at 12:39 am - #
    SilentDrifterGT

    I wish the $10 applied to the Collectors Edition too.

  8. September 13th, 2010 at 8:30 pm - #
    ElieTheStig

    the wheel is ok but i kinda want to upgrade the shifter and pedals !! thats why the g27 looks better for these reasons !

  9. September 13th, 2010 at 8:27 pm - #
    ElieTheStig

    yeah im barely just racin gt5 … some dirt .. probably .. wrc .. richard burns .. in fact because of DFGT im bocoming more of a racing sim fan : P .. but yeah you must be riht the DFGT do the job

  10. September 13th, 2010 at 8:17 pm - #
    lone_racer

    trust me dude the dfgt is all you need unless you have money for the g27 stick with the wheel you have iam just a kid i can’t get a job so i don’t have alot of choices but if i did have money iam not going to waste 300 dollars on a wheel i love gran turismo 5 thats the only reason i even got a wheel if your some totally hardcore racing sim fan than by all means go right ahead. ps hurry the hell up nov 2 >:[

  11. September 13th, 2010 at 8:08 pm - #
    seizure_

    hm, a related news
    in Japan for every DFGT purchased comes with a code to redeem a Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro ChromeLine

    link: http://www.logicool.co.jp/ja-jp/gaming/wheels/devices/4172

  12. September 13th, 2010 at 8:02 pm - #
    ElieTheStig

    hey guys I have the driving force gt … this is my first wheel so I wonder if I need to buy a g27 for a best experience .. or .. can you all talk about your sim set up so i can have an idea or give me some tips … i don’t have a racing chair eiter … what is the best racing feeling setup ??

  13. September 13th, 2010 at 7:56 pm - #
    Denz

    Just use a controller :0

    • September 14th, 2010 at 12:38 pm - #
      occasionalracer

      Just play some Mario Bros., most of us racing fans don’t want to race with our fingertips.

  14. September 13th, 2010 at 7:49 pm - #
    terminator363

    Hahaha Lmao!! $10 is absolutley nothing! at least 20!

  15. September 13th, 2010 at 7:25 pm - #
    J.B.

    $10 USD might not be much, but its better than nothing. If you think about the other reserve bonuses, most don’t really amount to $10 anyway…

  16. September 13th, 2010 at 5:30 pm - #
    Luke

    Oh yes, i would love to pre-order GT5 -_- But Amazon.de here in germany still has no information on GT5, not even the release date.
    I have already contacted them about that, but i didn`t really get an answer :( This is the first time Amazon disappointed me.

  17. September 13th, 2010 at 5:25 pm - #
    Lastkatun

    I pre ordered Move with PlaystationEye, i have GT PSP with 350 cars, GT5P with some cars, PS3 with 33 GB free, Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S, Samsung full hd 22,5 inch with hdmi… Wait only my EU collector from GameStop! I collected this thing in 5 years of waiting… Eheh. Now is Forza time until 3 november!

  18. September 13th, 2010 at 4:04 pm - #
    hardvibes

    Haha 10$, keep it amazon…

  19. September 13th, 2010 at 4:03 pm - #
    GamerGT5

    I want to get the G27! I never used a steering wheel before hopefully the steering wheel will feel a little bit realistic :)

  20. September 13th, 2010 at 3:48 pm - #
    GDII

    Meh, I got $140NZD off my G27 last week.