Logitech G RS50 & RS Pedals review: A big leap from Logitech’s entry wheels

Logitech’s new RS50 racing wheel and RS Pedals are a strong addition to the company’s established sim racing lineup.

For years, the G920 and G923 have been the go-to entry wheels. They’re affordable, simple to set up, and deliver solid force feedback for beginners. Their gear-driven design, however, leans more arcade than authentic. Logitech addressed that gap with the direct-drive G Pro in 2023, but its $1,400 price tag kept it out of reach for some.

The RS50 brings direct-drive force feedback to a far more accessible price point with no major compromises.

Key Specs

• Connectivity: USB-C
• Compatibility: PC, Xbox, PlayStation (console support depends on model)
• Force Feedback: Direct Drive
• Price: $699 for RS50 Wheel, $129.99 for RS Pedals
• Features: Quick-release wheel, magnetic paddles, onboard screen, adjustable load-cell brake, hall effect sensors

Design & Features

Logitech trimmed the RS50’s motor base to roughly half the size of the G Pro, yet it keeps core features intact, including the onboard screen and rear USB-A hub for shifters and pedals.

The wheel ships with a removable desk clamp and hardware for stands or full racing cockpits. Once mounted, the RS50 locks in firmly.

Rather than reinventing its wheel ecosystem, Logitech built the RS50 around the RS Wheel Hub. The included round wheel can be swapped instantly for the F1-style track wheel or the new McLaren-branded RS Formula option. At just under 12 inches, the stock wheel nails the feel of a real race car, and the soft-touch finish stays comfortable during long sessions in games like Nascar Heat 5 and Forza Motorsport.

The magnetic paddle shifters feel sharp and instant, and the additional analog paddles beneath them offer extra flexibility for functions like throttle blips, clutch bite point, or even hybrid controls in F1 titles.

The direct-drive system delivers clean, accurate feedback straight from the motor. Logitech reduced torque from 11Nm on the G Pro to 8Nm on the RS50, but only seasoned sim racers will notice the difference.

The 8Nm motor still delivers strong resistance during cornering, curb strikes, and oversteer recovery. The detail in the road texture is a clear step up from Logitech’s older belt and gear systems, even if it sits below high-end 10 to 12Nm competitors.

Alongside the wheel, the new RS pedals introduce an adjustable load-cell brake and a Hall Effect accelerator sensor for smoother input control. Unlike previous Logitech pedal sets, these ship as modular components, letting you choose your spacing and layout. 

The load-cell brake offers a wide range of pressure settings, letting you dial in anything from light street-car feel to a much firmer track-focused profile. The Hall Effect sensors also remove any physical contact points, which should extend long-term durability.

The only drawback is the missing clutch pedal, which must be purchased separately for $45.

RS Shifter

Logitech’s new RS Shifter and Handbrake combo adds versatility for both circuit and rally fans. The sequential mode provides a crisp, satisfying click and outclasses the older H-pattern Driving Force shifter. Switching to handbrake mode is quick: reposition the stick, flip the selector switch, and you’re ready for dirt racing.

In handbrake mode, travel is smooth and predictable, making it easy to control drifts in dirt or rally games. The build quality on the housing also feels more premium than previous Logitech accessories, with less flex during aggressive shifts.

For players who want both controls active at once, Logitech includes hardware that lets you vertically stack the shifter and handbrake on a single mount.

Software

All Racing Series hardware runs through Logitech’s G Hub, which lets players tune force feedback, sensitivity, and pedal pressure. G Hub now includes per-game profile switching, so settings for titles like iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and Forza can load automatically when you launch each game.

G Hub has improved with clearer menus and lighter performance demands, though a browser-based system would streamline setup further, especially for full-time sim rigs.

Verdict

The Logitech RS50 wheel, RS Pedals, and RS Shifter form an impressive mid-range sim racing setup. The direct-drive system feels strong and consistent, the pedals offer welcome adjustability, the shifter adds meaningful immersion, and the overall build quality inspires confidence. 

While not the cheapest option in the mid-range category, the RS50 lineup offers one of the best price-to-performance ratios for players stepping up from gear-driven wheels.