# Logitech G920

> model of sim racing wheel from 2015

**Wikidata**: [Q135930871](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135930871)  
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## Summary
The Logitech G920 is a 2015 USB sim-racing wheel controller built for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles. Marketed under Logitech’s “Logitech G” gaming brand, it is a plug-and-play force-feedback wheel designed to replicate real-car steering feel for racing games.

## Key Facts
- Released October 2015 as part of the Logitech G gaming hardware line.
- Classified as a “sim racing wheel” video-game controller model.
- Officially supports Microsoft Windows (since 1985) and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
- Connects via a fixed USB 2.0 Standard-A cable; USB vendor/product ID 046d:c262.
- Ships with an attached electrical cable; no external power brick referenced in spec sheets.
- PCGamingWiki entry “Controller:Logitech_G920” (ID 185950) documents driver and game compatibility.
- Commonly abbreviated to “G920” in listings and packaging.

## FAQs
### Q: Which platforms does the G920 work with?
A: The wheel is licensed for Windows PCs and Xbox Series X|S; drivers are built into Windows 10/11 and the Xbox OS, so no extra software is required for basic force-feedback operation.

### Q: Does the G920 work on PlayStation?
A: No—Sony consoles are not listed as supported platforms; Logitech markets the near-identical G29 wheel for PlayStation users.

### Q: Is the G920 compatible with Xbox One?
A: Yes; Microsoft’s backward-compatible peripheral policy means the 2015 wheel functions on Xbox One as well as the newer Series X|S consoles.

## Why It Matters
Released at the start of the current console generation, the G920 brought true force-feedback steering to mass-market Xbox gamers at a sub-$400 price point. By standardizing on USB and adopting Microsoft’s Xbox security chip, Logitech ensured the wheel survived two console cycles, giving players a consistent hardware reference for titles like Forza Motorsport and F1. For PC sim racers, the G920’s plug-and-play USB HID profile removed the driver headaches that plagued earlier Logitech wheels, helping grow the entry-level sim-racing scene. Its longevity and wide retail availability have made it a common baseline in esports tournaments and home rigs, cementing the G920 as the de-facto “starter” racing wheel for Xbox and Windows ecosystems.

## Notable For
- First Xbox-certified force-feedback wheel from Logitech after the company’s multi-year hiatus from racing products.
- Single-cable USB 2.0 connection simplifies setup compared with competitors that require separate power bricks.
- Shares internal mechanics and pedal set with the PlayStation-oriented G29, allowing Logitech to streamline manufacturing.
- Maintains identical USB VID/PID across all production runs, ensuring uninterrupted driver support on Windows and Xbox.
- Still sold new almost a decade after launch, an unusually long market life for a gaming peripheral.

## Body
### Hardware Overview
The G920 ships as a two-piece kit: a 270 mm leather-wrapped steering wheel base and a separate three-pedal floor unit (acceleration, brake, clutch). A built-in USB 2.0 Standard-A cable exits the wheel base; the pedal box connects to the base via an RJ-12 phone-style cable. No external power supply is bundled because the wheel’s motor draws power through the USB line.

### Compatibility & Drivers
Microsoft includes the G920 in its Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S peripheral whitelist, so games automatically display wheel-specific control options. On Windows the device enumerates as a HID-compliant game controller; force-feedback APIs (DirectInput and XInput) are supported natively since Windows 10 build 10240. The USB VID 046d and PID c262 are static, so community projects such as PCGamingWiki can map game support without ambiguity.

### Market Position
Launched alongside the PlayStation-focused G29, the G920 targets Xbox and PC players while re-using the same helical-gear force-feedback mechanism. Retail bundles sometimes add the optional six-speed “Driving Force” shifter, but the wheel package itself contains only wheel, pedals, and USB cable.

## References

1. [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Logitech_G920_and_G29)
2. PCGamingWiki