Logitech RS50 review: 8Nm tri-platform direct drive with TrueForce
The Logitech RS50 makes 8Nm of direct-drive torque and is the first true DD Logitech has built, retiring the belt-and-gear G29/G920/G923 line. Two things set it apart at the price. TrueForce layers high-frequency road and engine detail on top of the force feedback in supported titles, so tire scrub and engine note come through as texture, not just steering weight. And an on-base OLED lets you change TrueForce, torque, and filters without opening software. It runs on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, split across separate base SKUs.
| Drive type | Direct drive (Logitech's first) |
|---|---|
| Peak torque | 8Nm |
| Price | ~$349.99 PC base; ~$449.99 PlayStation/PC or Xbox/PC base; ~$699.99 full RS50 System (base + RS Wheel Hub + round wheel, no pedals) |
| Platforms | PC + PlayStation (PS5/PS4) + Xbox, split across separate base SKUs |
| Quick release | Integrated quick release on the RS Wheel Hub |
| Software | Logitech G HUB |
| Best for | A tri-platform buyer, or anyone who wants TrueForce out of the box |
Who it’s for
Section titled “Who it’s for”A tri-platform buyer’s direct drive, or anyone who wants TrueForce and a clean out-of-box setup.
Buy it if:
- You race across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox and want one ecosystem (buy the base SKU that matches your platform; the license is fixed in the base).
- You want TrueForce’s high-frequency haptic detail and an on-base OLED to tune intensity, torque, and filters without opening G HUB.
- You’re coming off a G923 and want to stay with Logitech while moving to real direct drive.
Not the one if you only race on PC and chase torque per dollar (the Moza R9 gives more Nm) or you want a PlayStation-licensed rival with a wider rim range (the Fanatec GT DD Pro).
What it’s like to drive
Section titled “What it’s like to drive”TrueForce is the draw. 8Nm is modest for the money, but TrueForce is the reason to look. Standard force feedback renders the big forces: steering weight, kerbs, weight transfer. TrueForce adds a high-frequency layer on top, so road surface, tire scrub, and engine vibration arrive as texture in supported titles, and nothing else in this bracket does it.
Modest on heft. The trade-off is raw strength: at 8Nm peak you feel the cues clearly but you don’t get the heft of a 9-12Nm base.
Dialing it in. Trim in-game gain so the 8Nm peaks don’t clip, and use the per-base tuning guide for G HUB settings.
Watch-outs
Section titled “Watch-outs”- It ships with a round rim. The RS50 System comes with a round wheel; GT and formula drivers usually want to swap to a GT-style or formula rim, which is an added cost.
- 8Nm is modest for the price. Moza and Simagic give you 9Nm or more per dollar on PC. The premium here buys TrueForce and tri-platform support, not raw torque.
- Tri-platform is split across SKUs. There’s a PC base, a PlayStation/PC base, and an Xbox/PC base, the way Fanatec splits its rims. Buy the one that matches your console or you’ll be stuck on PC.
- TrueForce needs title support. The high-frequency layer only appears in games that implement it; in unsupported titles you get standard FFB.
Alternatives to consider
Section titled “Alternatives to consider”- Fanatec GT DD Pro: the PlayStation-licensed rival, if you want the Fanatec rim ecosystem.
- Moza R9: more Nm per dollar on PC, if console support isn’t the point.
- Thrustmaster T598: a cheaper console direct-drive bundle.
If you race across PC and a console, the RS50 earns its price; buy the base SKU that matches your platform, then add a load-cell brake before you chase more torque. The buying guide by budget and brands compared pages place it against the field.
Frequently asked questions
Which RS50 SKU do I need for my platform?
Buy by platform, the way Fanatec splits its rims. The PC-only base is ~$349.99; a PlayStation/PC base and an Xbox/PC base run ~$449.99 each. The license lives in the base, so the wrong SKU leaves you stuck on PC. Pick the one that matches your console.
What is TrueForce?
TrueForce is a high-frequency haptic layer on top of normal force feedback. Standard FFB renders the big forces like steering weight and kerbs; TrueForce adds road surface, tire scrub, and engine vibration as texture in supported titles. It's the main thing the RS50 does that rivals at the price can't.
RS50 base alone, or the full RS50 System?
The bare PC base is ~$349.99. The ~$699.99 RS50 System adds the RS Wheel Hub and a round steering wheel (no pedals). If you already own a compatible rim and pedals, buy the base; if you're starting fresh and want a wheel in the box, the System is the one-purchase route, though the round rim isn't ideal for GT or formula.
Does the RS50 replace the G923?
Yes. The RS50 is Logitech's first true direct drive and retires the belt-and-gear G29 / G920 / G923 line. The jump from those gear wheels to a real DD removes the gear lash entirely, which is a far bigger change than a few extra Nm between DD bases.