The Driving Force Shifter is Logitech G’s add-on gear lever for its own racing wheels. It gives you a six-speed H-pattern gate with a push-down reverse, a solid steel gear shaft and a hand-stitched leather knob and boot, so you can drive manual cars in your sim the way they are driven on the road. Logitech lists it for three wheels: the G923, the G29 and the G920. It has no USB plug of its own and does not work on its own; it connects to the wheel base with a DB9 cable, and the wheel passes your gear changes to the console or PC.
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What the Driving Force Shifter Adds to Your Wheel
The G29, G920 and G923 all ship with paddle shifters behind the rim. Paddles are quick, but they turn every car into a sequential one. Many driving games model older road cars, rally cars and trucks with a manual gearbox and a clutch, and on those the Driving Force Shifter changes how a lap feels: you lift off, press the clutch pedal, move the lever across the gate and let the clutch out again.
The lever has six forward gears laid out in the familiar H. Reverse sits on the same gate and is engaged by pushing the lever down before you move it into position, which keeps you from slipping into reverse when you meant to grab a lower gear in a hurry. Logitech describes the action as shifting fluidly and clicking solidly into each gear, and the short throw keeps changes quick.
Steel Shaft, Leather Knob and Boot
Logitech builds the Driving Force Shifter around a solid steel gear shaft, which is what takes the force of repeated hard shifts. The knob and the boot around the lever are covered in hand-stitched leather, matching the trim on the G29 and G923 rims.
The housing measures 206.5 mm high, 146.4 mm wide and 176 mm deep, and the unit weighs 755 g according to Logitech’s technical specifications. That is light enough to move between a desk and a rig, though it also means the clamps, not the weight, are what keep it still.
Which Logitech Wheels the Shifter Works With
Logitech lists exactly three compatible wheels: the G923 (all platform versions), the G29 for PlayStation and PC, and the G920 for Xbox and PC. The Driving Force Shifter plugs into the shifter port on the back of the wheel base, so the platform you can use it on is the platform your wheel supports.
Logitech’s support article lists Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and notes that the shifter is not compatible with PlayStation 3. If you already own the Logitech G29 Driving Force racing wheel, this is the matching shifter for it. Other Logitech wheels and wheels from other brands are not on Logitech’s list for this shifter.
Mounting: Desk Clamps or Rig Bolts
Built-in clamps hold the Driving Force Shifter to the edge of a table or desk, and Logitech also provides integrated bolt points for fixing it to a racing rig or a shifter plate. Bolting it down is the better choice if you shift aggressively, because a clamped unit on a thin or rounded desk edge can still move under hard throws.
The connecting cable is 1.67 m long, enough to place the shifter to the right of a desk-mounted wheel or on the side plate of most cockpits.
Setting It Up in Your Games
Connect the Driving Force Shifter to the wheel before you power it on, then choose the H-pattern or manual-with-clutch transmission option in the game’s settings. Games that offer only automatic or sequential gearboxes will not use the H-pattern, and some arcade racers ignore the shifter entirely.
Most driving simulators on PC and console let you map each gear and reverse in the controls menu. Once the gears are mapped, you can still use the paddles on the wheel for cars that should be sequential, keeping both options on the same setup.
Who This Is Not For
It is not for anyone without a Logitech G923, G29 or G920. The Driving Force Shifter has no USB connection and cannot be plugged into a PC or console on its own, and Logitech does not list it for its other wheels or for wheels from Thrustmaster, Fanatec or other brands.
It has no sequential mode. The gate is six-speed H-pattern with push-down reverse only, so if you want a plus-and-minus lever for rally or touring cars, this is the wrong product. It is also not a handbrake. And it will not work with PlayStation 3, as Logitech states.
Ordering the Driving Force Shifter from Totot
We deliver across the UAE in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. The shifter comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot. If an item arrives defective or does not match its description, you can return it within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported to us within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Logitech G Driving Force Shifter (model number W-U0003)
- Gearbox: 6-speed H-pattern with push-down reverse; short-throw
- Sequential mode: Not supported
- Gear shaft: Solid steel
- Knob and boot: Hand-stitched leather
- Connection: DB9 (female) to the wheel base; no USB
- Cable length: 1.67 m
- Compatible wheels (per Logitech): G923 (all platforms), G29 (PlayStation and PC), G920 (Xbox and PC)
- Platforms listed by Logitech: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One; not compatible with PlayStation 3
- Mounting: Built-in clamps and integrated bolt points
- Dimensions: 206.5 x 146.4 x 176 mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 755 g
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Logitech G’s product page and Logitech’s technical specifications article for the Driving Force Shifter. Full details are published on the Logitech G Driving Force Shifter page.
FAQ
Does the Driving Force Shifter work with the Logitech G29?
Yes. Logitech lists the G29 (PlayStation and PC) as compatible, along with the G923 and the G920. The shifter plugs into the port on the back of the wheel base.
Can I connect the Driving Force Shifter directly to a PC by USB?
No. It has a DB9 cable that connects to a compatible Logitech wheel only; it has no USB connection of its own.
Does it have a sequential mode?
No. The Driving Force Shifter is a six-speed H-pattern shifter with push-down reverse. Use the wheel’s paddle shifters for sequential shifting.
How many gears does it have?
6 forward gears in an H-pattern, plus reverse, which is engaged by pushing the lever down.
Does it work with a PlayStation 3?
No. Logitech states that the Driving Force Shifter is not compatible with PlayStation 3.
How much does the Driving Force Shifter weigh?
755 g, according to Logitech. It measures 206.5 x 146.4 x 176 mm and mounts with built-in clamps or bolts.
What warranty comes with it?
1-year warranty from Totot, with returns within 14 days for defective or non-matching items.
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