You might consider videogames a way to sit back and relax after a long day of doing actual things—or as an alternative to doing actual things. But while some games are clearly fantasy, others aim to replicate reality, to make playing a game a true experience. That's the case with simulation racing games like Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo.
And though many people use a regular Xbox or PlayStation controller to drive around a track, there's another way for those who truly want to feel like they are behind the wheel of a race car: By sitting behind an imitation wheel.
For serious fans of racing games, like the new Forza Motorsport 6, an investment in a wheel and pedal setup can make you feel like you're really out on the track, sweating your ass off and fighting off other drivers around turns and to the checkered flag.
For under $1,000 (a boatload of money, but still way cheaper than an actual track car), you can buy a top-notch wheel, pedals and racing seat to simulate what it's like to actually race. It's not perfect, but it's more than good enough for racing aficionados.
For the past week, I've been playing Forza 6 with a Logitech G920. The $400 wheel is the new Xbox One version of the popular Logitech G29 from the PlayStation 3 and 4, a popular choice for entrants in Nissan and Sony's GT Academy racing contest.
