The most recent game, GT5, was a huge hit with sales of over 7.5 million copies.

FORBES: Sony Exec Confirms Gran Turismo 6 Coming To PlayStation 3

Thanks to the advent of technology, Heitkotter was able to use GT5 to literally help become a professional race car driver.

FORBES: Sony Racing Simulation Gran Turismo Blurs Line Between Virtual And Reality

Then, as you go from Forza 3 to GT5 to LFS you can quickly load up the proper configuration before you're out of the pits.

ENGADGET: Fanatec Porsche GT2 wheel and Clubsport pedals review

In its U.S. debut, Sony, Polyphony Digital, and Nissan North America gave consumers a chance to get behind the wheel of a real race car through GT5.

FORBES: Sony Racing Simulation Gran Turismo Blurs Line Between Virtual And Reality

In GT5 the wheel doesn't offer a substantially different feel compared to the Logitech G27, but the ability to modify the wheel's configuration on the wheel itself made it much easier to live with.

ENGADGET: Fanatec Porsche GT2 wheel and Clubsport pedals review