Best Steering Wheel for PS5 in 2026: Tested and Ranked

After playing sim racing games on your PS5 with a controller, you may feel like you want to take things to the next level and try out a proper steering wheel. Doing so will be a game changer for your sim racing experience, as not only will a wheel provide a realistic and immersive sensation when driving, but it will also give you more control over your vehicle by delivering increased feedback through your hands.

With a wheel, you’ll feel a greater connection between your tyres and the road, and thus, you’ll be able to make split-second corrections that are often difficult to gauge with a controller and could mean the difference between spinning out and saving a slide.

However, many of the steering wheels manufactured for sim racing are only compatible with PCs, so knowing which wheels are licensed PlayStation devices is essential if you want to hook one up to your PS5.

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In this post, we’ll look at a collection of such PS5 wheels, which are usually sold as a bundle. These bundles include a steering wheel – known to enthusiasts as a ‘rim’ – as well as a wheelbase that houses a motor and converts the signal from sim racing games into a force known as torque, measured in Newton-metres (Nm). Some bundles also include a bonus pedal set, which can help save costs when getting started.

Of course, there are many different grades of wheels and wheelbases, all with different functions, power outputs, and material choices, so we’ll do our best to cover a variety of bundles from leading sim racing brands at varying price points, allowing you to find the best solution for your budget.

Why one PS5 wheel is genuinely better than another: the technical differences that matter

Most PS5 wheel articles list prices, headline torque numbers and a picture. What they almost never explain is why one wheel is genuinely a better piece of engineering than another at the same price point. That gap is what this section closes. The lineup below sits across four fundamentally different force feedback technologies, three different brake-pedal sensing approaches, and one PS5-specific licensing quirk that decides whether your wheel works at all. Knowing how those bits fit together is the difference between buying a wheel you grow into and buying one you grow out of in twelve months.

Force feedback drive systems: gear, belt, direct drive, direct axle

This is the single biggest determiner of how a wheel actually feels. There are four current approaches on PS5-native bases. Gear-driven wheels like the Logitech G29 and G923 use small dual motors transferring power via helical gears. The mechanism produces some physical slop between the gear teeth (lash) and a stepped, ratcheting sensation as the gears turn (cogging). Peak torque sits around 2.1Nm and the sustained number drops as the small motors heat up.

Belt-driven wheels like the Thrustmaster T248 and T-GT II run pulleys and belts to amplify a smaller motor. The belt absorbs the gear lash and feels considerably smoother than a G29. The trade-off is that the rubber belt is also a mechanical dampener: it absorbs the sharpest fine telemetry (micro tyre slips, transient kerb edges) before that signal reaches your hands. This is the “feels muted” complaint long-time sim racers have with belt wheels.

Direct drive connects the wheel directly to the motor shaft. With zero belts or gears in the path, the fidelity is absolute and the response is frame-rate-independent. These wheels also sustain their headline torque without thermal throttling – the 11Nm Logitech G Pro and the 15Nm Fanatec GT DD Extreme can hold those numbers all stint. Direct axle drive on the new Thrustmaster T598 is a fresh variant: an axial flux motor (flatter than a radial flux DD motor) that practically eliminates internal cogging. The T598 runs 5Nm sustained with an overshoot mechanism that spikes to 10Nm for split-second kerb strikes.

Encoder resolution and FFB update rate (the spec people miss)

The encoder is the sensor that tells the game’s physics engine exactly how far you’ve rotated the wheel. The Thrustmaster T-GT II uses a 16-bit magnetic encoder (Thrustmaster’s H.E.A.R.T. system) giving 65,536 distinct positions per revolution. The Logitech G29 uses a Hall-effect magnetic sensor (Logitech moved away from the optical encoders in the older G25 and G27 because the optical wheels were prone to cracking). High-end direct drive bases use similar or higher-grade absolute magnetic encoders.

What this means in practice: the wheel reports your exact steering input to the game’s physics engine. The PS5 console firmware locks the standard force feedback polling rate at roughly 250-333Hz, considerably less than the unlocked 1000Hz a PC can deliver – this is a Sony-side constraint, not a wheel constraint. The 1000Hz figure quoted on PS5 specifically refers to Logitech’s TrueForce, which transmits its tactile data via a proprietary audio stream rather than the standard FFB protocol. So when you hear “1000Hz on PS5” in a wheel’s marketing, it almost certainly means TrueForce haptics, not the underlying force feedback. Even within the console’s polling limit, a higher-resolution encoder still produces a tighter telemetry loop – you can feel the precise moment the rear tyres break traction rather than a delayed generic tug. It’s why two wheels with the same “Nm” number can feel completely different at the limit.

Pedal sensor technology – this is where lap times come from

The single biggest single performance upgrade you can make to a PS5 sim racing setup is the brake pedal. There are three sensor approaches in the market.

• Potentiometer (Logitech G29): measures physical distance travelled. A non-linear spring plus a rubber block simulates stiffness. Compromise: real car brakes work on hydraulic pressure, not distance. Pots also degrade over time as dust gets into the wiper – they flicker. This is why six-year-old G29 brake pedals start spiking.
• Hall sensor (Thrustmaster T248, T598): magnets measure travel without physical contact. Solves the G29 flicker problem. Still measures distance not pressure.
• Load cell (Fanatec ClubSport V3, 90kg): measures physical strain, not distance. Pedal barely moves but the sensor registers how hard you press. This is closer to how a real car brake feels. You build physical muscle memory for braking pressure, which is what consistent trail braking actually depends on.

The Thrustmaster T598 ships with load-cell pedals as standard at around $549, which is the genuinely new pricing reality of 2026. Two years ago a load cell was a $300 upgrade on top of a wheel; the T598 puts it in the box at the entry-DD price point. The Logitech RS50 takes a different approach – the System Bundle includes wheelbase + RS Hub + round wheel + table clamp at $599-699, with the RS Pedals (load cell) sold separately as an upgrade.

TrueForce: what it actually does (and when it does nothing)

Logitech’s TrueForce taps into a game’s physics and audio engines and converts that data into high-frequency tactile vibrations through the wheel rim. The marketing is consistent across the G923 (gear-driven) and the G Pro Racing Wheel (11Nm DD). The reality is not. On a low-torque gear-driven base like the G923, TrueForce mostly buzzes loudly and rattles your desk clamp – it’s a glorified rumble pack. On the 11Nm DD G Pro it is genuinely transformative because the motor has the bandwidth to handle the high-frequency vibration alongside the standard torque output. Boosted Media’s testing on this is the cleanest public reference point. TrueForce is supported natively on PS5 in Gran Turismo 7, Assetto Corsa Competizione, and EA Sports WRC.

Quick releases, the PS5 authentication chip, and why one detail saves your game

This is the section that catches people out. Sony requires a proprietary licensed authentication chip in any wheel that wants to work on PS5. Native wheels (Logitech G Pro, Thrustmaster T598, Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro, Fanatec ClubSport DD+, Logitech RS50) all carry that chip and pay the licensing fee. Fanatec specifically houses the PlayStation authentication chip inside the wheelbase, with the rim communicating to the base via the QR pin connection. The Xbox security chip on a multi-platform wheel lives in the rim, but the PS5 chip is in the base.

That makes the quick release type a real performance issue, not a cosmetic one. The older Fanatec QR1 is a cylindrical sleeve design that flexes mechanically under heavy load. On a 15Nm GT DD Extreme, that flex can be enough to momentarily break the electrical contact between the rim’s QR pins and the base. When that happens the wheelbase briefly registers as disconnected and the PS5 immediately pauses your game. The newer QR2 uses a tapered wedge block that eliminates the flex. If you’re spending Podium money on a PS5 wheel, QR2 is the only choice that doesn’t risk a mid-race game pause.

Wheel rim diameter is mechanical leverage, not aesthetics

The 270mm rim on the Logitech G29 looks small because it is small. That isn’t a styling choice – it’s an engineering necessity. A 270mm rim gives the driver less mechanical leverage, which makes the 2.1Nm motor feel artificially stronger than the spec suggests. Move up to the 280mm Fanatec GT DD Pro at 5-8Nm and the geometry is balanced. The 300mm rims on the Logitech G Pro and Fanatec GT DD Extreme are closer to real GT3 dimensions, and those wheels need their 11-15Nm output to feel right at that size – because you have more shoulder leverage, the wheel needs more force to feel weighty. The wrong combination feels wrong: a 320mm rim on a 5Nm GT DD Pro feels diluted; the 270mm G29 with a magic 8Nm motor swap would feel violent. The rim has to match the base.

Moza on PS5: the honest reality of the Brook RAS1 adapter

The Moza R5, R9 and R12 are excellent direct drive bases on PC and Xbox, but none of them carry the Sony authentication chip natively. To use them on PS5 you need a Brook Ras1ution 2 adapter which spoofs the console into thinking a licensed wheel (usually a G29 or T300) is connected. The technical compromise this creates is significant: Gran Turismo 7 and other PS5 racing titles output a deliberately dampened, low-fidelity FFB signal designed for a weak gear-driven wheel. The Moza base then blindly amplifies that compromised signal at its full torque output. The result is high force but low fidelity – exactly the opposite of what direct drive is meant to deliver, and a waste of what you paid for. Sony firmware updates can also brick the adapter at any time. For PS5 specifically, the practical recommendation is to stick to native PS5 bases from Fanatec, Logitech, or Thrustmaster. Moza is the right answer for PC and Xbox; it isn’t the right answer for PS5 yet.

The Thrustmaster wheels above (T248, T-GT II, T598 in particular) are stocked across multiple sim-racing retailers tracked by our affiliate database. The grid below pulls live availability and pricing direct from those merchants.

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Logitech

One of the first brands you’re likely to encounter when looking for a sim racing wheel for gaming consoles is Logitech. While this brand primarily focuses on the entry-level segment of the market, some of the most competitive and successful sim drivers in the world swear by the company’s easy-to-use and well-built gear, and in the world of eSports, Logitech is renowned for organising some of the best and most lucrative competitions in sim racing.

G29

The G29 is the classic gear-driven steering wheel with an 11-inch rim and features plug-and-play installation. It utilises dual-motor force feedback and solid steel ball bearings to give weight and durability to its technical abilities. The main body is constructed from metal, and the rim is wrapped in genuine perforated leather with a flash of metal at the top, just like actual racing wheels.

On the front of the rim, you’ll find a selection of buttons, and there are also a couple of metal paddle shifters on the rear of the wheel, which is light and responsive. When mounting the wheel, there is a choice between securing it to a table or racing rig via built-in clamps or the pre-installed screw mounting points.

This bundle is sold with pedals, giving you the perfect beginner set-up straight out of the box. Each pedal, that is to say, the accelerator, brake, and clutch, all utilise potentiometers that are essentially position sensors.

G923

The G923 is the next evolution of the G29 and is essentially the same wheel with a few upgrades. These include a new centre logo, black shifters instead of silver, all-black buttons, and, most significantly, Logitech Trueforce, the name that Logitech has given to its wheel vibration technology.

Trueforce is designed to replicate the vibrations you can feel from a car’s chassis while driving in real life. The aim is to add extra immersion and make you feel a stronger connection to the car you are driving.

You also get a pedal set with a brake, clutch, and accelerator, and Logitech claims to have upgraded the pedal technology to make everything a little smoother and more fluid. As with the  G29, everything with the G923 is plug-and-play.

The G923 pedal set is a surprisingly weighty bit of kit. Compared to “budget” Fanatec CSL series pedals and the offering with the Moza R3 – the G923 pedals are better. They don’t move around on the floor under pressure. This is a big problem with non cockpit mounted pedal bases. This alone really surprised me, but the overall “feel” is pretty good too.

You can pick up a G923 set on eBay for around half the RRP too; buy with caution, of course – but be aware that $250 can buy you a lot of fun. Check out my review here, and the settings I used for the G923 with iRAcing during testing.

G Pro Racing Wheel

As the newest and most powerful (and highest priced) of all the Logitech wheels, the PRO Racing Wheel delivers a revised dring experience thanks to its combination of direct drive and Trueforce feedback technology. Direct-drive wheels can deliver more power output than their gear/belt-driven counterparts and, more importantly, offer higher fidelity (detail: track, slip, kerbs – everything!), which translates into better car control.

The other cool developemnt with the G-Pro is the 100KG pedal load cell – the brake can take an awful lot more load than previous generations. It’s unlikely you can brake at 100KG *all the time* but the point with a load cell of that specification in sensititivity. Trail braking and general braking technique will feel more “natural” and easier to commit braking to muscle memory.

If you decide to buy a PRO Racing Wheel, note that this bundle does not include a pedal set, but Logitech does offer the PRO Racing Pedals, which are sold separately.

This pedal set boasts upgraded technology over the pedals supplied with the G29 and G923, with a load cell brake, contactless hall effect sensors, swappable springs, and removable pedal modules.

Should you want to learn more about Logitech and other peripherals it makes for sim racing, check out our buyer’s guide, which also includes some useful mods to get the most out of your hardware.

Logitech RS50

The RS50 is the wheelbase that properly shook the PS5 market in late 2025. 8 Nm of true direct drive (no boost kit needed), TrueForce haptic layer baked into the shaft, an OLED screen on the front for on-the-fly settings, and the part nobody else can match at this price – it works on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC out of one box. The PlayStation version of the wheelbase is $449 on its own, or $699 for the System Bundle which adds the RS hub, RS round wheel and the steel table clamp. Amazon usually has the bundle around $599-650 these days.

What you get for the money: the load-cell brake on the RS Pedals (sold separately at $150, included in some bundle configurations), the OLED on-base settings panel which is properly useful between sessions, USB-C connectivity (finally – the older Pro Wheel was on micro-USB), and 5 on-base memory slots so you can save game-specific profiles without opening GHUB.

The catch is the proprietary quick release – you’re locked into Logitech’s wheel range, which currently runs to the RS round wheel, the McLaren Formula collaboration rim, and a handful of older PRO/RS rims. No Cube Controls, no Ascher, no third-party adapters yet. The RS H-Shifter and RS Handbrake have shipped though, so the accessory story has filled in since launch. Full RS50 hands-on review here if you want the long-form take.

For PS5 racers specifically: the TrueForce implementation in Gran Turismo 7 is where this wheelbase shines hardest. RandomCallsign’s review and a stack of Reddit threads agree – GT7 with TrueForce on the RS50 feels a notch above the Fanatec DD Pro 8 Nm, and that’s saying something. You do need to crank the in-game gain to 10 in GT7’s settings (it’s not the typical 50% you’d run on PC), but once it’s set the experience is properly transformative.

If you want to compare the RS50 against every other direct drive option (PC and console), my direct drive wheels buyer’s guide covers the whole 2026 market – Moza R5/R9/R12, Fanatec CSL DD/ClubSport DD+, Simucube 2/3, Asetek Forte/Invicta, and the rest.

Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster has been developing high-tech gaming equipment for more than three decades to deliver a fun and realistic experience. For sim racers, the company has long been a go-to brand, especially for beginners and console gamers, as the price point of their merchandise allows it to be affordable while remaining professional and durable. Yet, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t expert drivers out there using Thrustmaster products, and some of the world’s quickest and top-ranked sim racers swear by the brand’s usability and reliability.

Thrustmaster T150

Don’t mind a slightly older racing wheel from Thrustmaster? The Thrustmaster T150 with its 1080-degree turn radius is another suitable option to pair up with your PS5. This is a circular three-spoke wheel with a mix of plastic and rubber build quality and a rim size of 11 inches, making it ideal for all sorts of games. 

Powered by a belt-driven system, you’re getting quite a decent force feedback out of this responsive racing wheel. Similarly, there are a ton of options for you to adjust the in-game experience, and later on, you can also pair this up with other Thrustmaster gear such as a gear shifter, metallic pedals, and much more. 

This bundle also comes with pedals for throttle and break and at a price tag of just $200, this is a pretty good deal. Overall, the Thrustmaster T150 is another option that can be considered if you want an immersive experience for a pocket-friendly price without compromising on features such as forced feedback.

T248

The Thrustmaster T248 bundle includes a racing wheel alongside a set of magnetic paddles, which is the perfect way to start your sim racing without breaking the bank. At just $399, you’re getting the latest Hybrid-drive technology that uses belt and gear-driven motors and offers an improved force feedback experience compared to the previous-gen wheels. 

The feel of steering feels solid with its padded outer portion and the tons of on-board buttons make it easy to scan. Plus, there’s also a small screen on the wheel which you can use to customise your experience on the go by opting for different force feedback experiences and a bunch of other controls. 

Beyond that, you’re getting a plastic body in the middle with magnetic paddle shifters on the back. As for the pedals, you’ll get magnetic pedals and can customise the brake sensitivity as well. Overall, this bundle is a pretty excellent option for anyone looking to start their sim racing journey, and since this bundle supports PS5 right out of the box, you won’t have any problems setting it up.

T300RS GT

The T300RS GT bundle comes with a wheelbase, rim, and pedal set, making a great starter kit for your sim racing career. The wheelbase in this package is belt-driven, meaning it delivers smoother force feedback than gear-driven units, removing distracting notchy sensations when cornering.

Remember, the most crucial thing a force feedback wheel must do is relay what your car is doing to your hands. A good wheelbase allows you to feel the front end of the car as it gets light when the rear tires exceed their grip limits and make steering input corrections to keep the car from spinning out of control, and the T300RS GT wheelbase can do that without a problem.

The rim presents plenty of buttons allowing you to work through game menus and control car functions in-game, and you also get a pair of integrated paddle shifters. As for the pedals, the bundle include Thrustmaster’s T3PA Add-On set, which consists of a brake, clutch, and accelerator.

T-GT II

A step up from the T300RS GT is the T-GT II. While the wheelbase in this bundle is still belt-driven, it offers improved real-time force feedback, so you can expect higher levels of responsiveness. A more professional-looking rim compliments the enhanced wheelbase with a more extensive selection of buttons and rotary dials, allowing you to control more settings in your car on the fly. However, the pedal set is the same as with the T300RS GT.

T598

The T598 is Thrustmaster’s first proper direct drive wheel for PS5, and if I were picking a PS5 setup under £600 right now, it’d be my first call. Five Newton-metres of torque, officially PS5 licensed, and it comes with the LTE pedal set, which means load cell braking out of the box. That’s a meaningful step up from the potentiometer pedals bundled with most gear at this price.

One thing worth knowing: there have been reports of a power disconnect issue on some units. Not widespread, but real. If yours has it, ring Thrustmaster directly and they’ll send out a replacement PSU for free. Don’t let that put you off. Thrustmaster’s after-sales on this has been solid, but do check before your warranty runs out if you notice anything odd.

At $599.99 it sits right alongside the Fanatec GT DD Pro 8Nm and the Logitech RS-50. All three are direct drive, all three are PS5 licensed, all three are around the same money. The T598 wins on the pedal bundle: load cells out of the box rather than as an add-on. The GT DD Pro wins on the broader Fanatec ecosystem if you’re planning to build out. Pick based on where you want to go next.

Thrustmaster Formula Wheel

Craving some Formula-like driving experiences? The Thrustmaster Formula Wheel is right up your alley. The Thrustmaster Formula Wheel is an officially licensed Ferrari product and it is an exact replica of the iconic Ferrari SF1000 race car. For F1 enthusiasts, this is a dream racing wheel for their PS5. 

At first glance, you’ll see a carbon fibre F1-style racing wheel with a bunch of on-board customization and navigation controls. Alongside that, a 4.3-inch LCD is included for real-time telemetry information and it gives you the proper F1-like feel, ensuring that you get the finest immersive experience. 

Textured rubber grips in a medley with the lightweight carbon fibre body ensure that you get to experience balanced forced feedback here. Unfortunately, you won’t get pedals in this deal but you can always purchase them separately. 

Overall, with a price tag of $399, the Thrustmaster Formula Wheel is a pretty stellar choice if you’re looking for an F1-like experience from the comfort of your home with your racing sim setup.

Fanatec

Fanatec has been making serious sim racing hardware for console racers longer than almost anyone else. They’re now owned by Corsair, which has actually helped. Manufacturing quality’s up, stock availability’s more consistent, and you can buy directly from Amazon rather than navigating Fanatec’s own site. For PS5 racers specifically, they’ve got the most complete ecosystem: wheelbases at multiple price points, officially licensed GT steering wheels, and a load cell pedal range that scales all the way up.

CSL DD

When the CSL DD wheelbase was first released, it created a real stir in the sim racing industry as it became the first entry-level wheel to feature direct drive technology. Obviously, this is no longer the case as the PRO Racing Wheel mentioned above also has this technology, but nevertheless, the CSL DD is more potent out of the box than the Logitech wheel and is upgradeable to be even more powerful, making it one of the most attractive wheelbases for PS5 sim racers.

Fanatec offers several PlayStation-compatible bundles using the CSL DD wheelbase, but the one worth getting is the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8Nm. Go for the 8 Newton-metres version. Not because you need the brute strength (you don’t), but because the extra headroom means cleaner, more detailed force feedback without the signal clipping that can happen when a 5Nm base is working near its limit. The difference is noticeable in long fast corners where the car’s loading up gradually. Prices dropped permanently in early 2026, putting the 8Nm bundle at $599.99, which is properly competitive now that the T598 and Logitech RS-50 are in the same ballpark. That competition’s good for buyers.

We previously wrote up a full article on the CSL DD, so if you want to know more, it’s well worth a read as it explains the importance of direct drive technology in more detail.

ClubSport DD+

Fanatec’s top-end PS5-licensed base right now is the ClubSport DD+, and it’s a serious piece of kit. Fifteen Newton-metres of torque on a console isn’t a number you need – what it gives you is headroom. The extra overhead means the wheelbase never clips at the top of its range, so the detail in the force feedback stays clean even when the car’s working hard through a long, fast corner. You feel things you simply don’t get from the GT DD Pro at lower torque levels.

It’s not cheap (roughly £999 or more depending on the bundle), but it’s the right answer if you’re building a serious rig around a PS5 and don’t want to replace the wheelbase again in two years. I’d still pair it with a proper pedal set and a decent cockpit. The wheelbase is only as useful as what’s holding it and what you’re pressing with your feet.

One caveat worth knowing: Fanatec currently has two different quick release systems (QR2 and QR2 Lite) and they’re not cross-compatible. Check which QR version comes with your base before buying additional steering wheels. It catches people out.

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Best PS5 wheel by game

The “best” wheel for PS5 is partly a question of which game you actually spend most of your time in. PS5 racing titles vary widely in how they communicate through the wheel, which features they reward, and what compromises they tolerate. Below is the honest breakdown for the three biggest titles, plus a note on the ones coming next.

Gran Turismo 7 – the headline native PS5 sim

Gran Turismo 7 is the only natively PSVR2-compatible racing game and it’s the title most readers of this article actually play. Polyphony Digital and Fanatec co-designed both the Gran Turismo DD Pro and the premium Gran Turismo DD Extreme – that’s a real engineering partnership, not just branding. GT7 uses bespoke haptic feedback profiles that take full advantage of Logitech TrueForce on the G Pro and Fanatec FullForce on the Podium and ClubSport DD wheels.

• Entry (under $500): Logitech G923 – cheap, works, gear-driven feel. Honest framing: it’s not a meaningful upgrade from a G29 if you already own one. The G29 with mods is often a better value path.
• Mid ($500-$1000): Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8Nm. The Polyphony co-design partnership pays off here – bespoke FFB profiles and the GT7 brake-pulse haptics work as intended. The 5Nm bundle is fine; the 8Nm bundle is the version to buy.
• High-end (over $1000): Fanatec ClubSport DD+ 15Nm in the Gran Turismo DD Extreme bundle. Boosted Media’s testing shows GT7’s haptic profiles communicate engine revs, kerb strikes and road texture through this base in a way that nothing else on PS5 matches.

PSVR2 specifically: when you’re in VR you can’t look down to find your buttons, so tactile ergonomics and pronounced rotary dials matter more than they do on a flat screen. A button-rich rim like the Fanatec ClubSport Formula F1 Esports V2 or the Logitech G Pro becomes meaningfully better for fuel mapping and TC adjustments mid-race.

F1 24 and F1 25 – the open-wheel choice

Formula 1 titles demand fast inputs and constant mid-race adjustments. The rim matters as much as the base. Magnetic paddle shifters are vital for crisp gear changes. A dual-clutch system lets you drop the clutch perfectly for manual race starts without wheelspin. Button-rich rims with RPM LED bars and quick-access rotary dials are mandatory for managing ERS deployment and brake bias without looking at the on-screen display.

• Entry: Thrustmaster T248. The magnetic paddles at this price point are genuinely good; the belt+gear hybrid drive feels notably better than the Logitech G29’s pure gear setup.
• Mid: Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro wheelbase paired with the ClubSport Formula F1 Esports V2 rim. The Esports F1 rim is the right answer here – dual-clutch, magnetic paddles, OLED screen, the buttons you actually need.
• High-end: Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel + the new RS Wheel Hub + RS Track Wheel combination. Logitech finally opened up the G Pro to alternative rims via the RS Wheel Hub in 2025; the open-top RS Track Wheel running on it gives you a proper Formula-style setup on PS5.

Assetto Corsa Competizione (PS5 v1.9+)

ACC is the most uncompromising sim on PS5. Equipment choice here is dictated by consistency over long endurance stints and trail-braking accuracy. The single most important hardware feature for ACC is a load cell brake – it measures pressure rather than pedal travel, and that’s mandatory for consistent trail braking in GT3 cars. High-fidelity FFB also matters because ACC communicates subtle tyre scrub and temperature loss through the wheel that a belt-driven wheel just doesn’t transmit.

• Entry: Logitech G923 – usable but a real compromise. The spring-only brake pedal limits trail-brake repeatability and the gear-driven FFB blunts ACC’s tyre-detail signal. Workable as a starting point, not a long-term ACC wheel.
• Mid: Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8Nm with an upgrade to the CSL Elite V2 Load Cell Pedals. The load-cell upgrade is the meaningful spend, not the wheelbase difference between 5Nm and 8Nm.
• High-end: Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel + Pro Racing Pedals. The Pro Racing Pedals come with load cell standard, the DD base communicates ACC’s tyre-temperature signal cleanly, paddle durability survives long stints.

One ACC-on-PS5 caveat worth knowing: the v1.9 physics update brought the console tyre model in line with PC, but PS5 still can’t inject custom LUT files (lookup tables) to fine-tune FFB curves. The USB polling rate is locked by console firmware. Even with these constraints, ACC’s out-of-the-box FFB on a load-cell-equipped DD wheel feels excellent.

EA Sports WRC, Forza Horizon 5, NFS – what’s coming and what’s relevant

EA Sports WRC has good Logitech TrueForce support on PS5, which makes the Logitech G Pro a genuinely interesting pick for rally if you can stretch to it. A handbrake matters more than a load cell for WRC; the Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2 plus a GT DD Pro is a strong rally setup. Forza Horizon 5 is confirmed for PS5 release in 2026 – the PS5 wheel market hasn’t shipped a Forza-licensed wheel yet, but any of the native PS5 wheels here will work when it lands. Need for Speed Unbound and The Crew Motorfest are arcade-leaning; the Thrustmaster T248 is the sensible pick for those titles. Project CARS 3 and WRC Generations on PS5 are legacy titles – the GT DD Pro and Logitech G Pro both handle them fine.

Where to buy a PS5 steering wheel

The live picks below are pulled directly from our affiliate database so prices and availability are current. The Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro is the headline Direct Drive option that ships with PS5 native compatibility built in; the wider grid covers ecosystem accessories you’ll want alongside the base.

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Conclusion

The picture for PS5 wheels changed a lot in 2025-26. Three proper direct drive options now sit in the $599-600 range: the Fanatec GT DD Pro 8Nm, the Thrustmaster T598, and the Logitech RS-50. Any of them represents a serious upgrade over what was available two years ago. That’s a good problem to have.

My pick from testing is still the Fanatec GT DD Pro. I’ve used the wheelbase extensively. My 7 year old has one, I’ve built multiple desktop rigs with them, and I’ve worked directly with Fanatec on product feedback. The FFB out of the box is convincing enough that you just go driving. The Fanatec ecosystem also means you’ve got upgrade options if you want to add a different rim or better pedals later. That flexibility matters if you think you’ll get deeper into sim racing.

The T598 is worth a serious look if you want load cell pedals included and don’t want to think about building an ecosystem. The RS-50 makes sense if you want the simplest possible plug-and-play experience.

For a budget entry, the G923 has gone up to $399.99, which makes it less compelling value than it used to be. At that price, the gap to the DD tier is narrower than ever. Worth stretching the budget if you can.

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