Best first wheel for PlayStation
Logitech G G29 Driving Force + Shifter
Gear3 pedalsPS5, PS4, PC
A first wheel for Gran Turismo and F1 on PlayStation or PC.
about $280on Amazon
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Best first wheel for Xbox
Logitech G G920 Driving Force + Shifter
Gear3 pedalsXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
A first wheel for Forza and F1 on Xbox or PC.
about $280on Amazon
Best direct drive for console
Logitech G RS50 Direct Drive
Direct drive8 NmPS5, PS4, PC (Xbox version also listed)
Console racers moving up to direct drive.
about $630on Amazon
Best load-cell pedals
Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals
3 pedals, 100 kg load cellPS, Xbox, PC
The biggest upgrade for any wheel: consistent braking.
about $380on Amazon
Best wheel stand
GT Omega Apex Wheel Stand
Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec
A rigid stand in front of your own chair.
about $180on Amazon
Best-selling H shifter
Logitech G Driving Force Shifter
G29, G920, G923
Adding a 6-speed H-pattern to a Logitech wheel.
about $50on Amazon
G29 with TRUEFORCE
Logitech G G923 TRUEFORCE + Shifter
Gear3 pedalsPS5, PS4, PC (Xbox version also listed)
A first wheel with extra engine and tyre detail in supported games.
about $350on Amazon
Cheapest force feedback we trust
Thrustmaster T128 P
Hybrid gear/belt2 pedalsPS5, PS4, PC
The least money for a force-feedback wheel on PlayStation.
about $230on Amazon
Gran Turismo’s official wheel
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro
Direct drive5 NmIncludedPS5, PS4, PC
Gran Turismo players who want the officially licensed direct-drive kit.
about $800on Amazon
Strongest console direct drive
Logitech G PRO Racing Direct Drive
Direct drive11 NmPS5, PS4, PC
Serious console racers who want 11 Nm.
about $1,000on Amazon
Strong DD base upgrade
MOZA R9 V3 Base
Direct drive9 NmPC
PC racers stepping up from an R5 or a gear wheel.
about $300on Amazon
Most torque for the money (PC)
MOZA R12 V2 Base
Direct drive12 NmPC
PC racers who want real headroom: 12 Nm for less than most 8 Nm bases.
about $390on Amazon
Cheaper Logitech load cell
Logitech G RS Pedals
75 kg load cellPS, Xbox, PC
A load-cell brake to go with the RS50.
about $150on Amazon
Fanatec load-cell pedals
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2
3 pedals, load cellPC, PS5, PS4
Fanatec owners who want a load-cell brake.
about $330on Amazon
Cheapest brake upgrade
MOZA SR-P Lite Brake Kit
Load-cell brake kitMOZA R3, R5
MOZA R5 and R3 owners who want a load-cell brake for little money.
about $50on Amazon
Metal H and sequential shifter
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter
PS5, Xbox, PC
A heavier, adjustable shifter that works with most wheels.
about $160on Amazon
Logitech RS H shifter
Logitech G RS H-Shifter
PC, Xbox, PlayStation
RS50 and PRO owners.
about $150on Amazon
Sequential shifter
MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter
PC
Rally and GT cars with sequential boxes.
about $130on Amazon
Handbrake and shifter
Thrustmaster TSS Shifter and Handbrake
PS5, Xbox, PC
Drifting and rally.
about $300on Amazon
Cheapest folding stand
VEVOR Folding Wheel Stand
Logitech, Thrustmaster
A first stand on a tight budget.
about $60on Amazon
Folding X-frame stand
Marada X-Frame Wheel Stand
Logitech, Thrustmaster
Racing from a sofa or gaming chair.
about $110on Amazon
Sturdier stand
XRhinorth Wheel Stand
Logitech, Thrustmaster
A firmer stand with a shifter mount.
about $120on Amazon
Budget stand with seat frame
GTPLAYER Wheel Stand
Logitech G-series
A cheap stand for Logitech wheels.
about $70on Amazon
Best cockpit with seat
Next Level Racing GTRacer 2.0
Most wheels
A complete seat-and-frame rig.
about $500on Amazon
Light, rigid cockpit
Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5
Most wheels
A direct-drive-ready frame that bolts to your own seat.
about $300on Amazon
Cockpit for 12 Nm DD
Marada Cockpit with Seat
Logitech, Thrustmaster, MOZA, Fanatec
Direct-drive setups up to 12 Nm on a budget.
about $330on Amazon
Folding cockpit with seat
RACGTING Folding Cockpit with Seat
Most wheels
A seat-and-frame rig that folds.
about $200on Amazon
Aluminium profile cockpit
Anman 8040 Aluminium Cockpit
GT and F1 positions
The stiffest frame for strong direct drive.
about $400on Amazon
Fanatec GT3 rim
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3
Fanatec bases (Xbox, PC)
A full-size GT3 rim for a Fanatec base.
about $230on Amazon
Fanatec round rim
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2
Fanatec bases (PC)
A round rim for Fanatec bases.
about $170on Amazon
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