Forza Horizon 5 Compatible Racing Wheels & Controllers

It has been three years since Forza Horizon 5 first hit our screens and allowed us to race around a fictional depiction of Mexico in some of the fastest and most desirable cars in the world. It’s amazing that Horizon 5 still regularly tops the Steam charts as one of the most-played racing games.

Forza Horizon has always been a more casual racing game than the Motorsport series or other racing games such as Gran Turismo 7 or Assetto Corsa. However, it can be enjoyed equally regardless of whether you use a controller or a racing wheel.

There is something special about driving around the streets and dunes of Mexico in your favourite car with a racing wheel. It is a magic that Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is trying to replicate.

In this guide, I will look at all of the racing wheels compatible with Forza Horizon 5. I’ll include the wheels that are Xbox-compatible and will work on console, as well as all of the wheels that work with the PC version of Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 PS5/PS4 compatible racing wheels

There are rumours that Forza Horizon 5 will be announced at Gamescom 2024 as compatible with PlayStation 5 consoles. If this is true, the following PlayStation racing wheels should all be compatible with Horizon 5.

• Fanatec GT DD Pro
• Fanatec ClubSport DD+
• Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Extreme
• Fanatec Racing Wheel F1
• Fanatec Podium F1 (Discontinued)
• Logitech G29
• Logitech G923
• Logitech Pro Racing Wheel
• Thrustmaster T128
• Thrustmaster T248
• Thrustmaster T150
• Thrustmaster T300
• Thrustmaster T300RS
• Thrustmaster T500RS
• Thrustmaster T-GT
• Thrustmaster T-GT II

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Forza Horizon 5 Xbox compatible racing wheels

Xbox sim racers have a range of racing wheels that will work with Forza Horizon 5. There aren’t as many wheels to choose from compared to if you are racing Forza Horizon 5 on a PC, but there are still some good options. These include some newer direct drive wheels, such as the Fanatec ClubSport DD and the MOZA Racing R3.

• MOZA R3 Racing Wheel
• Fanatec CSL DD
• Fanatec GT DD Pro
• Fanatec ClubSport DD
• Fanatec ClubSport DD+
• Fanatec Podium DD1
• Fanatec Podium DD2
• Hori Apex
• Logitech G920
• Logitech G923
• Logitech Pro Racing Wheel
• MadCatz Pro Racing
• Thrustmaster T128
• Thrustmaster T248
• Thrustmaster TMX
• Thrustmaster TX
• Thrustmaster TS-XW

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Forza Horizon 5 PC compatible racing wheels

Sim racers using a PC have the largest selection of racing wheels and hardware available. This is because every racing wheel and pedal set is compatible with PC, and each piece of sim racing hardware can be directly connected to a PC via USB.

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This allows sim racers to choose from more premium direct drive wheels such as those from Asetek and Simucube, as well as being able to use MOZA Racing’s entire product range. Find out how to get a MOZA racing wheel working with Forza Horizon 5 in our step-by-step tutorial guide.

• Asetek La Prima Racing Wheel
• Asetek Forte Racing Wheel
• Asetek Invicta Racing Wheel
• Fanatec CSL DD
• Fanatec GT DD Pro
• Fanatec ClubSport DD
• Fanatec ClubSport DD+
• Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Extreme
• Fanatec Racing Wheel F1
• Fanatec CSL Elite wheel base (Discontinued)
• Fanatec ClubSport v1 (Discontinued)
• Fanatec ClubSport v2 (Discontinued)
• Fanatec ClubSport v2.5 (Discontinued)
• Fanatec Podium F1 (Discontinued)
• Fanatec Podium DD1
• Fanatec Podium DD2
• Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2
• Logitech Driving Force GT
• Logitech Driving Force Pro
• Logitech G25
• Logitech G27
• Logitech G29
• Logitech G920
• Logitech G923
• Logitech Pro Racing Wheel
• MOZA R3 Racing Wheel
• MOZA R5 Racing Wheel
• MOZA R9 Racing Wheel
• MOZA R12 Racing Wheel
• MOZA R16 Racing Wheel
• MOZA R21 Racing Wheel
• PXN V10 Racing Wheel
• SIMAGIC Alpha
• SIMAGIC Alpha Mini
• SIMAGIC Alpha Ultimate
• Simucube 2 Sport
• Simucube 2 Pro
• Simucube 2 Ultimate
• SimXperience AccuForce
• Thrustmaster T128
• Thrustmaster T248
• Thrustmaster T818
• Thrustmaster T150
• Thrustmaster TMX
• Thrustmaster T300
• Thrustmaster T300RS
• Thrustmaster TX
• Thrustmaster T500
• Thrustmaster T500RS
• Thrustmaster TS-PC
• Thrustmaster TS-XW
• Thrustmaster T-GT
• Thrustmaster T-GT II

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Compatible controllers

The Forza Horizon series is a game that is widely embraced with a controller. The more open world, casual style of gameplay lends itself nicely to relaxing on a couch and driving with a controller. On both Xbox and PC, you can use most pads or controllers with Forza, including third-party controllers from brands such as Thrustmaster or Corsair.

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Xbox 360 controller
• Xbox One controller
• Sony Dualshock Playstation Controller

Find the perfect controller for sim racing in our controller buyer’s guide.

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Compatible MOZA Racing wheels

MOZA Racing wheels can work in Forza Horizon 5, although they do require a little extra setup. We have written a complete guide on how to set up any MOZA wheel with Forza Horizon 5, including the Xbox-compatible MOZA R3 wheel.

• MOZA R3 (PC & Xbox compatible)
• MOZA R5 (PC compatible)
• MOZA R9 (PC compatible)
• MOZA R12 (PC compatible)
• MOZA R16 (PC compatible)
• MOZA R21 (PC compatible)

Recommended MOZA wheel for Horizon 5

The MOZA R3 is the wheel I would recommend when playing Forza Horizon 5. It is compatible on both Xbox and PC, making it perfect for playing on either platform. It packs a mighty punch from its tiny chassis, producing up to 3.9Nm of peak torque. And it is one of the cheapest direct drive racing wheels available.

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Compatible Fanatec racing wheels

All current generation Fanatec racing wheels are compatible with Forza Horizon 5 on PC. That includes the new ClubSport DD wheels as well as the older CSL DD and GT DD Pro racing wheels.

• Fanatec GT DD Pro (PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Fanatec CSL DD (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Fanatec ClubSport DD(Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)

Recommended Fanatec wheel for Forza Horizon 5

I recommend the ClubSport DD as the best Fanatec wheel for Forza Horizon 5. It is an Xbox-compatible direct drive racing wheel that creates 12Nm of peak torque. Fanatec introduced a range of new technology with the ClubSport DD and DD+, including a new force feedback algorithm to improve detail, smoothness, and response time.

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Compatible Logitech racing wheels

Logitech has been a long time gaming and sim racing brand, often releasing budget-friendly racing wheels. Their current G923 is one of the best budget wheels you can currently buy, and holds up incredibly well despite being around for a good number of years.

• Logitech Driving Force G29 (PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Logitech Driving Force G923 (PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Logitech Pro Racing Wheel (PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)

Compatible Thrustmaster racing wheels

Thrustmaster has a large range of different sim racing wheels, with most compatible with Forza Horizon 5. There are some wheels including the T-GT II that is only compatible with PS5 and PC, meaning it cannot be used to play Horizon 5 on an Xbox console.

• Thrustmaster T-GT II (PS4/PS5, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster T128 (PS4/PS5, Xbox, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster T248 (PS4/PS5, Xbox, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster T818 (PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster T300 (PS4/PS5, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster TX (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback (PS4/PS5, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster T80 Racing Wheel (PS4/PS5, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster TS-XW (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC compatible)
• Thrustmaster TS-PC (PC compatible)

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