Best Racing Wheels for PS5: 2025 Steering Wheels Buyer’s Guide

When the PS5 launched almost 5 years ago, Sony announced that all PS4 racing wheels and peripherals would be compatible. This meant that older racing wheels, among the best on PS4, could also be used with newer PS5 consoles.

We’ve now had a good number of years of sim racing on the PS5, and the PS5 Pro is now here, but what are the best racing wheels for PS5 and PS5 Pro? I’ve spent a lot of time sim racing with many PS5 racing wheels to answer the questions of which is the best budget wheel, premium wheel, direct drive wheel and more.

In this buyer’s guide, I’ll recommend the best racing wheels for PS5 that I have used. I’ll cover a range of categories from price ranges to performance levels, and recommend a range of different brands.

TL;DR: Our recommendations on the best PS5 racing wheels

Below are my top recommendations for the best racing wheels for PS5.

	Racing wheel	Category	Price
	Fanatec GT DD Pro	Best overall wheel	€/$599
	Fanatec ClubSport DD+	Best premium	€/$999
	Logitech G923	Best budget	€250/$350
	Thrustmaster T-GTII	Best mid-range	€/$599
	Fanatec Formula V2.5X	Best F1 wheel	€/$349
	Fanatec ClubSport DD+	Best PS5 direct drive wheel	€/$999

The overall best PS5 racing wheel

Fanatec GT DD Pro

Racing Wheel – Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro
Compatibility – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Price – From €/$599.95
Where to buy – Buy from Fanatec EU / Buy from Fanatec US

The past few years have been pretty big for sim racing giant Fanatec. They released a range of new products including the new ClubSport DD+ wheel base. However, the wheel I’m recommending as the best steering wheel for PS5 is the Fanatec GT DD Pro.

The GT DD Pro is the long-anticipated PS5-compatible version of the popular CSL DD wheel base. Fanatec made a huge splash with the launch of the CSL DD wheel base a few months before announcing the GT DD Pro, as it became the cheapest console-compatible direct drive wheel base on the market.

The PS5-compatible GT DD Pro takes the formula laid out by the CSL DD and adds full PS5 compatibility. Fanatec even worked alongside Polyphony Digital, the developer behind Gran Turismo to ensure this new racing wheel bundle works perfectly with Gran Turismo 7.

To celebrate the launch of the GT DD Pro and Gran Turismo 7, Fanatec and Polyphony Digital created a complete sim racing bundle with the GT DD Pro. This PS5 sim racing bundle offered a Gran Turismo-licensed steering wheel, the PS5-compatible GT DD Pro wheel base, and a set of Fanatec CSL Pedals.

To this day, this bundle is currently the best PS5-compatible racing wheel bundle Fanatec offers, especially since they discontinued the impressive Podium F1 racing wheel.

You can order the Fanatec GT DD Pro in the complete bundle that I just mentioned, which includes the wheel base, steering wheel, pedals, and table clamp. Alternatively, you can purchase the wheel base and steering wheel separately.

So, if you’re after an all-in-one racing wheel and pedal bundle for your PS5 or the best all-around racing wheel for PS5, you won’t find a much better wheel than the GT DD Pro.

Best high-end racing wheel for PS5

Fanatec ClubSport DD+

Racing Wheel – Fanatec ClubSport DD+
Compatibility – PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation
Price – From €/$999.95
Where to buy – Buy from Fanatec EU / Buy from Fanatec US

In years past, I have always recommended the Fanatec Podium F1 racing wheel as the best high-end PS5 racing wheel. However, in 2023, Fanatec discontinued this product and instead released the ClubSport DD+ wheel base.

The newer ClubSport DD+ isn’t a direct replacement for the Podium F1 racing wheel. However, it does introduce new force feedback technology, which improves FFB detail and quality.

If you are truly serious about sim racing, and you fancy picking up the best PS5 racing wheel, then the direct drive ClubSport DD+ is the perfect choice.

With the launch of the ClubSport DD+, Fanatec has also revolutionised force feedback technology by introducing FullForce and force feedback 2.0. During my testing of this wheel, the additional vibrations that this new technology creates adds another layer of immersion.

I could really feel the increased response times as well, letting me feel exactly how my car was behaving on track in each moment. This in turn, let me react quicker than if I were using a different racing wheel.

Fanatec worked alongside Sony to make the ClubSport DD+ a PS5-compatible wheel. This first-hand implementation means this wheel is plug-and-play with PS4 and PS5 consoles, and Fanatec’s partnerships with Gran Turismo allows for this wheel to perform perfectly in the PlayStation racing game.

The only real downside that I could think of during my testing of the ClubSport DD+ is that it doesn’t include a steering wheel or a pedal set. It is only available to purchase as an individual wheel base. However, you can add whichever PS5 steering wheel you fancy to create your own perfect PS5 wheel setup.

I highly recommend the Formula V2.5X steering wheel, which I will discuss later in this guide. It is one of the very best formula steering wheels for PS5 and is compatible with the ClubSport DD+ thanks to Fanatec’s new QR2 quick release. It is even the wheel I am currently using on my sim racing setup!

Best budget racing wheel for PS5

Racing Wheel – Logitech G923
Compatibility – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Price – £379/$399
Where to buy – Buy Logitech G923 UK/EU / Buy Logitech G923 US

When it comes to shopping for a cheap PS5 steering wheel, you have a few options, mainly from sim racing experts Logitech and Thrustmaster. Both manufacturers have good quality, low-budget PS5 racing wheels for sale.

Out of the two, I would recommend the Logitech G923. This wheel is an evolution of the already great Logitech G29 and adds a few new features.

The headline feature of this Logitech G923 racing wheel is the new Trueforce feature. This essentially adds a rumble to the wheel itself to simulate chassis vibration. We’ve tried this out with Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, and although it isn’t a game-changer, it’s a nice touch that does add to the overall immersion.

If you aren’t too familiar with racing wheels and their internal technology, Logitech’s wheels are the only racing wheels on the market to utilise gear-driven force feedback. This means that a range of gears inside the wheel are responsible for the force feedback in the wheel itself.

Gear force feedback typically isn’t as smooth as belt-driven force feedback (which Thrustmaster wheels use). This means that the force feedback isn’t as detailed as that of other racing wheels like the Fanatec GT DD Pro, hence why it is more of a beginner racing wheel.

Don’t get me wrong. The force feedback in the Logitech G923 is still decent for its price range, making it one of the best steering wheels for PS5 when shopping on a budget. When coupled with the lovely design of the wheel itself, this makes it a super strong contender for the best budget racing wheel on the market.

Some PS5 racing wheels, such as the Hori Apex wheel, are cheaper than the Logitech G923. However, these super-budget racing wheels don’t come with force feedback. I highly recommend trying to purchase a racing wheel that does have force feedback; otherwise, you won’t be able to feel how your car is reacting in the game.

Best F1 wheel for PS5

I have to talk about two fantastic PS5 F1 steering wheel recommendations that compete to be the best formula-style steering wheel. Those steering wheels are the Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 and the Fanatec Formula V2.5X.

I have included two steering wheels for the best F1 steering wheel for PS5 because both are fantastic, but they are at different price points. The McLaren GT3 V2 is close to 50% of the price of the Formula V2.5X.

Both steering wheels wouldn’t look out of place in a real-world open-wheeled race car, and both feel great to race with. The Formula V2.5X does include a wider range of inputs and is built to a slightly higher quality. But both steering wheels excel within their respective price ranges.

Fanatec Formula V2.5X

Steering Wheel – Fanatec Formula V2.5X
Compatibility – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Price – €/$349.95
Where to buy – Buy from Fanatec EU / Buy from Fanatec US

The Formula V2.5X wheel is Fanatec’s ultimate formula-style racing wheel. It improves on the outstanding base that the Formula V2 set.

This upgraded wheel has a new colourway and a classy all-black appearance. Fanatec has also changed the handle material from Alcantara to perforated leather, a change many sim racers highly requested, and it should improve overall durability.

Magnetic paddles greatly improve the shifts compared to the older wheel. An exchangeable V1 quick-release is also included. This will allow sim racers to upgrade to the quick-release V2 once it is released soon.

With all these features, the Formula V2.5X is one of the best PS5 F1 steering wheels currently available.

Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2

Racing Wheel – Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2
Compatibility – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Price – £199.95/$199.95
Where to buy – Buy from Fanatec EU / Buy from Fanatec US

The new and improved Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 is a marvellous steering wheel that is completely PS5 compatible. It is exceptionally well priced, looks and feels good, and this new model improves on the old wheel in almost every way!

I’ve owned the McLaren GT3 V2 since I purchased it when the CSL DD wheel base came out many years ago. In that time, I have used the wheel on Xbox, PC, and most recently, PS5 with my ClubSport DD+ wheel base. This wheel is fully compatible with PS4 and PS5 consoles as well as Xbox and PC, and that is rare to find in a sim racing product.

This is the second version of this wheel that Fanatec has sold. The first was very good but had a few flaws, which this second-generation version has addressed.

Starting with the shifters, the new and improved paddles and dual-clutch system comprise of a single piece of metal that runs across both sides of the wheel. It feels positive every time you upshift or downshift and utilises a push-pull mechanism. This allows you to shift up and down with one hand. Perfect for when you need a mid-endurance race drink!

Just underneath the paddle shifters are two additional individual paddles that can be used as a dual-clutch. Then there is the upgraded screen, which now uses modern OLED technology. It displays a bright white readout of elements such as your speed, RPM, and more.

And then there are completely new features such as a new quick-release system. The old quick-release system wasn’t so quick as you needed a tool to use it. The new quick-release lets you attach or detach this wheel completely by hand. You can also attach the new Fanatec QR2 quick release to the McLaren GT3 V2 wheel to prove it in the future.

The final point I want to touch on is the price. This wheel is very competitively priced at under €200/$200. It’s one of the cheapest wheel rims Fanatec manufactures today.

What to look for when choosing a PS5 wheel

If you’re looking for your perfect PS5 racing wheel, there are a few key areas to watch when browsing different options. These fundamental elements will dictate the feature set of the wheel you buy and can drastically change your overall experience with the wheel.

Force Feedback

Force feedback is the term given to the forces that the racing wheel generates. These are created to simulate the real forces that you’d feel in a real-world car. Force feedback will send forces from the motor inside the wheel base to the steering wheel.

It can generate a huge range of forces, from road surface bumps to the weight of your car as you steer at speed. Good force feedback is one of the most important parts of a racing wheel. It will dictate how much information you receive from your steering wheel, and how strong and detailed that information is.

The more force feedback detail that you feel, the better you will be able to react to what is happening in-game.

Force feedback is measured in NM (Newton-metre) with this value dictating how strong the torque generated is. Stronger amounts of torque result in a racing wheel that can send more force through to your steering wheel. This will make the steering wheel turn with more power.

Direct drive racing wheels

Direct drive technology is the term for racing wheels where the motor is directly connected to the steering column. Direct drive technology is generally found in higher-end racing wheels and is seen as the pinnacle of sim racing wheel technology.

When racing with a direct drive racing wheel, you’ll feel stronger forces and more detail from your wheel. There are fewer areas for force feedback detail to be lost in between the motor and steering wheel.

Lower-cost PS5 racing wheels generally use belts, pulleys, and gears to transfer the force feedback from the motor to the steering wheel. This allows for the motor to be smaller, and the gears and belts upscale the strength.

Belt and gear racing wheels are commonly seen as worse than direct drive as you don’t have a true 1:1 connection with the motor. Some force feedback details can be lost in the gears and belts between the motor and steering wheel. However, smaller motors lead to lower prices.

Steering rotation

Steering wheel rotation refers to how much your steering wheel will turn from side to side. Your steering lock (degrees of rotation) is normally 1080 degrees in a real-world road car. This means you have 3 full turns from lock to lock when rotating your steering wheel.

Race cars can differ in the amount of steering lock they use. Formula 1 cars, for example, only have around 360 degrees of rotation. This means the wheel turns once from lock to lock. This is designed so the driver avoids taking their hands off the steering wheel.

Sim racing wheels come with different steering locks. Generally, budget steering wheels can come with only 360 degrees of rotation while more premium wheels can have unlimited rotation.

The Hori Apex racing wheel, for example, has just 270 degrees of rotation. This means you have much less range of motion, giving you less precise control. It also isn’t overly immersive, especially if you are racing a road car or drifting, for example, where much higher steering rotation is required.

Whichever racing wheel you opt for, try to ensure it has a minimum of 900 degrees of rotation. Most PS5 racing wheels meet these criteria, while many have 1080 degrees of rotation and some have unlimited rotation.

Additional peripherals

You can connect additional peripherals such as gear shifters and handbrakes. These add to the levels of immersion that you experience. Shifting manually with a H-pattern shifter and clutch can increase your levels of control as well as immersion. And handbrakes are crucial if you are drifting or rallying.

Most racing wheel bases have connection ports on the rear where these additional peripherals can be connected. For most brands, adding an additional peripheral is as simple as connecting it to the wheel base and mounting it to your sim rig.

In most cases, you will require these additional peripherals to be from the same brand as your racing wheel. If you have a Logitech G923 for example, only a Logitech shifter will be compatible. And if you race with a Fanatec CSL DD wheel base, only a Fanatec shifter will be directly compatible on PS5.

If you’re sim racing on PC, you have the option of mixing peripherals from different brands, as they can all be directly connected to your PC via USB. However, on PS5, we don’t have that option.

Compatibility

As mentioned above in the peripherals section, compatibility is key to check when combining products from different brands. This is also something to look for when shopping for a racing wheel.

Not all racing wheels are directly compatible with PS5 consoles. Some racing wheels are Xbox compatible while most are PC compatible. Both Xbox and PS5 consoles utilise different internal software and architecture, making cross-compatibility is tricky.

If you’re shopping for a PS5 racing wheel, ensure it is 100% compatible with your PlayStation console. Some racing wheels, such as the Logitech G923, come in two versions: an Xbox version and a PlayStation version.

Price

Finally, price is possibly one of the more important aspects when shopping for a racing wheel. Different wheels from different brands carry vastly different price tags. You can find budget racing wheels from just £100 / $100 up to premium racing wheels costing £1000 / $1000 upwards.

The difference between budget and premium racing wheels is normally the features included and the overall build quality. Super budget racing wheels, such as the Hori Apex, don’t offer important features such as force feedback.

The key point is to limit yourself to a budget that you feel comfortable with. Sim racing can be an expensive hobby, but ensure you’re comfortable with the amount you’re spending.

Choosing the best PS5 racing wheel for your needs

Deciding on which racing wheel best suits your requirements and needs can be tricky. Hopefully our recommendations above will help narrow things down. However, I want to suggest a few scenarios and which wheel I would recommend in each one.

Below are some key buying factors that you may have in your mind, and I have suggested my recommended wheel for each one.

How we tested these racing wheels

Are PS4 steering wheels compatible with PS5?

Sony and PlayStation confirmed in a press release shortly before the release of the PS5 that all current PS4 racing wheels will be compatible with the PS5, including working with backward-compatible PS4 software.

See the image below for the full announcement of PS4 racing wheels working with PS5 consoles.

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