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How To Use A Fanatec Shifter & Handbrake On Xbox Consoles

When it comes to finding out whether Fanatec handbrakes and shifters work on Xbox consoles, there isn't much information around. Here I'll look at how to get a Fanatec shifter or handbrake working on Xbox.

• By Mjolnir
• Last updated on January 11, 2022
• Tags: Fanatec, How To Guide

Fanatec produces some of the best sim racing peripherals around. And when it comes to console racing, there aren’t many companies producing higher-end sim racing products than Fanatec.

So with that said, how come it isn’t easy to find out whether all of Fanatec’s peripherals such as handbrakes and shifters are actually compatible with Xbox consoles? There just isn’t much information about this compatibility around.

So I though I’d write this quick and easy guide to answer the question. Are Fanatec shifters and Fanatec handbrakes compatible on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles?

Will a Fanatec shifter work on Xbox?

Simply put, yes. All current Fanatec shifters will work on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles. This includes both their H-Pattern ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5, and the various paddle shifter modules.

You can very quickly tell whether any Fanatec product is compatible with Xbox consoles by looking for this symbol on the product listing. The Xbox ready symbol shows that the product has the potential to work with Xbox consoles.

All you need to do to get a Fanatec shifter working on Xbox is connect it directly to an Xbox compatible wheel base, which has an Xbox compatible steering wheel.

In other words, if you already have a Fanatec wheel setup working on Xbox. You will be able to simply plug in your new Fanatec shifter to your wheel base, and your whole setup will be Xbox compatible.

Will a Fanatec handbrake work on Xbox?

Just like the shifters above, yes, the Fanatec ClubSport handbrake is compatible with all Xbox consoles. Currently, at the time of writing, Fanatec only sells one handbrake, the ClubSport V1.5. And this handbrake is fully compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

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The ClubSport V1.5 handbrake isn’t compatible on its own with Xbox consoles. You need to ensure you are connecting it to an Xbox compatible wheel base and steering wheel to enable it.

This does mean that currently there is no official way of using a Fanatec handbrake on Xbox with other manufacturers racing wheels.

How to correctly connect a Fanatec shifter or handbrake to Xbox

To connect either a Fanatec shifter or a Fanatec handbrake to Xbox follow these quick steps. For the purpose of this tutorial, I’ll only be focusing on the H-Pattern ClubSport Shifter and the ClubSport handbrake. As the shifter modules are set up differently and are connected directly to a steering wheel.

• Step 1 – Connect your shifter directly to your Fanatec wheel base via RJ12 cable.
• Step 2 – Connect your handbrake directly to your Fanatec wheel base via the connection cable supplied.
• Step 2a – Alternatively, with the handbrake, you can connect it directly to your Fanatec pedals instead of the wheel base. Then connect your pedals to your wheel base like normal.
• Step 3 – Connect the rest of your Fanatec rig up like normal. i.e. pedals to wheel base, and wheel base to console etc
• Step 4 – Ensure you have an Xbox compatible steering wheel connected to your wheel base.
• Step 5 – Power on your Fanatec setup
• Step 6 – Power on your Xbox console
• Step 7 – Jump in to a game and enjoy.

Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5

• Sequential and H-Pattern modes
• Extremely postiive shifts

Buy Shifter SQ V1.5 EUBuy Shifter SQ V1.5 US

Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5

• Xbox and PlayStation compatible
• Horizontal or vertical mpunting

Buy Handbrake V1.5 EUBuy Handbrake V1.5 US

Read our in-depth guide on how to calibrate a Fanatec shifter for PS5 and Xbox.

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