Wheels
Best PS5 Racing Wheel in 2026
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Short version. For direct drive on PlayStation, the Logitech RS50 and the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro are tied on owner record at 79% and 78%. The RS50 has the bigger sample, the DD Pro has fewer negatives. On a budget, the Thrustmaster T248 or Logitech G29. The Thrustmaster T-GT II draws the most price complaints.
One thing to know first: Fanatec says its CSL DD cannot be made to work on PlayStation. The DD Pro is Fanatec's PlayStation base.
| Wheel | Drive | Owners | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best direct driveLogitech RS50 | Direct drive, 8 Nm | 98 | 79% |
| Best for GT7Fanatec GT DD Pro | Direct drive, 5 or 8 Nm | 63 | 78% |
| Best mid priceThrustmaster T248 | Hybrid belt and gear | 60 | 73% |
| Best budgetLogitech G29 | Gear, 2.3 Nm | 69 | 72% |
| Budget alternativeThrustmaster T150 | Belt | 90 | 67% |
| No force feedbackHORI Racing Wheel Apex | None | 56 | 67% |
| Most price complaintsThrustmaster T-GT II | Belt | 77 | 65% |
| TrueforceLogitech G923 | Gear | 62 | 63% |
| Lowest ratedThrustmaster T128 | Hybrid | 60 | 59% |
635 owners reported 156 problems. Feel led at 19%, price came second at 15%.
Boosted Media · 150K views · one of the 6 videos we read
Logitech RS50
The largest sample in this guide at 98 owners. Logitech's G Racing Adapter also lets you keep G29 or G923 pedals.
“Having owned a RS50 and currently am running the DD+ I would still recommend the RS50 for the price especially for PS (PS base) it really is a great base”Verified owner comment
The drawback10 negatives, more than the DD Pro. Logitech says PlayStation support needs the PlayStation version and cannot be added later.
Super GT · 634K views · one of the 4 videos we read
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro
Only 3 negative comments from 63 owners. Its wheel was designed with Polyphony Digital for Gran Turismo.
“Didn’t have anything more than a controller before I bought my dd, couldn’t be happier. Racing is a whole new experience now. You can feel the slip, and the road it’s so cool.”Verified owner comment
The drawbackThe complaints are scattered across mounting, software and shipping. One owner wishes the stock wheel had leather.
Vegetable Studio · 124K views · one of the 4 videos we read
Thrustmaster T248
The strongest non direct drive option for PlayStation in our data.
“I’ve had mine for 2 years now and I love it!”Verified owner comment
The drawback6 owners raised build quality and 4 reported failure.
OC Racing · 175K views · one of the 6 videos we read
Thrustmaster T-GT II
Officially licensed for Gran Turismo. Owners who have one like it, especially paired with T-LCM pedals.
“Have one with TLCM pedals, no regrets, work great with GT7”Verified owner comment
The drawback9 owners raised price, the most in this guide. Owners also call its quick release anything but quick.
What to Check Before You Buy
- PlayStation licence. Plenty of good bases do not work on PlayStation. MOZA and the Fanatec CSL DD are two
- Buy the PlayStation version. The RS50, T248 and T128 come in separate versions per console
- Price the whole setup. Price was 15% of problems, often once pedals and rims were added
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best direct drive wheel for PS5?
The RS50 and GT DD Pro are tied in our data at 79% and 78%.
Does the Fanatec CSL DD work on PS5?
No. Fanatec says it cannot be made PlayStation compatible. The GT DD Pro is its PlayStation base.
Is the G923 worth it over the G29?
Only for Trueforce. Owners rate the G29 higher, 72% against 63%.
How We Put This Together
We do not own this hardware. We read the people who do, then check what they said before repeating it.
42 reviewer videos and 986 comments went in. Every comment was classified for whether it came from a real owner, whether it was about the product rather than the video, and what kind of problem it reported. 635 read as owners and reported 156 distinct problems.
Product photography on this page is the thumbnail of the review video it links to, credited to the channel that made it. We will not tell you how anything feels. We have not used it.