How do you choose a racing wheel for PlayStation or PC?
Choose racing wheel
Before you choose a racing wheel, it's important to know exactly what you want. Racing wheels for the PlayStation or PC differ in price and specifications. There are racing wheels without force feedback and racing wheels with lots of buttons, for example. You can also choose one based on the game you play. These 2 questions will help you choose a racing wheel:
- Are you a novice, advanced, or avid racer?
- Which racing game do you play?
What type of racer are you?
Are you a new sim racer who occasionally drives a few laps for fun? Or are you serious about your lap times and looking for the ultimate racing experience? There are different racing wheels available for each player. We've listed them for you.
Beginner racer
You want to race, but you're not extremely fanatical. If you're sim racing on your PlayStation or PC for the first time, try to find a good starter model. These racing wheels are usually more affordable and still have enough options on the racing wheel. In that case, choose a racing wheel for novice racers. An example of a good starter model for the PlayStation or PC is the Logitech G29.
- Steering, braking, and accelerating is more intuitive.
- Easily attach it to your desk or table.
- The force feedback is less powerful.
The best racing wheel for beginners
- This racing wheel has more options while racing than a Thrustmaster T150 RS.
- These non-linear brake pedals mimic a pressure-sensitive brake system.
- Because the steering shaft is reinforced with steel ball bearings, it's wearproof.
- You have to update the drivers and firmware before you can use the racing wheel.
Advanced racer
Are you a racing veteran who loves showing your opponents your backlights? Or do you want to start with an easier model? Choose a racing wheel with an internal motor with good force feedback, so the racing car feels realistic. You can usually adjust the incline and sensitivity of the racing wheel and the pedals to your liking. An example of this is the Thrustmaster T300.
- Good force feedback gives you a good road feel.
- The steering wheel and pedals are adjustable.
- The steering wheel is made of durable materials and is sturdy.
- The internal moving parts wear easily.
The best racing wheel for advanced racer
- Replace the steering wheel with a different one (available separately).
- Adjust the accelerator and clutch pedals in height and distance from each other.
- The magnetic sensor doesn't wear and measures the position of the steering wheel very accurately.
- You have to update the racing wheel many times before you can use it.
Racing enthusiast
You're number 1 on the PlayStation leaderboards. Every lap, you take hundredths off your best lap time in F1 or Gran Turismo and only want a real racing experience. These racing wheels are made of robust and luxurious materials. The setting options with the buttons on the steering wheel are endless. Racing wheels with a Servo Base have a brushless motor, which makes the force feedback very precise. The Thrustmaster T-GT II is a good example.
- Durable and luxurious materials hardly wear out.
- Strong and accurate force feedback for subtle and realistic control.
- Heavy pedals with clutch provide complete control.
- These racing wheels have serious force feedback, so steering requires a lot of strength.
The best racing wheel for avid racers
- The strong force feedback ensures the most realistic experience during the race.
- With a 900-degree rotation angle, you'll have a realistic racing experience.
- The Turbo Power technology provides the strongest and most realistic force feedback.
- Pedals aren't included with this Servo Base, but they are available separately.
Which game do you play?
It's important that the steering wheel is compatible with your favorite game or console. PlayStation has a number of games you can play with a racing wheel. Games like F1 2022, WRC Generations, and Farming Simulator are multi-platform games. This means that you can also play these games on the Xbox and PC. Gran Turismo is a PlayStation-exclusive game. That means that you can only play it on a PlayStation. Do you often play F1? Consider a Servo Base with an add-on steering wheel. These racing wheels were designed for F1. You determine what type of steering wheel you want to use yourself. You can easily replace an F1 steering wheel with a car racing wheel, for example. There are also special steering wheels for Farming Simulator so you can easily drive on the farm. These racing wheels are made to mimic steering in real tractors.
The best racing wheel for F1 game
- This steering wheel is suitable for the Thrustmaster ecosystem, so you can replace the steering wheel and connect a shifter, for example.
- The brushless motor is silent and gives you the right amount of force feedback.
- The Ferrari F1 is a replica of a real F1 racing wheel.
- This racing wheel is for experienced racers due to the heavy force feedback.
