Since the default setting is "A button: Shift Up, B button: Shift Down", button reassignment is necessary to operate with the paddle.

Once the Racing Wheel has been recognized, the Device will display and the “Update” button will be visible. The Hori RWA pedals are simple. On a very small plastic base sit two all-plastic pedals, your accelerator and brake. If you're on a tighter budget, fear not. The best racing wheels can be found across a wide variety of budget scopes, and we've endeavored to include both affordable and more premium setups. Still, it's worth thinking about the kinds of games you're going to play with a racing wheel. The best racing games that benefit most from a wheel setup are those with more realistic or sim-like elements. Just looking at the Fanatec CSL Elite, you can tell it’s made by nerdy obsessives. After all, who else would choose that funky grey disco ball effect on the base? Not all will love the look, but at least it’s not super-shiny.

If you're on a budget, then, we'd recommend either the Thrustmaster T150 or the Hori Overdrive wheel for Formula 1 and other racing sims. They're fantastic entry-level wheels that, unlike the Thrustmaster T300 RS, won't cost the earth. Thrustmaster has a wider range of racing wheel options and its products are perfect if you're looking for an entry-level experience. That might mean you're getting a no-frills experience, but the brand makes some of the best and most accessible racing wheels on the market. Since the default setting is "A button: Shift UP, X button: Shift Down", button reassignment is necessary to operate with the paddle. It may shave some seconds off your lap times compared with a pad, but using the Hori RWA isn’t as immersive an experience as it is with the Logitech G29 or Thrustmaster T150. Instead, this is a direct alternative to the Thrustmaster T80 – which, until now, has been the main budget racing wheel option. The exterior of the steering wheel part itself is also all-plastic, without the metal parts that make these wheels seem a bit less toy-like. There's still sports car-like metal spoke shifters behind the wheel, though.

AB04-001U Racing Wheel Overdrive for Xbox series X|S 」／「XBO-012U Racing Wheel Overdrive for Xbox One 」Compatible Game List It sits somewhere between the base two-pedal Thrustmaster set and the Logitech G923 one in terms of quality. Whether Fanatec or Thrustmaster is the better racing wheel brand will ultimately come down to your personal tastes and budget. The Hori Racing Wheel APEX is a gaming controller that offers both analogue and digital input. The controller features an options button and a share button for gaming control functions. It is compatible with both PC and PlayStation 4 gaming platforms. The controller is equipped with reflex vibration and programmable buttons. The connectivity technology of the device is both wired and wireless with Bluetooth/USB device interface. The housing material of the controller is made of plastic.

Since the game default operation is "Shift UP: A button" and "Shift DOWN: X button", you need to change the button if you want to operate with the paddle. Since the default setting is "Y button: Shift Up, X button: Shift Down", button reassignment is necessary to operate with the paddle. Since the default setting is "X button: Shift Up, B button: Shift Down", reassignment is necessary to operate with the paddle. It's still a healthy level-up that makes the Logitech G923 perfect for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. But it's just as happy with the Xbox One, PS4 or PC. Make sure you buy the right version, though. There are separate versions for Sony and Microsoft consoles, and both types have the same "G923" name this time around. The underside panel of the Hori RWA pedals also flips out to give your feet something to rest on. Initially I thought this seemed a pointless, but it actually helps keep the pedals in place because you’re no longer just pushing the pedals away from you. The weight of your heel helps to keep them in place on carpet.