Understanding Fanatec Xbox Compatibility

When building a sim racing setup for Xbox using Fanatec hardware, the most important thing to know is this: Xbox compatibility is determined by the steering wheel, not the wheel base. This rule defines how your hardware will interact with Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One systems—and it's essential when choosing components for your rig.

All Fanatec Xbox-compatible products are steering wheels that contain an Xbox security chip. When one of these licensed wheels is connected to any Fanatec wheel base, the entire setup—including the base, pedals, and other peripherals—becomes Xbox-compatible.

In other words, it doesn’t matter whether you’re using a CSL DD, ClubSport DD, or Podium DD1/DD2 base—as long as the attached steering wheel is Xbox-licensed, the full system will be recognized by the console.

Some popular examples of Xbox-licensed steering wheels include:

• CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC
• ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5X
• Clubsport Steering Wheel R330 V2 for Xbox

You’ll find a complete list of compatible combinations and hardware here.

Since the wheel handles Xbox recognition, nearly all Fanatec wheel bases are technically compatible—as long as you pair them with the correct steering wheel.

This means you can use Xbox-compatible wheels with:

• CSL DD (5 Nm or 8 Nm)
• Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm or 8 Nm)
• ClubSport DD / DD+
• Podium DD1 / DD2

Fanatec’s pedals, shifters, and handbrakes work on Xbox as long as they are connected directly to a compatible wheel base (i.e., a base that has an Xbox-licensed steering wheel attached). You don’t need to worry about platform-specific versions of these accessories.

However, USB-only devices—such as the ClubSport USB Adapter or standalone pedal USB connections—are not recognized by Xbox consoles. These are intended for PC use only.

One advantage of this system is the possibility of building a cross-platform setup. If you combine an Xbox-licensed steering wheel with a PlayStation-licensed wheel base, your hardware becomes compatible with both Xbox and PlayStation, depending on which platform you're using. Naturally, any combination will work on PC as well.

Fanatec's Xbox compatibility model is straightforward once you understand the central concept: the steering wheel determines Xbox support. If you're planning to race on Xbox, make sure your chosen steering wheel is officially licensed for the platform.