Which Fanatec Steering Wheel is Best for PlayStation?

One of the great things about Fanatec hardware is that any steering wheel rim or wheel accessory from them can be used – assuming you’re using the correct base. Any Fanatec product connected to a PlayStation-licensed wheel base becomes compatible with the console. This means you’re not limited to a particular group of wheels – what matters most is the base driving it all.

Your ideal setup really depends on the types of races and sims you’re interested in. Here are some quick considerations:

Formula

If you drive open-wheel style (F1-type), you might prefer a Formula steering wheel that is smaller in diameter, has many buttons and paddles for advanced controls, and allows for high torque feedback so you feel subtle tire grip changes.

GT

For GT endurance racing, a larger diameter rim, a “road car feel” layout coupled with analog clutch paddles on the wheel, and stable, longer sessions matter. Find out what other advantages especially designed wheels offer for this racing style.

Drift

If drifting is your thing, the wheel you choose should be round and the feedback of your base may be tuned differently than for other styles. The torque isn’t always pushed to the max, but responsiveness and feel matters. Here more factors than wheel style or shape alone are relevant

Gran Turismo® 7

If you mainly play Gran Turismo, the Gran Turismo DD Pro and Gran Turismo DD Extreme bundles both come with steering wheels designed in collaboration with GT's developer Polyphony Digital, ensuring optimal control over all the games functions on and off track.

In all these cases, as long as your wheel rim attaches to a PS-compatible base, you’re good to go. So your style influences which rim you pick, but the more critical decision is which wheel base you choose.

When aiming for PS4 or PS5 compatibility, not all Fanatec bases can be used. Specifically, you will need to use either the ClubSport DD+ or the Gran Turismo DD Pro. These include the PlayStation license required for PS4/PS5 compatibility and give you a range of choice when it comes to Force Feedback strength. With a compatible base, any steering wheel from the Fanatec ecosystem can be used.

Recommendations at a glance

• For a high-end, flexible base that covers all your needs - be it GT, Formula, Rally, Drift, etc.: go with the ClubSport DD+ (15 Nm torque)
• If you are happy with a bit less torque, the Gran Turismo DD Pro base is a strong choice that will still deliver precise and detailed force feedback (8 Nm torque)
• Choose or add a wheel that matches your preferred racing style (Formula vs GT vs drift), knowing you have full freedom to choose from the range Fanatec offers, without limitation.

It may be worth noting that the choice of steering wheel is only limited if you need Xbox-compatibility. In this case, you will have to choose from a range of wheels that either already include this license by default or you can put together your own wheel that incorporates the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox. Learning more about the Fanatec ecosystem can help you understand compatibility with various platforms overall.