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Guide to the Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD Extreme

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The Gran Turismo® DD Extreme is the second major 'Direct Drive Wheel' design in Fanatec’s partnership with Polyphony Digital. Tailor-made for Gran Turismo®, the Gran Turismo® DD Extreme is the ultimate product to pair with Gran Turismo® 7 and will give you immersion like no other on the PlayStation®5 (also compatible with PlayStation®4).

It combines a premium wheel inspired by 'GT' road cars, and the 15 Nm ClubSport DD+ Base.

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Features

Steering Wheel

Designed in partnership with Polyphony Digital, this wheel is not only perfectly suited for Gran Turismo®, but basically any other sim or racing discipline as well:

  • 300 mm diameter 2.7-inch OLED display
  • 19 RGB LEDs
  • 7-way FunkySwitch
  • Four 5-way directional sticks designed for Gran Turismo®
  • Magnetic shifter paddles
  • Two analogue clutch paddles
  • 11 buttons optimised for the PlayStation® interface

Wheel Base

The ClubSport DD+ Base uses the latest direct drive technology from Fanatec:

  • Officially licensed for PlayStation®5 consoles and PlayStation®4 consoles
  • 15 Nm consistent torque
  • FullForce technology
  • Passively cooled
  • High-resolution (contactless) Hall-position-sensor
  • Rotation: 2520 degrees (electronically limited, adjustable)
  • Slip ring system (life-tested for thousands of hours) provides cable-free delivery of power and data between Steering Wheel and Wheel Base without the need for a mechanical limiter (allows for high steering angle settings)
  • T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting

Note: A few steering wheels will not be able to operate the wheel base at its full torque level. Check the specific product descriptions on Fanatec.com

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Compatibilty

The included ClubSport DD+ is fully compatible with PC and works on PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 consoles. It is compatible with entire Fanatec ecosystem (see Compatibility section for details).

Setup

Assembly

  • Begin by securely mounting the ClubSport DD+ Base to your cockpit, like the ClubSport GT Cockpit, or desk using the ClubSport DD Table Clamp, to ensure a stable and sturdy setup.
  • Attach your steering wheel to the base using the quick release. The QR2 system ensures that the wheel is tightly connected to the base, while being easy to remove in an instant.

Updates

  • Download and install the Fanatec App.
  • Once the software is installed, connect the ClubSport DD+ to your PC and run the setup tool to ensure that the base is recognized and ready to go.
  • Note: The Gran Turismo® DD Extreme will be ready to play on PS5 and PS4 out of the box, however it is recommended to check for updates by connecting it to a Windows PC and using the Fanatec App.

Calibration

  • Proper calibration is key to achieving the best and most realistic performance from your base. Use the Fanatec App to calibrate the base to set the steering sensitivity and center calibration.
  • Additionally, set the force feedback strength according to your preferences. Adjust additional parameters such as natural friction, inertia, or damping to find the ideal behavior for your preferences.
  • If you do not have access to a Windows PC, all important parameters can also directly be set via your steering wheel in the Tuning Menu.

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