The Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3. A Returning Favorite

In the world of sim racing, certain pieces of gear become trusted staples. The Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 is certain to become one of them – a feature-rich wheel with a proven design, offering incredible value.

Widely loved for its balance of control and comfort, the GT3 form factor simply makes sense for sim racing. The CSL Steering Wheel GT3 is 300 mm diameter and uses overmoulded rubber grips, maintaining a familiar feel for drivers accustomed to GT-style and prototype racing.

Its button layout, dual 12-position rotary switches, and two 2-way toggles give you a wide variety of input options without overcomplication.

A key strength is that with the correct base, the CSL Steering Wheel GT3 works seamlessly on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, and even PS5 and PS4.

While it is part of the “Designed for Xbox” program, it also works on PS5 and PS4 if you connect it to a PlayStation-licensed direct drive base.

For those wanting to have a neutral appearance, the Xbox-themed button caps can be removed (they are interchangeable with the included Racing Style Caps, and support the optional Button Caps and Sticker Set, sold separately). That lets the wheel present a clean, console-agnostic face.

Though styled for GT3, this wheel is a capable all-rounder. Whether you drive GT4, touring cars, prototypes, or endurance series, the GT3 layout gives you reference points and control real estate you need. Its dual analog paddles support shift functions, clutch/handbrake modes, or even “brake/throttle” mode (if you want to drive without pedals).

The CSL Steering Wheel GT3 also includes accessibility features worthy of note. The rocker paddle mechanism allows for one-handed up and down shifting.

The two analog paddles support multiple modes: clutch bite-point mode (including advanced version), clutch/handbrake mode, brake/throttle mode and a mappable axis mode.

The brake/throttle mode is especially useful for drivers who cannot use traditional pedals. These analog paddles can serve as replacement for foot pedal inputs.