The best PS5 steering wheels 2024

The best PS5 steering wheel scene could get more interesting soon. Nacon is launching a racing wheel, and a newcomer to the market could spell great things for consumers. If nothing else, it could bring down the prices of existing wheels we know and love, and that's a great thing when they can set you back a chunk of cash. With the majority of popular models beginning to age, it's about time we had some new blood to liven up the scene. Until then, we've narrowed down your shopping list. 

Since Ridge Racer, the Burnout games, and of course, Gran Turismo, the racing game genre has been synonymous with PlayStation consoles. The two have so often gone hand-in-hand, and getting a steering wheel only serves to make these experiences all the more special. We've pulled together a list of our top setups down below, incorporating a range of price tags. Just like with the best PC controllers, a few of the best racing wheels for PC are compatible with the PS5 and PS4, so that's something to keep an eye on if you ever play across the two platforms.

If you're simply after a starter system, we'd recommend looking at PS5 steering wheels costing no more than $120-$150 / £120-£150. That amount should get you a nice set of pedals, a comfortable racing wheel with a little immersion baked into the belt, and a solid rotation. For beginners, this is all you really need - no point splashing out on extra customization or true realism that you might not necessarily use. Although moving up the price scale, there are some truly impressive systems on the shelves that are worth the extra investment.

The quick list

The best PS5 steering wheel overall

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With a massive selection of additional features, easy-to-reach button placement, and excellent force feedback there's plenty to love about the Thrustmaster T248. It's available for PS5 and PC, and it's a perfect blend of performance, features, and price.

The spec sheet says a lot about the quality you get for the money here. With dual-encoder controls, magnetic paddle gear changers, and an LED telemetry display which comes in handy in a number of different racing games. There's plenty of room for customization in here, and that means it lends itself to more than one racing game.

Beyond that, there are 900 degrees of rotation, and really well-balanced feedback that brings a realistic feeling to whatever virtual car you're behind the wheel of. The brake pedal can be configured with different pressures too, and although we did find that a few settings were a bit too stiff, it's a solid feature for those who want to fine-tune. Overall, there are 25 remappable buttons, as well as the regular PlayStation face buttons to help you navigate UI and the rest of it. We wouldn't recommend using it as a controller outside of the racing sim genre, but the face buttons leave the possibility open if the games will allow you to take part in a fun challenge.

All in all, the sense of realism created by the powerful motor in the Thrustmaster T248 enriches the experience of virtual racing. While some of its fancier features are still to be supported by some titles there's plenty to dive into here which will future-proof you. More than being a great wheel, it's a pound-for-pound standout because it doesn't ask the world of you in terms of price - especially compared to other options on this list. 

The best mid-range steering wheel

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Logitech has been in the steering wheel industry for around two decades now and as gaming technology has improved, so has the quality of their wheels. The G923 is a direct successor to both the Xbox-focused G920, and the PS version, the G29. Now we've just got this one device sold in two variants, and boy oh boy is it a corker.

Steering wheels are typically aimed at either entry-level players looking to dip their toes in the water of sim racing, or hardcore racers who have been doing this for some time now and the G923 caters for both brilliantly. The G923 also offers perhaps the most immersion you'll get from any wheel on the market thanks to the new TrueForce technology, while still keeping the price point below the upmarket costs.

A price of £350/$400 is still steep if you're new to the scene, but it's less than its direct competitors and is one of the best when it comes to performance. It's well-built with premium stitching around the leather, looks sleek with your set-up, and is the closest you can get to experience what it's like to actually be behind the wheel of a supercar/F1 car/rally car without leaving the comfort of your desk -  or forking out some serious money for a full sim-rig set-up. If you've got the cash, the G923 is a beautiful bit of kit, and a must-have if you don't already own a similar product.

Read more: Logitech G923 steering wheel & pedals review

The best budget PS5 steering wheel

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HORI has made a name for itself in its fighting game controllers, but it’s branched out into steering wheels too, most notably with this budget-level PS4 and PS3 setup. It’s officially-licensed, too, though you might have to adjust some of the control options both on the wheel and in the games to get the most out of compatibility - this wheel isn’t listed in every game’s steering wheel presets. Still, it’s perfectly serviceable for most games.

There are clear entry-level features here, with suction pads for tabletop use (though there’s also a clamp too if you have a racing seat) and no Force Feedback to enjoy, meaning this wheel is very much entry-level. That said, it’s a good size, and there’s an adjustable rotation angle - you can either set it to 180 degrees of movement for quick direction changes in arcade titles, or you can boost that to 270 degrees of rotation for more serious sims. It’s still far from the realistic rotation angles of other wheels on this list, but the choice is appreciated.

The wheel itself is plasticky, but smooth and glossy, with a nice, chunky design. The buttons are fully re-mappable, which means you can set your pit radio or brake bias buttons where you want them for maximum control during the race. It’s also pleasant to see two buttons embedded in the wheel rim itself, allowing you to open DRS or look behind you in any F1 game without moving your thumb from the wheel. Very nice. 

There’s no clutch pedal and what you get is rather plasticky. However, there is adjustable sensitivity on the pedals and a retractable, tactile footrest to help you keep the unit under your toes. Considering the price, you’re getting a decent wheel, but if you’re serious about your driving games, you will get far more from any of the other wheels on this list.

The best premium PS5 steering wheel

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To borrow Max Verstappen’s trademark line, the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel, and the matching G Pro Pedals are simply lovely. Lovely enough, that we'd offer them as a recommendation to anyone looking for the cream of the crop in a premium wheel setup. And much like Verstappen’s 2023 Red Bull F1 car, they’re a high-quality upgrade on a successful previous iteration that now delivers even better results. Not only are the 11nm strong force feedback wheel and 100kg load cell brake pedal an immersive joy to use, they actually made our reviewer a better sim racer and improved his lap times.

The G Pro racing wheel and pedals feel like a real graduation from the G920, and besides the drastic increase in payment, they're all the better for it. Everything is a bit bigger, a bit smoother, and a bit more premium (and then some). It’s an improvement in every way, especially when mounted to a cockpit-style seat like the Playseat Trophy Logitech G Edition. Stylized grilles cover the front and back of the Logitech G Pro base and add a touch of flair to an otherwise plain chassis. They serve a purpose beyond aesthetics though with active onboard cooling hidden inside. Around the back, a USB hub provides connection points for the G Pro Pedals (which you’ll need to buy separately) and other accessories like a gear shifter.

Under your fingertips, you’ll find magnetic gear shift paddles which feel wonderful in action. The movement is crisp and responsive with a soft clack giving nice audio feedback at the same time. Below them is a pair of dual-clutch paddles with smoother travel than their magnetic counterparts. These can be bound to a number of in-game actions using either Logitech’s G Hub software on PC or the onboard controls.

All of this equates to a racing wheel setup that feels as premium as it gets. Performance is truly top-drawer, and if it weren't for the rather large elephant in the passenger seat, it might have taken the top spot. Of course, that elephant is the £999/$999 for the wheel plus a further £349/$349 for the pedals. 

The best PS5 steering wheel for force feedback

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Thrustmaster has a wealth of options but the T300 is the gold standard for mid-tier Force Feedback wheels on PS4, but it is significantly more expensive at present than Logitech’s similarly-specced bundle. Still, this unit is highly recommended, as the feeling of driving with this wheel in an all-out sim like Assetto Corsa is simply sublime: precise, immersive control that makes you feel like you’re actually in the car as you hurtle around Silverstone. 

The fundamental quality of the Force Feedback motor is excellent, with strong forces pushing and pulling at you as you turn thanks to the brushless motor inside. This allows you to feel the car’s adhesion with the surface of the road as the steering goes light in your hands when you’re understeering. It’s also compatible with PS3 which is excellent if you fancy dipping back into the likes of Sega Rally or OutRun Online HD. This is an officially-licensed wheel, too, which means the chances of it being compatible with your favourite game is much higher than cheaper models. Buy with confidence.

This is a lovely, solid racing wheel that feels smooth as you turn it. The T300 base is modular, too, which means you can switch out rims if you decide you want to upgrade further down the line. As for this one, it features Ferrari branding, a toggle switch for whichever car setting you decide to assign it to (maybe brake bias? That would be cool) and a nice red indicator stripe so you can see when the wheel is centered in games like Dirt Rally. However, there’s no dedicated clutch paddle (or pedal) or handbrake included, so you’ll need to use one of the face buttons if you need those, which isn’t ideal. 

While this isn’t the best Thrustmaster pedals set (we prefer the T3PA pedal set, sold separately), as you only get accelerator and brake pedals out of the box, it’s a perfectly functional set with precise control over your inputs, meaning less wheelspin and more controlled braking. The base plate is large enough to rest your feet on, which makes it less likely to move if it’s unsecured. And if you want better pedals, you don’t need to buy an entirely new bundle. So while this starter pack contains everything you need to get racing in a serious way, if you find yourself wanting more, you can pick and mix down the line. Perfect.

The best PS5 steering wheel for beginners

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Editor's note: Unfortunately, it looks like the stock issues are persisting on this 2020 product. It's absolutely one of the top steering wheels money can buy if you can find it, but most sellers are listing it as out of stock or sold out entirely. We're not giving up hope for restocks just yet, but let's keep our fingers crossed.

Unless you get lucky, the price you'll pay for this wheel is higher than the console you play on, but on the balance of price vs quality, this is undoubtedly the absolute best racing wheel for PS4 and PS5. While not the top-of-the-range entry in Fanatec’s catalogue, the quality of this wheel and pedals set is far, far superior to the next entry on the list, and arguably feels better to use than the ultra-deluxe ClubSport pack thanks to superb pedals and a formidable force feedback motor, which is why we’ve chosen it over its bigger brother.

You simply won’t believe how strong the Force Feedback motor is in this wheelbase. In an F1 game, pick a classic Williams and go for a drive around the bumpy streets of Monaco, and you’ll literally be wrestling with the wheel as it judders around, trying to shake itself free of the straight line you’re attempting to drive. It’s simply magnificent, and so solid you’ll really feel like there is a real car connected to the wheel in your hands. Having an integrated rev bar lighting up as you play is also really cool, as long as the game you’re playing supports it, of course. It also comes with a clamp so you can secure it to a desk or racing seat without bolting it down, which will be useful for those who don’t want a permanent setup in their living room. 

While the fundamental quality of this wheel can’t be knocked, this standard rim can be removed and upgraded later if you fancy something a bit more exotic than a plain, circular, slightly undersized wheel. The shifter paddles have been designed to click in a satisfying way, and they’re centered for a racing-style steering wheel grip. There’s also a built-in screen at the top of the wheel, which can be used to tinker with your wheel’s calibration parameters, or used for telemetry data in compatible games. 

This is Fanatec’s lower-spec pedal set, and this bundle doesn’t come with a clutch pedal, so if you’re serious about manual gears, you should consider either the ClubSport pedals or upgrading the existing brake pedal to a Loadcell version, and using the old brake pedal as a clutch instead. The metal housing allows you to move pedals as you see fit, adding comfort and flexibility to an already formidable setup. However, the basic pedals themselves are a joy to use regardless, with superb resistance under your braking foot, and smooth, controllable throttle input. Wheelspin and locked brakes will soon be a thing of the past. Some may actually prefer these pedals to the more expensive ones. We do.

Read more: Fanatec CSL Elite Starter Kit for PS4 (and PC) review

The best PS5 steering wheel for beginners

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Not everyone’s ready to go full send on sim racing. For starters, the spend ceiling increases exponentially as you add on extra features. We're firm believers that there’s a ‘beginner setup’ for everyone. Thrustmaster’s thinking with the entry-level T128 is to keep costs down above all else, which means you’re sacrificing a lot of the premium features found on most force feedback wheels, but for a reasonable price, you’re getting the experience of racing using wheel and pedal inputs. 

In some places, these compromises can feel a bit disappointing. The pedals, for example, are set on a strikingly small plastic base that doesn’t feature any kind of grip. The combination of lightness, narrow gap between the pedals, and the necessity of having to exert a lot of force on the top of them means they slide all over the place and have a tendency to lift up under use.

The wheel itself fares much better in race conditions, however. It’s complete with a console pad-style layout of secondary buttons laid out within easy reach of your thumbs, while the gear shift paddles give a satisfying click when you hit them. It’s lacking a grippy surface around the wheel, but we found using road bike bar tape does the job. 

The force feedback here is much lighter than you’d find on a pricier wheel further up Thrustmaster’s range, or on Logi’s G923. But it does give you enough information to keep the car on the black stuff - it’s a taster course in sim racing, at a low price. Since the wheel and pedals are both unusually small, it’s a decent shout for younger and smaller sim racers, too. Anyone with long-term aspirations or higher comfort requirements should invest a little more in sturdier equipment, though. 

Read more: Thrustmaster T128 review

The best PS5 steering wheel for deals

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Logitech has a long history of great PlayStation wheels, dating back to the days of Gran Turismo 3. The current version offers Force Feedback, three pedals, and compatibility with both PS4 and PS5 (as well as PC).

Strong Force Feedback comes from a compact servo with a built-in clamp, allowing you to get set up and racing on any desk very quickly. The wheel rim isn’t interchangeable, but you can add a manual stick shift to it later if you prefer. 

Since you can’t take the wheel off, it needs to be a good one, and thankfully it is. Control is super-smooth and the plush-feeling finish combines with good button placement and an integrated clicker wheel to give you the feeling that you have complete control over your vehicle. The stainless steel paddle shifters are well-positioned too - it’s a solid-feeling unit with everything within easy reach. 

Resistance isn’t a strong point of this pedal set, but considering the Xbox equivalent has issues with too much resistance, that’s probably a better way to be. You do get three pedals, though, so you can drop the clutch on the start line, which is a big advantage if you like your racing on the serious side. The pedal base isn’t particularly large, which gives it a very slight ‘toy’ feeling, but given the price, you’re getting a full pedal set included with a superb wheel, so there’s not much reason to complain. 

Read more: Should I buy the Logitech G29?

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