Best Steering Wheel for PS5 in 2026, Ranked

The best steering wheel for PS5 in 2026 is the Thrustmaster T598 for most people. It is direct drive, it comes with pedals, it costs $599.99 and it carries a PlayStation licence. If $600 is too much, buy the Logitech G29 at $299.99. If you race Gran Turismo 7 seriously and the budget stretches, the Fanatec GT DD Pro bundle is the one built around that game.

The rule that matters more than any ranking: on PS5 the wheel base must be licensed by Sony. A lot of popular direct drive bases are PC or Xbox only, and they will not work on your console at all.

Checked on 15 October 2026 against the official US product pages of Logitech G, Thrustmaster and Fanatec, Thrustmaster's T-GT III page, and MOZA's Tokyo Game Show news post of 17 September 2026. Prices are US list prices on that day, before tax. Sale prices are marked. I have not tested every wheel on this list for this update. Where I give a verdict, it comes from what the makers publish, read by a racing driver who knows what to look for.

This page is the wheel ranking. If you are building the whole rig around the wheel (pedals, stand or cockpit, TV, PS VR2), read my PS5 sim racing setup guide. It covers the full setup in four budgets.

Here's the list of the best racing wheels for PS5

1. Thrustmaster T598. Best overall. Direct drive with pedals, $599.99.
2. Fanatec GT DD Pro bundle. Best for Gran Turismo 7. 8 Nm, $979.99 on sale.
3. Logitech G29. Best budget wheel. $299.99 with pedals.
4. Logitech RS50 System (PS/PC). Best Logitech direct drive. 8 Nm, from $599.99, pedals sold separately.
5. Fanatec ClubSport DD+. The one you will never outgrow. 18 Nm, $899.99 for the base.
6. Thrustmaster T248. Best step up from gear drive. $329.99 with pedals and a screen on the wheel.

Also worth a look: the Logitech G923 ($299.99), the Thrustmaster T-GT II ($799.99), the Logitech PRO Racing Wheel ($999.99 to $1,199.99), and the Thrustmaster T-GT III arriving in December.

PS5 racing wheels compared

Logitech shows one price range for the RS50 and PRO pages and does not tie a price to each platform. Pick the PlayStation version and check the price in the basket before you pay.

Thrustmaster T598

This is the wheel I would buy for a PS5 today. Thrustmaster lists it for PC, PS4 and PS5 at $599.99. It is a direct axial drive base with 5 Nm of constant torque and an overshoot that Thrustmaster puts at +100%. Two Raceline Pedals LTE come in the box, and a third load cell pedal is sold as an upgrade kit.

Why direct drive matters: the wheel is the only thing in a sim that talks to your hands. Gears add rattle and round off the small messages, and the small messages are the ones that tell you the front is about to let go. I explain the difference in direct drive wheels explained.

5 Nm is not a lot on paper. But it is clean force, and on a stand or a light cockpit you would not want much more anyway. My full look at it is in the Thrustmaster T598 review.

Fanatec GT DD Pro

If Gran Turismo 7 is your game, this is the PS5 package most built around it. The Ready2Race Vision GT bundle pairs an 8 Nm direct drive base with the Vision GT rim and two-pedal CSL Pedals. Fanatec listed it at $979.99 on sale (was $1,089.97) when I checked, and says it works with all PS4 and PS5 consoles.

8 Nm is a good number for console racing. Enough to feel weight build in a fast corner, not so much that it fights a flimsy frame. The Fanatec ecosystem is the other reason: you can add the Load Cell Kit to the pedals later, and change rims on the quick release.

I went through it in detail in my Fanatec GT DD Pro review.

Logitech G29

The G29 has been the default PS5 wheel for years, and it still earns its place. $299.99, PlayStation and PC, three pedals in the box. Logitech quotes 2.3 Nm.

It is gear driven, so it is noisy and the detail is small. But it is licensed, it works in every PS5 racing game, and it teaches you the basics: smooth hands, trail braking, catching a slide. If you are not sure sim racing will stick, start here. You lose very little if you move on later.

The pedals are the weak part. The brake works on travel with a rubber block. My Logitech G29 page has more.

G29 or G923?

Same price on Logitech's US store, $299.99 each, and the same 2.3 Nm. The G923 adds TRUEFORCE, Logitech's extra force feedback detail, in games that support it. If both cost the same where you buy, take the G923. If the G29 is on sale, take the G29. I compare them properly in Logitech G29 vs G923.

One warning: Logitech sells separate PlayStation and Xbox versions of the G923. Make sure the box says PlayStation.

Logitech RS50 System (PS/PC)

Logitech's own direct drive answer. The RS50 is an 8 Nm base and the System page has a "PS/PC" option, listed between $599.99 and $699.99. Pedals are not in the box. Logitech sells the RS Pedals at $159.99, also as a bundle with the RS50 System.

So on a like-for-like basis it costs more than a T598 once you add pedals. You get 8 Nm instead of 5 Nm for that money. If you already trust Logitech, or you want more torque at this level, it is a fair choice. My Logitech RS50 review goes into it.

Fanatec ClubSport DD+

The ClubSport DD+ is the base to buy if you want one you will keep for years. Fanatec lists it at 18 Nm and calls it "officially licensed for PlayStation 5 consoles and PlayStation 4 consoles". $899.99 for the base only. No rim, no pedals. Budget for both.

18 Nm on a console is a lot. You will not run it at 100%. What you get is headroom: the base never runs out of force in a big kerb strike or a slide, so the detail stays clean at the limit. It needs a proper cockpit. On a folding stand, flex in the frame eats the force feedback.

Thrustmaster T248

The T248 sits between gear drive and direct drive. Thrustmaster calls it a hybrid system, "70% more powerful than T150", and lists it at $329.99 for PC, PS4 and PS5. It does not publish a torque figure. The T3PM pedals are magnetic, with four brake pressure modes, and the rim has a screen with more than 20 displays, from RPM to lap times.

For $30 more than a G29 you get a stronger hybrid system, magnetic pedals and a screen on the rim. The Thrustmaster T248 page has the detail, and the load cell upgrade path (T-LCM pedals, $249.99) is covered in my PS5 setup guide.

Thrustmaster T-GT II and the new T-GT III

The T-GT II was on this list in 2023 and it is still on sale: $799.99, brushless belt drive, T3PA GT II pedals in the box, "officially licensed for both PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo". Thrustmaster does not publish a torque figure for it, only a 40 W motor.

Today I would not buy it. For less money the T598 gives you direct drive, and Thrustmaster has just announced the replacement.

The T-GT III is Thrustmaster's new "Officially Licensed Gran Turismo 7 Steering Wheel". On its official page: direct axial drive, 5 Nm constant torque with overshoot up to 10 Nm, and a load cell pedal set in the box. $749.99 in the US, on sale from 3 December 2026, for PS4 and PS5. The page does not list PC.

On paper that is a T598 class base with load cell pedals and a GT7 rim for $150 more. If you want a Gran Turismo wheel and can wait seven weeks, wait for it. I have not tested one.

Logitech PRO Racing Wheel

Logitech's top base: 11 Nm direct drive, $999.99 to $1,199.99, with a "PlayStation/PC" option on the page. It is good hardware, but on PS5 the ClubSport DD+ gives you more torque for less, and the GT DD Pro bundle comes with pedals for a similar price. I would only pick it if you are set on staying with Logitech.

Wheels that do not work on PS5

These are the traps. Check the platform before you check the torque.

• Fanatec CSL DD. Fanatec's product page says the CSL DD "is not compatible with any PlayStation console and cannot be upgraded to achieve compatibility." It works on PC, and on Xbox with an Xbox licensed rim. My Fanatec CSL DD review is a PC story.
• Fanatec CSL Elite (PS4 version). This was number one on the 2023 version of this page. Fanatec's own store now lists it as discontinued, with no units left.
• Thrustmaster T818. Listed for PC only. The T598 is the Thrustmaster direct drive for PS5.
• Current MOZA bases. Sold in PC and Xbox versions. More on MOZA below.
• A Fanatec rim on its own. The old list had the ClubSport F1 2021 rim at number five. A rim is not a wheel. On PlayStation, Fanatec rims and pedals only work through a PlayStation licensed Fanatec base, like the GT DD Pro or the ClubSport DD+.

If you own both a PS5 and an Xbox, the best steering wheels for Xbox list covers the other side.

Is MOZA coming to PS5?

Yes, but you cannot buy it yet. At Tokyo Game Show on 17 September 2026 MOZA announced its first PS5 hardware: the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator and the R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base. MOZA calls it its "first officially licensed hardware for PS5 consoles" and says Gran Turismo 7 is supported from launch. Pricing and the launch date come "at a later stage", and the products are subject to Sony's final approval. I will add them here when they have a price.

How I would choose

• Under $350. Logitech G29, or the T248 if you want better pedals.
• Around $600. Thrustmaster T598. Nothing else at this price gives you direct drive and pedals.
• Gran Turismo 7 first. Fanatec GT DD Pro bundle now, or wait for the T-GT III on 3 December.
• Money is not the issue. Fanatec ClubSport DD+ in a proper cockpit, with load cell pedals.

And spend on pedals before torque, every time. In a real car you brake on pressure, not on travel. A load cell brake trains that. My load cell pedals page explains why, and the full GT7 picture is in the GT7 compatible wheels list.

FAQ

What is the best steering wheel for PS5?

For most people, the Thrustmaster T598. It is a PlayStation licensed direct drive wheel with pedals for $599.99. On a tighter budget, the Logitech G29 at $299.99.

What is the cheapest racing wheel for PS5?

Of the licensed wheels I checked on official stores, the Logitech G29 and G923 at $299.99 each. Both include pedals.

Does the Fanatec CSL DD work on PS5?

No. Fanatec's page says it "is not compatible with any PlayStation console" and cannot be upgraded. On PS5, Fanatec sells the GT DD Pro and the ClubSport DD+.

Is the Thrustmaster T-GT III worth waiting for?

If you mainly race Gran Turismo 7, I think so. It is $749.99 with 5 Nm direct drive, up to 10 Nm overshoot and load cell pedals, on sale from 3 December 2026. Nobody outside Thrustmaster has long term data on it yet.

Do PS4 wheels work on PS5?

Some do, some do not. Check the maker's page for your exact model. The safe rule is to buy a wheel that lists PS5 on the official product page.

Is there a MOZA wheel for PS5?

Not on sale yet. MOZA announced PS5 bases on 17 September 2026 with no price or release date, subject to Sony's final approval.