Best Racing Sim Wheel Under $100?! | HORI Racing Wheel Apex | Is it Worth Buying?

[@ZerumTV]

Update: There are reports that the rumble pack vibration isn't working in S mode for some games. If you are having this issue, you may want to experiment with different combinations of settings both on the wheel and in game. The wheel seems to not be fully supported in some cases, and may be reason to consider finding an alternative. I'd still say it's a good choice for the price range, but if you are serious about getting into racing / driving simulation, you should consider investing in a wheel with force feedback (not the same as vibration).

[@saajidhafiz187]

I am gonna get one for Christmas

[@ZerumTV]

@@saajidhafiz187 Hope you enjoy it!

[@ZerumTV]

@@tommyp614 Hey! Sorry for the late reply! Unfortunately the sim wheel market is really expensive right now, and the holidays have just made it worse. You could potentially find a HORI Apex / Overdrive for between 80 - 100 USD. These wheels are great for super casual play! I believe the GT Driving Force has force-feedback and a 900 degree wheel rotation though, so the HORI might feel like a big step down. I picked up a Logitech G29 (comparable to the GT Driving Force) for 200$ used (a month or so ago) and have been loving it. The Thrustmaster TMX has also been a popular choice lately for force feedback wheels, though it only has 2 pedals. I'd recommend digging around and looking for a good deal or possibly even used wheel, also prices might go down a bit after the holidays.

[@kesie9916]

@ZerumTV Hey great video! I am about to purchase it for my younger brother for Christmas. Does anyone know all the games that are compatible with it? He has a desktop/pc in his room.

[@elmothecommunist8826]

Can you use this for GT Sport on PS4?

[@Aly-kk4fe]

Solid review. Got this wheel just over a month ago and everything you said stands 100%. This is the wheel that will get me into the wheel madness. I only use to like once or twice a week for ATS and such and it's amazing and does the job good!

[@ZerumTV]

Glad you're enjoying it, definitely a great gateway wheel!

[@Aly-kk4fe]

@@mark.85. DP and ps4-s for steering ! And depending on the game I'm playing I always readjust the steering sensitivity to what's best for the in-game wheel

[@synfn3976]

What game is that??

[@TheDeathsentence123]

Thank you for the dead zone help. Didnt feel like reading the entire book all night. Assetto Corsa feels 90% better now with the dead zone. Only thing is that my settings for no dead zone was the opposite and not up. A company can't get their shit right is annoying. Everyone has different menu settings for the same steering wheel. Lol. Thank you!

[@tomosr4169]

As an owner of one, it is a great little wheel for the money

[@inochitorime]

I have a question, i broke my 4p connector that connects wheel with pedals. Do you still have this wheel and can u pls send me a color order?

[@Germany.Memorabilia]

I have a Question is it very durable

[@tomosr4169]

@@Germany.Memorabilia Yes. It is very durable. I have had mine for two years and has been absolutely fine.

[@Germany.Memorabilia]

@@tomosr4169 thanks

[@DviewTech]

This is a great review. Just found out when looking for buy a wheel. 210k views but no one had interest in supporting the channel. Thats sad.

[@terence1895]

such a good simple review straight to the point on every topic so many top end people trying to evaluate the ins and outs of everythind, we j wanna know is a better than a controller or is a pile of crap and tell us about some key areas and how to set it up. done, loved it mate absolute class

[@AyoBrian23]

The quality of this video is great!

[@ZerumTV]

Thank you!

[@ysf_ar6984]

I’m just gonna get this and make sure I’m going to enjoy sim racing then I’ll probably go for something like a g29

[@ZerumTV]

That's exactly what I did! I have the g29 now and it's a great wheel, but sometimes I worry I don't play enough to justify the price. The HORI is awesome to have around for occasional playing.

[@Techtype_]

That’s what i’m going for too, first get a cheap wheel to see if i’m even interested in it and if imma get a G920

[@tde439]

Got mine used for very cheap, I was satisfied enough with the vibration in place of force feedback. A little disappointed to find out the vibration doesn’t work on ps5, but maybe a firmware update can solve that

[@davidakwu9969]

I love how he says “UNDER 100$” me it’s 1$ less like bruh

[@ZerumTV]

Haha you got me, but tbf you can pick it up on sale or used for a lot less. Wouldn’t recommend the really cheap wheels though.

[@Thatoneguy77834]

It's 99.99 Amazon

[@mxrky8383]

@@Thatoneguy77834 😂😂😂

[@aw__ar3812]

I bought it for 80, brand new in the store😅

[@Levi-wp7uh]

105$ in used hungary ☠️

[@patrickrickli885]

Can I play Dirt 5 with the WRA Racing Wheel Apex?

[@lucass.3794]

Is this wheel or the Xbox version compatible with PC?

[@royprince89]

The video does mention adjusting the deadzone but you can also adjust the sensitivity. Deadzone: LS plus assign plus arrow up/down. Sensitivity: DP plus assign plus arrow up/down. Hope this helps you guys.

[@ZerumTV]

Great tip there. That might help the people who have to use it in PS4-N setting too.

[@Epic_Gamer420]

i have this wheel and i'd recomend better save some money and buy used logitech g27, g29 or thrustmaster t150 cause without force feedback it feels like some toy and not an actual wheel but if you dont have money even for these wheels then hori apex is probably the best choice

[@patchez2962]

👍Thank u for your review I'm new to f1 2021 and I play on xbox one s with controller which I'm pretty good with actually to my surprise, but I think it'd be a much better experience with a wheel. On a budget so imma give this one a shot.. I drive automatic, but I'd love to learn using the gears/paddels.

[@Sir-Prizse]

I'll give the Hori RWA Apex a try. I initially wanted to wait with Gran Turismo 7 until I got a PS5... but I don't knows how long that will take, so I bought GT7 for ps4, but i find playing with a controller kind of boring. I'd even try racing it online when I get the hang of it.

[@honorato27050]

Please don't, just buy a used g29

[@cannedbeanz]

Does it work for the PS5?

[@murdock6450]

@@cannedbeanz yes but a used g29 is about £160 whereas a used t150 is £99

[@angelsandoval8513]

Can I use this for gran turismo 7

[@kagecash]

Is this something that only works for play stations? I want to use it on a windows computer.

[@carlom.2194]

Great job on the video ZerumTV! I like how it’s very honest. This is definitely a good starter wheel for sure. Keep it up! #subbed and #liked

[@tomaspinto524]

Is the ps4/ps3 and pc compatible with ps5

[@felipebeltran1835]

I am just getting into F1 2021 and just ordered the apex HORI wheel I am so excited I know is not the best wheel but I think is the best for my budget

[@ZerumTV]

Hope you enjoy it! I can have tons of fun with the HORI. If you're willing to spend some time getting the wheel settings right it can perform pretty well!

[@jonnywahlman]

I’m suspecting you have gotten your whee by now, how is it. I wanna get a wheel of my own

[@elisabef]

@@jonnywahlman a lot of playing with settings tbh

[@geochris0]

how do i turn on the vibration

[@xristostzioupis7068]

Can i play bus simulator 21 with this one on xbox series s??

[@babyphantom3003]

Playing formula 1 2021 on my ps 5 with it, just lovely, exacly what i was looking for, a nice wheel that feels nice and does not break the bank.

[@Sam-vl3iv]

Would u say its worth buying?

[@2andrea1-46]

Can you give me your settings, for me its horrible to play f1 with it.

[@jairocabrera2830]

Great review I really wanted to know about the vibration at least for such a cheap wheel. I'm thinking of playing a set of assetto Corsa and The Crew 2 build up for a triple TV setup.

[@Gamerandcoder]

Vibrations fine on mine only problem you might run into is on pc cos you'll need to change the wheels settings quite a bit to get what feels right

[@j.l.d658]

I’m buying one of these for £35 for Xbox I’m getting it for a cheap starter set up can it be used for drifting as I’ll be playing forza and carx

[@Crod2329]

Can you use this wheel on pc for formula 1 2022 ???

[@jonathanedens4949]

I cant connect him to the ps5 is this right?

[@glennkinning1370]

Thanks for a good review. Some crazy review on youtube about theses wheels. Thanks

[@seasoner61]

I have this Wheel for a Long time and ist for me enough and the Vibration is really Informationus when you Play for Many months

[@inochitorime]

I have a question, i broke my 4p connector that connects wheel with pedals. Do you still have this wheel and can u pls send me a color order?

[@tomasvale5198]

hello i've been playing f1 with this steering wheel and i've noticed that sometimes the car downshifts when i don't downshift myself. I tried the command and this problem no longer happens can you help me?

[@vssxlar]

can you play other racing games on it

[@splish6118]

I will buy this wheel. My little cousin brought his uncles old one and it goes for forty on ebay atm. I downloaded a free racing game which was project cars pagani edition. I kicked on some music and started driving and almost immediately a lot of my stress was gone. I like night drives but cant drive yet so this is as close as ill get

[@jaws659]

Could I add an external manual shifter

[@jaredrubin7843]

hey good stuff. just 1 question. i am playing GRAN TORISMO SPORT. I am up to GR2 professional races. I have come in 1st place 4 times already without a PlayStation wheel. do u think that it is possible to win races that are pretty tough with this HORI APEX WHEEL? the problem is my hands get tired. I HAD A STROKE 6 YEARS AGO & MY LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS NUMB, WEAK, GETS TIRED EASILY. especially from races with many hard turns. so can any1 tell me if i can beat fast cars on tracks that are not easy. all these cars i am racing are fast but i have 2 of the best one's in my garage. but like i said, I ALREADY WON 4. THEN FINISHED 2ND, 3RD IN ANOTHER. but they are difficult. PLEASE ANY INFORMATION WILL HELP. BY THE WAY I USE THE CONTRILER TO STEER AS OF NOW. almost left that out. peace out

[@justinv3966]

Thanks mate. This really helped

[@alexanderolsen5480]

What is the best deadzone and sensitivity for f1 2021

[@Gaming_YTVL]

Hello Can you tell me What cheap stand might fit well for the Apex gaming steering wheel?

[@Gaming_YTVL]

And also does it work on laptop? please answer

[@ASTRO10123]

@@Gaming_YTVLdamn this is a long time ago but it should

[@IOGISO]

Dose it work on ps5?

[@GorillaX98]

Yes

[@GorillaX98]

Yes@IOGISO

[@adix3804]

Does hori apex wheel got force feedback?

[@darksalt4570]

Should I bye this for a game called bus simulator 21?

[@Marco-ud1kq]

Why when I flick my to ps4 -s the ps4 say it can’t find a controller

[@spwhe]

Bro it works in the ps4 menus and not in games someone help please

[@lololorenzo1]

can i use it on pc? and where can i download the software?

[@Epic_Gamer420]

yes, you can use it on pc and there is no software its just plug and play.

[@gigachad8483]

Hey, I want one I saw a guy selling one for 38 euros and ima really scared to buy it as he said that the wheel doesn't respond when he put a USB in it on a windows 10 pc but he doesn't own a ps4 so he doesn't know if it works on it what should I do? I have a ps4 pro idk what to do

[@david.polednik]

So if i sometime play euro truck simulator 2, f1 not pro, and sometime any racing games not pro games the wheel is good for me?

[@orkun.esports]

I can‘t connect the wheel on my ps5 . Does anyone know how to connect it?

[@Youtuber-lv6eh]

Good review man. Keep it up. Subbed

[@jumpingjack1531]

What game did you play?

[@Cotton-FN]

Does it work with f1 22

[@Billyjones124]

I’ve just brought one today I will kee this in mind when setting it up later 👍

[@trxxyam5558]

I ordered the Xbox version of this wheel but do I need an adapter to put it in my USB input

[@greenbt5865]

can you use those on the ps5?

[@jiminjimin8467]

hi. does it run for PC !

[@mst7322]

Is there any drivers for this wheel? Because i can't use all of the buttons. PC reads this wheel as Xbox controller

[@stvnlp]

I got this wheel a long time ago for 80 bucks and it worked pretty good, only bad thing that the steering wheel in the game moved very weird just like when you slowly move your eyes from side to side, not smooth. Turned out I had the wrong settings and literally 10 minutes ago I changed the settings and for me it feels like direct drive

[@JenniferFunk33]

what did you change i have the same issue

[@stvnlp]

@@JenniferFunk33 I commented this a long time ago and eventually I got a new steering wheel. But I can still remember that there was a little switch on top of the dash that said something like "PS3 - PS4". I changed it to PS4 and then it went smoothly. But that was on my end, I don't know if you have the exact same issue that I had. Hope that helped :)

[@JenniferFunk33]

@@stvnlp thanks, that helped a lot!

[@elkamynante]

@@JenniferFunk33 for sure he changed the "Sensitivity" and the "Non-linearity". You have these 2 factors to "play" with until you find "yours", which are essential for a perfect driving!

[@landbonker9320]

with the steering wheel on the steering mode, it isnt working at all for me idk why

[@ZerumTV]

Some people have reported that happening, not sure if it's a faulty wheel or something game specific. Check if there's any software updates for the wheel as well. You could potentially use it on the "-n" mode instead, but you will probably need to turn up sensitivity greatly either in-game, on the wheel, or both. Hope you're able to find a solution.

[@landbonker9320]

@@ZerumTV ill check for a software update, i dont know how to do that for the wheel though. And with sensitivity should i turn it to 150?

[@2KTrey420]

You are very entertaining and You should most definitely have over 5,000 subscribers by now

[@ZerumTV]

Thank you, that means a lot to me!

[@dragusz]

Can you use it on PlayStation 5??

[@robert2k05]

Yes

[@sherbicko872]

Hey. Great vid! Do you recommend any decent wheels for the Xbox 360?

[@budrader9960]

Does it work with ps5?

[@Agboshh]

Does it have force feedback?

[@Epic_Gamer420]

no

[@zerozero-726-]

I think you set it up wrong because irl steering angle doesn’t match up with the game, I have the same wheel and it doesn’t do that

[@bobcacciatore]

Excellent review and I’ll double down on “ it’s a solid choice compared to a basic controller- “ but you’re going to get bored quickly and wish you had spent more for a better setup.

[@FF_K.C]

if you play f1 and you want a cheap steering wheel get this wheel i have it and it actualy quite good

[@Arsenalovereverything1886]

Exactly what I wanted to know! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✊🏽

[@callumbrowning3377]

Will it work on ps5 f1 2021?

[@xXcoolguyXx2011]

@@callumbrowning3377 yes

[@alexanderolsen5480]

What is the best dead zone and sensitivity on this wheel to f1 2021

[@agridylan215r]

Online it says it works with PC. Do I still set it to PS4 s for pc or?

[@ZerumTV]

I used mine on PC with the switch set to PS4-S. It looks like newer models may be shipping with a PC setting on the wheel itself. I’d say just experiment with it and see which setting you like most.

[@FC360D]

I'm trying to decide whether to get this wheel or the newer version of it. Anyone know of any benefits of getting the newer one over the older one?

[@thedutchman6442]

Did you use it on ps4 or pc?

[@friendlydog8416]

hey really good review pls keep up the good work and thank you

[@ZerumTV]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@jamie8037]

For someone who is too young to drive and is looking for something cheap and fun, would you recommend this?

[@elisabef]

yes when i didnt have my license yet i used to use this wheel lmaoo but the pedals are really from real life

[@vannyjamtor5833]

Danke, das hat mir sehr geholfen ❤

[@pooncakezz8358]

whats game you're playing with the wheel by the way ?

[@ZerumTV]

Mostly Project Cars 2 and NASCAR Heat 5, though I really want to play the new Forza!

[@Hiwhatisupy0]

Im stuck with a keyboard :/

[@petersonmorrison9041]

Can you connect to PS5

[@otonkrzyk4947]

just try buying FLASHFIRE Suzuka 900R

[@SFwheelman]

This or Thrustmaster T80?

[@seansgoaliecrease9895]

a better wheel for the same ish price is the pxn v900 or if you want better quality and a shifter go with the v9

[@synfn3976]

What game is that?

[@Ya-pp9rn]

hi i have a question does this steering wheel works with forza horizon 5 on the pc ?

[@ZerumTV]

It should work, but I haven't tested it.

[@MINTAN_]

I'm pretty sure that ANY wheel is better than a keyboard

[@assaultstonridk]

Should i get this or racing wheel overdrive

[@ZerumTV]

I've never tested the Overdrive but its amazon page says it's compatible with windows 10, so I'd say it's up to your preference in how they look.

[@assaultstonridk]

@@ZerumTV thx for the help i got the overdrive yesterday

[@eumaariaa]

hello everyone! i’ve been saving for a wheel for a long long time, and i am almost there to have the money to buy this particular wheel. I’ve wanted the wheel to play F1 2022 whoever i didn’t find any comment on F1 2022 with this wheel. I’m not looking for anything too professional, i just want to play with a little bit more realism and add more fun to the game that e love the most. Can please someone tell me if this is a good wheel for F1 game?? thanks a lot

[@cjrenwick2809]

Would this wheel work with the ps5 , like for f121

[@ZerumTV]

The amazon page mentions a firmware update for PS5 support but I can't confirm if it works or not.

[@PSP-2002]

Is this work for pc

[@theandrew4416]

Is this wheel compatible with pc too?on a site i looked the wheel,it said its ps 4/pc

[@1invag]

Yeah it is I've just been using it for the first time this morning with project cars 2 works fine. Just plugged it in installed drivers itself automatically and worked right out of the box

[@marksaustralia6464]

Great Video Zerum. The one thing the world needs to know though: does it work on playstation 5?

[@ZerumTV]

The amazon page mentions a firmware update for PS5 support, but I've never tested it myself!

[@Mrbadeendtje]

It is for ps4 s and N and for ps3

[@Rocashu]

7:08 akakasi ? Samoan person with some European ancestry. this is a new word for me anyways thank you for the review. by far the best one for this product on youtube.

[@ZerumTV]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the review! At the spot you timestamped I'm saying "Its *efficacy* may vary". Efficacy being just a fancier way of saying effectiveness. So, I was saying that you can try adjusting the dead zone in your game but I'm not sure how effective it will be. Hope this helps!

[@CPTcripp]

Has anyone used this wheel on need for speed heat that will be my primary racing game for the time being

[@KingDarkOne1996]

$160 here in Australia from Ebgames. I have the overdrive wheel for Xbox. It’s ok for cheap I guess. I know nothing about this stuff so I don’t know.

[@hyperfocusedgamer941]

DOES IT WORK FOR PS5 ?

[@Jcoxy2k10]

I hope this works with PS5 and PC I have read you can download new firmware for it. I’ve ordered one 🤦🏻‍♂️ so fingers crossed

[@domdom3080]

yeah, i’ve got a pc does it work?

[@Jcoxy2k10]

Yeah I bought it. Works on Forza Motorsport and F1 2021 You need to switch to PS4-S on top and then you have to adjust dead zones and settings a lot to make it respond properly. But when it’s setup it’s a great bargain for the money. You have to download firmware for PS5

[@IOGISO]

@@Jcoxy2k10how do I download it?

[@edwardthecar2300]

Suggestion: Save your money and get a Logitech g920/g29 Or Thrustmaster tmx/t150

[@ZerumTV]

I agree, but for some people a $200+ investment is just too much for a controller. I bought a used g29 recently and have been loving it, but sometimes wonder if I play it enough to justify the cost.

[@Lo0PyNuTs]

Yo bro, good review. You elaborate nicely. Bro we had "rumble packs" since n64 lol. That is boo boo. Force feedback is the mecca. If you get a good rotation force feedback sure lol. I just don't have time anymore, and I have small children I'm teaching it. I can't buy good stuff right now haha. I got the hori, and my 4 year old loves his hands on it when i drive. His reaction speed is improving. Great co-op scenario for kids.

[@taseN.]

Hello i am interested in this wheel and i wanna put a single question: It suports the newer games like f1 2020 and ets2? Do you have an idea? Thank u

[@ZerumTV]

It should work for those games! Some people have reported that the vibration isn't working for them in the PS4-S setting, which might be an issue. Like any usb steering wheel you will probably have to spend a bit of time messing with the settings both on the wheel and in-game. Give yourself a day or two just to experiment and see what works best with your games and hardware. As always, make sure to keep any original packaging in case you need to return it. Cheers!

[@taseN.]

@@ZerumTV thank u man u won my subscribe keep up the good work and have the best!

[@ZerumTV]

@@taseN. Thank you!

[@owenbower8573]

Ive been so confuced for ages with one setting where you can either have 180 degree rotation of the wheel or 270 but i cant seem to change to 270 does anyone know?

[@ZerumTV]

If you hold down assign and L2 it should switch back to 270, it will light up green for a few seconds to indicate that it worked. Hopefully that sorts it out for you.

[@TheGhostOfFlex]

It’s like 168 dollars but if u buy used it can around from 68 to 95

[@nicon2097]

Is it good for games like torque drift?

[@ZerumTV]

I've never played torque drift so I can't say for certain. If it implements life-like drifting then I would strongly recommend saving up for a wheel with force-feedback, as it's pretty much necessary for accurate drifting.

[@LouisGutierrez]

is this working in forza horizon 5?

[@ZerumTV]

Haven't tested it myself, but it should work, though it might be recognized as a standard controller rather than a wheel.

[@theodor5566]

Am i the only one that doesnt get the wheel recognised as a wheel but as an xbox controller?

[@ZerumTV]

Yea, it shows up as an xinput controller on my pc. Basically, the wheel itself is treated as a giant analog stick axis. This can actually be convenient for some purposes, but limits you to only being able to adjust standard controller settings in game.

[@theodor5566]

@@ZerumTV first of all thanks for your quick response, my problem is that when i try to set the controls for my game (f1-2021) when i want to set acceleration on pedal it just appears like im pressing A(for xbox) X(for ps4) and same goes for the gear pedals on the back of the weel

[@theodor5566]

i have to mention that im trying to use it on pc

[@ZerumTV]

Sorry to hear it's giving you trouble! A few commenters have mentioned they use the wheel for F1 so I believe you should be able to get it sorted out. I would probably recommend disconnecting the wheel, resetting the controller settings to default in-game, then restarting your PC and attempt a fresh set up of the wheel. Make sure you plug the wheel in before starting any games. Then you may want to experiment with the PS4-N / PS4-S switch. From looking at the manual online it appears the Hori Apex is now being manufactured with a PC switch instead of the PS3 switch that mine came with. If yours has that, then I would recommend giving it a shot. If it the pedals are still being registered buttons see if there is any way you can manually re-map them to the accelerator / brakes in F1's settings. The HORI USA website also has a firmware update for the wheel, which most likely isn't the cause of your issue, but you might as well grab it. I hope that you're able to get it working!

[@theodor5566]

@@ZerumTV Hi again. apparently by mistake or it just came like this the foot pedals were assigned to the buttons and after checking again the manual I managed to reassign them to their original function. My only problem but from what I understand isn't solvable, is that the wheel and pedals can only replace the buttons on an normal controller, and not actually appear as pedals and wheel.