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??

[@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.

[@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!

[@AyoBrian23]

The quality of this video is great!

[@ZerumTV]

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

[@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 ☠️

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@glennkinning1370]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@justinv3966]

Thanks mate. This really helped

[@Billyjones124]

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

[@vannyjamtor5833]

Danke, das hat mir sehr geholfen ❤

[@Youtuber-lv6eh]

Good review man. Keep it up. Subbed

[@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!

[@Void-uj7jd]

Great budget wheel, have one myself.

[@abuhaarausfaLL]

Can I Change it with an F1 wheel?

[@pierrebasa4731]

@@abuhaarausfaLL Dude the F1 wheel is like 50$ or so? Invest 220$ for an logitech g29 and then its worth to Upgrade the wheel

[@villager751]

I definitely think that the Ferrari 458 wheel is a lot better although it isn’t quite realistic if you are using a different brand of car. The Ferrari wheel has very nice grippy rubber and it has metal gear paddles and it is about $99 USD ( I am not too sure if it is $99 USD as I am Australian but it is definitely within the price range of $100 - $120. ) Edit: This is just my opinion and I respect everyone’s opinion. Great and helpful video aswell!

[@ZerumTV]

I haven't used one myself but it definitely looks nicer. I almost bought it as an upgrade from the HORI, but decided to save up a little longer and get a used g29. I like the HORI for being so cheap, but for about $10 - $20 more the 458 wheel looks better.

[@villager751]

@@ZerumTV agreed

[@kylekawolski5174]

Does it work for PC? It says it works on xbox only.

[@SsbSnipz123]

I have one it worked fine but now i can't center it

[@Lo0PyNuTs]

Think hori is ps5 compatible. Not sure about other yet.

[@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.

[@friendlydog8416]

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

[@ZerumTV]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@Ultixa]

3:06 gg

[@MINTAN_]

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

[@lucass.3794]

Is this wheel or the Xbox version compatible with PC?

[@Vadu1337]

I decided to buy this one as my first racing wheel and maybe, if I like it very much, sell it for about 70% of the original price to buy myself the Logitech G29.

[@SynisterGatess07]

So, what did you do . I m undecided if i should get this new for 450dt ( 150$ ) or the used g29 for 780dt ( 250$ ) . I dont play racing games that much i just hop into open worldracing games and drive i liked forza horizon 5 aloot which made me wanna buy a wheel . But my racibg fans friend tells me it s useless to get one without force feedback .

[@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

[@orkun.esports]

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

[@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

[@sherbicko872]

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

[@frutistream9783]

thx.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Marco-ud1kq]

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

[@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?

[@otonkrzyk4947]

just try buying FLASHFIRE Suzuka 900R

[@jaws659]

Could I add an external manual shifter

[@TheGhostOfFlex]

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

[@kagecash]

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

[@spwhe]

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

[@angelsandoval8513]

Can I use this for gran turismo 7

[@geochris0]

how do i turn on the vibration

[@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?

[@crash_course_gaming0]

I actually use the hori apex racing wheel.. i love it.... i do have issues when i have it connected as well as my controller i use for rocket league.. 1 thing that i do hate is that clamping system... the screw stripped on me after 1 clamping to desk.. and the suction cups just plain didnt make the cut as they didnt hold like the manufacturer claimed.. so i use 3 stripes of thick velcro to hold it to me desk.. its permanently mounted which is fine for me as my keyboard can be reached with my left hand as i play truck sims and nascar heat 5 with it

[@tomaspinto524]

Is the ps4/ps3 and pc compatible with ps5

[@jumpingjack1531]

What game did you play?

[@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

[@alexanderolsen5480]

What is the best deadzone and sensitivity for f1 2021

[@jonathanedens4949]

I cant connect him to the ps5 is this right?

[@adix3804]

Does hori apex wheel got force feedback?

[@darksalt4570]

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

[@vssxlar]

can you play other racing games on 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

[@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?

[@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?

[@Agboshh]

Does it have force feedback?

[@Epic_Gamer420]

no

[@Crod2329]

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

[@julien.biardeau]

Thank you for this video! I'm seriously considering the xbox version for forza horizon and maybe motorsport, think I will buy it and then if I really get into it i'll switch to the upper price range!

[@woooshh7553]

You can better save up for one with force feedback

[@ZerumTV]

@@woooshh7553 I agree that it's worth the upgrade to force feedback. However, a cheap beater wheel isn't bad to start off on, especially if you don't end up playing a lot. Also, if you start with a cheaper wheel then upgrade, you can keep the spare around for playing with friends. All things to consider

[@Ya-pp9rn]

does it works with forza horizon 5 on the pc

[@JosephGomezEnthusiast2]

@@Ya-pp9rn yess indeed

[@IOGISO]

Dose it work on ps5?

[@GorillaX98]

Yes

[@GorillaX98]

Yes@IOGISO

[@CPTcripp]

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

[@xristostzioupis7068]

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

[@SFwheelman]

This or Thrustmaster T80?

[@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

[@petersonmorrison9041]

Can you connect to PS5

[@twists07]

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?

[@thedutchman6442]

Did you use it on ps4 or pc?

[@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!

[@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.

[@trxxyam5558]

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

[@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?

[@mst7322]

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

[@PolskiArrow]

For ETS 2 it's quite perfect for me but the wheel attachement is soooooo fucked. :/ Suction cups easly loose the contact and a clamp screw doesn't even prevent the wheel from falling down. It's not as comfortable as it could be... at least as I do it correctly.

[@SaglamSerdar]

For a real vehicle experience, a suitable seat and a properly sized table to hold the steering wheel, etc. are essential. Otherwise it turns into a grind, this applies to any steering wheel. A steering wheel attached to an ordinary computer desk will only give torment and unnecessary fatigue.

[@meindelvandervelden3687]

Legende

[@Cotton-FN]

Does it work with f1 22

[@greenbt5865]

can you use those on the ps5?

[@budrader9960]

Does it work with ps5?

[@jiminjimin8467]

hi. does it run for PC !

[@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

[@dragusz]

Can you use it on PlayStation 5??

[@robert2k05]

Yes

[@Hiwhatisupy0]

Im stuck with a keyboard :/

[@LagunaFox]

I've been looking at getting a wheel ever since I got American Truck Simulator about a week ago. Everything here sounds nice but it still feels like it is quite a bit on the expensive side for my taste. I'm playing the game with a controller now and it works find but I still get some rather jerky movement that I'm not that happy with. I'm not looking for anything fancy, I use automatic transmission so I don't care about shifting, and honestly I don't even care that much about having nice pedals. All I really am looking for is something that will turn smoother than the controller does. Don't suppose anyone here as any experience with wheels cheaper than this Hori wheel? Good or bad I'd like to hear anything people have to say. If I don't find a cheaper option than this wheel then I don't know if I will bother with a wheel at all honestly.

[@ZerumTV]

Unfortunately the entire sim wheel market is really expensive right now. You might want to look around at some used options, I got a used Logitech and haven't had any issues with it yet.

[@SynisterGatess07]

If you re still looking there is a spirit of gamer one for about 70$ i think . You might want to look it up i didnt try it so i dont know much other thzn it s price .

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

Cheapest thing to do would be search used in your area. I picked up an old ps3 GameStop steering wheel that I've tested and also works on PC. Cost me a whole $10 😂

[@TheDTCHAMP]

I like the wheel itself but the pedals are terrible... they're in such a weird angle that you cant use them while being at a desk in my opinion. U have to really lay down, to not break your left foot

[@tonymoscatiello9132]

Theres no clutch cuz its paddle shift

[@toddysurcharge771]

Yep my thoughts exactly. You wouldn't have both standardly. But this isn't clearly a FULL sim authentic experience anyway. That is not the market for this wheel. This is for casual-enthusiasts. For me I got this wheel not because of budget (I could easily afford the $300+ wheels) but because they just want a step up from using a controller. I don't want to feel like I am fully driving a real car as I already drive plenty in real life and so this is a way to not have to tire my fingers out holding down acceleration buttons over the course of long races. I would rather use foot pedals for that.

[@kosmabartosik]

I have this wheel and its amazing

[@Bikertyke]

Good review. I'm wanting a wheel that's quiet. But I like PC sims. I have a PS5 as well but game's seem to be better. I would like a ffb one but I think it might be too noisy as a game in the living room.

[@ZerumTV]

FFB can be quite loud so I don't blame you! The hori is pretty quiet, especially if you turn off vibration in the game you're playing. It will make more noise than a regular controller, hard / fast shifting gets pretty loud, but you could just opt to drive automatics when you need to be incognito. If FFB is within your budget, you could get a wheel that supports it, but turn off the FFB when you need to be quiet also.

[@Bikertyke]

@@ZerumTV Can you fully turn ffb off. As that would be great. Do the wheels make a noise while turning. I was considering the G29 but I've seen reviews on it being noisy. I could use ffb when in by myself and turn it off when the TV is on.

[@ZerumTV]

FFB can usually be disabled in the game settings, but check to make sure the game you're playing has that option (most pc sims should). I have a G29 and I've never noticed it to be particularly loud, but spirited driving certainly wont be silent. Really enjoy the wheel overall.

[@Bikertyke]

@@ZerumTV it's worrying to spend so much money without trying it out. I can only go on KZbin video's. I have considered the Hori wheel as I know it's cheap and cheerful. But it might give me a taste of what using a wheel is like. But not sure about those for PC game's

[@alexanderjespersen9247]

@@Bikertyke id recommend something like the thrustmaster tx, its an insanely good wheel, i know its quite a bit more expensive but its worth every penny, and since its not a geared motor in the wheelbase its not nearly as loud as a g29 Im new to sim racing and the TX has been an amazing wheel choice for sure 👍

[@JimyHatzoo]

The only thing for that wheel is that it's not compatible with all games