Sim Racing Wheel Buyer's Guide - 2020 Edition

Read the Sim Racing Paddock 2020 Wheel Buyer's Guide: (Note: Guide features affiliate links for almost every product mentioned on the list, which helps support the channel and keeps it going strong!)
Looking to get a new Sim Racing wheel in the near future? Then check out this wheel buyer's guide! I originally created a Buyer's Guide in 2017, with a minor revision in 2018, but now, it's time for a total revamp of the guide, featuring all the major wheels available for Sim Racers entering this new decade.
Unlike my Previous Sim Racing Wheel Buyer's Guide that focused SPECIFICALLY on the PC, I decided to make this guide an all-encapsulating guide, highlighting the wide variety of products available. However, it IS worth mentioning that ALL the wheels (save for one of the sub-$100 Thrustmaster wheels) will work without a problem on the PC. Hopefully you can find what you're looking for in this guide!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:34 - Brief Explanation on Force Feedback/FFB Types
5:33 - Sub-$100 Steering Wheels
7:29 - $150-$300 Wheels
11:28 - $300-$500 Wheels
15:25 - $500-$1,000 Belt Drive Wheels
20:28 - $500-$1,000 Direct Drive Wheels
25:19 - $1,000 and Up Direct Drive Wheels
Common Brands for Price Bracket
Sub-$100 - Logitech (Used), Thrustmaster, Hori, other non-recommended brands
$150-$300 - Logitech, Thrustmaster
$300-$500 Wheels - Thrustmaster, Fanatec, Logitech (at inflated prices)
$500-$1,000 Wheels (Belt Drive) - Thrustmaster, Fanatec
$500-$1,000 Wheels (Direct Drive) - SimXperience, Simagic, SimPliCity
$1,000+ Wheels (Direct Drive) - Fanatec, Simucube, SimSteering
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[@abdullahjatt3681]

After checking all the prices and the feature these wheels have and all the accuracy they can deliver, I have come to a conclusion that I'll buy a car instead.

[@RajKumar-gz9kw]

And where you will race it In air ?

[@abdullahjatt3681]

@@RajKumar-gz9kw I have several ways, don't you worry :D

[@ljy.73]

@@RajKumar-gz9kw let the man flex. We peasants can only race in our dreams and games.

[@LucasJodokast]

alot of it is nonsense, a cheap wheel properly setup is more than enough for most ppl

[@Malficion]

Trust me... IRL racing will be Hella more expensive in the long run. 20k Sim Rig vs 10k Miata 1 yr running cost: 300/mo Track Days 3000 Gas/Oil/tires/fluids/pads 1000 "Oh Shit" Fund Sim: 400 Electricity

[@mog7501]

Wow, imagine being sponsored by one of the best and most expensive racing sim wheels out there yet still being impartial, fully factual, and not trying to push us into the higher categories. much respect!

[@sampayne1949]

“A real car’s steering is smooth” *civic has entered the chat*

[@sampayne1949]

*beater civic*

[@TheDaizM]

Lol

[@MoragTong_]

He said "real car"...- 700xp for mentioning a Civic.

[@sampayne1949]

S L At least a civic don’t have to wish to be made out of metal, like a certain puppet or pt cruiser we all know

[@sampayne1949]

S L Jeep much?

[@Falcon-vu5qp]

Really like hearing them cars go around nonstop in my head for 31 min

[@TheRssandhu]

Ya it’s pretty bad

[@israchido5708]

lol it didn't bother to me at all

[@bobross3880]

You want to sim race but the sounds of cars bothers you? Uhh...idk who should tell you...

[@cuhzaam]

@@bobross3880 😂🤣 what i was thinking

[@Beaver234GT]

You should perhaps watch the sim related content like Forza etc. I actually create some and the engine sound and graphics are amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3yZe62YbdNob80

[@krissv3ctor512]

That was definitely a quick word from your sponsor

[@hugovankeulen6803]

I actually really liked that

[@theaibuzzardthatcanshootyo6531]

Its usually raid or the vpns

[@ConnorF-hf1ui]

Hugo van Keulen I gotta is yucky your birthday and we you you you Yh up ya you Yh yo day Yh your Yh I you like your baby sister in the way of you you can go home to clean up my bed to you and I can be done yyyyyy

[@ConnorF-hf1ui]

Yyyyyy

[@ConnorF-hf1ui]

I’m y

[@mistakendawg8885]

Got into Sim Racing last year, it was this video that got me to buy my G29. RIP Will.

[@LUXSTERIA]

Me too... RIP

[@djpaulyp789]

@@LUXSTERIA Whos will?

[@desertedvoltron]

@@djpaulyp789 the creator of this video

[@georgecota1720]

Is the G29 bad?

[@yoshibald8958]

is he dead?

[@basementracer7622]

RIP brother, you will be missed. Thanks for all the good advice you have provided over the years.

[@wiyah2149]

He passed away??

[@basementracer7622]

@@wiyah2149 Yes, we have lost Will.

[@jalyrgaming]

What happened

[@basementracer7622]

@@jalyrgaming Man died in his sleep unexpectedly.

[@alexaxy3328]

@@basementracer7622 Was he sick?

[@ahmershamsi776]

RIP man. Keep coming back to your videos even now. May the racing tracks in the sky have favourable winds. RIP.

[@TheMadscientist1980]

Wheels: 5:36 < $100 price 7:33 $150 - $300 price 11:28 $300 - $500 price 15:30 $500 - $1000 price belt drive 20:34 $500 - $1000 price direct drive 25:24 > $1000 price 29:03 Top choices at each price point summary

[@adriantheone1or2]

There’s a thing called chapters.

[@tohir_2339]

16:03 says it's 500$ to 100$

[@wolfendenracing2826]

@@adriantheone1or2 there wasn’t at the time he made the comment

[@PutsOnSneakers]

@@adriantheone1or2 There's a phenomenon called timing.

[@yeetwchybaban]

@@adriantheone1or2 clown

[@sydneyluna]

I've had my g27 for about 5 years and it's still going. Great starter kit.

[@filipprucnal]

Damn, I've sold my G27 a couple of months ago and still miss it. I'm planning on buying the CSL once I finish high school and I hope Sony/Microsoft won't come up with some bullshit excuse to block backwards compatibility with the next-gen consoles

[@matteohenry6501]

Instead buying new console, buy a pc, with a pc you are sure that your wheel is compatible and you have more sim

[@filipprucnal]

@@matteohenry6501 I already have a PC. The problem is that I want to play the first Horizon again with a decent wheel. So I'll probably buy the original One X if the next gen disappoints

[@break_it_bill]

I'm going on nearly 10 years with my G27. Back then it was still regularly $300+, Best Buy flash sale had it for $150.

[@tomast9034]

g25 here:D...bearing case cracked but still doing strong with no ffb to be safe.:)

[@guitarman2134568]

I still have my Microsoft Sidewinder. Thank you, mom and dad, for getting me hooked on simracing since I was 5.

[@30MinuteGamer]

Thanks for sharing this! I’ve been out of the sim racing scene for a while and I’m looking to get back in to it. There’s so much kit on the market that it’s a bit hard to wrap your head around at times but your video cleared up a lot of my questions. Thanks again!

[@Simracingpaddock]

NOTE: Due to the unusual circumstances regarding the Pandemic and abnormal Supply and Demand, Prices have been somewhat inflated for all sorts of products, including Sim Racing wheels and pedals. Prices on this Sim Racing Buyer's Guide are either based off of the Manufacturer's Suggested Price, OR the regular prices for these wheels. Do your research on prices, maybe wait for a sale, and you can save a LOT! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:34 - Brief Explanation on Force Feedback/FFB Types 5:33 - Sub-$100 Steering Wheels 7:29 - $150-$300 Wheels 11:28 - $300-$500 Wheels 15:25 - $500-$1,000 Belt Drive Wheels 20:28 - $500-$1,000 Direct Drive Wheels 25:19 - $1,000 and Up Direct Drive Wheels I will be providing more links to the different wheel variants and configurations in the description in the near future, but for now, check out the Written Version of the guide at simracingpaddock.com/sim-hw/2020-sim-racing-wheel-buyers-guide/

[@HarlesBently]

I'm sad that the T-GT is no longer available. Like at all. It's discontinued. You can find it used for like 800-900 bucks.... and i'm sad about all this cause i was looking to buy it

[@Simracingpaddock]

@@HarlesBently I'm not sure if it's actually "Discontinued".... I'll contact my Thrustmaster Representatives, but I'm guessing it's more likely going to be something about COVID-19 or something like that reducing production.

[@HarlesBently]

@@Simracingpaddock well it isnt listed on most of their distributors anymore and hasnt been for at least a few months. Not sure when it stopped being sold. Currently i have the t300rs gt edition but it doesnt like gtsport too much. Ghost button hits all the time and thrustmaster refused my warranty 6 months ago. Ghost hits do not happen in other games mind you.

[@mitchelkoertsmeijer9483]

You said about the Fanatec CSL Elite pedals that the difference in price is 2 or 3 pedals. I think the big difference is the Loadcell on the brake pedal. But i get it is all about the wheels ;)

[@Henrix1998]

7:99 🤔

[@everythinggaming7938]

A lot of work went into this and it shows. Great buyers guide mate.

[@TekNeil]

Rest easy mate :-( Thoughts with your family and friends.

[@danielpanter2476]

Wait what

[@TekNeil]

@@danielpanter2476 Sadly Will has passed away... We lost a good guy.

[@therudepotatochip8633]

@@TekNeil Seriously???

[@matt-vw7gt]

@@therudepotatochip8633 i just realized im retarded and 2 days ago was april fools

[@TekNeil]

@@therudepotatochip8633 Sadly yes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laKUdWZ6a92Li5Y

[@drink15]

I normally have to dig through a bunch of videos to get the information I want but this one video had everything I needed. Thanks!

[@bigmike8847]

The exact video I was looking for, posted 5 hours ago. KZbin coming in clutch tonight

[@scalefreakgaming]

I wish I got a video of the look on my wife’s face when you said “You don’t need to spend $1000...” Yeah...oops.

[@wb3213]

Husbands can have fun too !

[@TrenosUK]

Remember all those small items in her makeup bag cost at least $20.

[@wb3213]

@@TrenosUK OK

[@lystic9392]

@@TrenosUK Ah yes ^__^ You could sell her makeup.

[@TomBradysWurfhand]

When she asks you why and tells you that it's not the same as the real thing. You can answer with: Just like you and your makeUp. It's not the real thing, but I'm happy with what I can afford" xD

[@BTouch454]

It was very helpful, thank you! I have a G29 now and looking to advance so thanks for giving an in-depth vid on 3 wheels I was considering.

[@michaelfisher737]

400 hours later and my t150 pedals' gas has gone completely loose and sits at ~70% throttle at all times with no deadzone. They served me well, but I'm really excited for my clubsport v3s. Great video, very informative, great recommendations all around!

[@HarryVerolme]

Perfect timing! For the past few weeks I've been conducting some research on what to get when I'll have some cash to spend on this hobby, with the help of this guide I'll hopefully be able to make my mind up!

[@thegallantracer5217]

Dont stop at wheel, rig, and sims! Pedals! Shifters! E brakes! Button boxes? Love the content! Looking forward to the rig segment!

[@polyphonydigital]

for most people a wheel itself is enough. Some just need a wheel and a shifter. only hardcore simracers would want ebrakes or button boxes

[@thegallantracer5217]

I agree. I'd still love to see it, so I'm sure other more hardcore racers would too

[@polyphonydigital]

@@thegallantracer5217 Me too, even though i would never buy those. I'm gonna just buy a wheel and a shifter (don't judge me, but gonna buy a Logitech G29 with its shifter)

[@thegallantracer5217]

@@polyphonydigital no judgement here. I used it's great grandfather, the driving force gt for 10 years before it broke, worked great. and I just upgraded from the logitech g shifter to a fanatec shifter since my logitech shifter is selecting the wrong gears again. Getting tired of fixing it, so I'm upgrading. I'm sure itll be a great wheel for you.

[@polyphonydigital]

@@thegallantracer5217 I am gonna do the sequential shifting mod. I dont want to use the H-type shifting

[@carchef9702]

Upgrading to a direct drive wheel from an old G27. Thanks to this review I'm more informed before my next purschase!

[@borzonstudios8638]

I've driven industry DD wheels (Volvo and Williams F1) and also driven on track and honestly I can guarantee that a gear driven wheel such as the G29 is already enough to experience great sim-racing. There's no need to go higher unless you really want to get closer and closer to perfection.

[@77fonzo77]

I appreciate your experience. I'm trying to get into sim racing and get my first wheel that was realistic and comparable enough to real driving, and wasn't sure what would get me there without breaking the bank.

[@yamabushi170]

I recently started taking an interest in sim racing after spending years in the world of flight sims. I'm really loving using my hp reverb VR headset to add that extra level of immersion but right now I'm just using a very old logitech ex driving force wheel donated by my friend and have been contemplating taking the plunge and buying a decent wheel /pedal set. This video was really informative and helpful so thank you!

[@Flavian538]

Well done, mate! For a long time I'm looking for a video that talk in details about steering wheels and it's features! Thank you very much!

[@Simracingpaddock]

Thank you! Soon I'm going to be working on a spreadsheet to lay out the different Features and elements of wheels

[@edrozenberg]

Excellent, comprehensive review of options from low-end to high-end.

[@Zedament]

Watched this a few weeks ago. *I chose a refurbished G29 off Ebay for $300.* No regrets. Friends and family love it. Thank you!

[@E9X330]

300$ for a refurbished g29 ? Sounds pretty steep

[@DavidJones-pi8rl]

Fantastic review, that I found very informative. As a long term motor sports fanatic, the cancellation of the Australia F1 GP due to COVID-19 and the subsequent cancellation of all the international and national series I follow and a nightmare. At least I thought it was, until the first e-sports race with current and former drivers from just about every series and country. A few weeks later on, I am hooked and am now addicted to e-sports racing, especially by sim professionals. It has renewed my interest in play a game on my PC for the 1st since 1990 (other than solitaire of course). So you review game is very timely (which is also probably why you have dropped the update). As much as I like to spend for the wheels and peddles in $350 to $500 bracket (let alone above) the challenge is that in a country like Australia, where we are currently around 66 cents US for every Aussie Dollar, even the Logitech G29 RRP is $5000, although is available from some retailers for around $400. The Thrustmaster options, unfortunately are priced even higher. So Logitech G29 it is then. Just got to workout how I get that in the house unseen! Mind you I did manage a 32" LED Monitor once, so you never know....

[@dabanstar21]

it is clled fanatec...

[@patrickhamilton6733]

Deadset legend.

[@talon1706]

I bought a G29 3 1/2 years ago and it's still going strong. Daily use with league racing. I did have to spray contact cleaner into the throttle pedal pot for spiking. All's good. The next wheel is undecided yet.

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

Yeah me too prices are crazy after the g29 lol

[@neal2608]

Thanks for this. I recently grabbed my Thrustmaster T500 RS servo and pedals with the Ferrari F1 racing wheel out of storage to play F1 2019. I forgot how fun it is. I had to stop using it in my old apartment because the feedback was so loud when I would hit the curb or crash that my downstairs neighbour could hear it and it bothered her. In my new apartment, it's not an issue and my daughter loves to watch me play! I play on PC only. I also have the Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog kit that I hope someday I will get the motivation to re-learn and play DCS A-10C with.

[@MarkVersion1]

best buying guide I've seen so far. Nice that there's a lot of cheap DD wheels now. I'm probably going back to this hobby

[@dadoomguy6263]

"at least have 900 degrees of rotation" *cries in a corner cuz my old ferrari thrustmaster wheel only has 90 and playing f1 is hard*

[@richiehoffman3986]

I use that Thrusmaster wheel he showed with the ferrari symbol... I don't really have a problem. What I don't like is the buttons during the race... It is impossible to select pit strategies, etc. during the race.

[@frankfpv5850]

me too i have a458 italia wheel with no force feedback

[@sabersz]

My G920 maxes out at 900 lol

[@MrPunkassfuck]

Why would you need 900 degress when GT3 cars for example in real life has 540 degrees. Makes no sense.

[@boopsmcgee]

@@MrPunkassfuck In case you're driving a car that has 900 degrees of rotation

[@mrmactknife]

2020, everything is out of stock! :(

[@Edi1107]

mrmactknife ikr

[@codenamecordon]

mrmactknife why?

[@spr4nova449]

I was about to buy t300rs gt when I click checkout it said its no longer available :(

[@Cle_M3]

codenamecordon corona virus everyone’s in quarantine sims have seen a spike in users

[@polishpat95]

People are sitting home during the pandemic. So people are buying lots of gaming supplies lol

[@daniel8444]

I really miss you Will. There were a couple of months where we had reconnected during a time that was really rough for me, and you had suggested we spend some time racing together. I kept putting it off, because I hadn't been sim racing for quite some time at that point. I'll never get those months back, and every day I wish that I had spent them with you while I still had the chance.

[@nitenitecowracing]

Excellent guide. Newbie trying to break into the sport. I'll definitely go with your lower end choice (G29) to begin and move on from there. Thank you.

[@Conceptcreator]

man getting my Thrustmaster t-lcm in soon! and I have the t300 (because default pedals suck for games like iRacing

[@superaviation001]

Get Logitech g29 or g920 or g923

[@hotlightning9496]

No. The gear system sucks in Logitech lol spend the extra 50 bucks

[@phoneticalballsack]

@@hotlightning9496 lmao no it's not

[@ZacJ6]

@@phoneticalballsack It does suck though, go belt driven

[@phoneticalballsack]

@@ZacJ6 i've used belt driven, the g920/29 is still good for the price

[@elitedestroyer0083]

Damn all the wheels I'm seeing in the $150-300 bracket are going for 400+ , feels bad man

[@lakai2305]

I just bought the Thrustmaster TX Racing Ferrari 458 package for 229€. Everything else is also more expensive here. Since only the TX Base would have cost 250€+ im going for the plastic ferrari wheel but it's upgradeable for a really good price! Just keep looking for good deals! Something will come your way!

[@sofiejones7270]

Yeah, coronavirus is hiking the prices of every wheel since there is enough supply, I snatched a TX with an F1 rim and C3PA pedals just before the prices went way up

[@lakai2305]

@@sofiejones7270 My TX arrived really happy with it!

[@sofiejones7270]

lakai2305 good to hear, I’m a bit nervous making such a big purchase given TM reliability but that’s reassuring

[@combatantezoteric2965]

Why doesn't anybody know about the thrustmaster t150????? Its super good tbh. 900°, great build quality, forcefedback etc . The good part is that it still goes for under 200€/£/$

[@herrmayhem1915]

Thanks for this. Have been looking for something like this for a while!

[@andreasotto1977]

Hi William, In february I decided to go the direct drive way, as my Thrustmaster TX started to get calibration issues. The Simagic M10 looked like an option at first, but it was a PITA trying to get some reliable information on dimensions, weight and mounting hole patterns. The AccuForce went off the list as soon as I got to know what shipping and taxes would add to the price when buying it from Germany. Then I got to know about Sim-Plicity and finally preordered a SW8C+, which I got three weeks ago. I think it's worth mentioning that, contrary to its predecessor SW7C+, it does not even get lukewarm. It shares the same motor with its bigger brother (SW13C+), a MiGE 110ST-M06030 rated at 6NM. Perhaps the 13NM version might bring the motor somewhere near its limits, but the 8NM wheel is a very chill dude. Hopefully you get the chance to review one of those two new compact bases soon.

[@dtmjax5612]

I’m still enjoying my G920. For the price, the build quality is excellent, and it gives me enough FFB feel for my liking. At some point I’ll move on I think, but for now I’m still enjoying the sim experience the Logitech gives me. The leather wrapped and nicely stitched wheel, and solid industrial look and feel in three pedal set (I did add the H shifter) is pleasantly surprising especially compared to the “plastic-y” similar offerings from Thrustmaster. Great informative video all around, thank you for posting it. 👍

[@caliginousmoira8565]

u noyt hakor sim raser unless yu gots 2k pedals, wheel base. 500 shifta lobesell and 600 wheel, car frame and body as a rig..... how dare you justify your purchase by enjoying it and having fun(good job).... you don't belong in "harkor sem raser" class.... you have to argue how this game is "simcade" and how your fav sim[game] is 'realer' than this guy's sim[game]...

[@maybemammad3878]

@@caliginousmoira8565 that gave me a good laugh man 😂 thanks

[@Custom2011]

I don't believe you as I got the g923 and its garbage, the whole setup.

[@plutoguerra]

i have a G27 connected to my pc and still going strong, i use it everyday, Great wheel, im lowkey waiting for something to happen to it to buy a newer generation of wheels when the PS5 comes out hahhah

[@MrTitanFTW]

I managed to get a great deal on the T150 for $80 and for that price it's honestly a great wheel, good video as always!

[@SIPEROTH]

In that price you get fake flimsy things so getting it for 80 is really great.

[@spinnetti]

2002 ACT labs wheel was belt driven. Really wall made too - had mine for a decade and still worked well when I sold it

[@InterCity134]

Indeed. The author is ignorant. The act came out in 99 and I have the early release. Only got rid of it because they were not supporting it with drivers anymore. Modular hardware interface check. Write drivers for new operating system versions , nah.

[@Melonsareprettyyummy]

My personal setup - TMX wheel, T3PA pedals, TH8A shifter. I’ve had my full setup for about 4 years now and I will highly recommend the TMX! The base pedal set is admittedly not the best, but the T3PA pedals clean that up for a decent price. The only issue I’ve ever had was the rubber covers on my wheel ended up peeling off after a while. But you can easily get replacements or you could just wrap it in paracord like I did! :) I love my setup and use it almost daily with 99.99% reliability

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

where is the 1%

[@rc2k524]

@@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem 0.01%*

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

@@rc2k524 i didnt consent to corrections dumass nerd hole weak twink head

[@TimmyTheSnail]

I have the Thrustmaster TX and for the price it's amazing. I did upgrade the pedals but the standard ones you get with it are just fine, especially if you're a beginner. Being able to change out the wheel for different ones is also a great feature that I take advantage of a lot for different games. I think the Fanatec in the apparent same price range is just too expensive for the little difference you get between the two

[@oppvaskbjorn]

i also have the tm tx and i would just buy the Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 unless you get it dirt cheap

[@SkullCrusher416]

Definitely gonna keep this video in mind. I want a Racing setup for my Causal Truck driving games to Sim Racing Games, but money nowadays is an issue. Thank you AND you have earned my Subscription

[@JoeyJoJo85]

What a fantastic guide. As much as I'd have loved the T300 RS with the 8 H shifter I couldn't afford it. But I managed to find a brand new Logitech G923, shifter, AND a really good frame second hand on the marketplace for only $400 Australian dollars! That frame alone is like $350 rrp and the wheel in Australia is $599 rrp. Super happy with the purchase. I've tried the g29 and have to say the g923 brake pedal is soooo much better. Plus the wheel looks nicer being all black. Now that I'm happy with the wheel, I'll save up one day for a Fanatec wheel when I can afford to upgrade

[@calvinbawesome7715]

I got a Logitech G920 a few months ago, and I absolutely love it. Force feedback always works great, and now that we're in quarantine I use it almost every day (sometimes too much at once, I'll admit). That said, it has never overheated, and almost never has any connecting issues. The break pedal "problem" doesn't bother me that much because after a while you just get used to it, and after some use it does start to break in a little. I have also heard great things about long-term reliability with the G920 and Logitech products in general. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who was looking into a sim wheel. (Also recommend buying on Best Buy, cheaper than buying straight from Logitech or Amazon.)

[@user-eb8ti2vf8t]

RIP We all miss you Will

[@WardenOfTerra]

The Fanatec CSL Elite is by far the best on the list due to what you actually get for the price. The build quality is also top notch. The fact it can be used on any major system minus Nintendo, pretty much speaks for itself.

[@amaurythewarrior]

that was a great comprehensive video with quality voiceover. confirms I'll probably go either with a T300 or CSL elite if I can get a good deal used (would be my first wheel)

[@georgevana]

That's decided then. My entry level kit is going to be: - Next Level Racing F-GT LITE Cockpit - Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Good choice. The t300 is great

[@candycabngfl]

Good luck with the T300. Their reliability has been very hit and miss over the last several years. I had 2 die on me within a year. Bought a Fanatec CSl Elite and couldn't be happier.

[@tahirballikaya213]

That seems more than just entry. I was thinking tmx pro. Gonna be my first wheel

[@georgevana]

@@candycabngfl I've heard that so many times, its not even funny anymore, but there is just as many opinions that say it works perfectly. After 25 hours with it, I am absolutely satisfied.

[@dizzyalyates6957]

Get the t500 set up

[@LPherby]

Got my G29 last week, its great :D

[@GTFour]

I had the original Microsoft Force Feedback wheel when new, was literally a total game changer :)

[@dimo3747]

I have the t300 rs gt and it's such a good wheel in my eyes great upgrade coming from the g25

[@fusionsniping3741]

I'd love to buy it but I hope there will come a good discount on it

[@TheKenji2221]

Wooo ! T300 RS GT Team ! :D Love his wheel

[@dimo3747]

@@fusionsniping3741 have ypu checked on the second hand market that's where i bought mine

[@fusionsniping3741]

@@dimo3747 no, but there is that chance that there is something wrong with

[@Johnny_Thunder]

Loved mine

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I just bought a Playseat and a G29 wheel/pedal set. I love it for GT Sport.

[@funk-n-groovin6779]

Awesome! Confirmed my already made purchase. Thanks for the content!!

[@mcw8900]

Still have my Microsoft Force Feedback Wheel. It's been going strong for 20 years now! It has had long periods of non-use, but enjoying getting back into racing sims at the mo, wheel still great

[@marathi22]

I still sport my G25, and it's in perfect working condition. I bought that thing for about 200$ back in the GTR2 days in 2006. Pretty good value for money, I'd say...

[@ballslol]

when you said to check the used market, i went straight to Mercari and found a wheel with 900 degree rotation and force feedback for $70. thanks!

[@4gerars500]

Damnn

[@PlaySA]

CSL Elite is great. I use it on a frame with my PC and it's been the best wheel I've ever used

[@Jajaja..]

I ride on Series X and am completely satisfied with the Logitech G920! Yes, the gear technology is relatively noisy, but there is a simple solution to make it almost completely silent. If you have some manual skills, you can do the conversion for 1€ in just under half an hour (Warning!!! Warranty expires) Unscrew the steering wheel, remove both motors and you get to the gear rail. Degrease cleanly and stick a thin layer of felt (similar to chair gliders) to the bottom of the running surface. Then grease everything well (including the felt layer), assemble everything and almost not hear it anymore. Quieter than the rumble effect of a controller. Because it is not the gears that make the noise, but the play of the rack on the sliding surface. Works for me now more than 2000 hours without problems. Even in continuous use of uninterrupted 12 hours. Can of course also be used on the G29... To do this, of course, remove the rubber stopper in the brake and if you want it to be even more realistic, close the air outlet hole in the lower sleeve with a screw and hot glue. Insert a thin round rubber seal into the milling of this sleeve and grease it well. Put everything back together and you will be amazed. Due to this conversion, the air in the sleeve cannot escape and the harder the pedal is pressed, the more it is compressed. It's not rocket science and both conversions present you with a better driving experience.👋 Of course I left you a subscription

[@DJUwU]

*LOL Covid 19 bringing some new fans into Sim Racing! Looks fun, can't wait for my Logitech to arrive!*

[@Spooky4815]

I use the g29 on asseto corsa and its great for the price, my only complaint is that the wheel does not spin fast enoug when drifting.

[@sabersz]

Bro, my G920 is IMMENSE. Had it for a few months now, you'll love yours

[@SrirajaPanich]

Man I can’t find any in stock!

[@theambergryphon4266]

@@SrirajaPanich Same.

[@stevenhorsefield2909]

Nothing changes for me. my job is considered essential.

[@0woodbridger0]

I've had my g29 for years now and it's still going strong, that and the play seat challenge to go with it is a very good entry level setup for under 500 dollars. There's actually an even better foldable seat now but can't remember who makes it.

[@Zeegoku1007]

I'm considering getting a new g29 for myself as well. Is it loud / gear crackling sound or anything like that after all these years ? And how about pedals ?

[@NeilGR]

@@Zeegoku1007 mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow ill lyk

[@CrispyStrahan]

@@NeilGR I have a Logitech momo from 2005 it has ffb and I’m wondering if it’s even worth the upgrade I have been sim racing for almost 2 years now so I know I want to stay but a g29 is about as much as I’m willing to spend as I want to buy asset to corsa soon

[@DukeAi]

Ditto but i use G27 and Momo Force Red Steel Leather before that years ago ... the G27 is perfect just make sure its the only device because it is fussy if my flight stick is plugged in at same time so make sure only one usb device connected and its still perfect however i do have 35 years simulator and hardware experience so i may sound biased for logitech products but i assure you there is a reason i make love to my logitech devices inside the metaverse. This is the way.

[@Jajaja..]

​@@Zeegoku1007 I ride the Series X and am completely satisfied with the Logitech! Yes, the gear technology is relatively noisy, but there is a simple solution to make it almost completely silent. If you have some manual skills, you can do the conversion for 1€ in just under half an hour (Warning!!! Warranty expires) Unscrew the steering wheel, remove both motors and you get to the gear rail. Degrease cleanly and stick a thin layer of felt (similar to chair gliders) to the bottom of the running surface. Then grease everything well (including the felt layer), assemble everything and almost not hear it anymore. Quieter than the rumble effect of a controller. Because it is not the gears that make the noise, but the play of the rack on the sliding surface. Works for me now more than 2000 hours without problems. Even in continuous use of uninterrupted 12 hours. Can of course also be used on the G29... To do this, of course, remove the rubber stopper in the brake and if you want it to be even more realistic, close the air outlet hole in the lower sleeve with a screw and hot glue. Insert a thin round rubber seal into the milling of this sleeve and grease it well. Put everything back together and you will be amazed. Due to this conversion, the air in the sleeve cannot escape and the harder the pedal is pressed, the more it is compressed. It's not rocket science and both conversions present you with a better driving experience.👋 Of course I left you a subscription

[@chrishong2791]

Dude I thought the first 10 seconds were in real life. How crazy is that!!

[@jytchannel96]

I got a TMX wheel for around £139/$170 a couple of years back. Good button layout, nice paddle shifters and for a casual sim racer it is just a nice wheel. The pedal set is a bit basic, but work OK for me, and at least I know I can buy the T3PA pedals on their own and replace the basic pedals if I so desire. I am currently playing an F1 2019 career but have DiRT Rally, GRiD Autosport, Raceroom and some older titles, so like I say I'm a casual sim racer and for me the wheel works well enough.

[@fischlimonade]

Bought a Logitech MOMO for only 10€ last week and honestly it's one of the best accessories for my PC I've ever had.

[@Simracingpaddock]

A Logitech MOMO Black was my first Force Feedback wheel I ever used! I have a lot of great memories of racing in NASCAR Sim Racing and rFactor 1 with it :D

[@UnlovedZetsu]

I'm in love with my Fanatec F1 wheel setup, it's great

[@sirius9108]

Had for 6 months and love it... I started with a g29 and upgraded to the Csl Elite in like 4 months. Once you go belt-driven you don't go back

[@UnlovedZetsu]

Yeah it's been 2 months for me and so far it's awesome

[@johnja9017]

I'm watching this after I bought a SimuCube pro 2. I'm glad to see I made the best choice :)

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Great video! Very informative and helpful. Fair winds and following seas to all

[@Henkkanen]

"..Logitech G27, which is still an incredible racing wheel, many racers using it even today.." * looks at my 11-year old DFGT *

[@avlehtine]

Still running my G25 from like 2006. Had to replace the optical spindle or whatever once, but wheel still works fine.

[@Maheralwan]

I have both but honestly if it wasn't for the bad shifters i would go for the dfgt for the buttons

[@alexneitor775]

Dfgt is one hell of a wheel. Been with it 5 years and it keeps going!

[@bangngearz4442]

@@avlehtine i'm still using my G25 wheel too.. bought in 2006 as well...

[@Hissey1987]

I had the DFGT for many years, but when Forza 7 was released I wanted to upgrade and got the G920 and the shifter. I am not that much into driving sims and honestly use the wheel way more for ETS2 and FS19, but I never regretted it, using 3 Pedals and a shifter adds so much more immersion to it.

[@user-vt6yz3ef5y]

RIP Will thank you for the video

[@jameskirk4692]

Thank you very much for this! It helps, especially for a newcomer like me.

[@KegRaider]

I bought the G29 a few years ago now when they first released. It was a big step up from my 1998 model Logitech "Formula Force", which i believe was their first FFB wheel. The wheel itself worked fine still, but the red covering was all sticky, so ended up just tossing it out the day i brought home the G29. It's been a great wheel thus far, but i did have to pull it apart last week to fix the paddle shifters not working, but using some sandpaper on the contacts inside the microswitches. I would love to get the CSL setup though, maybe wifey can wrap one for christmas.

[@brianhimmelman420]

Thank you for your work appreciate your channel

[@mtnmoo]

i’ve had my wheel for 20 years, great ffb, and gives me a huge amount of joy. i use a logitech momo, the only downside is that it doesn’t have many buttons, super cheap now too!

[@Ozzy3333333]

I loved my mono, but several things made me do my own wheel. The pedal pots fail way too often, the gearing in the momo is to grinding (not smooth), I fixed all of that and added 27 buttons and when from 8bit controller (256 steps of resolution) to 12bit (4096 steps), knight and fkn day, check it out www.flickr.com/photos/123906448@N08/albums/72157644519292052

[@benjimc1]

I loved the momo I had shame the sensor broke it would lose calibration all the time

[@Ozzy3333333]

did you know about the shift and cycle commands the momo had?

[@____football____]

You have saved me from giving up on finding a wheel that will work for what I play on. For some reason I couldn’t find a wheel that supported Xbox and PC but now I found what I need. The TMX Pro. Might be able to find a shifter that’s cheap cause I was expecting better stuff for cheaper because I’m just a kid and I didn’t know how much money to save up I might just have to buy a shifter later. Also want a handbrake but that can wait.

[@strawberryfrogforever]

Can confirm the G29 has been a 10/10 intro to sim racing. Been on many a journey between Forza Horizon 4 + 5, Dirt 4 + Rally 2.0, Assetto Corsa, Beam.ng

[@HarlesBently]

Sometimes the t300RS gt edition can be 250 bucks at microcenter. They randomly put it on sale but its worth a buy. It has the 3 peddle set.

[@pablitopnl]

I got my t300rs GT for about $300 on a Black Friday sale a few years ago. Very happy with the purchase.

[@averagekicker1494]

I got my T300 for $175 on Facebook. Had it for about 5 months now and it's still kicking.

[@brandonbaker8541]

I ordered the t300 rs gt a few weeks ago. So mad cuz it is not coming in due to corona

[@asettoc0rsa325]

In finland its like 400

[@TheBLC94]

My first wheel was a Logitech Driving Force GT I got for £35 used, in great condition. I now own a G29 with no regrets! Though, credit to the DFGT, it was a champ for such a cheap price.

[@Snijkamp]

I got a DFGT as well👍 first wheel. Wy did you choose the G29 instead of the T300?

[@TheBLC94]

@@Snijkamp Managed to pick up one used from a local games store for a good price

[@omershaygonen7387]

A really good comparison, very professional. one thing that is really missing is the T500RS. people can still get the T500RS and also there are 2nd hand options and it was very popular. you said in the comments that you had one, can you compare it to the others in the video, it is also useful to people like me who currently owns T500RS to know if its worth replacing.

[@mhmdao92]

Thank you for this comprehensive and well presented guide. I am considering buying a wheel and sim racing cockpit for the upcoming Gran Turismo & Forza on next-gen consoles. But I've been wondering, since many the console-compatible wheels mentioned in your guide have been out during the lifespan of the current generation of consoles, will there be any, for lack of a better expression, a new generation of wheels too? And if not, which wheels will be compatible with next-gen consoles?

[@amm0gamm0]

15:42 gotta love that group B understeer :D

[@shmokeythefatcat]

Lmao

[@Kona_Shred]

I Picked a Thrustmaster TX up for £180 (Used) and been enjoying it since

[@simulateddrives9200]

12:04 love the T300rs, probably one of my best buys so far before stepping up to DD!~

[@shelnes6141]

Thank you very much! Bought the G920 with a shifter

[@cmdrjagermeister7436]

Since Feel VR and its delays have been mentioned here is the current situation: Feel VR has stopped responding to its bakers and not released any updates ever since 1.1.20. They didn´t even mention the wheel ever since their October 2019 update. They don´t respond to direct messages either and their CEO has left the company. They also closed their indigogo project.

[@charlienolan4409]

This hurts knowing it’s wills last buyers guide rest easy my man

[@lostpockets2227]

what is he dead > ?

[@Hanzilla75]

Absolutely excellent guide, thank you.

[@SuperMonster62]

Thanks for the video! About to buy my first wheel!

[@truechampoftrance]

Just bought the F1 2019 Legends on sale for 70%. I am new to F1, and it seems interesting. Can't wait for it to finish installing. Just purchased an Xbox controller to use on my laptop.

[@adityanair5613]

Yooo thanks for commenting that, I just bought the game because of you. I wanted to get the game a while ago but it was way too expensive. (PS I highly recommend getting a wheel, with the force feedback sim racing games are a completely different experience. )

[@BudgiePanic]

Laptop? You sure you can run the game

[@pipebomb3659]

@@BudgiePanic heard of gaming laptops?

[@anderu2384]

The premium wheels in my country are the Thrustmaster wheels

[@chemist6851]

This guide helped me so much, rest easy ❤

[@NazSef]

Interesting that only 2.5 years ago the $500-1000 range was dominated by belt driven bases. I am just getting into the hobby and this price point is now filled with quality direct drive bases. I was originally opting for the $400 Logitech/Thrustmaster option but looking a bit deeper I discovered that spending 50% more takes you from a high quality toy to an entry level professional product. I ended up getting a Moza R9 system but a R5 bundle can be had for $600 though adding the $29 brake kit is mandatory in my opinion. The user interface and performance upgrade is pretty drastic and far beyond the 50% increase in cost. If you are able to stretch your budget I highly recommend it.

[@Pawrcawddeo]

Awesome content! Would you do a guide for pedals, too?

[@effrumtheretardo]

I snagged that Logitech MOMO Racing for $20, and it was great fun for a couple of years until the force feedback broke. It also only had about 200 degrees of rotation but hey, it was $20. Edit: finally upgraded to a G27 back in June. It's still "entry-level" but I love how it comes with an H-pattern shifter and 3-pedal set all in one. Hard to beat for a manual transmission enthusiast on a tight budget.

[@callumpenman5992]

Just started getting into sim racing here’s what I did: Got the Logitech g920 wheel and pedals for £150 from amazon (half price), I attached it to my standard height desk from ikea and put the pedals against the wall and it worked great. Once I started getting into it I wanted to go further so I bought a Playseat Challenge from eBay for around £70 (usually over £200), it’s a folding deckchair like racing seat with tonnes of manoeuvrability and stability. It is also compatible with pretty much every mainstream wheel and pedal set up. Next I bought the Logitech shifter from amazon for around £25 and then bought a standard microphone bracket from eBay for about £10 to attach it to the chair, playseat offer a mount but it is about £30 which I though was far too expensive. Best thing to do is check second hand markets like eBay, gumtree and even Facebook, my whole set up is worth at least £600 if it was bought new but I got all of it for around £250 by doing this. As for sim racing, this goes for all platforms, assetto corsa and project cars are good to start on, if you have a pc you can try iRacing and mods for project cars (which make the game even better). I would not recommend buying a wheel to use on forza but it is definitely worth is for project cars and assetto corsa. If you enjoy sim racing I would highly recommend starting out with something like this.

[@alexanderef6730]

how did you get a G920 for £150??

[@callumpenman5992]

Alex F amazon randomly had it on sale for half price

[@dar3684]

a very nice guide. i wish you went more into pedals because one wouldn't buy a wheel without buying pedals so the 'setup' cost would be different than what was described here. While i now know what to look for in wheels i'm still pretty lost when it comes to pedals or other attachments

[@d1rcwill]

I bought a G29 with shifter yesterday bundled at £180. Without the shifter... £177. No brainer!

[@Ghost-vp7wz]

i seen that on amazon its about 199 euro lol (ireland)

[@alpher8962]

I got mine for 110... Germany 👌

[@Ghost-vp7wz]

@@alpher8962 HOW