Fanatec likes to ensure that its products can stand the test of time, after all, a wheel base from Fanatec should last well past its warranty and keep you going for many years. Considering the various participants, software platforms, and the multitude of PC and PlayStation users engaging in racing simulators, it becomes clear that sim racing has established a firm foothold and is not going anywhere. And for now, it’s without a doubt that Fanatec is the biggest sim racing gear manufacturer on the planet. Endor.ag share value (Fanatec’s owning company) priced over 3 years Tuning functions with OLED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay (see description of compatible wheel base/racing wheel for details)

Both companies have a very good ecosystem of products with a lot of cross compatibility. Both have upgrade-able pedals, shifter and handbrake modifications, and both have a plethora of steering wheels. Fanatec ecosystem compatibility: Fully compatible with Fanatec’s range of steering wheels, pedals, shifters, and handbrakes CSL DD (5Nm or 8Nm with Boost Kit)

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While the Podium F1 does include a Formula 1 branded steering wheel, and the much more powerful DD1 wheel base, the GT DD Pro offers fantastic performance at a much more accessible price. Fanatec also offer several pedal options, and they come in at a higher price point than those of Thrustmaster. However, they do come with extra features such as built-in pedal vibration, along with a lot of room for customization. This makes Fanatec pedals the ones to go for if you want more realism and more adjustability, but they are pricier. The 3 Best Fanatec Pedals 1. Fanatec CSL Pedals If you are after one of the most powerful direct drive wheels you can buy, the Simucube 2 Ultimate has you covered. This racing wheel can produce up to 32Nm of torque, which is more power than you could ever ask for. Which direct drive wheels are the best for sim racing? I'm here, because I'm desperate to find the trigger that make me buying something to replace the G27 wheel and shifter. Many owners end up wanting to upgrade the pedals after a while too. The pedal caps are metal, but this is really just a basic plastic construction, without the stiffness of a great board or more advanced features like a high-end progressive brake.

The ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox ensures compatibility with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on all connected Fanatec hardware. The hub is compatible with all Fanatec wheel rims and third-party rims using the 6 x 70 mm or 3 x 50 mm bolt pattern, such as Sparco, MOMO, or OMP. Fully assembled and pre-configured to mount the Fanatec Wheel Rim GT or similar, the hub features improved electronics that allow firmware updates. ClubSport Steering Wheel Flat 2 V2 for XBOX and PC Only The Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm) is a bundle that includes both the wheelbase and the steering wheel. Multi-platform compatibility: Compatible with PC and Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S when used with an Xbox-licensed steering wheel The Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 wins the contest with it’s great build quality and tactile shifting mechanism. Bringing price into the picture, the Thrustmaster TH8A shifter isn’t terrible either. For someone just starting out, it offers a lot of features for a much lesser price.Les accessoires de Fanatec sont généralement plus chers que ceux de Thrustmaster , mais la différence de qualité et surtout de fonctionnalité est très perceptible. Mais quelle que soit la marque que vous choisissez, vous aurez de nombreuses possibilités d’accessoires en option. The ClubSport Steering Wheel Drift V2 for Xbox features an aluminum wheel rim with a diameter of 32 cm, wrapped in genuine smooth leather, and weighs 929 g. The wheel comes with the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox, ensuring compatibility with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on all connected Fanatec hardware. The hub is suitable for all Fanatec wheel rims and third-party rims using 6 x 70 mm or 3 x 50 mm bolt patterns, such as Sparco, MOMO, or OMP. ClubSport Steering Wheel Drift V2 for Xbox Having returned the Fanatec gear I upgraded the TX458 wheel and added the 599XX 30cm wheel (big improvement imo), T3PA pedals and TH8A shifter. I'm on my second TX458 servo base (first one lasted 4 years and many many virtual miles and I feel I had my money's worth from it, friends have experienced much the same pattern after 4-5 years of use). I've been completely happy with the Thrustmaster gear for this console generation. It's also good that Microsoft has confirmed all peripherals will work with the next Xbox too as that was an expensive reset last time. The performance on offer from the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel is 11Nm. This is around the sweet spot for a direct drive wheel. Any stronger and sim racing starts to become a much more intense experience. With an out-runner motor, such as the ones used in Fanatec’s Podium wheel bases, the rotor is located on the outside of the stator. This allows out-runner motors to produce more torque at lower RPM.