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Getting the best racing wheel for Xbox might seem like a pointless indulgence, but it makes sense.
If you’re really into flying games, you get a HOTAS, if you love First-person shooters you get a gaming, if you love Mortal Kombat, you get a fighting stick controller.
Additionally, Forza Horizon 5 is one of the most popular racing games out there, and It’s an Xbox Exclusive. A good racing wheel will make your Forza Horizon 5 experience even better.
This means that being really into racing games necessitates a proper wheel. To that end, we’re going to have a look at the best racing wheel for Xbox, and some alternatives too.
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The best racing wheels for Xbox that you can buy right now
So, let’s have a look at the current top contenders for the title “Best racing wheel for Xbox”. Be warned: Some of them are pretty expensive.
Logitech G923 Racing wheel & pedals (Xbox)
Wheel rotation
900 degrees lock-to-lock
Wheel size (HxWxD)
270mm x 260mm x 278 mm
Pedals
1x clutch, 1x brake, 1x accelerator
Materials
steel, leather, aluminum, plastic
Pros
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Dual motor feedback is awesome -
Genuine leather upholstery on wheel -
Available in PC/PlayStation and & PC/Xbox variants
Logitech has generally been held in high esteem for their gaming mice, headsets, and yes, Racing wheels for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
The Logitech G923 is the current op offering from Logitech, and of course, it has a ~$400 price tag befitting its feature set.
For us, the best feature is the dual-motor force feedback system. The G923 contains two scarily powerful motors that can apply torque to the steering wheel.
This lends a realistic sense of resistance to the wheel, tugging it away from you as you collide with obstacles or lose traction on the track,
Additionally, Logitech has gone to the length to bind the steering wheel with real leather which gives the G923 a more premium feel.
Other features we like are the metal pedals, the full suite of customizable inputs, and tactile paddle shifters.
Simply put, if you’re after the best of the best, the Logitech G923 is the racing wheel you need to get, if you’ve got the cash, that is.
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Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel (Xbox)
Wheel rotation
240 degrees lock-to-lock
Wheel size (HxWxD)
315mm x 370mm x 315mm
Pedals
1x accelerator, 1x brake
Materials
Steel, plastic, aluminium
Pros
-
Vivid Ferrari color scheme -
Tactile paddles
We’re suckers for officially branded gaming peripherals here at WePC, so when we saw the characteristic Ferrari red coloring of this wheel we had to include it.
Luckily, the Ferarri badge and coloring of this wheel aren’t the only things it’s got going for itself. It’s also a quality, and affordable racing wheel too.
One of the clever ways Thrustmaster has managed to make this wheel affordable is via the bungee cord-tensioned resistance system.
Instead of the dual motors found in the top-tier racing wheels for Xbox, this uses the natural elastic characteristics of a bungee cord to provide linear resistance.
It’s not perfect and won’t reflect the torque of a steering wheel during a crash, but it does lend a more realistic feeling to the steering wheel, as it adds more perceived weight.
PXN V9 universal racing wheel
Wheel rotation
270/900 degrees lock-to-lock
Wheel size (HxWxD)
280mm x 280mm x 280mm
Pedals
1x accelerator, 1x brake, 1x clutch
Materials
Steel, plastic, aluminium
Pros
-
Included shifter -
Linear, self-adjusting pedals
Cons
-
Only vibration, no torque motors
Here we have one of the most comprehensive and budget-friendly racing wheels for Xbox.
It’s one of the rare racing wheels that includes a full manual shifter. Most other companies make you pay extra for this. (Looking at you, Logitech.)
Another reason why we’ve put the PXN V9 on the best racing wheel for Xbox list is the attention to detail, despite the very pedestrian price point.
Examples of this include the grippy rubber pads on the pedals, the gator around the shifter, and the solidity of the clamping mechanism.
Of course, being a budget option you will have to go without a few things.
The main one is the lack of force feedback. There are no hall-effect motors or elasticated corrective straps here. You’re limited to old-school vibration only.
Given the price, we don’t mind too much, but if you’ve got a little extra cash, we’d recommend going for something with more comprehensive force feedback for the extra realism.
If you can afford it, definitely aim higher than this. But hey, it’s better than using a controller like some kind of casual.
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Superdrive racing wheel
Wheel rotation
180 degrees lock-to-lock
Wheel size (HxWxD)
280mm x 280mm x 280mm
Pedals
1x accelerator, 1x brake
Materials
Plastic, aluminium
Pros
-
Very affordable -
Universally compatible
Cons
-
Only 180-degrees of rotation
We get it, sometimes you just need the bare basics to get rolling. You can upgrade later, so it’s worth testing a low-cost racing wheel first.
Well luckily, the Superdrive racing wheel retails for sub-$70. this means you can take a dive into the world of racing wheels, and if you don’t like it, you’ve wasted far less than you otherwise would.
Even though the price is through the floor, the Superdrive still deserves its place on the best racing wheel for Xbox page as it retains all the essentials.
Of course, you don’t get any fancy motors or anything like that, but you do get vibrations, reprogrammable buttons, and 2 pedals.
Unfortunately, there is no clutch for those of you who like to clunk a gear stick around. But there are two Tiptronic paddles so you can still have increased control from shifting as and when.
Additionally, the Superdrive racing wheel features three switchable sensitive settings, so as you become more familiar, you can cycle through them to improve your lap times.
Best racing wheel for Xbox: Final word
Given that the prices for racing wheels cover the spectrum from sub-$50 to ~$10k. We elected to only include options here that normal people can afford.
It’s worth noting here that, even those these are the best racing wheels for Xbox, most of them are compatible with PC and PlayStation.
Offerings like the Logitech G923 actually come in different models for specific platforms, so even though they aren’t technically universally compatible, you can still get the wheel you want for your platform of choice.
