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PS5 Direct Drive Wheels 2026: Moza R16S, TGT III and More

By SimracingMatch Editorial

Logitech G923 racing wheel and three-pedal set, PlayStation version, on a white table
Logitech G923 wheel and pedals, PlayStation version. The G923 is a gear-driven wheel, not direct drive; it is shown as an example of PlayStation racing hardware. Photo: FreeMediaKid!, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0, cropped

If you race on PlayStation 5, your choice of direct drive wheels is about to grow. Moza has shown its first PS5 wheelbases, and Thrustmaster has put a date and price on a new direct drive bundle for Gran Turismo 7.

Below is what the manufacturers have confirmed, what they haven't, and what you can buy today. All prices and specs come from the brands' own pages, checked 19 October 2026.

Why PS5 sim racers had fewer direct drive options

Logitech G923 steering wheel, PlayStation version, with PlayStation buttons on the hub
The PlayStation version of the Logitech G923 has PlayStation buttons on the hub. It is a gear-driven wheel, not direct drive. Photo: FreeMediaKid!, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0, cropped

On PS5, a wheel needs an official PlayStation licence. Many direct drive bases are built for PC, and some also work on Xbox, but not on PlayStation.

Two examples from the manufacturers themselves:

  • Fanatec states that its CSL DD wheelbase "is not compatible with any PlayStation console and cannot be upgraded to achieve compatibility".
  • Asetek's new DD10 supports PC and, with the right Asetek wheel, Xbox. Asetek does not list PlayStation support.

Fanatec also notes that a PlayStation-ready steering wheel does not make a non-licensed base work on PS5. The wheelbase itself must be licensed. That is the first thing to check before you buy anything for a PS5 setup.

Moza R5S Pro and R16S Ultra: Moza's first PS5 bases

Moza KS steering wheel with buttons, rotary knobs and a colour rev-light ring
A Moza KS steering wheel. This is an existing Moza wheel, not one of the new PS5 products, which Moza has not yet priced. Photo: TaurusEmerald, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

On 17 September 2026, at Tokyo Game Show, Moza announced its first officially licensed hardware for PS5. There are three products:

  • R5S Pro Racing Simulator: an all-in-one package with wheelbase, steering wheel and pedals, aimed at getting started
  • R16S Ultra Racing Simulator: the R16S wheelbase plus a steering wheel, aimed at experienced racers
  • R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base: the base on its own, for building your own setup around a compatible Moza wheel

Moza says the line-up will support Gran Turismo 7 natively from launch, plus "a growing selection of compatible racing titles". The products were also on show at SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt (16–18 October 2026).

What is not yet announced: prices, torque figures and a release date. Moza also says the products will work with PS5 "subject to Sony Interactive Entertainment's final product approval". So for now, you can't compare them on price or strength.

Thrustmaster TGT III: €699.99, sales from 3 December

Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition clamped to a desk
An earlier Thrustmaster wheel, the TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition. It is not the T-GT III. Photo: Asmoth, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

Thrustmaster announced the T-GT III, an officially licensed Gran Turismo 7 wheel for PS5 and PS4. According to Thrustmaster's announcement page (checked 19 October 2026):

  • Motor: Direct Axial Drive, with 5 Nm of constant torque and an overshoot capacity of up to 10 Nm
  • Pedals: the first Thrustmaster Gran Turismo bundle with a load-cell pedal set included
  • Wheel: the T-GT steering wheel with a leather finish and four rotary encoders mapped for Gran Turismo
  • Price: €699.99, $749.99 or £649.99 (recommended retail price)
  • Availability: on sale from 3 December 2026, with worldwide availability expected before Christmas

Thrustmaster says it will keep updating the T-GT III through software and firmware to follow Gran Turismo 7's Spec IV update. That update arrives in two parts, in October and December 2026.

Fanatec: bundle prices changed on 1 October

On 1 October 2026, Fanatec changed how its Ready2Race and cockpit bundles are priced. Every bundle now costs 10% less than buying its parts separately. Fanatec also added the CSL DD Table Clamp to every bundle built around the CSL DD or the Gran Turismo DD Pro. Fanatec says some bundle prices went down and others went up, in the US, Canada, EU, UK and Australia.

For PS5, the relevant bundle is the Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm): wheelbase, steering wheel designed by Polyphony Digital, two-pedal set and table clamp. It is listed at €649.95 on Fanatec's EU store (checked 19 October 2026).

Other PS5-compatible direct drive options today

These bases are on sale now and are listed by their makers as PlayStation-compatible (checked 19 October 2026):

  • Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (8 Nm): officially licensed for PS5 and PS4, also works on PC. Includes the Boost Kit 180 for 8 Nm peak torque. €499.95 for the base alone.
  • Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm): officially licensed for PS5 and PS4, also works on PC. 18 Nm holding torque. €799.95 for the base alone.
  • Logitech G RS50 System (8 Nm): RS50 base, wheel hub and round wheel for PlayStation and PC. Logitech says pairing the PlayStation base with the RS Wheel Hub for Xbox also gives you Xbox. Listed at £519.99 to £599.99 on Logitech G's UK store, depending on the version.

Remember that a base alone needs a steering wheel and pedals. A bundle is often the easier start.

How to choose: torque, platform, budget, space

Sim racing cockpit with triple curved screens, steering wheel, pedals and a bucket seat
Budget for more than the wheel base: pedals, a cockpit, a seat and screens all add to the total.

A few practical checks before you buy a PS5 direct drive wheel:

  • Platform first. Check that the base is PlayStation-licensed. If you also race on PC or Xbox, check those platforms on the same product page.
  • Torque. The options above range from 5 Nm to 18 Nm. More torque gives stronger forces, but it isn't the only thing that matters for a first setup.
  • Budget for the whole setup. Add wheel, pedals and mounting. A base-only price can look cheaper than it really is.
  • Space. The Gran Turismo DD Pro bundle and the RS50 System include a table clamp. For the ClubSport DD+, Fanatec sells a table clamp separately, or you mount it on a cockpit.
  • Timing. The T-GT III has a date. Moza's PS5 bases don't yet.

Not sure which mix fits? Our setup match asks five questions about budget, platform, space, experience and driving style, and shows setups that fit. The order never depends on commission. Want the wider picture? See everything announced at SimRacing Expo 2026.

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