This time we are digging for the best Xbox One Steering wheel. It’s not really an easy question, for the sheer number of options available is overwhelming. You’d be thinking that choices are more easy on a gaming console than on PC. But Fanatec as well as Thrustmaster, while manufacturing high quality, have some confusing marketing. Logitech does a better job here at marketing their lineup of racing controllers (in my opinion).

Best Xbox One Steering Wheel Review

It makes sense to invest into the $300+ magnitude of racing wheels. There are cheaper options, but you get what you pay for. I consider the cheap wheels nice for a very first look, but if you are a race fan, prefer to pay a bit more. I compiled  5 options in total. Logitech makes for an easy choice; they don’t have a modular system like Fanatec (2 options) and Thrustmaster (2 options as well):

1. Fanatec 1:
   • Club Sport Pedals V3
   • Club Sport Wheel Base V2
   • Universal Hub for Xbox One
   • one of many wheels (e.g. Fanatec, or “real” wheels like Momo)
2. Fanatec 2:
   • Club Sport Pedals V3
   • Club Sport Wheel Base V2
   • CSL Steering Wheel P1 for Xbox One
3. Thrustmaster 1:
   • TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition
4. Thrustmaster 2:
   • TX Racing Wheel Servo Base
   • VG T3PA-PRO 3 Pedal Add-On
   • one of Thrustmaster’s wheels
5. Logitech:
   • Logitech G920 Driving Force Race Wheel

So let’s start with our journey of best Xbox One Steering Wheels, from awesome (Fanatec Club Sport) to decent price/value (G920). Thrustmaster is a good compromise option when it comes to steering wheel controllers.

I) Fanatec Option 1

The Fanatec Club Sport Lineup is the premium option in this comparison, and easily the most expensive. Personally, I am huge fan and user of Fanatec Club Sport (Wheel Base as well as Pedals). The wheel base alone, upon unpacking, its sheer weight and size, casts shadows over every competition below its own price class. To me, this is indeed the best racing wheel for XboxOne.

If you compare Logitech G920 and Fanatec Club Sport Wheel Base V2 force feedback, the difference is frightening. If Logitech or Thrustmaster makes you think “yeah, a rotating wheel may hurt my finger”, it becomes “break my finger” for the Fanatec. In all seriousness, keep your 0-14 years children away from it!

There is a separate review for the Pedals. But let me summarize: The Fanatec Club Sport Pedals V3 are the only one in this test that come with a load cell and a hydraulic brake, as well as a real, multi part degressive clutch mechanism. It is fully made of metal, no plastic (except cables). The really only contra I see is that the throttle travel distance could be a bit longer or adjustable. But that’s just a luxury nitpick; upon driving, you don’t recognize the short travel.

Our first Fanatec option goes with the Univesal Hub for Xbox One, which enables the whole Fanatec range of wheels for Xbox One. Furthermore, you can mount many other wheels on the Universal Hub, like “real” racing wheels from Momo. Fanatec has combined most of their wheels in a single package with the Hub, but not all. Upon ordering a Wheel, take a double squint on whether it includes the Universal Hub for Xbox One or not.

Facts:
– Wheel+Base / Degrees of Rotation: 900°
– Wheel+Base / Number of Buttons: Depends on wheel.
– Wheel+Base / Special Buttons: Depends on wheel.
– Wheel+Base / Update Rate: 500 Hz
– Wheel+Base / Shifter: Depends on wheel.
– Pedals / Degressive Clutch: yes
– Pedals / Progressive Brake: yes

Pros:
– Many Rigs have builtin mounting options for this (but fewer than for Logitech)
– Progressive Brake, Hydraulic, Load-Cell
– Degressive, Mechanical Clutch
– Full Metal Housing
– Robust
– Strongest FFB in this review
– Multiple hardware settings per Wheel
– Many wheels can be mounted on Universal Hub
– No FFB overheating (Wheel Base has active cooling)

Cons:
– Most expensive option in this review
– Throttle Travel Distance could be a little bit longer

Updated 2015-Dec-18: Corrected some Fact-Sheet and Spelling errors.

(*) This is the price for the wheel in a Hub+Wheel-Combo-Package. Make sure to not buy a standalone hub and a standalone wheel if you want to maximize value/price.

II) Fanatec Option 2

All what was said for Fanatec Option 1 can be included here, except the stuff about Universal Hub. The CSL Steering wheel natively works on Xbox One without the Hub, which makes the whole thing a little bit cheaper.

Personally, I would prefer the Universal Hub-Package, except for when the CSL P1 fits my taste well (but I am more of an Open Wheeler guy, so the Fanatec Formula CSW wheel is my preferred wheel).

Fact-Sheet:
– See above (Option 1)

Pros:
– See above (Option 1)
– a bit cheaper than Hub+Wheel

Cons:
– Lack of Universal Hub means lesser number of wheel options (but(!): Fanatec Wheels alone outnumber Thrustmaster and Logitech, so this is really just a Con when compared with the other Fanatec Option above, plus you have the option to buy a Universal Hub later)

III) Thrustmaster Option 1

This package comes complete and ready to go. The wheel base is a bit bigger than the Logitech one and the FFB is more solid. It features a brushless motor and has active cooling, which is activated once the system detects that heat is becoming an issue. The wheel has 32 bit precision, making for about 65,000 values (32k to the left, 32k to the right).

The pedal-set is a 1/3 cheaper variant of the Thrustmaster T3PA-Pro Pedals: It has no builtin option to be mounted upside down, and it lacks the metal plate of the pro-variant. However, it still comes with the progressive-brake-mod and the pedal-adjustability of the T3PA-Pro, so if you are not interested in upside-down mounting, it basically does not matter (except for the visual appeal).

Facts:
– Wheel+Base / Degrees of Rotation: 900°
– Wheel+Base / Number of Buttons: Depends on wheel.
– Wheel+Base / Special Buttons: Depends on wheel.
– Wheel+Base / Shifter: Depends on wheel.
– Pedals / Degressive Clutch: no
– Pedals / Progressive Brake: no, but comes with mod (mod not as good as real progressive/hydraulic brake, though)

Update 2015-Dec-18: Add Fact-Sheet.

IV) Thrustmaster Option 2

(sorry, this section is under construction, but you can find the pricing table already)

(*) You can also buy the T3PA (without “PRO“) pedals as included in the complete pack, but I recommend to pay the extra $50 for the increased robustness and the option for upside-down mounting (more metal = more good).

V) Logitech

Without denying, the Logitech G920 is good hardware, and not without reason among the best racing wheels for XboxOne. It’s Logitech’s Xbox One version of their G29. Our [Logitech G29 review] carried the catchy question “Is it a scam?“, which is because it feels and looks pretty identical to the Logitech G27, but costs significantly more.

However, within this Xbox One Steering Wheel review, it is the cheapest option, and as I wrote in my Logitech G27 Review, it was worth a number of winner certificates in iRacing. So if you want to start Simracing at good price/value, the G920 is a valid option, even though Logitech should be able to reduce the price significantly.

Facts:
– Wheel / Degrees of Rotation: 900°
– Wheel / Number of Buttons:
– Wheel / Special Buttons:
– Wheel / Shifter: yes
– Pedals / Degressive Clutch: no (Mod available)
– Pedals / Progressive Brake: no (Mod available)

Pros:
– Cheapest option among quality wheels above $200 (there are cheaper ones, but I usually don’t advise on usim them).
– Many Rigs have builtin mounting options for this.

Cons:
– Linear brake pedal and clutch. This can be modded using for example the Nixim- or GTEYE-Mods.
– A lot of plastic.
– FFB can fade if the wheel gets hot.
– FFB is weaker than on Thrustmaster or Fanatec

Conclusion – So what’s the Best Xbox One Steering Wheel?!

In my opinion, all these wheels are suited to competitive racing and, in my opinion as a Simracer, are a fine selection of best Xbox One Steering Wheels. But, the more you pay, the higher the quality; I truly recommend to go Fanatec, it’s also the most flexible solution. However, it’s pretty expensive, so it’s more a matter of how much you are willing to invest. Logitech is good quality, but not customizable (just moddable); but in any case a good start into simracing. The Thrustmaster wheel is a great compromise and has superb bang for the buck; here I recommend to buy the components separately.

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Originally posted as Best Xbox One Steering Wheel Review at PerfectSimracer.com.