The 5 Best Gaming Racing Wheels for PlayStation 4
Racing video games are some of the funnest games out there. We all especially love playing racing games at the arcade, where you actually play with a steering wheel and foot pedals. It feels a lot like a real car, and you feel more in the game than you do when you're just pressing buttons and moving a joystick. Bring that arcade experience home with a gaming racing wheel for your PlayStation 4. Gaming racing wheels are realistic feeling steering wheels that come complete with foot pedals. Set it up in front of a nice chair, and you feel like you're driving for real. Or at least as real as you can feel playing a video game. There is a range of quality when it comes to gaming racing wheels, and we wanted to find the best options out there. Read on for our reviews of the 5 Best Gaming Racing Wheels for PlayStation 4.
Logitech G29 Gaming Racing Wheel
Go The Distance
Our pick for the best racing wheel for PS4 is this bad boy from Logitech. It’s as close to driving a real car as you can get with a gaming racing wheel. It comes with both the steering wheel and the pedals. The wheel has solid steel bearings in the shaft, giving you the ability to make tight, aggressive turns. You can turn the wheel 900 degrees, or two-and-a-half times, just like a real racing wheel. It’s covered with hand-stitched leather, which gives you a secure and comfortable grip. Dual-motor force feedback gives you the feeling of every type of surface you can drive on, from asphalt streets to dirt roads. Not only does this enhance your experience, but it allows you to respond more accurately and do better in the game. With the wheel and the floor pedals, you have all the controls you need to excel in any racing game.
Pros
- Dual-motor force feedback
- Solid steel bearings in the wheel shaft
- Hand-stitched leather wheel cover
- Wheel turns 900 degrees
Cons
- The LED light on the wheel is very bright
Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari Racing Wheel
Drive A Ferrari
This is a beautiful racing wheel from Thrustmaster. Even if you’re not a Ferrari fan, but especially if you are, you will appreciate the craftsmanship of this wheel. It is an 8:10 scale replica of the steering wheel of the actual car, the Ferrari 488 GTB. This wheel is officially licensed from Ferrari so that it can have the logo and design of the real Ferrari steering wheel. This wheel is also licensed from Sony so that it can have the official PS4 buttons and work perfectly with all PS4 games. To help you keep the wheel under control during intense racing games, this wheel has an exclusive patented automatic re-centering system called the Bungee Cord Mechanism.
Pros
- Replica of real Ferrari steering wheel
- Official PS4 buttons
- Automatic re-centering system
Cons
- Not a simulation-style wheel
PXN Race Steering Wheel
This is an excellent gaming wheel from PXN. It provides a gaming experience that is simultaneously fun and realistic. The dual-motor force feedback gives you the physical sensations of actually driving. The vibration levels adjust automatically to replicate driving on whatever terrain you are driving on in the game. The wheel has a rubber grip and an ergonomic design for extreme comfort and control. It can rotate 90 degrees in either direction for turning. The brake and gas pedals have a linear design to support automatic endurance. For different mounting options, this wheel has seven strong suction cups on the back, as well as a C-type fixer.
Pros
- Dual-motor force feedback
- Ergonomic design
- Seven strong suction cups on the back
Cons
- Only rotates 180 degrees
Hori Racing Wheel Apex
The Apex Of Racing
Hori makes a top-notch racing wheel. The Apex is a full-size steering wheel modeled after luxury cars, so it looks cool, and it feels real. It is officially licensed by Sony, so it has all the official PS4 buttons on there, and they are all fully programmable to your desires. You can also adjust the rotation maximums of the wheel. Quick Handling Mode, for arcade-style games, gives you 180 degrees of rotation. Simulation Mode, for racing simulation games, gives you 270 degrees of rotation. Other adjustable features of the wheel are the sensitivity level and the dead zone settings. The sensitivity level of the foot pedals is also adjustable. This wheel has a sturdy steel clamp for mounting and a retractable foot rest for comfort.
Pros
- Adjustable rotation maximums
- Adjustable wheel and pedal sensitivity
- Retractable foot rest
Cons
- No way to secure pedals on the ground
Subsonic Racing Wheel
Won't Steer You Wrong
For another great arcade-style racing wheel, consider this one from Subsonic. It has three levels of sensitivity for you to choose from – Arcade, Pro, and Expert. So you can increase the sensitivity as you get better at playing games with this wheel. This wheel has a rotation range of 180 degrees. It has more buttons than you need, and they are all fully programmable. It comes with paddles on the wheel for shifting gears, and two foot pedals for accelerating and breaking. The wheel has five suction cups on the back, so you can easily secure it in place.
Pros
- 3 levels of sensitivity
- Fully programmable buttons
- 5 suction cups on the back
Cons
- Takes a few minutes to load
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these racing wheels work with other systems besides the PS4?
Check the product page for the system compatibility for the wheel you are interested in. Some of the wheels we reviewed are compatible with all the major systems, and some are only compatible with PlayStations.
What is dual-motor force feedback?
There are two motors in the wheel that vibrate in accordance with what is happening in the game. For example, if you were driving on rough terrain, the motors would vibrate a lot to give you a realistic feeling of what driving on that terrain would be like.
How do I shift gears?
The racing wheels don’t come with a separate stick shift for changing gears. They have paddles on the wheel that you move to shift gears. Once you get used to it, it becomes very intuitive and easy to do.