Fanatec CSL DD Review 2025: Is It Still the Best Entry-Level Direct Drive Wheel Base?
When the Fanatec CSL DD launched, it redefined expectations in the entry-level direct drive segment. Offering up to 8Nm of torque with the optional Boost Kit, seamless integration with the Fanatec ecosystem, and native console compatibility, it quickly became the most compelling starting point for serious sim racers moving beyond belt and gear-driven systems. As […]
2025 FANATEC Sim Racing Buyer’s Guide – Which FANATEC gear is best?
Some of our most frequently asked questions regarding Fanatec Sim Racing Gear are: What are the best Fanatec products for a starting point? What are the best value Fanatec products and bundles? Is Fanatec worth it? How does compatibility with different wheels and bases, as well as PC, PlayStation and XBOX work? So let’s go […]
MOZA R9 Direct Drive Wheel Base – Detailed Review
Moza Racing exploded onto the sim racing scene out of nowhere with a complete ecosystem including pedals, wheels, wheelbases, and accessories, all at a price point which takes aim directly at Fanatec’s market share (at least for PC users). We were recently sent the Moza R9 “entry-level” Direct Drive Wheel Base, providing 9NM of peak […]
REVIEW – Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro – PlayStation Direct Drive Sim Racing Wheel
Today we look at the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro, a mechanically identical wheelbase to the CSL DD, with the addition of PlayStation compatibility, bringing Direct Drive technology to the PlayStation ecosystem natively for the first time under $1000 US Dollars. The Gran Turismo DD Pro is available in 3 different configurations which are outlined […]
Get Forza Horizon 5 Working with Any Wheel & Pedals
Forza Horizon 5 dropped this week and as expected, third party hardware support is limited. So in today’s video I’ll show you how you can get Forza Horizon 5 working with just about any wheel and pedals, with functional force feedback. Experience will of course vary as this is not a sim racing title, but […]
FORCE FEEDBACK SETTINGS EXPLAINED – How to get the Best Force Feedback from any Fanatec Wheel
Whether it be CSL Elite, ClubSport Wheelbase, CSL DD or Podium DD1/DD2, every day there are countless threads created asking what settings are best for Fanatec wheels. The reality is there are no “best settings”, what feels great to one person may feel completely wrong to the next. Let’s face it, very few of us […]