PS5, Xbox or PC for sim racing

Where your games run decides which wheels work. PS5 and Xbox each support a short list of licensed wheel bases. A PC runs every sim and works with every base, which is why most direct drive gear is PC-first.

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    RoomRacer spec Sim PC 1440p

    Mid-range 16GB-GPU PC spec for ~100 fps at 1440p or ultrawide, plus triples and light VR

    Competitive racingFirst rig

    PS5XboxPC$1,51980
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    RoomRacer spec Sim PC Triples & VR

    A 9800X3D plus 16GB GPU build sized for triple screens, super-ultrawides or PC VR.

    Competitive racingEnthusiasts

    PS5XboxPC$2,59979
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    Sony PlayStation 5 (1TB, disc drive)

    Sony's PS5 Slim disc console: the plug-and-play base for Gran Turismo 7 and wheel gaming.

    Console racingFirst rig

    PS5XboxPC$55074
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    Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (1TB)

    Disc-less PS5 with 4K120 and VR2 support; runs Gran Turismo 7 and wheels like Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec

    Console racingFirst rig

    PS5XboxPC$60073
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    Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (2TB)

    Sony's top console: 2TB SSD, stronger GPU, GT7 PSSR upscaling, no disc drive included

    Console racingSmall rooms

    PS5XboxPC$75066
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    Microsoft Xbox Series X (1TB, disc drive)

    Microsoft's 4K120 disc-drive console and the only way to run Forza/Assetto-style sims on Xbox wheels.

    Console racingFirst rig

    PS5XboxPC$80060
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    Microsoft Xbox Series S (512GB)

    All-digital Xbox with no disc drive; 1440p up to 120 fps, now $499.99 after the August 2026 hike.

    Small roomsConsole racing

    PS5XboxPC$50052

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