The base is the motor behind the wheel. It sets how strong and detailed the force feedback feels and which consoles you can race on. Gear and belt bases from Logitech and Thrustmaster usually come with a wheel and pedals. Direct drive bases are smoother and stronger, but most are sold alone and many only work on PC.
12 work on PlayStation 519 work on Xbox Series38 work on PC
25 Nm direct-drive base with a 23-bit encoder, built around the Simucube Link ecosystem
35 Nm direct-drive wheelbase with a new IPM motor, 23-bit encoder and Simucube Link
12 Nm direct-drive base with a 21-bit encoder, aimed at a first serious PC rig
18 Nm direct-drive base with 21-bit encoder and active cooling, aimed at serious PC sim racers
21 Nm sustained direct-drive base with a 21-bit encoder for $699, PC-only per Moza
15 Nm direct drive base with Fanatec QR2 mount, working on PC and PlayStation, Xbox with licensed rims.
27 Nm direct-drive base with a 22-bit encoder, for Asetek's quick-release ecosystem
9 Nm direct-drive base with 21-bit encoder; the cheapest way into Moza's ecosystem
12 Nm direct drive base with 21-bit encoder, active cooling and a compact body
Entry-level direct drive base: 5 Nm stock, 8 Nm with the Boost Kit 180 power supply.
18 Nm direct-drive wheelbase with a 22-bit encoder, PC-only, from Asetek SimSports.
Plug-and-play 5 Nm direct-drive bundle for PS5 and PC, with wheel, pedals and clamp.
9 Nm direct drive with a 21-bit encoder and active cooling, at Simagic's entry price
8 Nm direct-drive base with TRUEFORCE, OLED and a round wheel, ready for PlayStation or PC.
Fanatec's mid-tier direct drive base, now 15 Nm after a free firmware update, PC and Xbox only
15 Nm direct-drive wheelbase with 23-bit encoder, built around the Simucube Link ecosystem
8 Nm direct-drive Xbox/PC wheelbase bundle with hub, round wheel and TRUEFORCE, no pedals
5.5 Nm direct-drive wheelbase, wheel and pedals in one PC-ready box for about $379
Entry-level 12 Nm Asetek direct-drive base, PC-only, with Asetek quick release
11 Nm direct-drive wheel with TRUEFORCE for PS5/PS4 and PC, but pedals cost extra
11 Nm direct-drive wheel and rim for Xbox and PC, with TRUEFORCE, but no pedals included
Entry-level direct drive: 5 Nm, fanless, Fanatec QR2 Lite, upgradable to 8 Nm.
Entry-level 5 Nm direct-drive wheel and pedal bundle for PlayStation and PC
Entry-level 3.9 Nm direct drive with wheel and pedals, licensed for Xbox Series X|S and PC
5 Nm axial-flux direct drive with rim and metal pedals for Xbox and PC, in one box
Entry-level 3.1 Nm hybrid-drive wheel with LCD, magnetic pedals, for PS5/PS4 and PC.
10 Nm PC-only direct drive base with Thrustmaster quick release; no rim or pedals included
Entry-level hybrid-drive wheel with fixed rim, magnetic pedals and a built-in dash display
Hybrid-drive Xbox/PC wheel with 2-pedal set and screen, a budget entry to force feedback
Belt-driven, officially licensed Gran Turismo wheel with 3 pedals for PS5/PS4 and PC
Entry-level gear-driven force feedback wheel with pedals for PS5, PS4 and PC
Gear-driven entry wheel with leather rim, pedals included and TRUEFORCE on supported games
Belt-driven Xbox/PC wheel with leather rim and 3 metal pedals; dated but proven.
Belt-driven, PlayStation-licensed GT wheel with rim and 3 pedals included, in one box
Gear-driven 900° wheel with pedals for Xbox and PC; dated but still a solid, quiet starter.
Gear-driven 900° wheel with pedals and TRUEFORCE for Xbox and PC, a proven entry point
Entry-level hybrid-drive force feedback wheel and magnetic pedals for PS5, PS4 and PC, clamp-mounted.
Entry-level hybrid-drive FFB wheel with magnetic pedals and paddles for Xbox and PC
Prices are our estimate of the typical US street price, not a live quote. Scores are AI analysis of public information; here's how we rate.