Fanatec · wheel base · 2023
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (15 Nm)
15 Nm direct drive base with Fanatec QR2 mount, working on PC and PlayStation, Xbox with licensed rims.
The PlayStation-licensed big brother of the ClubSport DD, with 15 Nm and the same QR2 and FullForce features. It's the strongest mainstream direct-drive base you can plug straight into a PS5.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 9
- Strength
- 9
- Smoothness
- 9
- Ecosystem
- 9
- Quietness
- 8
- Value
- 6
Who it suits
- First rig
- 4
- Console racing
- 9
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 4
- Tight budgets
- 3
- Enthusiasts
- 9
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- 15 Nm with PS5 licensing: the most torque you can get on PlayStation from a mainstream brand
- Covers all three platforms: PS5 natively, PC, and Xbox with a licensed rim
- Full QR2 quick release and FullForce support, same as the ClubSport DD
- Around $1,100 for the base alone, before rim and pedals
- Needs a rigid aluminum-profile cockpit to use the torque
- Fanatec's parent went through insolvency proceedings in 2024 before Corsair bought the brand; support and stock were uneven through that period
Watch out: Base only, with no rim or pedals. On Xbox only Xbox-licensed rims work; for one rim that covers all three platforms, pick the McLaren GT3 V2 or CSL Elite WRC.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
It has enough torque to feel heavy in GT cars without hurting your wrists.
Fine road texture and curb detail come through clearly.
With no fan, you hear only motor hum and the wheel itself.
Like a sporty power-steering rack in a hot hatch: strong, but not a truck.
What the ClubSport DD+ works with
- Works on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC. On Xbox it needs an Xbox-licensed wheel.
- Sold as a base only: you also need a wheel and pedals.
- Wheels attach with the Fanatec QR.
- Pedals plug into the base, which is what lets them work on console.
Wheels that fit the Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (15 Nm)
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5 X | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 | PS5XboxPC | 79 |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC | PS5XboxPC | 73 |
| Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2Not Xbox-licensed | PS5XboxPC | 68 |
Pedals that plug into it
These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3Plugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 79 |
| Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell KitPlugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec CSL PedalsPlugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 60 |
USB pedals that work with it on PC
These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.
- Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
- Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
- Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
- Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake) · USB to the PC82
- Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
- Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
- Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals · USB to the PC77
- Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
- Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
Shifters and handbrakes
Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5Plugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2Plugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
Cockpits and stands
With 15 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 15 Nm |
| Rotation | 2520° |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Desk clamp or bolted to a rig |
| Full force | Yes |
| Power supply | External power supply included (regional) |
| Connection | USB to PC/console; Fanatec pedal port on base |
| Safety | Passive cooling; no fan |
| Quick release | Fanatec QR |
| Size (W × D × H) | 6 × 10 × 6 in (15 × 26 × 17 cm) |
| Weight | 15 lb (6.7 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2023 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The ClubSport DD+ is Fanatec's mid-tier direct-drive base. It sits above the entry-level options and below the 25 Nm class. Its 15 Nm rating is enough for most GT and road-car driving. Fanatec's FullForce protocol layers fine detail effects on top of the main force signal, and the base is passively cooled, so it makes no fan noise. It has a built-in QR2 mount and a pedal port, so Fanatec pedals plug into the base. The base is sold without a rim or pedals, so the real cost is the base plus a wheel rim and pedals. Check the mounting, because the base fits a rig or a desk clamp, and a rig is better at 15 Nm. The ecosystem is the main catch. Fanatec rims use their own quick release, and Xbox needs an Xbox-licensed rim. PlayStation is officially supported. Some retailers list this base as 18 Nm, and the Fanatec pages we found say 15 Nm, so confirm the exact SKU before buying. Pricing around $1,000 puts it against Moza R12/R16 and Simagic bases, so compare total kit cost, not just the base.
Questions buyers ask
Does it work on Xbox?
Yes, but only with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec rim. The base alone, or with an unlicensed rim, won't work. PS5/PS4 is officially licensed. PC works with any compatible rim.
Does it come with a steering wheel or pedals?
No. The base is sold alone, so you must add a Fanatec QR2-compatible rim and pedals. Bundles such as Ready2Race include these but cost more.
Is it 15 Nm or 18 Nm?
Fanatec's pages list 15 Nm. Some retailers advertise an 18 Nm variant. Check the listing SKU and Fanatec's spec page before you buy.