Fanatec · wheel base · 2026
Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm)
25 Nm (33 Nm peak) Fanatec flagship, PC and Xbox only, $1,199.99 with QR2 fitted
The Podium DD is Fanatec's 25 Nm (33 Nm peak) direct drive flagship, launched in January 2026 with a QR2 quick release and a full-aluminum body. It sits above the GT DD Pro and ClubSport DD and competes with the Simucube 3 Pro at a lower price.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 8
- Strength
- 8.5
- Smoothness
- 8
- Ecosystem
- 9
- Quietness
- 8.5
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 4
- Console racing
- 5
- Competitive racing
- 8
- Small rooms
- 5
- 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
- 25 Nm continuous and 33 Nm peak is the same class as the $1,599 Simucube 3 Pro, at $1,199.99
- Works with the whole Fanatec lineup: QR2 wheels, pedals, ClubSport shifters and handbrake, via CAN and dedicated ports
- Passive cooling with no fan, and a 10 cm shaft extension in the box so a monitor can sit closer
- No PlayStation support, so it does not suit PS5 owners
- Sold as a base only: a wheel and pedals add several hundred dollars
- Early firmware drew complaints of filtered, dull FFB, and owners still disagree after the September 2026 update
Watch out: It does not work on PlayStation. On Xbox it needs a Fanatec wheel that is Xbox-licensed. Update the firmware before judging the force feedback.
What the Podium DD works with
- Works on 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 Podium DD (25 Nm)
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3Not Xbox-licensed | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| 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 |
| Asetek Racing Load Cell HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 77 |
| 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 25 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 25 Nm |
| Peak torque | 33 Nm |
| Rotation | 2520° |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Bolts to a rig |
| Power supply | External |
| Quick release | Fanatec QR2 (Type-F), pre-installed |
| Shaft extension mm | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Cooling | Passive, no fan |
| Ports | USB-C, power, 2x shifter, pedals, handbrake, CAN |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Quick release | Fanatec QR |
| Size (W × D × H) | 7 × 8 × 7 in (18 × 20 × 18 cm) |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Released | 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |