I've tested a growing stack of racing wheels for PC and Xbox, thanks to the cross-compatibility that most offer, and MOZA's R3 bundle just took pole position as my top pick for Xbox. It offers a direct-drive servo wheelbase, providing the best force feedback tech on the market alongside a set of pedals and a table clamp. Of course, you can "graduate" to professional-grade wheels geared specifically toward PC, but I'm keeping my top picks with Xbox compatibility.
MOZA's recent TSW Truck Wheel speaks directly to my niche interest in Euro Truck Simulator 2, but you can technically use any compatible wheel to play any sim. I'm rounding up steering wheels to suit various budgets, and some even come with pedals to get you off to the races, like Thrustmaster's fantastic T248X. Whether you're looking for arcade racing fun or ultra-realistic simulation, any of these racing wheels and pedals will serve you well.
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The quick list
Direct-drive motors offer the absolute best force feedback experience, and MOZA offers the tech as part of an all-in-one bundle for under $400.
It's the best all-rounder you can buy for PC while still compatible with Xbox, albeit with fewer telemetry options.
The absolute barebones starter kit. Tentative sim racers, start here. Similar to Thrustmaster's T248X but with corners cut.
If you're a die-hard Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator fan, you won't find anything more authentic than MOZA's realistic offering.
Belt-driven force feedback is the perfect mid-point between entry-level hybrid wheels and wrist-straining direct drive wheelbases, and the TX demonstrates it perfectly.
An absolute all-out direct drive affair without the DIY aspect that usually comes with this wheel style, Logitech offers out-of-the-box racing with intense force feedback.
Honorable mentions ↴
Logitech is no stranger to peripherals, and the G920 is a mainstay in the sim racing scene that remains one of the best value picks for Xbox or PC.
The best racing wheels for PC and Xbox in 2024
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I tested almost every racing wheel on this list and conferred with my colleague, who tested the remainder. Although I'm generally a PC gamer, I regularly opt for Xbox for arcade racing, given the wide choice in Xbox Game Pass, and I continue to try every compatible wheel I can get my hands on.
Best racing wheel for Xbox
Xbox racing fans have sometimes been left out in the cold when it comes to direct-drive racing wheels. Not that they don't exist, but they're often incredibly expensive or lack customization. On the contrary, MOZA offers an all-in-one solution with its R3 bundle, which includes a customizable wheel rim with a quick-release system, a direct-drive servo base, and its modular SR-P Lite pedal set alongside a table clamp.
Setting up is a little longwinded, but MOZA includes essential tools, so it only requires patience. If you have a dedicated sim racing cockpit, you can affix the R3 DD base and pedal board and enjoy the servicable 3.9Nm of force feedback, otherwise the table clamp holds steady enough. Still, I'd recommend the former in the long run because there's enough torque to shake a skinny desk around, and the pedals will slip with heavy braking.
Nevertheless, I was beyond impressed during my MOZA R3 bundle review, and it quickly earned its place as my pick for the best Xbox racing wheel. Naturally, it's compatible with Windows PC, and you can tweak the FFB settings with MOZA's Pit House app or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth and use the mobile app counterpart, so its appeal carries over to both platforms. For its $399 MSRP, nothing else beats MOZA's technical value right now.
Read my in-depth MOZA's R3 racing wheel and pedals review
Best racing wheel for PC
Finding a perfect balance of value and quality is tricky, especially when buying accessories that you usually can't test in retail stores. Luckily, we tested the Thrustmaster T248X racing wheel and found it ticked all the right boxes for beginners and enthusiast-level sim racing fans playing on Xbox. The hybrid motor system is housed in a servo that is a little more compact and lightweight compared to some alternatives, making it easy to set up and remove quickly.
The built-in HUD makes it super simple to adjust settings like rotation amount and force feedback levels. Although it doesn't display the same kind of live information on an Xbox as on a PC, it still serves a valuable purpose in finding the right balance of personalized settings using the massive array of buttons, including an Xbox guide plus separate screenshot and video share buttons.
Xbox titles like Assetto Corsa Competizione make use of everything on the T248X, and you can still customize the buttons on other games like Forza Horizon 5, both in-game and on the wheel itself. The included Thrustmaster T3PM pedals are mostly plastic construction except for the metal heads and come with a stiff replacement spring for an extra personalized touch.
You'll need a Windows PC or laptop to update the firmware and run in-depth calibration software, but the wheel still works out of the box on an Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, making it well-suited to practically anyone. The combination of leather and plastic for its finish gives you the best of both worlds and has the T248X sitting comfortably as our pick for the best overall Xbox steering wheel.
Read my in-depth Thrustmaster T248X review
Best budget racing wheel
You'll probably notice how similar this affordable alternative looks to the T248X top choice, and I discovered in my Thrustmaster T128 review that it's no coincidence. The T128X is a cost-cutting plastic Xbox steering wheel that uses the same servo base internals as its more luxurious sibling, stripping out the fully-fledged HUD but replacing it with a slick rev meter. The colored LEDs light up as you feed the gas on the included double pedal set, which is also constructed entirely from plastic, for a shockingly similar feedback experience.
If you've never owned a racing wheel before, the T128 is a perfect starting point. Listed with official support for the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X|S consoles, you get a wide variety of on-wheel buttons alongside chunky gear shifters. The hybrid drive force feedback is technically the weakest technology for simulation wheels, but it's powerful enough to provide real immersion to Xbox racing titles.
Adjusting your in-game settings for titles such as DIRT 5 can provide a near-perfect feel for most vehicles with this basic model. The included pedals are enough to get you started with automatic transmission, but a physical shifter can still connect to a spare port underneath the base. Connect it to a simple desk or a full-sized cockpit for an affordable entry into simulation racers on Xbox.
Read my in-depth Thrustmaster T128 review
Best steering wheel for Trucking Simulator
For the longest time, if truck sim enthusiasts wanted to level up their immersion, they'd have to settle for a gamer-centric racing wheel and pretend it was close enough. You could pick up a circular rally wheel and keep your eyes on the screen, but it never felt quite right. That was until I tested the MOZA TSW Truck Wheel and found that we could have our cake and eat it, too. It's not the cheapest option around, especially considering the necessary addition of a compatible direct-drive wheelbase from MOZA, but there's nothing else like this.
With a leather trim around this huge wheel, the TSW is unchallenged for its trucking authenticity. MOZA's Pit House companion app also makes it ultra-easy to get right into Euro Truck Simulator 2 with the correct settings, using a one-click profile selection that matches an average truck setup. Of course, you can tweak everything else to your liking, and anyone buying a direct-drive wheel will undoubtedly do so. Unfortunately, the face buttons are disappointingly clunky when pressed, but it's the only real downside.
Read my in-depth MOZA TSW review
Best mid-range racing wheel
The middle ground for force feedback comes from belt systems tied to internal brushless servo motors, designed to pull the wheel from your grip using in-game physics information. The TX is technically a package deal, combining the TM Leather 28 GT rim with a Thrustmaster TX servo base, an affordable method of unlocking the mid-range for racing wheels. When I first used the TX Leather Edition for my review, the upgrade from standard motor-fed force feedback was immediately noticeable.
It looks bare, but the TX leather edition is a formidable steering wheel for either the Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. If you've ever used racing wheels with hybrid motor force feedback, you'll likely be familiar with the individual notches felt when making slight turns. Since you're moving between teeth on gears, making a low-end wheel feel perfectly smooth is hard. In this case, the dual-belt servo is buttery smooth in turns and provides incredibly powerful feedback.
I cannot recommend this steering wheel for absolute beginners; the force feedback is a thing to treat with caution. The giant servo base hints at the strength lurking inside, but it's still a surprise when the wheel is thrown around in off-road races, so any youngsters need careful supervision when using it. It's not the most feature-rich Xbox racing wheel, but it's a slick option with 1080 degrees of rotation, cross-compatible with multiple generations alongside any PC.
Read my in-depth Thrustmaster TX Leather Edition review
Best pro-level racing wheel
Direct-drive wheels are the cream of the crop for sim racers, removing all obstacles between the user and the raw feedback from the motors inside. Nothing compares to the sheer force and precision in a straightforward package like the Logitech G PRO racing wheel, earning a perfect score in my review for its simplistic setup and enthusiast-level immersion. It's USB only, but that's perfect for Xbox consoles.
Some games need help identifying this cutting-edge steering wheel on Xbox, but Logitech solved the issue at launch by including an onboard compatibility switch. It tricks your Xbox into thinking the G PRO is a Logitech G923 racing wheel instead, converting the raw feedback data into its realistic Trueforce engine. You won't be able to connect third-party pedals just yet, but the manufacturers told us in a pre-launch briefing that an adapter should release in 2023.
There are no real downsides to the performance of the Logitech G PRO racing wheel unless you're planning to use your Xbox at a desk or mount it to a table. The sheer strength behind the 11Nm of torque lurking in this monstrous servo means that ramping up the Trueforce effects to maximum could shake any weak desk apart. It's the ultimate steering wheel for immersive sim racing on Xbox if you have an appropriate cockpit or a heavyweight desk.
Read my in-depth Logitech G PRO review
Honorable mentions
The G920 from Logitech, also known as the G29, is one of the longest-serving steering wheels on our list, and it's here for a good reason. It's still in production, and for around $300, you get a triple set of pedals alongside a beautiful, leather-bound wheel loaded with face buttons and responsive gear-shifting paddles. A Logitech G920 review from our managing editor Richard Devine is one of the more vintage articles on Windows Central, but the praise it earned at launch has endured for years.
There have since been modern replacements for this racing wheel, but it's still affordable for a model compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, alongside any PC. It'll connect to a cockpit or mount to most standard desks using the included clamp, but the premium build and precise input mean it's better suited for racers looking for a second-stage upgrade rather than brand-new beginners.
Not too big, but not so small that it feels like a toy, the G29 is the perfect intermediate steering wheel for Xbox. Logitech still sells compatible gear shifters that you can attach separately, and its face buttons offer enough input options for any game. If you want a step above the bare basics, pick it up and enjoy cross-compatible racing over Xbox consoles and PC.
Read Editor Richard Devine's in-depth Logitech G920 review
How to choose the best wheel for you
Are Xbox steering wheels compatible with PC?
Yes, any peripheral made for an Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S with a USB connection should work on a Windows PC without any issue. Steering wheels may have fancy feedback enhancements but are simply a set of analog and digital inputs translated to game functions with a simple driver installation from the manufacturer's website. Most games on Xbox consoles allow you to customize button functions on racing wheels, but a PC will offer some extra personalization.
Choosing the best racing wheel for you
Xbox consoles have some of the best racing games for fans of the genre, and there are plenty of high-quality steering wheels compatible with multiple generations of hardware. My top choice of the MOZA R3 bundle covers all the bases with support for Xbox alongside PC. You'll get a set of modular pedals and a convenient table clamp if you don't have access to a dedicated sim cockpit alongside a racing wheel compatible with interchangeable rims.
For curious newcomers, the Thrustmaster T128 offers a remarkably similar experience to the top pick but at a lower cost. If you're tentatively dipping your toes into sim racing on Xbox for the first time, it's cheap enough for a budget wheel without sacrificing the quality of immersion. The Logitech G PRO racing wheel is the opposite, with a slew of stimulating feedback effects and unparalleled quality on Xbox, but it's the most expensive. All of my choices excel in their own way, so consider your needs and Xbox generation support.
