Best Car Wheel for PS5: Top Racing Wheels Compared
A car wheel for PS5 is a steering-wheel-and-pedal controller, like the HORI Racing Wheel Apex or the Logitech G29, built to replace the DualSense controller in racing games.
Sony requires every PS5 wheel to contain an officially licensed security chip, so of the dozens of racing wheels sold for PC, only a small handful will actually pair with a PS5 at all. This guide compares the three most common PS5-licensed wheels on price, force feedback, and setup, corrects a couple of misleading feature claims that get repeated across other buying guides, and walks through exactly how to connect one to your console.
Why Not Every Racing Wheel Works on a PS5
Sony and Microsoft both require force-feedback accessories to include a licensed security chip before the console will even recognize them. That means a wheel built for PC alone, without PS5 licensing, will simply not talk to your console, no matter how well it is built. HORI Racing Wheel Apex, the HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex, and the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel are examples of wheels that carry official PS5 licensing today.
There is one exception worth knowing: Sony has confirmed that wheels originally licensed for PS4, including the Logitech G29 covered below, will still work on PS5 through backward compatibility, and in the G29’s case Sony sells it directly through its own PlayStation accessories store for PS5. Before buying any wheel that is not in this guide, check the product listing for the words “officially licensed for PS5” or “compatible with PS5” rather than assuming a PC wheel will work.
SONY-LICENSED PS5 PICK
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HORI Racing Wheel Apex – $108.49 Officially licensed by Sony and compatible with Gran Turismo 7, which is exactly the licensing requirement this guide explains above.
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3 Best Car Wheels for PS5 Compared
All three wheels below are officially licensed for PS5. Prices are current Amazon listings and will shift over time.
| Wheel | Price | Force Feedback | Connection | Best For |
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| HORI Racing Wheel Apex | $108.49 | No (spring-centering) | Wired | Budget buyers, Gran Turismo 7 |
| HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex | $155.79 | No (spring-centering) | Wireless | Cable-free setups |
| Logitech G29 | $199.99 | Yes (true force feedback) | Wired | Serious sim racing |
1. HORI Racing Wheel Apex – Best Budget Pick
The HORI Racing Wheel Apex is officially licensed by Sony and compatible with Gran Turismo 7, PS4 titles, and PC. It weighs about 7 pounds, includes a two-pedal set on its own base, and connects over a wired USB cable. At roughly $108, it is the most affordable Sony-licensed wheel on this list, and it is the one most reviewers point beginners toward, though it does not include true force feedback (more on that below).
2. HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex – Best for a Cable-Free Setup
This is the wireless sibling of the wheel above, built for PS5, PS4, and Windows 11/10. Reviewers consistently praise the wireless connection itself, which removes cable clutter from a desk or racing rig, but they note the same tradeoff as the wired Apex: no true force feedback, and a firmer, less adjustable pedal set than the Logitech G29. At around $156, it costs more than the wired Apex for the wireless convenience alone, not for any extra performance.
3. Logitech G29 – Best for Force Feedback
The Logitech G29 is the only wheel in this comparison with true, motor-driven force feedback, so you feel curbs, wheel spin, and impacts through the wheel itself rather than just seeing them on screen. It offers 900 degrees of lock-to-lock rotation, roughly two and a half full turns, a hand-stitched leather wheel cover, and a three-pedal set with a responsive, pressure-sensitive brake. At around $200 it costs almost twice as much as the wired HORI Apex, but it is the wheel most sim racing reviewers recommend once you are past a beginner budget.
Force Feedback: What the HORI Wheels Do Not Have
Both HORI Apex wheels use a spring-centering system: a physical spring pulls the wheel back to center when you let go, and it resists you slightly as you turn away from center. That is not the same thing as force feedback. A true force-feedback wheel, like the Logitech G29, uses a motor that actively pushes back against your hands in real time, so you feel a curb rumble, a wheel spin, or a collision as it happens rather than only seeing it on screen.
That difference matters most in Gran Turismo 7 and other simulation-style racers, where feeling the car lose grip through the wheel is a big part of how you correct a slide before it becomes a spin. For arcade-style racing games, or for players who are just starting out, the spring-centering feel on the HORI wheels is a reasonable tradeoff for a much lower price.
How to Connect a Car Wheel to Your PS5
- Plug the wheel’s USB cable into one of the PS5’s USB ports, or pair it over Bluetooth if you have a wireless model such as the HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex.
- Power on the PS5 with the wheel already connected so the console can detect it during startup.
- Go to Settings, then Accessories, and confirm the wheel appears in the connected devices list.
- Launch a wheel-supported title, such as Gran Turismo 7, the WRC series, or an F1 game.
- Open that game’s own control settings and calibrate the wheel’s sensitivity, dead zone, and pedal response before you start racing.
What to Look for When Buying a PS5 Car Wheel
- Official PS5 licensing: Without it, the wheel will not connect to the console at all, regardless of build quality.
- Force feedback vs. spring-centering: Only true force feedback pushes back against your hands in real time; spring-centering just recenters the wheel.
- Wired vs. wireless: Wireless models cost more for the same base performance but remove desk or rig clutter.
- Pedal set quality: Look for adjustable pedal faces and a sturdy base, especially if you plan to mount the wheel on a rig rather than a desk.
- Rotation range: More degrees of lock-to-lock rotation, like the G29’s 900 degrees, feels closer to a real car in simulation-style racers.
- Game compatibility: Confirm your favorite racing titles actually support wheel input before you buy, since not every PS5 racing game does.
Planning to use the same wheel on a computer as well as your PS5? Check our separate guide to the best car wheel for PC setups, since PC does not require the same Sony licensing chip and opens up far more wheel options. And if you want a rundown of which racing games actually make the most of a wheel once it is connected, see our list of car games for steering wheel players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Best Car Wheel for PS5?
Among wheels that are officially licensed by Sony to work on PS5, the HORI Racing Wheel Apex is the best budget pick at around $108, and the Logitech G29 is the best pick if you want true motor-driven force feedback for around $200. Both are covered in the comparison above, along with the HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex for a cable-free setup.
Do Car Wheels Work With All PS5 Racing Games?
No. A racing wheel only works if the specific game you are playing supports wheel input, and not every PS5 racing title does. Gran Turismo 7, the WRC series, F1 games, and Assetto Corsa Competizione all have deep wheel support, but some arcade-style racers rely on the DualSense controller only. Check a game’s control settings before assuming your wheel will work.
How Do I Connect a Car Wheel to My PS5?
Plug the wheel’s USB cable into the PS5 (or pair it over Bluetooth if it is a wireless model like the HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex), then power on the console with the wheel already connected. Go to Settings, then Accessories, to confirm the PS5 recognizes it, launch a wheel-supported game such as Gran Turismo 7, and calibrate the wheel’s sensitivity and dead zone from inside that game’s control menu.
Are Car Wheels Worth Buying for PS5?
For anyone who plays racing games regularly, yes. A wheel and pedal set gives you separate, analog control over steering and braking instead of cramming both onto a controller’s small sticks and triggers, which makes cornering and trail-braking noticeably more precise. If you only play racing games occasionally, a controller is still a perfectly reasonable choice.
Does the Logitech G29 Work on PS5?
Yes. The Logitech G29 is sold directly through PlayStation’s own accessories store for PS5, PS4, and PC, and it delivers full force feedback in Gran Turismo 7 and other wheel-supported PS5 titles. It was originally built around the PS4 generation, but Sony has confirmed it works on PS5 without any extra hardware or firmware update.
Do HORI Racing Wheels Have Force Feedback?
No. Both the HORI Racing Wheel Apex and the HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex use a spring that recenters the wheel, not a motor that pushes back against your steering input. That keeps the price down and makes them a solid entry-level choice, but it also means you will not feel curb rumble or the wheel resist you mid-corner the way you would on a true force-feedback wheel like the Logitech G29.
Conclusion
Start by ruling out anything that is not officially licensed for PS5, since that eliminates most of the wheels sold for PC. From there, the choice comes down to budget and how much force feedback matters to you: the HORI Racing Wheel Apex is the cheapest way to get a real pedal set in front of you, the HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex trades a higher price for a cable-free setup, and the Logitech G29 is the one to buy if you want to actually feel the road through the wheel in Gran Turismo 7.
