Best Racing Wheel for Xbox One Windows Central 2020

When it comes to console racing, the Xbox One spoils its owners with the best titles around. Whether you're a Forza fan or prefer Project Cars 2 or F1 2019, Xbox is the place to be for racing on the console. If you're getting serious about your virtual racing, you'll be interested in moving away from a controller and up to a wheel like the superb Logitech G920.

The Logitech G920 is, on balance, the best of the bunch. And part of that is based on its longevity; you can often find it at a handsome discount. But it's not good only because of its price. Logitech doesn't churn out new wheels that often, but when they come, they're excellent. The G920 is a well-built wheel with all the creature comforts you need to go racing. That includes a built-in vibration motor that provides accurate force feedback to feel the surface you're driving on, a 900-degree rotation, a leather grip, and a full three-pedal setup. This means you can use the optional gearshift with it if you prefer, though it is an additional purchase. For most, though, the metal paddle shifters will be plenty. It's also worth highlighting the location of the console buttons because they're placed perfectly for easy access without the need to take your hands off the wheel. Comfort, performance, the G920 has it all. Pros Excellent design and construction

Attractive price

Three-pedal setup

Great force feedback Cons Stick shift additional purchase

Best Overall Logitech G920 On balance, an excellent wheel for all The Logitech G920 is well made, well priced, and performs to such a high standard any virtual racer will be happy with it. $390 at Dell

Best for Serious Racers - Thrustmaster TS-XW

If you're searching for the ultimate racing wheel to go with your Xbox One, this is it. Thrustmaster's epic TS-XW is pricey, but it's the closest thing you'll get to reality without having to put a helmet on. A big part of what makes it so good is the partnership with Sparco, which makes the TS-XW's rim an actual recreation of a real-life racing wheel, the P310, right down to the authentic Alcantara trim. The force feedback on this wheel is incredible, paired with a dual belt-pulley system and metal ball-bearing axle and 1080 degrees of rotation for the ultimate in realism. The companion three-pedal setup also allows for an optional stick shift. Perhaps the only thing you might not like is that this thing is massive! Pros Excellent design and construction

Modeled on a real-life wheel

Three-pedal setup

Incredible accuracy from force feedback Cons Quite Pricey

Heavy!

Best for Serious Racers Thrustmaster TS-XW As close to real as you can get This wheel from Thrustmaster is as close as you can get to the real thing without having to go outside and put a helmet on. $700 at Dell

Best for Beginners - Thrustmaster TMX

Thrustmaster doesn't just cater to the super-serious sim racers out there, the company has a whole range of different wheels, and the TMX is particularly useful for those making their first steps. The TMX retains features you'd find on more expensive wheels, such as a 900-degree rotation, leather trim, and paddle shifts, but cuts back in areas such as the pedals being plastic, not metal to help keep the cost down, as well as there only being two so it doesn't go with a stick shift. But even then, the pedals are still adjustable, the paddles are strong, and the force feedback is excellent. The TMX is a comfortable wheel to use. It's also a high-quality product designed to appeal to the newer sim-racers or those on a tighter budget. But neither of those things means you should miss out on features, and that's why it's such a good wheel for beginners. You're not missing out on much at all. Pros 900-degree rotation

Great force feedback

Leather trim

Solid build quality Cons Only two-pedal setup

Plastic pedals

Best for Beginners Thrustmaster TMX A great first step An excellent wheel for beginners or those on tighter budgets that still delivers on features and experience. $200 at Dell

Best Budget - Hori Racing Wheel Overdrive

Not everyone is hunting for super-realism and the price that goes with it. If you're searching for something budget that'll still give you a bit more immersion in your racing, the officially licensed Hori Racing Wheel Overdrive isn't a bad choice. Rotation is limited to just 270-degrees, but for most racing games, that's just about enough. It's got a beautiful design, a grippy rubber trim, and a bonus touch, an adjustable dead zone on the top of the wheel. The pedals are also excellent. While there are only two, so no stick shifting, they have a retractable footrest for added comfort as well as being full-sized. The pedals are also fully adjustable, so you've still got control over how the setup feels when you're on the virtual track. Pros Fantastic price

Licensed by Microsoft

Grippy rubber trim

Solid build quality Cons Only two-pedal setup

Rotation limited to 270-degrees

Best Budget Hori Racing Wheel Overdrive A super-affordable way to get into using a wheel An incredibly affordable way to have a more immersive and enjoyable experience in your Xbox One racing games. $100 at Amazon

Best Direct Drive: Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel Formula

If you want to get really serious about your sim racing, then you're going to want to jump up to a direct drive wheel. While everything else on this list relies on a system of belts and gears, direct drive wheels attach the rim directly to the motor. The benefit here is the best quality force feedback, unlimited rotation, and the absolute best accuracy. It's the closest you can get to a real race car in your own home. Fanatec now has a direct drive wheel that fits into its extensive ecosystem of products. The Podium also supports consoles, with both Xbox One and PS4 support possible, and the bundle here has an F1 style wheel to get you going. What you get with the podium is smooth, accurate, highly realistic racing. It boasts peak torque of 20nm and a holding torque of 15nm, a built-in hub, carbon fiber, and Alcantara in its construction and a built-in OLED display on the base for easy tuning. You've got a host of buttons to map and an integrated display on the actual wheel. All you need to do is get some pedals, which aren't included, and you're off. Pros Ultimate realism

Superb build quality

Also supports console

Ecosystem of accessories Cons Expensive

Pedals aren't included