Best Racing Wheels for Forza, GT7 & F1 (2026)

2026-05-25 · 9 min read · By Justlikegames Editorial

From the Logitech G29 to direct-drive Moza R5: the best racing wheels in 2026 for Forza Horizon 5, Gran Turismo 7, F1 24 and Assetto Corsa.

A controller is fine. A wheel is transformative. The first time you brake-and-turn into a corner with real force feedback fighting back, racing games stop being arcade games and start being a hobby. Here are the six racing wheels we recommend in 2026 — from entry-level all the way to direct-drive.

1. Best for PS5/PS4: Logitech G29

The G29 has been the de-facto "first wheel" for PlayStation players for almost a decade and the reason is simple: it's good, it's everywhere, and every sim game supports it out of the box. Real force feedback (not just rumble), 900° rotation, three pedals (gas/brake/clutch), and dual-motor feedback that lets you feel oversteer the moment it starts. Pairs perfectly with [Gran Turismo 7](/games-like/gran-turismo-7/) and [F1 24](/games-like/f1-24/).

2. Best for Xbox: Logitech G920

Same wheel as the G29, different firmware. The G920 is licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One (plus PC) and gives you the exact same force feedback experience. If you're an Xbox player serious about [Forza Horizon 5](/games-like/forza-horizon-5/) or [Forza Motorsport](/games-like/forza-motorsport/), this is the right entry point.

3. Best Upgrade Pick: Logitech G923 with TRUEFORCE

The G923 is the G29's successor and the only meaningful change is TRUEFORCE — Logitech's 1000 Hz feedback system that pulls audio data from the game engine to simulate engine vibration, tire scrub and surface texture through the wheel itself. In supported titles (GT7, ACC, Dirt Rally 2.0) it's a genuine step up. In unsupported titles it falls back to G29-equivalent feedback.

4. Best Direct Drive: MOZA R5 All-in-One Bundle

The R5 is the gateway to "proper" sim racing — 5.5 Nm direct-drive wheel base (no gears, no belts, the motor is the wheel), load-cell pedals, formula-style wheel rim, all in one bundle. PC only, expensive, requires a wheel stand or cockpit. Once you've felt direct drive in [Assetto Corsa Competizione](/games-like/assetto-corsa-competizione/), you can't go back.

5. Best Budget Xbox Pick: HORI Racing Wheel Overdrive

If $300 for a G920 is too much, the HORI Overdrive is the licensed Xbox alternative at roughly a third of the price. No force feedback — it's spring-loaded — but pedals are included and it's officially supported in every Xbox racing game. Good intro for kids or casual players who mostly play arcade racers.

6. Best Cross-Platform: PXN V9 Gen2

The Swiss army knife. PC, PS4, Xbox One/Series, AND Switch — one wheel that works on everything you own. Three pedals, an H-shifter, switchable 270°/900° rotation. Force feedback isn't as refined as Logitech's, but at this price you get a real H-shifter, which the G29 makes you buy separately.

How to choose

- **Gear-driven (G29/G920) vs belt-driven vs direct-drive.** Gear-driven is loudest and cheapest. Belt is smoother. Direct-drive is the gold standard but starts around $500. - **Three pedals vs two.** Pretty much everything modern ships with three. The clutch matters for H-shifter setups; otherwise the brake-pedal feel is what counts. - **Mounting.** Every wheel above ships with desk clamps. If you race more than a few hours a week, get a [gaming chair](/blog/best-gaming-chairs-2026/) and a proper wheel stand — the desk clamps will flex. - **Pedal upgrade path.** Load-cell pedals (which sense pressure, not travel) are the single biggest upgrade you can make. The MOZA R5 bundle includes them; everyone else sells them separately.

What to play

- [Forza Horizon 5](/games-like/forza-horizon-5/) — open-world arcade-sim hybrid - [Gran Turismo 7](/games-like/gran-turismo-7/) — PS5's flagship sim - [F1 24](/games-like/f1-24/) — current-season Formula 1 - [Assetto Corsa Competizione](/games-like/assetto-corsa-competizione/) — GT3 sim that defines the genre - See more in our [racing games hub](/genre/racing/)