Why Get a Gaming Steering Wheel?
Gaming steering wheels offer many benefits that take your gaming experience to a whole new level.
- Gain an advantage over other players.
- To some extent, it teaches non-drivers how to drive.
- A gaming steering wheel is guaranteed to draw you into the game from the moment you lay your hands on it.
- More realistic, precise and above all, more responsive control.
- For both frantic racing and more relaxed driving.
As gaming steering wheels take up much more space than a controller or keyboard, we strongly recommend that you measure how much space you have before you make a purchase.
Get More Kit for Your Gaming Steering Wheel
You can buy additional equipment for your gaming steering wheel to further enhance your driving experience.
- Driving pedals add an extra element of realism. Think about how many you need.
- Rudder shifters are perfect if you love using manual transmission and playing simulator games.
- Stands and bases provide a solid platform that helps you mount your accessories and ensures precision steering. Use a stand or base with a gaming chair to create a driving setup that you can sit in comfortably for marathon racing sessions.
PC Gaming steering wheel with gear stick
Driving pedals
Gaming gear stick
Game steering wheel stand
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Don't want to get a separate gaming wheel? Get a set with pedals and sometimes even a gear stick. You can count on a favourable price plus 100% compatibility.
How to Choose a Gaming Steering Wheel?
Choose a gaming steering wheel according to several parameters. In particular, focus on compatibility, features and turning range.
Gaming Steering Wheels—Compatibility
Gaming steering wheels are available in several variants, so make sure to get one that is compatible with your PC or game console. Some steering wheels are designed specifically for the PlayStation or Xbox. However, the most popular are PC steering wheels. Once you've tried one, you'll never go back to using your keyboard.
What Turning Range Should a Gaming Steering Wheel Have?
Each gaming steering wheel has a different turning range that affects the ease and comfort of gaming. Cheaper steering wheels usually allow 180°, while the best models can have up to 2520° of rotation lock-to-lock. A gaming steering wheel featuring 900° is a happy medium that will please most players.
Are you looking for a gaming steering wheel for your favourite console? Have a browse through our dedicated categories for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Gaming Steering Wheel Buttons
Like real-life wheels, gaming steering wheels come with a varying number of buttons that give you access to the user interface and other advanced features. Though expensive wheels often have more buttons, more does not always mean better. Check the design and layout of the buttons to make sure they don't get in your way, and you can't accidentally press them when cornering.
Perfectly Designed Gaming Steering Wheels Deliver Comfortable Driving
You can choose gaming steering wheels according to subjective parameters, such as colour or design. Surface finishes and ergonomics affect the price of the product. Get a rubberised gaming wheel for a more comfortable grip and a better experience, or a leather wheel for added style and an extended lifespan.
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Before you buy, be sure to check if the game wheel is compatible with your favourite game.
Gaming Steering Wheels—Useful Functions
Gaming steering wheels often come with extra features.
- Programmable buttons can be customised to give you full control of your favourite game.
- A D-Pad (directional pad) contains four arrow buttons that make it easy to navigate the user interface.
- Feedback causes the game wheel to vibrate or twitch to push your driving experience to the limits of reality.
- Positioning allows you to adjust the wheel by height, ensuring comfortable control for everyone.
- Two shifters under the steering wheel come in handy if you don't already have a rudder shifter.
