The PS5 Is Getting An Officially Licensed Wireless Racing Wheel

Although wi-fi sport controllers have been the norm for a few years now, some specialty controllers like racing wheels have not lower the wire. However there’s at the least one upcoming racing wheel that’s giving wi-fi connectivity a attempt. Hori is releasing a brand new wi-fi version of its Apex Racing Wheel, which initially released as a wired wheel in 2022 for $120. The wi-fi Hori Apex is formally licensed by Sony and is appropriate with PS5, PS4, and PC. Amazon is taking preorders for the $170 Hori Wireless Apex Racing Wheel forward of its October 24 launch.

We dug round and could not discover another wi-fi racing wheels for contemporary platforms from main manufacturers, so whereas the Hori Apex will not be the primary of this era, it’s the first formally licensed wi-fi wheel for PlayStation 5.

Hori says the Apex offers up to 10 hours of battery life from a full charge. If you do need to plug it in, it comes with 6.6ft charging cable so you can keep racing while you refuel the controller. For wireless connectivity, it uses a dongle that plugs directly into your PlayStation or PC, and it has an effective range of up to 32 feet.

Other features include paddle shifters to make shifting easier, full-size foot pedals, 270-degree rotation, and clamps to secure it to your table or desk. It also has regular inputs, including PlayStation face buttons, D-pad, and four additional face buttons instead of traditional triggers and shoulder buttons.

Despite releasing over two years ago, the wired Hori Apex remains one of the most popular entry-level racing wheels for PlayStation. It currently holds a 4.3/5 user average, based on over 3,000 reviews, on Amazon.

If you are looking for a more serious piece of kit, there are some solid (wired) options out there. Currently on sale at Amazon for $230 (was $300), the Logitech G29 gives arguably the very best efficiency for the value. It is presently on sale for $230 (was $300). Additionally appropriate with PC, PS5, and PS4, the G29 has a premium design with sturdy supplies and options built-in pressure suggestions for added realism. The 900-degree wheel rotation can also be one in every of its finest options, because it permits you to really feel such as you’re actually swinging your digital automobile round tight corners.

Alternatively, the Gran Turismo-themed Thrustmaster T300 RS for PlayStation and PC is one other standout wheel, however it holds a lofty $450 price ticket. Nice for followers of racing sims, the T300 RS incorporates a dual-belt system in its brushless motor and has proprietary magnetic know-how for optimum wheel precision.

The $400 Thrustmaster T248P is one other high-performance racing wheel, and this one locations a larger emphasis on customization. It is newer than the T300 RS and it may be extra interesting because it has a built-in race dashboard, 25 motion buttons, magnetic paddle shifters, and you’ll even drive follow an non-obligatory TH8S shifter.

On the price range facet, the aforementioned Hori Apex wired mannequin is a stable selection, however there’s additionally the Thrustmaster T80 for $100 (was $110) that is value testing. Like all the different racing wheels talked about above, the T80 is formally licensed by Sony.

Nintendo Change homeowners on the lookout for a racing wheel for Mario Kart ought to check out Hori’s duo of officially licensed wheels with Mario Kart themes. The Pro Mini is designed for youthful gamers and is on sale for $56 (was $70), whereas the Pro Deluxe is accessible for $89 (was $110).