Professional Sim Racing Hardware & Turnkey Rigs

A racing simulator is a system: the wheelbase, wheel rim, pedals, mounting and platform all have to match. Work through these decisions in order, and confirm each one against the manufacturer’s documentation for the exact model and version you plan to buy.

1. Start with your platform

Many wheelbases are sold in separate platform versions. Logitech lists the G923 in a PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC version and in a separate Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC version. Thrustmaster lists the T598 as a PS4/PS5/PC version and an Xbox One/Xbox Series/PC version.

2. Match the wheel rim to the wheelbase

Thrustmaster states that a wheel add-on must use a Quick Release system that matches the racing wheel base. Its latch-base add-ons, such as the Hypercar Wheel Add-On, are for its Direct Drive bases only, and it lists which screw-base add-ons work on those bases with a Quick Release adapter. MOZA states that the R5 accepts third-party rims with a D1 SPEC quick release, but their paddles and buttons need a separate connection to the PC.

3. Know how the pedals connect

Thrustmaster’s Raceline Pedals III and Raceline Pedals LTE connect to the wheelbase through an RJ12 connector on PC and consoles. Its T-LCM Pedals are recommended to connect by USB directly on a Windows PC, but connect to the wheelbase by RJ12 cable only on PlayStation and Xbox. MOZA lists a pedal port among the R5’s connections.

4. Plan how it mounts

The PlayStation/PC version of the G923 uses a clamp that extends up to 50 mm. The Thrustmaster T598 has four attachment points underneath for cockpit mounting, with a desk mounting kit sold separately, and the MOZA R5 has four-hole bottom mounting. Cockpit makers publish their own compatibility lists: Next Level Racing’s list for the GTRacer 2.0 includes the Logitech G923, MOZA R5 and Thrustmaster T248 under wheelbases, and the cockpit supports direct drive wheels up to 13 Nm.

5. Check adapters and power

Some wheel add-ons and cockpit combinations require adapters. Confirm the requirements for the exact wheelbase, wheel, mount and cockpit you select. Before you set up, confirm the power supplies, cables and available outlets your selected equipment needs.

Before you order, confirm:

• the wheelbase’s platform version
• a matching quick release
• how the pedals connect on your platform
• how your desk, stand or cockpit mounts the base
• any adapter or power the setup needs

Go deeper: Sim Racing Buyer’s Guide · Sim Racing Hardware Guide · Racing Cockpit Comparison