Sim Racing Console Compatibility: Xbox vs PS5 vs PC

Every sim racing wheel base works on PC, but console support depends on licensing. On Xbox, the licence usually lives in the steering wheel, so Fanatec bases need an Xbox-licensed rim. On PlayStation, it lives in the base, so you need a PlayStation-licensed base. Of the 38 bases we track, 12 list Xbox and 11 list PlayStation.

This guide explains the rules behind those numbers, using the manufacturer statements stored with every product and summarized in our platform matrix. If you already have a combination in mind, test it in the compatibility checker.

Which sim racing wheels work on console?

Eighteen bases in our database list at least one console. Everything else is PC only.

Base	Xbox	PlayStation	Condition
Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm and 8 Nm)	Yes	No	Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel required
Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)	Yes	No	Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel required
Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm)	Yes	No	Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel required
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro	No	Yes	Officially licensed for PS5 and PS4
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)	No	Yes	Officially licensed for PS5 and PS4
Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel	Version	Version	Sold in PlayStation/PC, Xbox/PC and PC-only versions
Logitech G RS50 Base	With Xbox wheel	Version	Sold in PC and PS/PC versions; Xbox needs an Xbox-compatible RS or PRO wheel
Logitech G RS50 System	Version	Version	Sold as PC only, PS/PC and Xbox/PC versions
Logitech G29 Driving Force	No	Yes	PS5, PS4, PS3 and PC; the G920 is the Xbox/PC model
Logitech G920 Driving Force	Yes	No	Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC; the G29 is the PlayStation/PC model
Thrustmaster T598	Separate version	Yes	Our record covers the PS5/PS4/PC version
Thrustmaster T248	Version	Version	Sold as separate PlayStation/PC and Xbox/PC versions
Thrustmaster T128	Version	Version	Sold as separate PlayStation/PC and Xbox/PC versions
Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition	No	Yes	PS5, PS4, PS3 and PC, selected with a switch on the base
Thrustmaster T-GT II	No	Yes	PS5, PS4 and PC, selected with a switch on the base
Thrustmaster TX Leather Edition	Yes	No	Licensed by Microsoft for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Moza R3 Racing Bundle	Yes	No	With the bundled Xbox-licensed ESX wheel

The other 20 bases, including every Simagic, Simucube, Asetek and Conspit base, the Moza R5 through R25 Ultra, and the Thrustmaster T818, list PC only. Thrustmaster says the T818 is PC only regardless of which rim is fitted.

How does console licensing work?

Microsoft and Sony only allow licensed peripherals to talk to their consoles. A sim racing setup is a chain of parts, the base, the rim and the pedals, and somewhere in that chain there has to be licensed hardware the console recognizes.

Manufacturers put that licence in different places, and that single design choice explains almost every compatibility question:

• Licence in the rim: Fanatec’s Xbox approach. The same CSL DD base works on Xbox with one rim and not with another.
• Licence in the base: Fanatec’s PlayStation approach. You buy a different base, the GT DD Pro or ClubSport DD+, instead of a different rim.
• Licence in the product version: Logitech’s and Thrustmaster’s approach. The same model is sold in separate Xbox and PlayStation versions, so you choose the console at checkout.

Our matrix labels these as “With a licensed wheel,” “Officially licensed” and “Xbox version” or “PlayStation version” so you can see which rule applies to each base.

Xbox: the licensed-rim rule

Fanatec’s Xbox-capable bases, the CSL DD, ClubSport DD and Podium DD, all carry the same note: Xbox One and Series X|S only with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel. Four rims in our database have that licence:

Xbox-licensed Fanatec rim	Quick release	Also lists
CSL Steering Wheel GT3	QR2 Lite	PlayStation (with a PS-licensed base), PC
CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC	QR2 Lite	PlayStation (with a Sony-licensed base), PC
ClubSport Steering Wheel R330 V2 for Xbox	QR2	PC
ClubSport Steering Wheel Rally Sweden for Xbox	QR2	PC

The quick release still has to work. On a CSL DD, all four fit directly: its QR2 Lite base-side takes the two CSL rims and the two full-QR2 ClubSport rims with no adapter. On a ClubSport DD, the CSL rims fit but are limited to 8 Nm. And Fanatec notes for the R330 V2 that console functionality may be limited, with full functionality only guaranteed on PC.

Fanatec’s base lists add caveats too. The R330 V2’s compatible-base list doesn’t name the ClubSport DD or Podium DD, and the Podium DD notes that older wheels don’t always list it. So our checker returns “check manufacturer chart” for Xbox-licensed rims on the Podium DD rather than a clean yes.

Logitech, Thrustmaster and Moza on Xbox

• Logitech: the G920 is the Xbox/PC model of the G29. The RS50 Base is sold in PC and PS/PC versions, and Xbox play needs an Xbox-compatible RS or PRO wheel such as the RS Wheel Hub (Xbox/PC). For the RS50 System, Logitech notes that pairing a PlayStation base with the Xbox wheel hub covers PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The G PRO is sold in separate Xbox/PC and PlayStation/PC versions.
• Thrustmaster: the TX Leather Edition is licensed by Microsoft, and the T248 and T128 come in an Xbox/PC version. The T598 in our database is the PS5/PS4/PC version; Thrustmaster lists a separate Xbox/PC version. Rims such as the EVO Racing 32R Leather list Xbox and fit the TX through the Thrustmaster Quick Release, though Thrustmaster notes some features are limited on Xbox by the console protocol. The SF1000 lists PC, PS4 and PS5 but not Xbox.
• Moza: the R3 Racing Bundle supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with its bundled Xbox-licensed ESX wheel, though some buttons and telemetry are unavailable in Xbox mode per Moza’s Xbox FAQ.

PlayStation: licensed bases only

PlayStation is stricter. The licence sits in the base, and a non-licensed base can’t be fixed with a different rim. Fanatec states plainly that the CSL DD, ClubSport DD and Podium DD aren’t compatible with any PlayStation console, and that the CSL DD and Podium DD can’t be upgraded to achieve compatibility.

The PlayStation-licensed bases in our database are:

• Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro: 8 Nm, QR2 Lite, officially licensed for PS5 and PS4 and compatible with PC. It’s the PlayStation counterpart of the CSL DD, with PlayStation button caps in the box.
• Fanatec ClubSport DD+: 18 Nm, QR2, officially licensed for PS5 and PS4. It’s the PlayStation counterpart of the 15 Nm ClubSport DD.
• Thrustmaster T598: the PS5/PS4/PC version, with a 5 Nm constant-torque rating and +100% overshoot.
• Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition and T-GT II: belt-driven bases licensed for PlayStation and Gran Turismo, switched between PlayStation and PC with a slider on the base. Thrustmaster doesn’t publish a torque figure.
• Thrustmaster T248 and T128: in their PlayStation/PC versions.
• Logitech G29: PS5, PS4, PS3 and PC, with its rim and three-pedal unit included.
• Logitech G PRO and RS50: in their PlayStation/PC versions.

Fanatec rims that list PlayStation still need one of those bases. The CSL GT3 lists PlayStation “with a PS-licensed base,” and the Podium BMW M4 GT3 notes that PlayStation use requires a PlayStation-licensed base. Fanatec’s two Xbox-version rims don’t list PlayStation at all.

On the GT DD Pro, seven rims in our database work on PlayStation; on the ClubSport DD+, six. Our platform matrix shows those counts for every base.

Moza: Moza states its products do not currently support PS4 or PS5. Simagic, Simucube, Asetek and Conspit: PC only.

PC: everything works

All 38 bases in our database work on Windows PC, and PC is the only platform where you can mix brands freely:

• Any rim that fits the base works, with no licence requirements.
• USB pedals work alongside any base. Heusinkveld, Simagic, Moza and others plug straight into the PC.
• Six ecosystems open up that console players can’t use: Moza’s R5 to R25, Simagic, Simucube, Asetek, Conspit, and Thrustmaster’s T818.

One PC footnote: Heusinkveld supports Windows 10 or newer and states its pedals aren’t supported on Linux, so check driver support if you run something other than Windows.

Pedals and add-ons on console

On Xbox and PlayStation, pedals must connect through the wheelbase’s pedal port. USB pedal connections are PC only. That gives you two rules: the pedals must be from the same brand as the base, and the base must have a pedal port.

Pedal set	Console route
Fanatec CSL Pedals LC and ClubSport V3	Through a Fanatec base; no console support over direct USB or the ClubSport USB Adapter
Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals	Through an RS/PRO wheel for that console, or a G29/G920/G923 via the Logitech G Racing Adapter
Thrustmaster Raceline Pedals III LC	Through a Thrustmaster force-feedback base, excluding the T500
Thrustmaster T-LCM	Lists PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox; ships with USB and RJ12 cables
Moza CRP2 and SRP2	Through an Xbox-capable MOZA base’s pedal port, which in our database means the R3 bundle; PlayStation isn’t listed
Heusinkveld and Simagic sets	PC only

Platform-specific base rules still apply to pedals. Fanatec’s CSL Elite Pedals V2, for example, need a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec base on PS4/PS5, and a compatible Fanatec base plus an Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel on Xbox.

Should you buy for console or PC?

The licensing rules turn into a short decision tree:

• You only race on Xbox. Your choices are a Fanatec CSL DD, ClubSport DD or Podium DD with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec rim, a Logitech G PRO or RS50 System in its Xbox version, an RS50 Base with an Xbox-compatible Logitech wheel, the Logitech G920, the Thrustmaster TX, a T248 or T128 in its Xbox version, or the Moza R3 bundle. Pair them with same-brand pedals that connect through the base.
• You only race on PS5. Choose a licensed base: the Fanatec GT DD Pro or ClubSport DD+, the Thrustmaster T300 RS GT or T-GT II, a T598, T248 or T128 in its PlayStation version, the Logitech G29, or a Logitech G PRO or RS50 in its PlayStation version. Any Fanatec rim that lists PlayStation works on the two Fanatec bases.
• You race on PC and one console. Buy the console-capable hardware. Every console base also works on PC, so you lose nothing on the PC side except access to the PC-only brands.
• You race on PC only. Ignore licensing and shop the whole market, including Simucube, Simagic, Asetek, Conspit and Moza’s bigger bases, which list PC only.
• You want Xbox and PlayStation from one setup. That’s the hardest case. Fanatec’s licences split across separate bases. Logitech’s note about pairing a PlayStation RS50 System base with the Xbox wheel hub is the clearest dual-console route in our data, and it’s worth confirming with Logitech before you buy.

One more consideration: console versions sometimes lose features. Moza says some ESX buttons and telemetry are unavailable in Xbox mode, Thrustmaster notes some EVO 32R features are limited on Xbox, and Fanatec only guarantees the R330 V2’s full functionality on PC. If you split time between platforms, expect the PC side to be the more complete experience.

How to check your setup

Pick your console first in the checker, then add the base, rim and pedals. It’ll flag a PC-only base, a rim without the right licence, or USB-only pedals before you spend anything.

Platform

PCXboxPlayStation

WheelbaseChoose a wheelbase…Asetek SimSports Forte Direct Drive WheelbaseAsetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive WheelbaseAsetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive WheelbaseConspit Ares 12Conspit Ares 20 PlatinumFanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm)Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (8 Nm)Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm)Logitech G PRO Racing WheelLogitech G RS50 BaseLogitech G RS50 SystemLogitech G29 Driving ForceLogitech G920 Driving ForceMOZA R12 V2MOZA R16 UltraMOZA R21 UltraMOZA R25 UltraMOZA R3 Racing Bundle for Xbox & PCMOZA R5 Racing BundleMOZA R9 V3Simagic Alpha EVOSimagic Alpha EVO ProSimagic Alpha EVO SportSimagic Alpha EVO UltraSimucube 2 ProSimucube 3 ProSimucube 3 SportSimucube 3 UltimateThrustmaster T-GT IIThrustmaster T128Thrustmaster T248Thrustmaster T300 RS GT EditionThrustmaster T598Thrustmaster T818 Black EditionThrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition

Steering wheelChoose a wheel…Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering WheelAsetek SimSports La Prima GT Steering WheelFanatec ClubSport Formula V3Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel GT V2Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel R330 V2 for XboxFanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Rally Sweden for XboxFanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel RSFanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRCFanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel GT3 EnduranceMOZA CS Pro Steering WheelMOZA CS V2P Steering WheelMOZA ESX Steering Wheel for PC & XboxMOZA FSR2 Formula WheelMOZA GS V2P GT WheelMOZA KS Pro Steering WheelMOZA KS Steering WheelMOZA RS V2 Steering WheelMOZA TSW Truck WheelSimagic FX ProSimagic GT NeoSimagic GT1Simagic GTS (GT Sport)Simagic Zeus FormulaSimagic Zeus GTSimagic Zeus SportThrustmaster EVO Racing 32R LeatherThrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-OnThrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-OnThrustmaster Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition

Pedals (optional)No pedals selectedFanatec ClubSport Pedals V3Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 InvertedFanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2Fanatec CSL PedalsFanatec CSL Pedals LCHeusinkveld Sprint 2-Pedal SetHeusinkveld Sprint 3-Pedal SetHeusinkveld Ultimate+ 2-Pedal SetHeusinkveld Ultimate+ 3-Pedal SetLogitech G PRO Racing PedalsLogitech G RS PedalsMOZA CRP2 Load Cell PedalsMOZA mBooster Pedal Set with CRP2 ThrottleMOZA SRP2 PedalsSimagic P1000 Modular PedalsSimagic P1000i Inverted PedalsSimagic P2000-R Hydraulic PedalsThrustmaster Raceline Pedals III LCThrustmaster T-LCM Pedals

Cockpit (optional)No cockpit selectedFanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5GT Omega APEX Wheel StandGT Omega ART CockpitGT Omega PRIME CockpitNext Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount EditionNext Level Racing F-GT ProNext Level Racing GTElite Front & Side Mount EditionNext Level Racing GTElite Wheel Plate EditionNext Level Racing GTLite ProNext Level Racing GTtrackNext Level Racing RC Foldable (RC F)Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0Playseat Challenge XPlayseat Formula IntelligenceSim-Lab GT1 EvoSim-Lab GT1 ProSim-Lab P1X ProTrak Racer Alpine Racing TRX V2Trak Racer FS3 V2 Wheel StandTrak Racer TR120S V2Trak Racer TR160 V5Trak Racer TR5Trak Racer TR8 PRO V2Trak Racer TR80S

Choose a wheelbase and a steering wheel to see whether they work together.

For ranked picks per platform, see the best wheels for Xbox, for PS5 and for PC, our complete setup guide and the full wheelbase rankings. The rubric behind every score is on our how we evaluate page.