The Fanatec Wheel, Base and Pedals Ecosystem

Fanatec is one of the most popular F1 sim racing gear brands. They produce outstanding wheels and pedals for the F1 games. But their range of series and products can be confusing. This article helps you navigate the Fanatec ecosystem.

The Fanatec Wheel, Base and Pedals Ecosystem
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What Fanatec products should I buy?

With Fanatec, there are three types of products you need to be ready for your first race:
  1. Wheel: the steering wheel
  1. Wheel base: the base you mount the steering wheel to, which also includes the motor that takes care of things like force feedback
  1. Pedals: at least two pedals, one for throttle, one for braking (for braking, we recommend “load cell” brakes)

What does Fanatec CSL, CS, and Podium mean?

Fanatec offers its products in three different series. Think of those as a rough guide for price and quality level.
  1. ClubSport Light (CSL): the cheapest line. For a full set of wheel + base + pedals you will likely pay around €600-900.
  1. ClubSport (CS): the mid-range product line, about €100-500 more expensive than CSL.
  1. Podium: their top product line.

Is Fanatec compatible with Playstation, PC or Xbox?

  1. For Xbox users, please be aware that only some Fanatec wheels are Xbox compatible. The good news is that all wheel bases are compatible.
  1. For Playstation users, it's the other way around: all wheels are compatible with Playstation, but only some wheel bases.
  1. For PC users, all wheels and wheel bases are compatible.
Generally, all Fanatec products are compatible with each other. Please do double-check this before you buy, but it's typically not the constraining factor with Fanatec.

Fanatec F1 Steering Wheels

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ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5X
€334.95 • Xbox + Playstation + PC compatible
 
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ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5
€339.95 • Playstation + PC compatible
 
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ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® Esports V2
€219.95 • Playstation + PC compatible
 
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CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2
€199.95 • Xbox + Playstation + PC compatible

Fanatec Wheel Bases

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Podium Wheel Base DD2 25 nm motor
€1499.95 • Xbox + PC compatible
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CSL DD Wheel Base Standard 5 nm motor, with boost kit 8 nm
€39.95 • Xbox + PC compatible
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ClubSport DD Wheel Base 12 nm motor
€799.95 • Xbox + PC compatible
 
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ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base 15 nm motor
€999.95 • Playstation + PC compatible
 

Fanatec Bundles

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ClubSport Racing Wheel F1®
€1299.95 • Playstation + PC compatible
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CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm)
€399.95 • Xbox + PC compatible
 
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Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Bundle
€799.90 • Playstation + PC compatible
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CSL DD F1 Esports Premium Bundle
€739.75 • Xbox + PC compatible
 
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ClubSport DD F1 Esports V2 Bundle
€899.95 • PC compatible

About Fanatec

Fanatec.com is a leading provider of high-end sim racing equipment, offering a range of products that cater to the needs of serious Formula One (F1) fans and sim racers. With a focus on German quality, Fanatec provides a range of gear that replicates the real-world experience of driving an F1 car, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in F1 games and sim racing. From precision-engineered wheels and pedals, to cutting-edge motion systems and advanced racing software, Fanatec has everything you need to take your sim racing experience to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned F1 fan or just starting out, Fanatec has the products and expertise to help you achieve your goals.

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