If you’re still relying on a controller to navigate the technical corners of Maple Valley or the high-speed straights of Le Mans, you’re leaving seconds on the track. Forza Motorsport’s physics engine demands precise throttle modulation and granular steering inputs that thumbsticks simply cannot provide. To help you find the right setup, our editorial team…
Playing Forza Horizon 5 with a controller often leaves you fighting the game’s simulated physics rather than feeling the road, leading to inconsistent lap times and a lack of immersion. After spending over 100 hours testing various wheel setups across the winding roads of Mexico, the Logitech G923 stands out as our top pick for…
If you have ever tried to navigate a hairpin turn on Gran Turismo 7 using a standard DualSense controller, you know the frustration of fighting dead zones and losing that critical connection to the track. To help you bridge the gap between casual play and true simulation, I spent over 60 hours testing the latest…
Stuttering through the apex of Eau Rouge because your frame rate dipped below the native refresh rate of your headset isn’t just frustrating; in VR sim racing, it is a recipe for instant motion sickness. Achieving a locked 90Hz or 120Hz in titles like Assetto Corsa Competizione requires a precise balance of massive GPU overhead…
Fighting with a thumbstick to hit an apex in Assetto Corsa or Forza feels less like driving and more like managing a crisis. The jerky inputs and lack of road feel are the biggest barriers to improving your lap times. After spending over 40 hours testing 12 different entry-level setups across PC and console, I’ve…
Standard Xbox controllers are fine for casual cruising, but they fail to convey the white-knuckle sensation of tires fighting for grip on a rain-slicked track in Forza or the violent snap of a kerb in Assetto Corsa Competizione. You’re likely tired of the “mushy” steering input and the lack of physical feedback that leads to…
Trying to shave tenths off your qualifying lap at Dragon Trail using a standard DualSense controller often feels like performing surgery with oven mitts. You lack the granular feedback needed to sense the exact moment your rear tires lose traction or the subtle weight transfer during a heavy braking zone. After putting over 60 hours…
Nothing kills the immersion of a high-speed lap in Forza Motorsport or F1 24 faster than the twitchy thumbsticks of a standard controller. Finding the right steering wheel for your Xbox Series X can be as transformative as upgrading from a kit lens to a prime f/1.4. After years of testing gear-driven and direct-drive systems,…
Stepping up from a DualSense controller to a dedicated racing wheel is the single biggest upgrade you can make for your PlayStation 5 setup. Whether you’re chasing lap times in Gran Turismo 7 or navigating muddy trails in Dirt 5, the right hardware transforms a game into a visceral simulation. After testing dozens of setups,…