Top Ten Racing Game Accessories for your PC

Written by: Simon Hill • Edited by: Michael Hartman
Updated Jan 6, 2010 • Related Guides: Racing Games | Logitech

Gamers who enjoy their racing games on the PC will be keen to immerse themselves in the experience with a steering wheel and maybe a gear stick and a set of pedals too. Find out what the most popular racing game accessories are. There is something here to suit any budget.

Racing Game Accessories

Fans of racing games on the PC are always looking for ways to make the experience that little bit more authentic and immersive. You may have the latest racing title and a high end system to run it on but if you want a real driving experience you need to invest in a PC steering wheel. You can get your hands on all kinds of PC game controllers nowadays and the accessories market has exploded in recent years so you might even consider a clutch and some pedals too. In this article we’ll take a look at the top ten racing game accessories on offer.

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

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One company that has established a dominant lead when it comes to PC accessories is Logitech and they produce all sorts of products to enhance your gaming life. This PC steering wheel plugs into your PC via USB and it is one of the most popular available. It is also pricey enough to put off casual shoppers. At around $300 this is aimed at gamers who love to drive. The wheel has 900 degree rotation with dual motor force feedback and it clips snugly onto your desk. It also comes with a six-speed shifter featuring push down reverse gear and a set of three weighted pedals, accelerator, clutch and brake. Crafted from stainless steel with a hand-stitched leather overlay racing game accessories don’t come much better than this. The Logitech G25 is a very popular option for gamers seeking a PC steering wheel and pedals and it is tough to beat if you have a big budget.

Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel

This was designed by racing professionals at MOMO so you can be assured of an authentic feel. It is a rubber steering wheel with force feedback technology and there is a gear stick attached. The unit clips onto your desk, the wheel has 240 degrees of rotation and there are six programmable buttons. There are also two pedals (accelerator and brake) on a separate unit for under the desk. This comes in at under $100 and while it doesn’t have the same quality as the G25 it is a good choice in this price bracket with overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Genius Twin Wheel F1

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This is a great racing wheel for under $50. It features force feedback for vibrations when you bump competitors or crash. It also includes a D-pad and four action buttons and you can clamp it to a desk or sit it in your lap. There is also a separate unit with brake and acceleration pedals for the floor. The wheel mounted paddles allow you to switch gears easily but the lack of a proper gear stick does detract from the experience a little, still for this price you can’t really complain.

Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel

This steering wheel is perfect for people on a budget. It has a clamp for easy attachment and a separate unit with two pedals. There is no gear stick but there are two triggers for changing gear and the wheel also features eight programmable buttons so you can configure it for any game. You can probably find one for around the $30 mark.

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