When Fanatec revealed last year that it was bringing a direct drive wheel base to market for just $350, sim racers sort of lost it. Direct drive is the cream of the crop in terms of force feedback ...

When it comes to direct drive simracing steering wheels, up until now there have been two incontrovertible truths. The first is that, with the rim essentially bolted directly to the motor, they are ...

If you're a sim racer who isn't satisfied with belt- or gear-driven wheels, you've likely heard of Fanatec's Podium DD1 and DD2 direct-drive bases. These mount the steering wheel directly to the motor ...

The CSL DD is Fanatec's attempt to make direct-drive technology more affordable and attainable for more people than ever before, but without compromising on performance. But why is direct-drive ...

In the world of sim racing, there are direct-drive sim rigs and then there’s the stuff normal people can afford. But Fanatec is trying to change that with a new, more affordable direct-drive steering ...

When the first box from Fanatec arrived, I opened it up and spent a good half hour marveling at the CSL Elite wheel. I don’t know what it was, but it was a fascinating introduction to the CSL Elite ...

As I’ve written countless times, getting the very best out of many racing games, and especially the currently dominant genre of sim racers, really requires that you invest in a racing wheel. Whether ...

Fanatec has introduced a fresh addition to its CSL lineup — the CSL Steering Wheel GT3, an Xbox-licensed, GT3-inspired wheel aimed at delivering a realistic racing experience without breaking the bank ...