# Steering wheel recommendations for PS3 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [November 24, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783 "2010-11-24T16:15:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bike\_Rider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Bike\_Rider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bike_Rider)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/1 "2010-11-24T16:15:15Z")
So, I picked up Gran Turismo 5 for the PS3 today and am very much looking forward to playing it tonight. I’ve heard that having a steering wheel controller can add a lot to the experience. Being a very infrequent gamer, I don’t know where to look for reviews and/or recommendations for these. What is/are the most reliable site(s) for reviews of this type of thing? Does anyone have a recommendation for a specific product? ---
**Author:** ![train\_scurvy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@train\_scurvy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/train_scurvy)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2010, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/2 "2010-11-25T10:16:35Z")
logitech g27 ---
**Author:** ![Phatlewt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Phatlewt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phatlewt)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/3 "2010-11-28T01:05:03Z")
or if you don’t want to spend $300, you can get the Logitech Driving Force GT and spend $100 to $150, depending on where you buy. ---
**Author:** ![Bike\_Rider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Bike\_Rider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bike_Rider)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/4 "2010-11-29T01:40:41Z")
Is the difference between the two worth the price difference? I think $300 is a bit wide of my budget so would only go that route if there was a very large difference. ---
**Author:** ![train\_scurvy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@train\_scurvy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/train_scurvy)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/5 "2010-11-30T02:40:14Z")
g27 has a clutch pedal, h gate shifter, uses helical gears for its force feedback system. . . if i could find one, i’d spend the money - not many wheels have the clutch pedal. the gt one is good as well, probably alot easier to find i guess… ---
**Author:** ![Rodney\_of\_Texas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/cab0a1/32.png) [@Rodney\_of\_Texas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodney_of_Texas)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/6 "2010-11-30T05:21:06Z")
I have the G25 (previous version of G27) and I like it very much. It seems more substantial and precise than the Driving Force GT. ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/7 "2010-11-30T16:23:09Z")
How does one use a steering wheel with a PS3 or any console for that matter, do you need a table or desk to attach it to or can you simply leave it on your lap. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/8 "2010-11-30T18:52:11Z")
The [Fanatec Porsche wheels](http://helios.mine.nu/Store/Store/?u=2010-11-20&d=1&ln=FFB%20Wheel%20Review#FFB%20Wheel%20Review) are very high quality, if you can afford them of course. ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/9 "2010-11-30T19:49:37Z")
Logitech G27. Except no substitutes! (Maybe there are good substitutes but that’s the only one I’ve tried. You might even get it on clearance for the holidays) ---
**Author:** ![train\_scurvy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@train\_scurvy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/train_scurvy)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783/10 "2010-12-01T01:57:52Z")
hmmm those fanatech wheels look pretty damn good to me… doesn’t look like you can switch the gear shift to the left side but still… and yeah you need to clamp any wheel you get to a table, or something flat and stable. trying to wedge it in your lap doesn’t work well, and force feedback can actually be quite strong, you need it to be secure. trying to find any of these wheels is starting to frustrate me though, i really wanted a g25 or g27, was willing to spend the cash since its a one off xmas thing… thinking i’ll have to settle for the driving force gt after all. bye bye clutch pedals and actual gear shifting.