PS5 Steering Wheel and Pedals Under $100: What's Actually Worth Buying

A hard truth first: under $100 there is no force feedback wheel for PS5. Everything at this price is a spring-loaded arcade wheel, and one officially licensed option (the Hori Apex) sits just above the line. That does not make these wheels useless. For casual GT7 laps, F1 games and getting kids into racing, they are fine, and the honest advice below tells you exactly what each one gives up. If you can stretch the budget, the cheapest real force feedback starts around $150; we flag the best stretch pick at the end.

Quick comparison

Wheel	Rotation	Pedals	PS5 support	Best for
Hori Racing Wheel Apex	270°	2	Licensed	Best under ~$120
PXN V9 Gen2	270/900°	3 + shifter	PS4 mode	Most features
PXN V3 Pro	180°	2	PS4 mode	Cheapest real wheel
PXN V900 Gen2	270/900°	Pedals + shifter	PS4 mode	900° on a budget
Nitho Drive Pro V300	270°	2	PS5 labelled	Simple plug and play
Nitho Drive Pro Sport V23	270°	2	Multi-format	Cheapest option
Thrustmaster T128	900°	2	Licensed, FFB	Stretch pick

Best near $100: Hori Racing Wheel Apex

The Apex is the only wheel on this page with official PlayStation licensing, which means it plugs into a PS5 and just works in GT7 and every other racing title with no compatibility mode tricks. You get a full-size wheel, 270 degrees of rotation, paddle shifters and a two-pedal unit with a footrest.

There is no force feedback; the wheel recentres with a spring and the resistance is fixed. Build quality is a step above the no-name wheels, though, and the licensing removes every compatibility worry. It usually sits a little over $100, and it is worth the extra.

Pros: official PS5 licence, dead-simple setup, decent build.
Cons: no force feedback, 270° only, slightly above budget.

Most features for the money: PXN V9 Gen2

The V9 Gen2 is the spec-sheet winner: switchable 270/900 degree rotation, three pedals including a clutch, an H-pattern shifter, vibration feedback and a phone app for tuning. Nothing else near $100 includes a clutch pedal and a shifter.

Compatibility works through the controller-connected PS4 mode, so it behaves on PS5 in titles that accept PS4 wheels; treat it as a PS4 wheel that reaches forward rather than a native PS5 device. Build is toy-adjacent but functional, and for someone who wants to learn heel-and-toe for under $120 it is the only game in town.

Pros: clutch and shifter included, 900° mode, vibration.
Cons: no real force feedback, PS4-mode workaround, plasticky.

Cheapest real wheel: PXN V3 Pro

The V3 Pro is the floor of what counts as a usable racing wheel: a 180-degree arcade wheel, two pedals, paddle shifters and suction-cup mounting, for well under $100. For younger kids or a once-a-month racing itch, it does the job.

The small rotation range makes it twitchy in serious sims, and it uses the same PS4-mode trick as the V9. Keep expectations at arcade level and it is a fine toy. Expect a sim experience and you will be disappointed.

Pros: very cheap, simple, fine for kids.
Cons: 180° rotation, no feedback, arcade feel.

900 degrees on a budget: PXN V900 Gen2

The V900 Gen2 is the V9’s sibling: same 270/900-degree switchable rotation and bundled pedals and shifter, with a slightly different wheel design and feature set. It suits players who want full rotation for truck and rally games more than they want the V9’s clutch pedal.

Same caveats apply: no force feedback, PS4-mode compatibility on PS5, budget construction. Between the two PXN bundles, pick the V9 for the clutch or this one if you find it cheaper.

Pros: full 900° option, pedals and shifter in the box.
Cons: no FFB, PS4-mode workaround, average pedal feel.

Simple plug and play: Nitho Drive Pro V300

Nitho’s Drive Pro V300 is sold in a PS5-labelled edition, which makes it the easiest no-fuss recommendation for gift buyers: a 270-degree wheel, pedals, paddle shifters and vibration motors at a genuine sub-$100 price.

Like everything at this level it is spring-loaded rather than motor-driven, and the pedals are basic. It exists for casual racing on a console budget, and at that job it is perfectly serviceable.

Pros: true sub-$100 price, PS5-labelled edition, vibration.
Cons: no force feedback, basic pedals, arcade-tier feel.

Cheapest option: Nitho Drive Pro Sport V23

The Drive Pro Sport V23 is a multi-format wheel that covers PS4-era consoles, Switch, Xbox and PC from one box, usually the cheapest thing on this page. If the wheel might travel between consoles or you simply want the lowest possible spend, it fits.

The tradeoffs are the usual ones: 270 degrees, no feedback beyond vibration, lightweight pedals. For a household with mixed consoles it is arguably smarter than the PS5-labelled V300.

Pros: lowest price, works across consoles, compact.
Cons: no FFB, 270° only, toy-grade construction.

Stretch pick: Thrustmaster T128

The T128 is not under $100. It is included because it is the cheapest real force feedback wheel for PS5, and the difference is not subtle: the hybrid drive system pushes back against your hands, communicates kerbs and slides, and turns GT7 into a different game. You also get 900 degrees of rotation and magnetic pedals.

If the $100 budget has any flexibility at all, save the extra and buy this instead of two wheels. The step from arcade spring wheels to actual force feedback is the biggest single upgrade in sim racing.

Pros: real force feedback, licensed for PS5, 900°, magnetic pedals.
Cons: costs around 50 percent more, entry-level FFB strength.

What to look for in a PS5 wheel under $100

No force feedback exists at this price. Every sub-$100 wheel recentres with a spring. Force feedback starts at the Thrustmaster T128 level, roughly $150 on sale.

Check how PS5 compatibility actually works. Hori’s Apex is natively licensed. PXN and most budget wheels connect through the console’s PS4-compatibility layer, which works in many titles but not all; check your specific game.

Rotation range changes everything. 180-degree wheels feel like arcade toys. 270 degrees is usable; 900 degrees is what real cars and serious sims expect.

A shifter is rare below $100. If clutch-and-shifter driving matters, the PXN V9 is the only realistic option; see our PS5 wheel with clutch and shifter guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a force feedback PS5 wheel under $100?

No. The cheapest licensed FFB wheel is the Thrustmaster T128 at roughly $150. Anything cheaper is a spring-centred arcade wheel, which is fine for casual play but is not force feedback.

Do PXN wheels work on PS5?

They work through PS4 compatibility mode in titles that support PS4 wheels. Many racing games do; check compatibility for your specific game before buying, since it is not native PS5 support.

Is the Hori Apex worth paying a little over $100?

Yes. It is the only wheel here with native PS5 support, the build is a step above the cheaper options, and it removes every compatibility question. The premium is small and buys peace of mind.

Recommendation

At the strict budget, the PXN V9 Gen2 delivers the most hardware, and the PXN V3 Pro is the cheapest usable wheel. Just over the line, the Hori Racing Wheel Apex is the safe licensed pick. If you can stretch further, the Thrustmaster T128 buys you real force feedback and is the honest recommendation.

Sources

Specifications: Hori, PXN, Nitho and Thrustmaster. Verify PS5 game compatibility and current pricing before buying.