At each exit from Gran Turismoat least one manufacturer offers an official steering wheel in the colors of the game. Gran Turismo 7it’s the turn of Fanatec to return to the circuit with a top-of-the-range steering wheel that has some under the hood after being the first, in 2001 when the Gran Turismo 3, to propose a flywheel supporting force feedback. Of course, despite this branding PS5 oriented, this steering wheel is compatible with all car games on PlayStation 4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series and Xbox One. Before offering you a test, we have decided to share with you the photos of its unboxing and our first impressions.
Simulation enthusiasts are familiar with Fanatec which offers accessories dedicated to sim racing for many years already. Rather positioned on the high-end segment, it is generally Logitech and Thrust Master which share the entry-level and mid-range market. With this Fanatec GT DD Prothe Bavarian manufacturer offers a steering wheel and pedal set offering really very good characteristics for a corresponding price. In addition, compatible with the brand’s ecosystem, it is possible to have fun later by adding a handbrake, a manual gear lever or even a more advanced pedal set, or even other more exotic gadgets.
The main quality of this steering wheel is to offer a system called direct-drive, which means that it is mounted directly on the motor shaft without any belts or other gears to dilute the effects of force feedback. This system equips all steering wheels with sim racing professionals offered at prices too high to allow everyone to afford one. With his GT DD Pro, Fanatec therefore aims to make accessible to all this technology which, once tried, makes it difficult to go back. Of course, we are in the process of testing and our final opinion on this steering wheel should not take too long and be available before the release of Gran Turismo 7.
All our photos of theunboxing are on the next page and if you ever wanted to know a little more about the technical characteristics of this steering wheel, you will find what you need on the dedicated page of the site of Fanatec.