Racing Wheels & Pedals: 5 Expert Tips for Choosing Your Racing Wheel

What are the differences between racing wheels? What else do you need besides the wheel? Together with our expert Sami Teelahti, we’ve answered these and other common questions about racing setups. Take control and find the perfect racing wheel for your next high-speed adventure!

1. Why should gamers invest in a dedicated racing wheel? Who is it for, and which games benefit most?

According to Verkkokauppa.com expert Sami Teelahti, modern racing games are much better and easier to play with a wheel than a standard controller. “Steering is significantly easier and more precise,” Teelahti explains. For anyone playing racing games even somewhat regularly, Teelahti recommends investing in a racing wheel and pedals.

Racing wheels are suitable for racing games on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. However, please note that there are specific wheels for PC and different consoles—ensure you choose a model compatible with your device. Popular racing titles include Gran Turismo on PlayStation, the Forza series on Xbox, and F1 games across all platforms.