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Fanatec ecosystem for Automobilista 2

Catalogue and verified guide to Fanatec sim racing hardware: Direct Drive bases, wheels, pedals, shifters, handbrake, dashboards and accessories. Data cross-checked against official sources.

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Direct Drive bases

11

Direct Drive wheel bases, from the CSL DD (5 Nm) to the Podium DD (25 Nm).

Wheels

64

GT, formula and round rims, many officially licensed.

Pedals

4

Load-cell and entry-level pedal sets.

Shifters

1

Sequential and H-pattern shifters.

Handbrake

2

Analog handbrake for rally and drift.

Accessories

9

Quick releases, hubs and mounts.

Seats

2

Racing bucket seats and sim seats.

93 products in the catalogue · 6 milestones · 2 comparisons

Timeline 2021–2026

  1. 1997Endor AG, the company behind the Fanatec brand, is founded.
  2. 2019The Podium DD1/DD2 arrive — Fanatec's first Direct Drive bases.
  3. 2021CSL DD: the entry-level Direct Drive that popularises the tech.
  4. 2022Gran Turismo DD Pro: officially PlayStation-licensed Direct Drive.
  5. 2024ClubSport DD/DD+ bases and Corsair's acquisition of Fanatec.
  6. 2026New Podium DD flagship (25/33 Nm) and the ClubSport Formula V3 wheel.

Fanatec vs the competition

Fanatec is the broadest, most established ecosystem: a huge catalogue, strong console support (PlayStation and Xbox), many officially licensed wheels and, since 2024, part of Corsair.

Fanatec vs MOZA

MOZA offers more torque per euro and a fast-growing PC ecosystem; Fanatec wins on console support and licensed wheels.

→ On console, Fanatec; on PC for price/torque, MOZA is very competitive.

Fanatec vs Simagic

Simagic stands out for FFB feel and value on PC; Fanatec offers console, licences and a wider catalogue.

→ PC and tight budget: Simagic/MOZA. Console and ecosystem: Fanatec.

AMS2 runs great with Fanatec on PC; AMS2 isn't on console, but the Fanatec ecosystem is ideal if you share a rig with console games. Bases from 8–25 Nm cover GT to formula.

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