2015 has been a stellar year for racing games on the Xbox One. The solid Project Cars came out in May while the excellent Forza Motorsport 6 was released in September. Not to mention that Forza Horizon 2 was getting some major DLC support as well, including the Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious standalone expansion that was first made available in March.
While the above games are great to play, you won’t be getting the most immersive experiences if you aren’t using a wheel set. Fortunately, several quality racing accessories were also released this year as well. Below, you can find our list of the best 2015 Xbox One wheel sets and other racing accessories to buy on Black Friday or during the rest of the holiday season.
Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel
The G920 is the first Xbox One compatible Logitech wheel. The steering wheel comes with force feedback rumble with a rotation angle of up to 900 degrees. It also has a directional pad, Xbox One controller buttons along with semi-automatic paddle shifters.
The set also comes with a three pedal set for accelerating, braking and changing gear. The pedals, along with the steering wheel, use anti-backlash helical gearing to keep them feeling tight. Last but not least, both the pedals and wheel shaft are made of solid steel for added durability (the wheel is covered with hand-stitched leather as well).
If you are interested, you can buy the new Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel by using this link on Amazon.
Logitech G Driving Force Shifter
If you are picking up the G920, you might also want to take a look Logitech G Driving Force Shifter. This add-on has a “H” shaped gear box that will let you quickly and realistically switch between gears. It is also built using solid steel while the boot and knob are both made of hand-stitched leather.
For added immersion, make sure you check out the Logitech G Driving Force Shifter with this page.
Thrustmaster VG TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition
The other major Xbox One wheel set that came out in 2015 is the Thrustmaster VG TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition. This product comes with the TX Servo Base, TM Leather 28 GT 11-inch Detachable Leather Wheel and T3PA 3-Pedal Set.
The TX Servo Base, which is available as a separate item with this link, has a realistic force feedback rumble that will also stay quiet. This is done by using a combination of brushless servomotor and dual-belt system. It also features the HallEffect AccuRate Technology (or H.E.A.R.T. for short) for better accuracy when it comes to rotating a wheel.
The above-mentioned TM Leather 28 GT 11-inch Detachable Leather Wheel can also be purchased as a standalone. It is built using polyurethane molding (for added comfort) and steel internal hoop (for better force feedback). Real hand-stitched leather is used to cover the surface. The central steering plate comes with a directional pad, multiple buttons, paddle shifters in addition to a three-position rotary switch. You can buy the standalone version here.
The last part of the bundle is the T3PA 3-Pedal Set, which can also be purchased as a standalone here. All three of the pedals are made of 100 percent metal in addition to having multiple angle, height and space positions. Also included is an optional conical rubber brake mod so that you can change the resistance. Last but not least, the pedal set has a wide textured footrest for stability.
If you are interested in all of the above elements, you can take a look at the Thrustmaster VG TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition with this link.
Thrustmaster TX Servo Base, Leather Steering Wheel, Gearbox Shifter and Pedal Bundle
The Thrustmaster VG TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition is also compatible with other add-ons. One of which is the Thrustmaster VG TH8A Add-On Gearbox Shifter, which is made of 100 percent internal metal and uses the same aforementioned HallEffect AccuRate Technology. The product has adjustable resistance when it comes to shifting gears in addition to a adjustable rotation of 360 degrees. You can find the standalone version of the shifter with this page.
The other notable add-on is the Thrustmaster VG T3PA-Pro 3-Pedal Add-On Set, which is built for two different racing positions: GT and F1. The set is made completely of medal with a large footrest that has a non-slippery grating. Also included are two break mods so that you can change the resistance. Take a look at the standalone version of the pedal set here.
Amazon currently has a bundle of the Thrustmaster VG TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition which comes with both the Thrustmaster VG TH8A Add-On Gearbox Shifter and Thrustmaster VG T3PA-Pro 3-Pedal Add-On Set (which replaces the T3PA 3-Pedal Set). If you are interested, you can order the bundle by using this link.
So, if you are looking for a Xbox One wheel set and other racing accessories on Black Friday or anytime during the 2015 holiday season, make sure you check out the products we mentioned above.