The hub that unlocks the Xbox

With this product, the real star isn't the rim but the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox that it's paired with. At Fanatec, Xbox compatibility always depends on the steering wheel, never on the base. In other words, it’s this Xbox-branded hub that makes your entire setup—base, pedal set, shifter, and handbrake—compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. For a console gamer locked into the Microsoft ecosystem, this is the part that unlocks everything else—and it’s the number one reason to choose this bundle over a simple steering wheel rim.

A 330-mm GT strapping band built to last

The ClubSport Wheel Rim GT has a diameter of 330 mm—very close to that of a street car—with a brushed and anodized aluminum construction. The rim is covered in suede-like fabric, a material that provides good grip for the palm and has a premium look, but requires gloves and minimal maintenance to prevent it from becoming too shiny. On the scale, the rim alone weighs in at around 979 grams—a manageable weight that maintains inertia without overloading the steering column. The finish, with its integrated buttons and caps featuring Xbox symbols, clearly places it in the high-end category rather than the entry-level segment.

Magnetic pads, FunkySwitch, and LED display

The hub comes with the ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module pre-installed. The paddle plates, made of 3 mm black anodized aluminum, are held in place by neodymium magnets designed to provide a crisp click and smooth travel with every gear shift. Fanatec includes two sets of plates as well as adjustable spacers, allowing you to adjust the paddle position based on the steering wheel’s diameter and the size of your hands. In terms of controls, it comes fully equipped: sixteen buttons spread across the hub, four clusters of three buttons, the 7-way FunkySwitch, a settings menu button, and a three-digit LED display that shows the current gear and telemetry data, which can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

Modular and scalable

The electronics are updated via firmware, and the hub supports 6x70 mm or 3x50 mm mounting patterns, which opens the door to other Fanatec rims. A DataPort-C connector allows you to add an Endurance Podium Button Module to further expand the control options. The entire unit attaches to the base via the QR2 quick-release mount, and Fanatec backs the whole system with a three-year warranty. This is clearly a product designed to integrate into an ecosystem and evolve with it—not a disposable accessory.

Compatibility and Target Audience

Watch out for the classic pitfall: this is the Xbox version. It’s designed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but not for PlayStation consoles. Most importantly, a compatible Fanatec base is required and is not included: Podium DD1 and DD2, ClubSport V2 and V2.5, CSL Elite, CSL DD, or Gran Turismo DD Pro. Given these conditions, this steering wheel is aimed at Xbox sim racers who already own a high-quality base—or plan to purchase one—and are looking for a versatile, robust GT wheel with a true racing feel. For this audience, the package more than holds its own.