{"id":101281,"date":"2025-05-15T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/products\/fanatec-podium-steering-wheel-r300\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T01:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:15:00","slug":"fanatec-podium-steering-wheel-r300","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/en\/products\/fanatec-podium-steering-wheel-r300\/","title":{"rendered":"Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel R300"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style id=\"srg-review-css\">\n:root{--srg-accent:#ba0c00;--srg-or:#e2711d;--srg-gold:#f4a700;--srg-green:#2b7a16;--srg-red:#ba0c00;--srg-line:#e4e4e4;--srg-ink:#1a1a1a;--srg-ink2:#5b636c;--srg-panel:#fafafa}\n.srg-review{font-family:inherit;color:var(--srg-ink);margin:26px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}\n.srg-scorebox,.srg-pc,.srg-specs,.srg-verdict,.srg-faq{margin:24px 0}\n.srg-review h2,.srg-review h3{margin:0;line-height:1.2}\n.srg-scorebox{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 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img{width:94px;height:94px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:9px;border:1px solid var(--srg-line);display:block;transition:transform .15s ease}\n.srg-strip-row a:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}\n@media(max-width:640px){.srg-float-r,.srg-float-l{float:none;max-width:100%;margin:22px auto}}\n.woocommerce-product-gallery__trigger{display:none!important}\n.woocommerce-product-gallery__image:not(:first-child){display:none!important}\n<\/style><div class=\"srg-scorebox\"><div class=\"srg-scorebig\"><span class=\"srg-n\">8.4<small>\/10<\/small><\/span><span class=\"srg-lbl\">Very good<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subs\"><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Manufacturing<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:90%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">9.0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Features<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:85%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Compatibility<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:75%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">7.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Versatility<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:85%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Value for the money<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:78%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">7.8<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"srg-pc\"><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-pro\"><h3>What We Liked<\/h3><ul><li>Complete, high-end, ready-to-assemble bundle (rim, hub, sprockets, sprocket sets)<\/li><li>Premium materials: brushed and anodized aluminum, smooth leather, gold-colored topstitching<\/li><li>Podium Advanced Paddle Module with 4 magnetic paddles and 2 analog paddles<\/li><li>Four paddle modes (clutch, parking brake, brake\/throttle, mappable axis)<\/li><li>Versatile 30-cm size, suitable for a variety of sports<\/li><li>Clusters of buttons that can be repositioned on the hub's rails<\/li><li>Steering wheel-side QR2 connector included<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-con\"><h3>Reserves<\/h3><ul><li>A compatible Fanatec base is required and not included<\/li><li>Not compatible with Xbox One<\/li><li>Limited functionality on PS4<\/li><li>Very high price positioning<\/li><li>Fanatec's Closed Ecosystem<\/li><li>A substantial weight of 1,776 g<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><details class=\"srg-specs-acc\"><summary>Technical Specifications<\/summary><div class=\"srg-specs\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Diameter<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">30 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">1,776 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Rim<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">brushed and anodized aluminum, premium smooth leather, gold-colored topstitching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Hub<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">One-piece anodized aluminum Podium Hub, cage-style structure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Paddles<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Podium Advanced Paddle Module, 4 magnetic + 2 analog (Hall sensors)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Paddle Modes<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">advanced throttle position, clutch\/handbrake, brake\/accelerator, mappable axis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Buttons<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">2 ClubSport Button Cluster Packs (3 buttons each)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Quick release<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">QR2 connector (steering wheel side) included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Compatibility<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">PC (full version), PlayStation (limited on PS4)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Not compatible<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Xbox One<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Base<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Requires a compatible Fanatec base; not included<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/details><\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Fanatec's top-of-the-line features all in one steering wheel<\/h2>\n<p>The Podium Steering Wheel R300 isn\u2019t just an entry-level steering wheel in disguise. It\u2019s a complete package that brings together, all in one, Fanatec\u2019s most advanced rim offerings: the Podium Wheel Rim R300, the Podium Hub, the Podium Advanced Paddle Module, and two ClubSport Button Cluster Packs. So you\u2019re buying a finished steering wheel, ready to be mounted on a base, rather than a bare rim that needs to be built up piece by piece. For anyone who was torn between several Fanatec modules, this bundle settles the matter by bringing together the most comprehensive setup in the Podium catalog.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Brushed aluminum, leather, and gold accents<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fanatec.sjv.io\/je6qQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-1024x614.jpgv1717593351\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-1024x614.jpgv1717593351 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-300x180.jpgv1717593351 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-150x90.jpgv1717593351 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-768x460.jpgv1717593351 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-1536x921.jpgv1717593351 1536w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-2048x1227.jpgv1717593351 2048w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-1080x647.jpgv1717593351 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-1280x767.jpgv1717593351 1280w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-980x587.jpgv1717593351 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-480x288.jpgv1717593351 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Front_angled-600x360.jpgv1717593351 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>The rim measures 30 cm in diameter, a deliberately versatile size that is suitable for GTs as well as prototypes and, to a certain extent, single-seaters. The rim is made of brushed and anodized aluminum, covered in premium smooth leather with gold stitching, and comes with gold-anodized bolts. The Podium Hub, meanwhile, features a cage-like structure that encloses the electronics to minimize weight, with the central body machined from a single block of anodized aluminum for rigidity. The entire unit weighs in at 1,776 g, a weight that clearly reflects the choice of high-quality materials over lightweight plastic.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>The Podium Advanced Paddle Module: The Key Selling Point<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fanatec.sjv.io\/je6qQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-1024x614.jpgv1717593351\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-1024x614.jpgv1717593351 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-300x180.jpgv1717593351 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-150x90.jpgv1717593351 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-768x460.jpgv1717593351 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-1536x921.jpgv1717593351 1536w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-2048x1227.jpgv1717593351 2048w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-1080x647.jpgv1717593351 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-1280x767.jpgv1717593351 1280w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-980x587.jpgv1717593351 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-480x288.jpgv1717593351 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product_Page_top_banner_Podium_W_R300_Rear-600x360.jpgv1717593351 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>This single component alone justifies the positioning of this steering wheel. The Podium Advanced Paddle Module features four magnetic paddles and two analog paddles. The shifters rely on magnets and Hall-effect sensors, delivering that signature magnetic click that provides a crisp, distinct feel with every gear change. Most importantly, the module isn\u2019t limited to shifting: it offers four operating modes, namely an advanced clutch slip point mode, a clutch or parking brake mode, a brake and throttle mode, and a mappable axis mode. In practice, the analog paddles can function as a progressive clutch, a handbrake, or custom-mapped controls depending on the discipline, which explains the system\u2019s multi-purpose design.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Two clusters of buttons that are repositioning themselves<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fanatec.sjv.io\/je6qQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"580\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-02_1280x1280_2aad7a7d-d4c9-4833-b97c-e0a278ed1f48.jpgv1717593351\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-02_1280x1280_2aad7a7d-d4c9-4833-b97c-e0a278ed1f48.jpgv1717593351 580w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-02_1280x1280_2aad7a7d-d4c9-4833-b97c-e0a278ed1f48-300x189.jpgv1717593351 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-02_1280x1280_2aad7a7d-d4c9-4833-b97c-e0a278ed1f48-150x95.jpgv1717593351 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-02_1280x1280_2aad7a7d-d4c9-4833-b97c-e0a278ed1f48-480x303.jpgv1717593351 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>The R300 comes with two ClubSport Button Cluster Packs, each with three buttons. Their key feature is their mounting: they line up and slide along the front rails of the Podium Hub, allowing you to adjust their position based on hand size and control preferences. The design prioritizes a deliberately minimalist set of controls rather than a dashboard cluttered with encoders, in keeping with the spirit of a driving-oriented rim. Note that this configuration does not include a dedicated button for the settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Required base and compatibility to be verified<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fanatec.sjv.io\/je6qQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"580\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-03_1280x1280_4e7379bc-9d5a-4728-813f-9f69330d0072.jpgv1717593351\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-03_1280x1280_4e7379bc-9d5a-4728-813f-9f69330d0072.jpgv1717593351 580w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-03_1280x1280_4e7379bc-9d5a-4728-813f-9f69330d0072-300x189.jpgv1717593351 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-03_1280x1280_4e7379bc-9d5a-4728-813f-9f69330d0072-150x95.jpgv1717593351 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-SW-R300-03_1280x1280_4e7379bc-9d5a-4728-813f-9f69330d0072-480x303.jpgv1717593351 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>Something to keep in mind before purchasing: the R300 is a wheel rim, not a complete system. A compatible Fanatec base is required for it to work, and it is not included. The QR2 connector on the steering wheel side is included, bringing it in line with the brand\u2019s latest mounting standard. In terms of platforms, it works with full functionality on PC and on PlayStation, with limited compatibility on PS4. However, it is not compatible with Xbox One. This last point is crucial: Xbox players should look elsewhere, regardless of which base they\u2019re considering.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Who Is This Steering Wheel Designed For?<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fanatec.sjv.io\/je6qQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-1024x646.jpgv1717593351\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-1024x646.jpgv1717593351 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-300x189.jpgv1717593351 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-150x95.jpgv1717593351 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-768x485.jpgv1717593351 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-1080x682.jpgv1717593351 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-980x618.jpgv1717593351 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-480x303.jpgv1717593351 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e-600x379.jpgv1717593351 600w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R300_Detail_01_1280x1280_0f5d0460-1d7a-4abc-9a01-e109c870571e.jpgv1717593351 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>The Podium Steering Wheel R300 is designed for drivers who already own\u2014or are about to purchase\u2014a Fanatec base and want a single, high-end, versatile steering wheel without having to buy multiple specialized rims. The 30 cm size, the comprehensive paddle module, and the high-quality materials come together to create a cohesive package for tackling a variety of game genres on PC or PlayStation. That said, the price is at the very high end of the spectrum, and the ecosystem is closed: you\u2019ll need to commit to the Fanatec ecosystem and forgo Xbox to get the most out of it.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"srg-faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"srg-q\" open><summary>Which sim racing wheel should you choose if you're just starting out?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Aim for a steering wheel and pedal set that\u2019s compatible with your platform, even if it means upgrading later. A belt- or gear-driven steering wheel is sufficient to start with; an affordable direct-drive model (such as the CSL DD) offers a much better feel if your budget allows. Our tests, rated on a scale of 10, help you compare options without making a mistake.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Direct drive or belt drive: What's the difference?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">A direct-drive base connects the steering wheel directly to the motor: the force feedback is more powerful, more precise, and more detailed than that of a belt- or gear-driven system. It\u2019s more immersive but more expensive, and it requires a sturdier stand. For beginners, a belt-driven base remains a good choice.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Does this hardware work on PS5 and Xbox?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">It depends on the specific model, not the brand: with Fanatec, for example, PlayStation compatibility comes from the base, and Xbox compatibility comes from the steering wheel. Always check the console compatibility listed on each product page before buying, because a steering wheel designed for PC won't necessarily work on a console.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Do you need a cockpit to get off to a good start?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Not necessarily, but a stable mount is essential: even the best steering wheel is useless if it wobbles on a table. A foldable mount is enough to get started; a rigid cockpit becomes really useful once you switch to a powerful direct-drive base.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>How much should I budget for a good setup?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Expect to spend about 300 to 500 \u20ac for a decent starter set of a flywheel and pedal set, plus a mount. Affordable direct-drive systems start at a slightly higher price but last for years. 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