MOZA PS5 Racing Wheels: Direct Drive Comes to PlayStation 5 With Native Gran Turismo 7 Support
By AS Gaming EditorialNovember 03, 20265 min readPlayStationPC
Source: MOZA Racing (press kit)
MOZA PS5 racing wheels: three products, one long-awaited debut
MOZA PS5 racing wheels are finally real. At Tokyo Game Show 2026, MOZA Racing debuted its first officially licensed hardware for PlayStation 5: three direct-drive products, built with native support for Gran Turismo 7. For a company that built its name on PC sim racing, this is the move its console community has been asking for for years, and it lands in a market where PlayStation racers have had far fewer direct-drive options than PC players.
The lineup, announced September 17, 2026, covers three entry points. The MOZA R5S Pro Racing Simulator is the all-in-one bundle: wheel base, steering wheel, and pedals in a single box, aimed at anyone who wants a full direct-drive setup without assembling it piece by piece. The MOZA R16S Ultra Racing Simulator is the premium package, pairing the higher-torque R16S Ultra base with a steering wheel for experienced racers who want stronger, more detailed force feedback. And the MOZA R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base is sold on its own, for racers who already own MOZA rims and pedals or would rather choose their own.
Native Gran Turismo 7 support is the real headline
The hardware matters, but the Polyphony Digital collaboration matters more. MOZA became an official Gran Turismo World Series peripheral partner earlier in 2026, and the PS5 lineup is being developed with native Gran Turismo 7 support from launch. That means no adapters, no unofficial compatibility tricks, and no hoping a firmware update keeps your wheel working after a game patch.
Native support is the difference between a wheel that works with GT7 and a wheel that belongs in GT7. Force feedback tuning, button mapping, and in-game recognition all behave the way console players expect when the hardware is licensed and supported directly. MOZA says additional compatible racing titles will follow, but GT7 is the anchor, and it is the right one: it remains the default racing game for most PS5 owners, and it is where a new wheel purchase gets justified.
What we still do not know (and why it matters)
Honest buying advice requires the gaps, and there are three big ones. First, torque figures. On PC, the R5 bundle runs a 5.5Nm base and the R16 Ultra delivers 16Nm, but MOZA has not published torque figures for the PlayStation versions. Console licensing has forced compromises before, so do not assume the PS5 numbers match the PC ones until the spec sheets land.
Second, pricing and availability. MOZA has not announced either, and the products are still subject to final product approval from Sony Interactive Entertainment. As a rough guide, the PC R5 bundle costs around 389 pounds and the standard R16 base around 499 pounds, but those are PC prices for different products, not a promise about the PS5 lineup.
Third, the ecosystem question. A wheel base is only the start. Rims, pedals, shifters, and mounts add up fast, and MOZA's strength is its full ecosystem. That is good news if you plan to stay in it, and a real cost if you already own another brand's gear. Check compatibility with your existing pedals and rig before you fall in love with a base.
Who should wait, and who should watch
If you already own a Fanatec GT DD Pro, the long-time default complete PlayStation direct-drive recommendation, there is no reason to switch yet. The R5S Pro looks like a direct rival on paper, but paper is all we have until specs and prices arrive. If you own a Logitech G Pro wheel, the same logic applies: the R16S Ultra sits in that premium tier, but tier alone is not a reason to change.
The interesting buyer is the PS5 racer still on a belt or gear-driven wheel, or on a controller, who has been waiting for a second serious direct-drive option on PlayStation. For that buyer, MOZA's arrival is genuinely good news even before pricing, because competition in a thin market pushes everyone to be sharper on price and support. The smart move is to wait for three things: confirmed torque figures, confirmed pricing, and the first independent reviews of the PS5 versions specifically, not the PC hardware they are based on.
