Fanatec Announces Major Price Drops Across Direct Drive Wheelbases

This is a slightly different kind of update. Fanatec has announced significant price drops across its main direct drive wheelbase lineup—some reaching close to 30%. Importantly, these discounts apply to core products, not obscure or end-of-life items.

With the recent release of the Podium DD, I mentioned in my review that Fanatec’s pricing structure wasn’t making much sense. You had the Podium DD25 delivering 25 Nm (31 Nm peak) at around €1,100, while the ClubSport DD sat close to €800. Compared to competing products, that positioning felt off.

Whether Fanatec planned this for a while or reacted to feedback, the result is a broad and meaningful price correction.

ClubSport DD Plus

The ClubSport DD Plus drops from €1,000 to €800. In the United States, the price falls from roughly $1,180 to $900. That’s a substantial discount.

This wheelbase occupies a slightly different position due to its PlayStation compatibility and 15 Nm of torque. When compared to competitors like the Asetek Forte or the Conspit Aerys Platinum, the pricing now looks far more reasonable. It’s still more expensive than options like the Moza R21, but when PlayStation compatibility is factored in, the gap narrows.

For context, the Logitech DD Pro with 11 Nm typically sells for €600–€650, so the ClubSport DD Plus no longer feels disproportionately priced for what it offers.

One notable exception here is the ClubSport DD Extreme (the Gran Turismo-branded version), which does not appear to be included in these discounts.

ClubSport DD (12 Nm)

The standard ClubSport DD was previously priced around €799. It now drops to €599–€600 in Europe and from $1,000 to $700 in the United States.

At first glance, this looks like a strong deal. However, when you compare it directly to competitors at the same price point—especially in the U.S.—the value becomes less clear. At 12 Nm, alternatives like the Conspit Aerys or Moza R12 are often cheaper or offer better overall value.

This wheelbase makes the most sense if you are buying into the Fanatec ecosystem rather than choosing purely on wheelbase performance.

DD Pro Wheelbase

The DD Pro wheelbase alone drops from €600 to €500 in Europe and from $740 to $600 in the U.S., which is another meaningful reduction.

That said, competition at this price level remains strong, particularly from Logitech. Once again, ecosystem compatibility is likely the deciding factor rather than raw specs.

CSL DD Line

The CSL DD lineup also sees price reductions, though they are smaller.

• CSL DD 8 Nm

  • Europe: €450 → €430

  • U.S.: $550 → $479

• CSL DD 5 Nm

  • Europe: €350 → €330

  • U.S.: $430 → $400

These prices aren’t unreasonable, but they still feel slightly inflated given current competition. The real value in the CSL DD lineup continues to be the bundles rather than standalone wheelbases.

Ready-to-Race Bundles

Fanatec offers a large number of bundles—arguably too many—but the most relevant remain the Ready-to-Race packages.

Price drops here are modest, usually around €20–€30, translating to roughly 10–15% depending on the bundle. The Ready-to-Race 5 Nm and 8 Nm bundles are the most important, as they cover the widest audience and provide a solid entry point into sim racing with room to expand later.

CSL GT3 Bundle

For circuit racing, Fanatec’s CSL GT3 bundle (with the McLaren-style wheel, CSL wheelbase, and two pedals) now costs around €459, down from €480. That’s only about a 5–6% reduction.

The 8 Nm version with load cell pedals drops from €860 to €840, making the savings even smaller. At these price points, competition is intense, and value will depend heavily on personal preference and ecosystem investment.

Final Thoughts

Overall, these price drops correct several issues in Fanatec’s lineup, especially at the higher end. Some products now make far more sense than they did before, while others remain difficult to recommend when compared directly to competitors offering similar torque levels.

As always, value depends heavily on ecosystem, platform compatibility, and future upgrade plans.

Let me know what you think about these changes.