Best PC Steering Wheels Under $100 in 2026: 7 Cheap Wheels Ranked

Set expectations first: under $100 there is no true force feedback. Everything here uses either spring centering or vibration motors, and every rim is smaller than a real wheel. What you can buy at this price is a working driving position, analog pedals and enough rotation to learn the basics. If you can stretch the budget, our best budget sim racing wheel guide covers the first real force feedback wheels.

Quick comparison

Wheel	Rotation	Pedals	Extras	Best for
PXN V9 Gen2	270/900°	3-pedal	Shifter included	Best overall
PXN V900 Gen2	270/900°	2-pedal	Bigger rim	V9 alternative
PXN V99	270/900°	2-pedal	Vibration	Cheaper 900°
PXN V3 Pro	180°	2-pedal	Compact	Kids and casual
Thrustmaster T80	240°	2-pedal	PS/PC licensed	Brand-name pick
Serafim R1+	900°	2-pedal	Phone support	Multi-platform
Hori Apex	270°	2-pedal	Adjustable	Stretch pick

Best overall: PXN V9 Gen2

The V9 Gen2 is the sub-$100 wheel that tries to be a real one: switchable 270/900-degree rotation, a three-pedal set with clutch and a six-speed H-pattern shifter in the box. Nothing else at this price gives you a manual gearbox.

The feedback is vibration motors, not force feedback, and the plastic rim feels like the price. As a way to learn heel-and-toe and proper rotation without spending $300, it has no competition.

Pros: 900-degree option, clutch pedal, H-pattern shifter included.
Cons: vibration not FFB, plasticky build, small rim.

V9 alternative: PXN V900 Gen2

The V900 is the V9’s sibling with a larger rim and a two-pedal set instead of the clutch and shifter. Same 270/900-degree switching, same vibration feedback, same broad PC and console compatibility.

Pick it over the V9 if the bigger wheel matters more to you than the shifter. Pick the V9 if you want the manual. Otherwise they are the same product wearing different clothes.

Pros: larger rim than V9, 900-degree option, vibration feedback.
Cons: two pedals only, no shifter, same plasticky construction.

Cheaper 900 degrees: PXN V99

The V99 is usually the cheapest of the PXN 270/900-degree wheels, trading the shifter and the third pedal for a lower sticker. Dual-motor vibration, desk clamp, PC and console support.

It feels every bit its price. The rim is small, the pedals are basic, and the centering spring does the work force feedback would do elsewhere. For a first taste of 900-degree rotation on a strict budget, fine.

Pros: often under $70, 900-degree mode, multi-platform.
Cons: basic pedals, light build, vibration only.

Kids and casual: PXN V3 Pro

The V3 Pro is the $50-ish option: a compact wheel with 180 degrees of rotation, two pedals and enough buttons to navigate any racing game menu. It is aimed at kids and casual play, and it is honest about that.

180 degrees means arcade steering rather than sim steering. Adults chasing anything resembling a driving feel should skip to the V9. As a gift for a younger racer, it is the right call.

Pros: very cheap, compact, easy to set up.
Cons: 180-degree rotation only, toy-like feel, no clutch.

Brand-name pick: Thrustmaster T80

The T80 is the only wheel here from a major sim brand, officially licensed for PlayStation with PC support. It uses a bungee cord mechanism for resistance, which sounds crude and is, but delivers a more consistent centering feel than the cheap vibration motors.

Rotation is only 240 degrees and the Ferrari-badged rim is small. It sells for about $100 when discounted, which is the only time to buy it; at list price it loses to the PXN V9 on features.

Pros: real brand support, consistent centering, PS and PC.
Cons: 240 degrees, no vibration even, often above $100.

Multi-platform: Serafim R1+

The R1+ is the oddball that works: 900-degree rotation, vibration feedback, and compatibility spanning PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and even phones through Serafim’s app. It clamps to a desk and just works almost everywhere.

Build quality is mid-pack for this bracket, and support is thin if something dies. For households where the wheel will bounce between a PC, a console and a kid’s tablet, the flexibility is the point.

Pros: works on nearly everything, 900 degrees, app support.
Cons: vibration only, middling build, niche brand.

Stretch pick: Hori Racing Wheel Apex

The Apex lists slightly above $100 but drops under it during sales often enough to belong here. It is the best-built wheel in this roundup: proper deadzone adjustment, 270 degrees, PC and PlayStation support (an Xbox version exists separately).

It still has no force feedback, so the extra money buys build quality and tuning options rather than feel. If it is on sale, it is the grown-up choice under $100.

Pros: best build quality here, tunable, often on sale under $100.
Cons: no FFB, 270 degrees only, over budget at list price.

What to look for in a sub-$100 PC wheel

Rotation range is the spec that matters. Arcade games work at 180 degrees. Sim titles want 900. The PXN wheels that switch between 270 and 900 cover both.

There is no force feedback at this price. Bungee cords, springs and vibration motors are resistance and noise, not information. The first real force feedback tier starts around $150 to $200 with the Logitech and Thrustmaster belt wheels.

Count the pedals. Three pedals plus a shifter teaches more driving skill than any wheel feature. The V9 is the only option here that gives you all of it.

Check the clamp. Every wheel here clamps to a desk. Check the clamp depth against your desk edge before buying.

Frequently asked questions

Do any sub-$100 wheels have real force feedback?

No. True force feedback needs a motor driving the wheel, which starts around $150 with used belt wheels and $200 new. Under $100 you get springs and vibration.

Are cheap wheels worth it for sim racing?

For learning controls, rotation and basic car control, yes. They will not teach you force feedback feel, and they wear out faster, but they are a fair first step before the $200-plus jump.

Will these wheels work in iRacing or Assetto Corsa?

They work as generic controllers in PC sims. Rotation range and pedal feel limit them more than compatibility does. A 180 or 240-degree wheel is playable, just twitchy.

Recommendation

Buy the PXN V9 Gen2 for the 900-degree mode and the shifter. Tight on cash: the PXN V99. For a kid: the PXN V3 Pro. If the Hori Apex dips under $100, take it instead. And if you can reach $200, skip this tier entirely and buy a used Logitech G29 or a Thrustmaster T128.

Sources

Specifications: PXN, Thrustmaster, Hori and Serafim. Verify current pricing before buying; street prices move around the $100 line constantly.