Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Review 

Sorry when I said "console support" at the start of the video I meant PS support, the CSL DD also of course works on Xbox with a compatible wheel.

A question for those who constantly complain about underpowered force feedback: Have you actually driven a real car? Because the feedback from a real automobile wheel is nowhere near as violent as you seem to think it is.

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Karl I just wanted say thanks for everything you do, I'm just now entering the sim racing world and have been watching a ton of your videos lately and you always do such a great job explaining everything where even a total newbie like me can understand. Always informative and fun. Keep up the good work!

There has been a lot of reports of the back connectors coming out of the wheel. Be super careful removing the pedal or shifter connectors on the back

I returned my G29 and decided to swap to the Fanatec DD Pro . Im so glad I did. This wheel is awesome! You can really feel what the car is doing and control your vehicle much better! So so smooth. I mounted it to my Playseat Challenge with a small adjustment and I’m literally in SIM heaven!! I was skeptical at first with this combo but I’m pleasantly surprised that I have zero issues and it’s extremely comfortable.

I just ordered one last night before watching this video. I think the company needs to do a better job at clearly stating how to make the setups compatible with both PS and Xbox. If it weren't for reviewer videos like yours that specifically say you need the playstation compatible wheelbase coupled with any of the xbox ready steering wheels for complete compatibility then I still wouldn't know. I probably would have bought the PS wheelbase by itself with an Xbox compatible wheel and the $300 pedal set instead of 8nm PS bundle with the loadcell upgrade. Now I'll have to shell out an additional $200 for the xbox wheel if I want to let my son use it on the xbox. I hate that microsoft didn't make xbox 100% compatible with PC stuff. there is no need to have that division. I'm tired of seeing everything compatible with PS and PC or Xbox and PC. If it's compatible with PC at all then it SHOULD be compatible with the xbox, but they never are. its a silly little scam.

A comment on the Quickstart Guide (printed installation sheet). You noted it was not the clearest document. I'll second that. I'd go so far as to say it is woeful. I contacted Fanatec support, and suggested that actual photographs showing the cabling setup, would be a massive improvement. I have set up many peripherals in my time (I'm 61), and yet found this really confusing.

Great to hear you can swap wheels depending on which console etc, just recently bought the G29 for ps5 and wouldn't want two separate units for both series x and ps5. Dread to think what the tax and vat would be to the isle of man. Ps glad to see TT making a return this year. Great informative video karl 👍

Hello from Korea first of all. Happen to find your channel and I really love how you approach all the gears you have gone through. In depth thoughts in every aspect. Quite new to racing gear and am ready to get bunch of stuffs for more immersive experience with my GT7. Thanks so much for all the videos you have gone through with lots of efforts. Keep up the great work sir.

Hey Karl, thanks for your reviews! I’ve watched dozens of hours of your videos, and I’ve decided to go with Fanatec. I tried using your affiliate link, and I do get a nice discount on the DD Pro in the European Fanatec store, but when I switch the region to US, I’m unable to receive the discount. I’m wondering if you have an affiliate link for the US store. I’ve made my decision to purchase a Fanatec setup, and your videos were more than helpful to say the least. That being said, I’d really like to purchase using YOUR affiliate link. Thanks for any more help you can offer Karl.

I have the Playseat Trophy and am waiting for my funds to get back to normal before buying the GT DD Pro wheel and pedal set did the wheel and pedal set from the company fanatec fit ok on the playseat trophy please + will I need to buy another wheel for the new forza motorsport but I want this for my ps5 and be able to play gt7 is this possible please Karl

I'm a casual driver who just upgraded a week or so ago from a G27 I beat on for years. I am in love. I did not go for the boost kit but probably will down the road. It's got plenty of juice for me out of the box. Butter smooth. I did upgrade to the QR1 right off the bat and I think it's a much better piece of kit than the lite, but the lite didn't give me any issues for a few days I used it before I got my QR1. I did hear a lot about the pedal port issues and it kept me from buying for weeks. I have not put any strain on my port but it appeared solid when I plugged in. I suggest planning your cable run ahead of time and keep tension off the cable. Be cautious and you will be OK I think.

Hi Karl. Just a quick update, for those who may be interested in your review of the DD Pro and also the Next Level Racing GT Lite (and F/GT Lite) that you reviewed. Like you, I had reservations about whether the GT Lite would be able to handle the torque forces of the DD Pro without flexing too much. I had a G29, and the GT Lite was rock steady with some ratchet tiedowns. When I installed my DD Pro I set it up initially without the tiedowns. Remarkably, the rig handles it without any noticeable flex. I was not aware of any whilst driving, and that is with a 180 kit (8nm), and loadcell brake. Thought my experiences may be handy for those who are considering this combination. Cheers.

"Bulls deep in the hobby" 😂 I told myself that. How wrong could one be 😂

Last month i ordered that Gran Turismo DD Pro premium bundle w/ shifter and all of it was suppose to be delivered March 11 and then it got delayed to April 7 😒 ONLY because the load cell pedal isn't ready to ship yet 😒 ... so far I have a stream deck XL, buttkicker 2, and Next level racing WS 2.0 stand for now, just waiting for that damn fanatec to arrive

Got a 8nm load cell version GT DD Pro mounted on Next Level Racing GT Lite, with shifter and handbrake. Happy about everything so far, torque is enough for me since I previously used 2.2nm G29. Only complaints is that the wheel is too easy to get dirty, wheel edge material is sticky somehow, good friction though.

Nice review! I ordered these and now watching reviews while waiting for them to arrive :D. I would have wanted to get a different wheel but the price of the seperate parts would've been too much for a one time purchase for me, but atleast now I have room to upgrade in the future. ( I couldve gotten the CSL dd but I occasionally play ps4 and its not available until july)

Fanatec & GT7 lmao. Instead of simply allowing existing Fanatec wheel owners to map all yhose wheel buttons to GT7, they make you buy a whole new wheel with dedicated GT7 buttons 🙃🤣 WTF Some partneship that is 🤷

Using the DD Pro set for almost a week now. I don't have the Load cell kit and default 5nm. The brake is quitte heavy but much better then G29 pedals. Also mounted the DD Pro on my Playseat Challenge, I must say it is stable enough for me! Though I ordered a Indigolime reinforcement kit for extra stability but it's not a must have.

Just ordered this (base bundle) which is my first steering wheel set-up. Was originally looking at the T248 but would always wish I'd spent a bit more for a far better kit. I'll see how 8 get on and then may upgrade the brake and 180 power pack. Can't wait to get this now. Thanks for the helpful review 👍

So can I use any Fanatec wheel on my ps5 with the GT DD PRO BASE ?

Your right I have a dd2 and have ffb down to 20 percent so if I did it again I would think about even a dd1 or that one .thats a great price to get racing

Hi Karl, On the base of your review I have just ordered the Gran Turbos DD Pro 8 Nm with the additional CSL load cel kit. Thank you for reviewing this. Regards Dale

I have it for a week now on my Playseat Challenge and love the DD together with the boost kit, Formula v3 wheel and V3 pedals. Like you said, i think as an console Ps5 user, this is the ultimate set for me and no futher upgrade needed as an console gamer (i think). I did buy the indigolime reinforcement kit just for sure.

Been looking for a wheel that supports pc ps5 and xbox. Answered within the first minute what reddit and like 6 other videos and even Fanatec have said nothing but nonsense and bad info about. Thanks for the clear concise info and for not speaking in a fake announcer RU-vidr tone

really good video, want to show my little boy who constantly ranks top 100 in the world on GT7 but with phrases like "balls deep" and "dick around" i can't

Nice review Karl! I I am considering buying GT DD Pro + Playseat Trophy Black for PS5 GT7. Is it worth buying 8nm torque boost kit in your opinion? In theory, the playseat should be perfect for conveying "vibration" for the base. But is 5 nm sufficient?

Hey Karl I'm just getting into sim racing and was curious can I use a different handbrake with this kit since fanatecs is out of stock till May. Thanks

I'm so torn on whether to pick this up or wait to see what thrustmasters dd looks like. Having bought their load cell pedals and a different rim I'm already invested in thrustmaster but would like to upgrade my t300.

Thanks a lot for the review, cant wait for my DD PRO to arrive tomorrow. Although I went with clubsport table clamp for that extra angle regulation :)

I have this setup but wanna swap out the the steering wheel for 1 that doesn't look so much like a toy. The steering wheels from fanatec dont have a ps button. How does that work?

What would you say is the best foldable rig to mount this set to? The Playseat Challenge or the Next-level Eacing (f)GT-Lite?

I got my bundle a couple of weeks ago after months of waiting, the throttle pedal does not work. Fanatec replied to my support ticket with wiring instructions which did not help, so I am waiting to hear back from them. Also, keep in mind that you need to have a windows computer to update the firmware. I do not have a windows computer, so I am stuck with the firmware that it comes with which I suppose will need upgrading in the future. So now I have a pile of expensive junk that sits on my floor. I was Exited to use this thing, now I am just sad and disappointed.

Mine is being shipped and I'm so excited! I don't think I've owned a wheel since the early 2000s.

Fanatec is using an optical decoupler for data and inductor for power inside the wheelbase. Then all the data/power is passed to the rim via pins inside the shaft. This way they are all internal and infinite rotation is possible.

What’s “race at home up in Coventry”? I’m from Cov myself and haven’t heard of a shop/venue

Great review as usual, Karl. My coach, Digit_Gaming (Croatia) has this exact setup. He's regularly in old top 10 GTS, and yet dials DOWN the FFB on his 5nm outfit. I've just taken delivery of the 8nm with loadcell. Ur right, the LC wld be the first upgrade I'd choose if I was ordering afresh :-)

anyone playing on GT7 and telling if worth moving from basic brakes to their load cell add on ? Many thanks

How's that Playseat holding up with the DD wheel? Do you think the Next Level Racing DD wheel stand is a better choice?

Dude great review. I tried watching the one by boosted media, but he took like 20 minutes to start talking about the actual product and even then it felt like a lot of fluff. Yours got down to the point right away and you gave some good info

will this be a good combo with gt omega art cockpit? Was going to get the gt omega art with logitech g293 but I want something that will last me years. Will be playing on ps5 and pc.

Hi, just want to say thanks for the discount code, bought my 11 year old the GT Omega Titan for xmas to go with his DDpro, V3 pedals, shifter, and formula v2.5x wheel, its all a suprise and will be a massive upgrade from his G29 and playseat...thanks again

Hi Karl, great video as usual. May I ask a question: would/could you do (if you have the time/if it's worth your time) a video on what you do to learn a track?

If I only play GT7 where everyone is on default ABS, would you consider the 8nm power supply a better upgrade than the LC pedal? If I can consistantly control the brake to reach around 25% 50% 75%, do you think the LC would provide more precision and consistancy?

The wheel looks like a toy and feels like a toy. I would wait until they just sell the wheel base DD Pro. Great video!

Been waiting for your review of this….. ordered mine today! 😁 Got my GT Omega ART XL RS Cockpit coming today.

hi there, how much did you pay for the delivery and how long did it take to get to you ? I really want to get one but its not as easy to buy as the thrustmaster

Can someone please tell me what the difference between the CSL DD 8 nm and the Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base is? Because there is a price difference of about 150 € although the only difference is that the Gran Turismo DD Pro has PS support. So wehen I am playing on PC there is no reason to buy the Gran Turismo DD Pro right?

I’m only familiar with Logitech and very new to Fanatecs DD wheels but this new GT bundle got me intrigued. But for the $800+ depending on the upgrades, do you think this is this the best bang for your buck? Thanks, Karl!

Hi Karl, can I check with you whether the diameter of Gran Turismo DD Pro similar size to Thrustmaster T248?

that GameCube Console👀👀👀👀👀

Bit of a bummer that the Sony tax is like $120 over the regular DD.

grat videos ! i've been checking out a lot of them recently as a novice with sim racing (i just really enjoyed dirt rally 2.0) i ws wondering if anyone had some good suggestions on what kind of cockpit would work best with the dd pro. a bit entry level but something solid enough as i don't expect to upgrade from this setup.. thanks in advance

Bought this wheel and pedal set and next level racing wheel stand 2.0 Never even tried car simulator lol

I'm not very familiar with different sim rig setups as I only have a G29 with Wheelstand Pro V2. I'm starting to think that I should just bite the bullet and upgrade to this GT DD Pro, probably with the load cell and the boost kit. I guess that the wheelbase and the pedals can be attached to a Playseat Evolution (or Playseat Evolution Pro) directly without any modifications (like drilling extra holes)? Can you confirm this? 😊Thank you for your great videos! Cheers from Finland.

Hi Karl. Looking to get a GT DD Pro (8 nm and loadcell brake) along with a F-GT Lite rig. Since I won't be upgrading the steering wheel in the short-term, do you think the GT wheel in the bundle is still good to enjoy the full FF experience and doesn't feel totally toyish?

Thank you

so how do i add a clutch and a manual shifter later down th eline? I like being able to shift manually with the clutch and all. Of course paddle shifters are cool to for the right cars

Think I might buy it. Been talking about it for awhile in your comments.

Nice review. Definitely get the optional load cell brake.

Which pedals are better, these or the T-LCM's?

How’s force feedback/physics feel on GT7 with this vs PC sims like ACC and iRacing?

Are the pedals better than the G29? So far your videos have caused me to buy a Playseat Challenge. Maybe this will be the next purchase!

I am planning on getting this set up for PS5, however I do not own a PC. Is it essential to have a PC to update the wheel and base or can it update while connected to the PS5?

Hi Karl, does your dd pro not centre when stopped?, mine is 3%out when wheel is centred properly

Does Dirt rally 2 work in PS mode / blue light ? , i got a Clubsport RS for my CSL elite / PS4 and it no longer works in blue with the new wheel but it works fine with my P1 or Clubsport formula .

Is this worth upgrading from the csl elite?

Love your vids man. Been debating upgrading to this from a G29. Decisions decisions lol

question if you can help karl,i ordered my csl wrc dd kit from fanatec over a week ago and by the looks of things still not shipped, have you had experiences with delay from endor/fanatec before.

@Karl should do a review and show us it on your playseat challenge. The budget DD on a budget rig.

Nice review! What cockpit model is in the video?

Hi Karl , I’ll order this one with a nlr gt track while it handle it with 8 nm boost kit

its mad really, ive had just about every wheelbase under the sun, my most recent one being the simucube 2 pro, DD1 before that and a couple months back i decided to sell it all and then GT7 came along, i got very excited and ordered a DD pro and that thing isn't going to arrive until sometime after the 14th.... im a little worried that its going to hit me like a serious downgrade but im kind of past caring at the moment, i think its too easy to worry about the hardware and not about just enjoying the game so i think im going to just enjoy sim racing again and this time it has not absolutely killed my bank account. i have to say though with my simucube 2 pro i did regularly use 12-14nm of torque quite happily so yeh im a little bit worried but the reviews have been really good for the csl dd, even so far as saying it feels a little smoother to rotate and more lively than DD1... i dont actually believe that though, although i did think the DD1 was a little notchy when turning.

Just upgraded to this wheel base from a t300rs and I will say it is immensely better but I was expecting a bit more quality i guess you could say from the feedback. It definitely makes sense why this base is under $1,000. The one thing I noticed that bugs me most is coming out of full lock AKA rotation of the wheel out of a corner the wheel base feedback seems to lag a millisecond behind when you are actually turning the wheel in real time...and yes its updated to the latest software. I can tell by having a lot of hours on it now that it is the wheel bases software that's not making the internals react exactly as fast as you are in real time. This shouldn't keep you from buying the base though, its amazing don't get me wrong but if you have the extra money just get a Simicube Sport or a DD2 if you have to stay within the Fanatec eco-system. Try and branch out though if your serious about making this a hobby cause Fanatec isn't the pinnacle of SIM gear even though it may look like it, there are definitely better wheel bases out there that arent Fanatec

Thinking of buying this since I discovered G27 does not work on PS5... only bummer is that I have a Playseat Challenge. However I came across your Playseat Fanatec CSL DD Challenge video which convinced me to just give it a go!

Is it worth upgrading from the Fanatec CSL Elite to this brand new CSL DD Pro?

Karl can you test something for me, does the gt pro wheel work with the csl dd via pc?

Hi! Will this be a wise upgrade from a logitech G29? Have been using a G29 for 2-3 years and thinking of looking for an upgrade! Am playing mainly GT/F1 2021 on PS4 slim!

Question my DD pro came on the 19th and will not stay centered it’s leaning 3 to 7° to the right it’s messing with my OCD this is really annoying to me do you no how to fix it? Or do I have to send in to get a replacement because it’s really annoying it’s giving me anxiety

It's very tempting.

And would this be a good starting wheel and pedal set to keep me going

what i can buy to buit a cockpit? i mean to to put the steeting wheel and monitor like if i was in racing car

Can you use the Fanatec Clubsport pedals V3 with the GT DD Pro?

Hi karl new to sim racing what would be the best cockpit to buy to attach this to with the upgrade brake. And for PlayStation

Hi Karl, great review but I thought I should mention that your price for the basic DD Pro is the price Fanatec quotes, which EXCLUDES VAT. UK residents will need to pay an additional 20% VAT, plus delivery charges as it is coming from Europe, which will also be high due to Brexit controls.

I have been waiting on my DD pro and received an email from Fanatec about 5 days ago saying it is stuck on a container ship and they now expect me to have it around April 7. :-(

Great video

700 euro equates to $1,050.00 down here in my neck of the woods. Not what I'd class 'entry level' unfortunately

Mines arriving Friday! Coming from a G920 I’m expecting great things 👍🏻

Hi Karl. Do you think the gt omega art rig would be okay to have this on it?

Love your videos Karl. 👍🏼

I have the fgt lite seat and the g923... I've been contemplating upgrading to this but I'm worried it's too much of a wheelbase for the seat. Any thoughts?

I can´t afford it...

Decided to go for the full bundle with the boost kit and load cell. It's arriving on monday together with a simlab gt1 evo. It's my first rig ever and I feel like a kid waiting on christmas day atm haha.

Do the T nuts follow with the package? I have a cockpit so it's good to know before I buy 🤣

Great video Karl, but just a quick question how much extra is it to get it delivered into the UK as I'm from the UK as well mate

A great time to get into sim racing!

Were the VAT issues on importing the wheel to the UK?

What is it in £ I stead of €??? With delivery 🤔