Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro REVIEW | PS5 & PC OFFICIAL WHEEL 

The wheel is functional, not aesthetically pleasing, which is what matters most. The multifunction D-pads are absolute winners, and will probably end up being one of the most coveted functions of the wheel. Once Christmas is out of the way I'm ordering this. Thanks for the review. 👍🏾

Seriously thank you for putting in on a desk with the clamp. My aunt bought me the thrustmaster t248. I watched a bunch of reviews, and everyone had the pedals hard mounted. They'll flip forward as soon as you use the brake, and clutch at the same time. That wasn't mentioned in any review because everyone hard mounted the pedals lol.

Was really on the fence about buying this as its the only CSL DD (equivalent) that's currently available to ship within the next 3 months! I was really concerned about the quality of the rim but your comments really helped me make the decision to buy. Thanks for the review! I used your affiliate link too

Great review! It will be a very long wait until march! I am happy I decided to go with the premium bundle, as every review I've watched are saying exactly what you said : if you can afford it, get the load cell and the boost kit.

Goedemorgen Ermin, for the center calibration you need to push the button under the L2 and X. Love the channel. Groeten from you neighber country the Netherlands

As a new sim racer, im really enjoying your channel. Paired with the boost kit and lc pedals, this will be m'y first wheel in a week from now. With the prohibitive pricing of pc components, I decided to get a ps5 and a solid 80/20 rig + bucket (asr4) in hope that the ACC next gen patch will cover m'y sim needs and gt7 the more relaxed ones. 🤞 drove in a simucube 2 rig once and I really hope I wont be dissapointed.

Another great review and tutorial, thanks Ermin! I just typed a detailed account of my experience this week with a BOA, (bent on arrival), DD PRO motor spindle coupling and accident damaged USB C plug but it vanished somehow, probably after a link from an email over-wrote the page and I couldn't back track so to cut an even longer story short this time, if anyone buys one, check yours for obvious damage when you get it like a buckled wheel from significant shaft runout and if you live in England like me, you'll be paying UPS before delivery an extra £135.69 import duty from Fanatec Germany for the more expensive already, expedited GT DD PRO version in this video and £101.96 customs duty and VAT for a DD wheelbase with Boost Kit and a Universal Hub as one order. I think that's how they were charged but either way round, it's over 100 notes extra so beware! Both orders showed signs of previous inspection and/or use with the Boost Kit box being placed upside down in the top of the DD's box, punching a hole in it from the plastic main box handle and as I said, the PRO wheel looked like it was bent when rotated but it was the shaft itself as it comes out of the motor housing. It's an insanely vulnerable design that only a German engineer could rationalize due to the management goal of "Optimizing biofeedback signal processing with lightweight carbon composites" or some such and both shafts have runout beyond what I would call acceptable or expected tolerances from the manufacturing process and I can only assume that the clamped split motor coupling is removable and not a part of the actual motor spindle which is also apparently carbon or glass fibre re-enforced plastic for reduced inertia and greater feedback sensitivity. More like greater runout, flexibility and ease of distortion when you force a tapered, splined metal spike into it! Having said all that, the DD PRO wheel itself is extremely solid but lightweight feeling with a very grippy and comfortable rubberised coating and to my surprise, the silver plastic rim accent around the lower third transitions quite smoothly in the hands so don't be put off by its looks if it doesn't appeal to your taste. I think the wheel feels great and despite the smaller size than I prefer, the thickness of the grip is substantially more than the old G25 rim that I replaced for a full sized OMP deep dished rally wheel as soon as I bought it 15 odd years ago. It's still in perfect, unused condition but this 'new' one had some significant use judging by the overall dull appearance from scratching on the centre GT logo cap that should have a protective film from the factory. I'd return it if I could be bothered and I just hope it works when powered up. Don't let me dissuade you though as I'm ultra fussy and notice every detail, like how much of a blatant rip off the Boost Kit is...... I still bought one though!

Great review. So stoked to have a crack with this the evolution of my Sim racing from my wheel in the early 90s to G25 to G29 and now this next level experience. Hoping my Monza Pro rig will be ridged enough. Looking forward the arrival of mine in March.🍻

Ay!!! Great Review Ermin! I appreciate your input on the new base! thanks for the vids

Whilst I race primarily on PC I will be picking up the standalone version of this base when it is available as I will want to be spending some time on GT7 in future.

Glad you mentioned you started out with the Logitech G27 and how much better this is. I currently us the G27 and have for years for Iracing off and on and have been hungering for better. I've had my Eye on this bundle for awhile now. Great review! thank you. Im sold now!

Great review! Loved the talk-along approach! Just subscribed!

Thank you for this, really really helpful!

Ermin, nice and clear explanation as usual. Thanks.

I just pre-ordered this. I used to have their older belt driven wheel, which I liked, but ended up selling. Now I'm finally getting another Fanatec wheel, and my first direct-drive one at that, hope it is as good as you say, though honestly the CSL Elite I had before was the best wheel I have owned up to this point anyway.

Convinced! Best review, thank you!

Been looking for an honest review of this, specifically someone testing the wheelbase and pedals in a usecase that I will be restricted to, namely tableclamp and the floor. Thanks for this great review and now I feel like I'm ready to replace my G29

You are the only RU-vidr I've seen who live comms so clearly and articulately that it sounds like post-comm 😅

I have a PS5 and gaming PC; thus, I’m beyond hyped about this wheel and drive combo. 👍🏼

About the Formula rim discomfort: Maybe the angle of your wheelbase is wrong. If your hands are moving back and forth (axially) while you are turning the wheel, that might be why you feel odd with it. If you've not done it yet, try adjusting it so the wheel is perfectly parallel to your chest, more or less; at least try messing with that. That might help with Formula-style rims, which seem to beg for a very firm grip. I observed your grip on the oval rim is way looser, and this seems to be caused by an angle existing between you upper body and the rim: your grip might have to be looser to account for a change in hands position required between top and bottom: your wrist has to rotate over the rim to accomodate for the change of angle of your arm in regard with the wheel. Although realistic on road cars, I don't think that's the appropriate racing position for race cars, so this type of grip would seem inapropriate with Formula rims. This could account for your discomfort.

Ended up buying this setup about 2 months ago. it was essentially a CSL DD but this was the only one available. i have the wheel base with load cell pedals and 8NM setup on a TR8 Pro rig. it is crazy detailed and not bad at all using the Mclaren wheel. if you can't get the CSL DD honestly it's worth settling for this bc it's pretty much the same. i already want to upgrade the pedals at least but the wheelbase is insanely detailed and very comfortable to run almost anything on, weather it be iracing, ACC etc. i have no complaints

I've been waiting for a good entry gt direct drive bundle from fanatec, I guess it's time to finally upgrade my TMX

Great review, thank you! I'm looking to upgrade the modded g27 I've had for years, and this may be it! I'm on PS4. The only mistake you made was saying "there's not many games on console to play". I have 16 wheel compatible games, including sims like Project Cars, both AC games, Dirt rally 1 and 2, and gt sport which is the most simcade of those. Then there's a ton of simcades with ffb wheel compatibility. And I am missing quite a few. There's plenty to play, basically just missing out on iracing and r factor.

I'm not a simmer..if i had time and the space i would love it. I enjoy watching your stream..very good entertainment .thank you

For anyone having issues with the CSL DD (I assume this will also be the case for the CSL DD PRO) * Not being able to calibrate the H-pattern mode of the SQ 1.5 shifter: (1) Try with the short cable provided with the shifter. (2) If unsuccessful, unmount the wheel base, hold it tightly between your legs and try with short cable. ** Wheelbase or steering wheel disconnects in driver page or FFB/buttons/pedals quit working in-game: - on pc - (1) Connect the wheelbase with a wheel mounted and turn it on. (2) Open the driver page. (3) If everything seems connected, tighten the black C-clamp on the wheelbase shaft a bit (or to 15Nm torque) and see if the issue persists (4) If the issue persists or something shows to be disconnected: Loosen the black C -clamp on the wheelbase shaft till you can rotate it slightly without too much effort. (5) Rotate the clamp gently till the driver page shows everything connected (6) Tighten the black C-clamp on the wheelbase shaft a bit (or to 15Nm torque) and see if the issue persists I've had both issues, where the disconnection issues got worse and worse till the both of my wheels showed disconnected permanently. And after a month of trying drivers/firmware/usb-ports etc. these solutions solved my issues. *** On my initial fresh install of my CSL DD with Boost kit, the FFB was very weak. This was resolved quickly for me by uninstalling and re-installing the drivers again.

ermin, you aren’t alone buddy. that rim is pretty nice looking

Brooooooo, I did not expect to hear Northlane in the background!!! Sickest band ever! Now back to watching the review 😂😂

either this is some of the best stuff fanatec has ever made or they payed him to be super positive

Best CSL DD Pro review on RU-vid.

Hi Ermin - great video once again! May I ask, I thought you were moving to pastures new? Has there been a change of plan?

Outstanding reveiw : )

As some one who is fine with the controller life who just wants a Wheel, Petal set to train themself for their IRL Mustang... IU love this bundle it's well priced the wheel is unique 5 Control sticks is unheard of and I like the look... Which the rims qulity is on par with my mustang's steering wheel and looks to be priced well against the non force feedback wheels. Over all a great bundle well done fanatcac!

table desk shaking is just a simulation of the wheel shaking with the car.

I still love love ac ffb for me its my favorite. Some may say its not the best anymore but its classic and im so in love with the feel especially when it comes to fanatec. One guy used his on acc and said he coulsnt feel any ffb and that scared me but im happy to see you feel it just fine because in getting the 8nm dd pro.

I come for the great sim racing knowledge and as soon as the video finishes I immediately stop what I was doing to blare out some Northlane. I still haven't started my sim journey because of this... Listened to a lot of Northlane though haha!

I am really looking forward to the release in March. I am just about to start getting into Sim, actually ordered a G29. I then saw this package while looking on the Fanatec site and looking at products in general as I know I would upgrade eventually. When I saw it and watched reviews, other racers on RU-vid etc. and decided the best platform is this system. So I canceled the G29 and ordered the GT DD Pro. I had already ordered my GT Omega classic as my choice for stand because I can add the seat later. I really appreciate all these reviews that has helped me to make an informed decision.

Good to know about the paddle shifters, I was curious about them as they look pretty cheap compared to most of their other wheels. I'm also happy to hear how functionally pleasing the wheel is. It doesn't look all that great and like you was wondering why there are so many directional buttons for, but it seems like it translates into a lot of functionality in a nicely accessible layout. Overall that's a lot more important than aesthetics. I've been cross-comparing with some other wheels. I want a basic wheel and pedal set that can functionally be upgraded in the future (hand brake, load cell brake, and potentially a clutch and shifter). There are some cool mods you can do with the Logitech stuff that make it more appealing, but ultimately you'll always be stuck with that gear-driven wheelbase which means I'd have to go to the trouble of selling it just to eventually buy a Fanatec anyway. Additionally, prices on hardware is kind of inflated right now, to the point where the Fanatec stuff is starting to look like a bargain (compare their stick shifter and hand brake to those of Thrustmaster, Fanatec is actually cheaper, same with their load cell pedal set). Even used prices on older wheels like the G29 aren't that great. I don't have a problem with paying more for the Fanatec, and this direct-drive wheelbase seems EXCELLENT. So I'm sold on this whole setup, but... I want a wheel NOW. That means my only option is the express bundle, which is an extra $150 just to get the base setup without having to wait until March. It's still probably worth it. I can buy once, get the wheel I want and get it now without having to wait, and without being tempted to buy a stop-gap wheel. I just wish the stock wasn't so far behind.

just bought the express, Ty for this.

Thanks for the awesome review and video as always Ermin

On a completely unrelated note, since you promised more BeamNG content and then dipped out, to pop back up again, you should check out the mod map Desert Trails and give it a run with the pre-runner. It's a hell of a workout.

i have the CSL DD and it is awesome it blows away my old T300 and CSL elite buy quite a big margin

its meant for Gran Tourismo shoulld probably test it for that too

I'm part of the 0.09% of your community that's into sim racing and pro audio production. I see that outboard gear... would love to see some content from you in some form about audio production :D

What cockpit was used at the end? I see one in the description as Next Level GT Track but not sure of the seat since I couldn’t see the logo but maybe it was still there? This video was very informative 🏎🥰!!

Im so happy you looked at the rim in use snd brought up why ita actuslly good. All people care about is how its plastic or whatever but once you get over that the wheel is comfortable ots easily accessible with inputs and its so easy to use. Its a joy and people really should get over the whole its chesp thing. I get it, its a dd wheel but at 699 for the dd wheelbase, the rim and the pedals i cant see how peolle can complain when the tgt2 is still the same price. I get it we can get other brands purely for pc but some of us want ps5 and pc. Me included! Also i like fanatecs ffb. Its my favorite delivery. Last wheel I got I listened to others about and I hated it. Wasnt my preference at all. So this time im going with what I know I like.

Great review and conclusion. I can't wait for Mar 2022 to arrive. Where you get that red bracket to mount the DD wheel base tho? Looks awesome.

I loved the music in the conclusion chapter of the video. The rest of the video was very nice as well though. 😂

to be fair it dont really matter what ur gripping on, might as well be a cheap wooden rim, it would still be attached to the DD

I need to hear that horn!

Are there any plans to make the DD Pro Rim available for the DD1. The rim is said to be much easier to use for GT3 / GT4 racing plus has all the custom features for GT7 so I think you could sell lots test to existing PS4/5 DD1 for PS users.

Can you test the DD pro wheel (with the CS Quick Release Adapter) on the PS Podiumbase?

Looks like a quality wheel bundle

Great video. Looking at getting this for GT7. What rig mounting system do you recommend?

Hello great video thanks. About You rig setup I understand you have the next level FGT Elite ? Was it easy to attach the wheel and pedals without doing any modification to the rig, or do you have to drill extra holes or anything like that ?

I am currently just a PS player . One day when I can afford a PC I will upgrade. But for now this bundle is what I am going to buy.

Hi Ermin, sorry if someone has asked this question before, just curious what your using to fix the DVD wheel base to? Noticed the red mounts. Thanks!

Best review ever! Thanks man.. hope to get one really soon! Good job!

I don't know why people complain about the aesthetics.. the entry level CSL wheels dont exactly look like the Mercedes AMG-GT63s wheels. Infact every round wheel looks dead. It's only the D wheels and full on racing ones that look decent. Still disappointed about the buttons not being rotary dials and the rubber not being leather or alcantara

I just upgraded to a Logitech G923 from a Logitech Driving Force Pro, which is great, but if I could afford it, I would love to get the Fanatech GT DD Pro. It looks awesome!

I have a DD1, but I'm considering getting a DD Pro to play GT7.

Great review. I actually just got mine yesterday & I am playing ACC on PC & took your settings in advance tuning drivers, however my led & rev lights are not working in ACC but when testing them in the driver software they work fine. Any idea how to fix this? Thanks in advance

Grega review. Congrats

If you can get into a formula position with your elbows further down that yoke will feel a lot better. Meant to be pulled, not pushed

Where do I find mounting brackets like you are using for hard mount?

This works great for people who don't want to break the bank to get into sim racing, only reason i got ACC on console was this wheel.

Why are so many people not reviewing it on gt sport? That should be the first game to test it on since this wheel was pretty much made for that.

Diablo 2 theme music @ 23:35

Great review, thanks! I'm new to sim racing and am just wondering how much better is the podium f1 wheel compared to this DD Pro? Does it feel that much more realistic?

Canary Yellow in the background at 5:50 doesn't get copyright striked? I thought I had spotify playing in the background

I am curious as to the benefits of this versus a different DD wheel with Drivehub? Or the GIMX adapter?

I have the cls dd with boost kit and the table clamp is doing a pretty god job, but it all depends on the table. That having said, I don't like the clamp mounts the cls dd so far over the edge of the table. If the clamp ever get loose, even slightly, it will be probably the end of your cls dd.

i wonder, can you change the wheel and add H-pattern/Sequential shiter v1.5 later on or is this DD Pro somewhat limited?

Great review ,I hope ffb and telemetry work very well on ps5 , because with csl Elite I have problem with ffb and telemetry and my V3 fanatec pedals doesn’t working well.Is it possible f1 wheels ordered with this DD pro base ?

Your CSL tuning guide for the sims, where is it 😀 ?

As someone who is just now deciding to make my first purchases into the world of sim racing, I honestly can't think of a reason to buy anything else. I've had a lot of people suggest to me to by things second hand but for basically only 100 dollars more I can just have this.... and not to mention if I do but this I can have a direct drive motor and a full cockpit all for under 1000 usd and that's crazy to me.

How does the DD Pro compare to Podium Racing Wheel F1? Edit: Just watched your CSL DD review, do you still use it as your primary set up instead of DD1?

Una maravilla de volante.

HI, V V V new to SIM racing and I've just put a bid in for this on ebay. I noticed on the first desk setup you never had the steering wheel led or LCD dispay on. Is that game specific or had you just not set it up? P.S. Great review video. You convinced me to bid!!

Can be Formula V2 wheel used in GT7? I have already the wheel and pedals and ordered only a wheel base with PS support expecting to reuse the rest

Hi. Very good review. Could you please give me the name of ya wheel mount. To be honest I am switching from the Simucube2 Pro to exact this Setup. 8Nm with this GT wheel. I got allmost every pro rim out there but I ve never seen such good ergonomics and 25 button options as stock. After I testes all the premium haptics rims out there. I feel like I just want simple grippy textiles and a lot of easy to use button options!! I realy think this rim is special to its form factor, weight and ez of use. Great chanel by the way. Catching ya up since begining. Keep on.

The Logitech Driving Force GT enabled me to drive a video game with force feedback on a wheel. this feels like this could be the entry for some low end sim racing. and thats kind of beautiful

Did the seas part and heavens open up as a result of this wheel? Sure sounded like it by your reaction in the video.

Hi Ermin, great review!!! I'm using a Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Integral Alcantara Edition wheel with Thrustmaster T3PA PRO 3-Pedals on a Playseat Sensation Pro. Do you think it's worth the upgrade and what kind of rig mounting are you using for the GT DD Pro?

With GT7 coming out in a month. As much as i hear how good this wheel is and as someone trying to get into a wheel for racing. I mean should i save and just get this immediately or is there something else i can get as a first wheel to start out with?

i am using a playseat challenge with the 8nm…. no problems at al

finally i can get ps5 offical wheel i been sick with my old g27 with chronos max pro usb mode wheel for quite some times that dont work with my ps5 and cant use t300 or g29 cos they go back to stock setting every new race and change wheel rotation all the time i hate it.

Which button would you pick for an overtake/DRS button? The d-pads obviously offer a lot of options, but I wonder about accidentally moving one the wrong way when trying to hold it down for overtake functionality.

i don’t see any wheel turn oscillation ! how do you managed it? i have tried all recommended setting 😢

Where did you order those red side wheel base brackets from? Trak racer has some for the DD but yours look better with universal mount options

So let me ask you. If i switch it over to pc mode and change it to peak on the calibrations instead of linear. Then I went back to ps5 mode would that carry over?

Any advice on the best entry level rig for this bundle ?

Hi, very useful video. I play GT Sport exclusively and use a TG-T II. Do you think I could earn in fun (therefore more sensations) with the new CSL DD PRO?

I am coming from a Logitech G29. I ordered this wheel which I know is not the most expensive thing out there but it is significantly more expensive than the G29. I see you rig has some sort of side brackets. Will those be needed? I have a GT Omega cockpit and from what have read the GT DD pro should bolt right up. Are those brackets actually needed?

If my understanding is correct. This kit is ps5 and pc compatible if I get that Xbox buttons and rim it becomes Xbox compatible too? So then I can play gt and forza?

Will the GT ddPro bundle work with iracing? If so, will a different wheel be required?

I would really like to see a comparison from starting on Play Staion V's Same game on PC,, for the Sim Drivers, maybe Kids on the PS and Dad on the PC ?!!!! any chance :)

I pre-ordered one. Are there any good wheel stands that can hold it?

I'm looking to do a combo of GT Sport and drifting on PC. Should I buy the bundle with the PS5 wheel and add on a wheel and hub, or skip ordering the PS5 wheel and put my own bundle together (CSL DD, CSL Pedals, shifter, handbrake, hub and drift wheel). Another way of asking the question, would using the drift wheel V2 with the new Clubsport Hub V2 be decent for racing in GT sport?

I just ordered dd pro today and I have a gt lite cockpit upgrading from t150 you think dd pro will work with next level gt lite next level says it will work.

Hello, how long did it take to arrive and when did you order it? Thanks