Fanatec CSL Elite Racing Wheel Thread- officially licensed for PS4

[JamboGT]

That is as good a recommendation as I have had, haha. Thanks

 

[Krassi]

That is as good a recommendation as I have had, haha. Thanks

We waiting for your selfie with the box and a smile!))

 

[Tezzah]

Thinking of getting the fanatec as my g29 just died...I play mostly GT Sport but have pc2 n assetto corsa as well but don’t play them that much. I’m torn between the fanatec n tgt atm, obviously the tgt has great compatibility with gts n I’ve heard some stories that the fanatec has had some problems with gts...those of u that play gts how have you found it??

 

[RA1784]

Fanatec works fine on all 3 titles on ps4. I had the tgt before but i gave it back and bought the CSL+LC+formula rim. Im happy with this decision

 

[Krassi]

Thinking of getting the fanatec as my g29 just died...I play mostly GT Sport but have pc2 n assetto corsa as well but don’t play them that much. I’m torn between the fanatec n tgt atm, obviously the tgt has great compatibility with gts n I’ve heard some stories that the fanatec has had some problems with gts...those of u that play gts how have you found it??

CSL Elite PS4 is the better wheel. Better rims to choose, better pedals and better base!

 

[GreenT]

Thinking of getting the fanatec as my g29 just died...I play mostly GT Sport but have pc2 n assetto corsa as well but don’t play them that much. I’m torn between the fanatec n tgt atm, obviously the tgt has great compatibility with gts n I’ve heard some stories that the fanatec has had some problems with gts...those of u that play gts how have you found it??

I have had this conversation with several of my Thrustmaster racing buddies on GTS and all though I have never used a TGT I have used a T300 (returned it next day), own a G29, and since April a CSL Elite PS4 with the shifter, Xbox P1 rim, PS4 Elite rim, and as of Saturday the McLaren GT3 rim. The TGT is without doubt the hands down winner for GTS, I won't and can't deny that. Play it on anything other than GTS and its a updated T300... Not really worth 700 - 800 like they are going for. I'm little over 900 into my Fanatec setup and I have the only wheel on the market that can play on my xbox 1x, my ps4, and my pc. I have the first rim on the market with the duel clutch bite point system that lets me hit 2 buttons to go from system to system. And I have IMHO the best feeling FFB non DD wheel on anyother game not GTS. And honestly, GTS is a very close push with Fanatec being forced to fight with one arm tied behind their back by PD and Thrustmaster as it is just now fully supported on GTS when its been supported on AC and PC2 for a while now. Get the Fanatec and thank me later...

 

[RA1784]

True. You have to switch the TGT to a kind of compatibility mode for every other game than GTS to simulate a T300. Also the pedals from fanatec, especially with LC kit are more than one step ahead thrustmasters T3PA pedals.

 

[Krassi]

Someone here said that the new line of TM wheels are TX and T300 on steroids! I like T300 and TX , but 800 Euro for T-GT is hellova bad deal... for that money you can buy much much better equipment from Fanatec!

 

[Tezzah]

Someone here said that the new line of TM wheels are TX and T300 on steroids! I like T300 and TX , but 800 Euro for T-GT is hellova bad deal... for that money you can buy much much better equipment from Fanatec!

I have had this conversation with several of my Thrustmaster racing buddies on GTS and all though I have never used a TGT I have used a T300 (returned it next day), own a G29, and since April a CSL Elite PS4 with the shifter, Xbox P1 rim, PS4 Elite rim, and as of Saturday the McLaren GT3 rim. The TGT is without doubt the hands down winner for GTS, I won't and can't deny that. Play it on anything other than GTS and its a updated T300... Not really worth 700 - 800 like they are going for. I'm little over 900 into my Fanatec setup and I have the only wheel on the market that can play on my xbox 1x, my ps4, and my pc. I have the first rim on the market with the duel clutch bite point system that lets me hit 2 buttons to go from system to system. And I have IMHO the best feeling FFB non DD wheel on anyother game not GTS. And honestly, GTS is a very close push with Fanatec being forced to fight with one arm tied behind their back by PD and Thrustmaster as it is just now fully supported on GTS when its been supported on AC and PC2 for a while now. Get the Fanatec and thank me later...

Cheers mate really appreciate the feedback.

 

[Bond_Villain]

Hi All,

I’m just about ready to spend the money and get a Fanatec CSL Elite set up. I have a few questions, thanks, BV

1, I have read about the blue mode issues, which have been patched for GTS. Is it all working as it should?

2, Anyone with the GT3 wheel regret buying it??

3, Anyone regret going with Fanatec, and why?

4, Which pedals you using? If i get standard pedals with load cell is that good enough, or worth just going for the club sport v3?

5, Anyone using the playseat with this? I need a put away option to keep Mrs BV happy.

6, if I get a Xbox steering wheel, it will work with it??

7, best guesses on PS5 compatibility..

Thanks

 

[Krassi]

Hi All,

I’m just about ready to spend the money and get a Fanatec CSL Elite set up. I have a few questions, thanks, BV

1, I have read about the blue mode issues, which have been patched for GTS. Is it all working as it should?

2, Anyone with the GT3 wheel regret buying it??

3, Anyone regret going with Fanatec, and why?

4, Which pedals you using? If i get standard pedals with load cell is that good enough, or worth just going for the club sport v3?

5, Anyone using the playseat with this? I need a put away option to keep Mrs BV happy.

6, if I get a Xbox steering wheel, it will work with it??

7, best guesses on PS5 compatibility..

Thanks

You can find disapointed people from any brand....and here we are not fanboys of Fanatec - just taking pros, cons and what you ger for what you paid - nothing can beat the CSL Elite PS4 weheel. And now they released the base only option, so making a set with the GT3 wheel is a just insanely great! CSL E pedals with LC are good enough IMO, but you always can jump on the CSP V3.

 

[BrainsBush]

Hi All,

I’m just about ready to spend the money and get a Fanatec CSL Elite set up. I have a few questions, thanks, BV

1, I have read about the blue mode issues, which have been patched for GTS. Is it all working as it should?
TBH I only use it in combination with PC and have not tested with PS4Pro...
Have a good read: https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discu...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet

2, Anyone with the GT3 wheel regret buying it??
Absolutely not. McLaren GT3 wheel is worth the money. If your wallet allows it I would also get the QR release extra (I got it for free as an early pre-order and delay in initial promised ship date)

3, Anyone regret going with Fanatec, and why?
NO!

4, Which pedals you using? If i get standard pedals with load cell is that good enough, or worth just going for the club sport v3?
LC +Loadcell brake pedal. Ease of use, works as supposed. Read reviews and comparisons between CSv3 pedals and LC. Some even prefer the cheaper LC because of the plug&play. But you can also find other contra opinions

5, Anyone using the playseat with this? I need a put away option to keep Mrs BV happy.
Yes I used it with Playseat Alcantara, but meanwhile replaced it.
Put away: is Playseat Challenge version

6, if I get a Xbox steering wheel, it will work with it??
Yes but read very good. See https://www.fanatec.com/eu-en/racin...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet (comparison button)

7, best guesses on PS5 compatibility..
?

Thanks

 

[BadFlounder]

Hi All,

I’m just about ready to spend the money and get a Fanatec CSL Elite set up. I have a few questions, thanks, BV

1, I have read about the blue mode issues, which have been patched for GTS. Is it all working as it should?
Yes and no. There are still a couple minor issues. Namely, the rev lights don't work. Occasional issues I've had where the wheel shakes mildly during menus, etc. But overall the wheel works very well with GT Sport. The force feedback, which is the most important part, is excellent and Polyphony has said they will add the other features like rev lights, etc.

2, Anyone with the GT3 wheel regret buying it??
I have the CSL Elite PS4 base. Formula Black rim. McLaren GT3 Rim. Absolutely no regrets. The McLaren rim is my favorite of all of them, although there are things I like better about the Formula rim like the dual sticks, which GT Sport does support. Overall I still prefer the McLaren rim. The shifter paddles are sublime on the McLaren rim.

3, Anyone regret going with Fanatec, and why?
I've used several wheels. Went from a T300 to the Fanatec set up. I do prefer the button layout on the T300 base rim versus the Fanatec base rim, however, the McLaren and Formula rims make this a non-issue. Also, the adjustability on the Fanatec with having 5 profiles is absolutely priceless. It is worth it just for that IMO. Having so many other wheel choices, quick change wheel capability and the excellent quality of Fanatec hardware in general. No regrets whatsoever. It's expensive gear, but the quality and adjustability are better than anyone else in this price range.

4, Which pedals you using? If i get standard pedals with load cell is that good enough, or worth just going for the club sport v3? I think load cell is the key. As long as you have that you will be very happy with any of the pedals they have. I use the ClubSport V3 Inverted pedals. Scored them on Black Friday when they were on a huge sale. Absolutely love them. I would recommend getting the brake performance kit as well. A bit of a pain to install as you need to disassemble the brake pedal in part, but it's worth it. The load cell with performance kit is absolutely fantastic.

5, Anyone using the playseat with this? I need a put away option to keep Mrs BV happy. Can't speak to this one. I use an RS1 rig, but thankfully I have the space in my office.

6, if I get a Xbox steering wheel, it will work with it?? This is complicated. Apologies up front for the long answer. At the moment, the answer to this is yes, however, it does not fully work. I've been going back and forth with Fanatec support on this very issue the past week or so. Fanatec claim (on their website) that the Xbox rims will work with the CSL Elite PS4 base and provide full Xbox compatibility. In my experience, this is not the case. The base does definitely go into "green" xbox mode when plugged into an Xbox, however, there is a huge problem. What I notice when plugging this base into an Xbox One X is that the LSB/RSB buttons are the same as the RT/LT. In other words, you end up not being able to map shifting and gas/brake to different buttons...it has to be one or the other, which is obviously not a great solution unless you only use automatic transmission. This is the same in any racing game on Xbox. I've tested PC2, AC, Forza, Dirt 4, Dirt Rally.

Fanatec support told me earlier today that the problem is that "Microsoft do not support extra buttons so some are double-mapped". That explanation doesn't make sense, which I told them....still waiting for a reply. It seems to me that they think I am talking about the fact that certain buttons aren't available on the McLaren/Formula rims on console....like they are on PC. That's true as you will only have the default buttons on PS4/Xbox.....the same buttons as the controllers allow, etc. That is not the same as this issue. The problem here is that not all of the "default" Xbox controller buttons are usable with the CSL Elite PS4. For me, it should not be listed as "compatible" if it does not support all the buttons from the Xbox controller as properly separate inputs. To be fair, Fanatec don't list the base as officially compatible, however, they do list official compatibility on the individual wheel pages themselves. This is not correct IMO, but we'll see if they fix this or not. My bet is no given that this is an officially licensed PS4 accessory, but who knows.

7, best guesses on PS5 compatibility.. Your guess on this is as good as anyone else. I would guess yes as we have seen compatibility for other wheels between PS3 and PS4, etc. But no way to know for sure.

Thanks

 

[Bond_Villain]

Thanks, a big help

 

[WildRun]

... but 800 Euro for T-GT is hellova bad deal...

T-GT is now beetween 546 € & 655 € (and not at 800€ )
* 655 € in Germany: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HRYDV0M/
* 584 € in France: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01HRYDV0M/
* 546 € in Italy: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B01HRYDV0M/
* $ 616 in US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HHXW5N/?tag=gtplanet-20
* etc...

 

[Krassi]

T-GT is now beetween 546 € & 655 € (and not at 800€ )
* 655 € in Germany: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HRYDV0M/
* 584 € in France: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01HRYDV0M/
* 546 € in Italy: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B01HRYDV0M/
* $ 616 in US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HHXW5N/?tag=gtplanet-20
* etc...

Price drop just confirms how "great" this wheel is! 450 Euro will be fair IMO....if the transducer on the back was made to work with all racing titles the sales will be not huge,but maybe normal for the model.

 

[Mad1723]

Hi All,

I’m just about ready to spend the money and get a Fanatec CSL Elite set up. I have a few questions, thanks, BV

1, I have read about the blue mode issues, which have been patched for GTS. Is it all working as it should?

2, Anyone with the GT3 wheel regret buying it??

3, Anyone regret going with Fanatec, and why?

4, Which pedals you using? If i get standard pedals with load cell is that good enough, or worth just going for the club sport v3?

5, Anyone using the playseat with this? I need a put away option to keep Mrs BV happy.

6, if I get a Xbox steering wheel, it will work with it??

7, best guesses on PS5 compatibility..

Thanks

Here's my take as a CSW v2.5 who almost bought a CSL Elite PS4 (didn't because of availability at launch took forever).

1. Should be. Don't know about this one.

2. Heard a lot of good comments on the McLaren wheel. Not the best if you plan to drift, otherwise an excellent choice.

3. Not at all. Had a G27, went through 2 T300s in 2 weeks. Returned them, got a CSW v2.5 and was blown away by the strength, smoothness, the ecosystem and the difference a good load cell brake makes. Future upgradeability makes it worth the price of entry.

4. Using the CSL Elite LC pedals, love em to bits. The side to side adjustability of the pedals almost make it better than the V3s in my eyes because I can place them comfortably where I want them for left foot braking.

5. Nope, using a NextLevel rig which can fold, so that's another option. Check for the holes if they are compatible with the Fanatec pattern, they have templates on their website.

6. Yes, the compatibility with each console of the CSL Elite PS4 is determined by the steering wheel. Xbox wheel, Xbox and PS4 compatible. PS4 wheel, PS4 compatible. Basically, the PS4 base makes the compatibility with the PS4 and the wheel is the factor for Xbox compatibility.

7. No one knows, but I'm guessing pretty good chances considering they'll reuse the same architecture for the PS5. Possibly software will remain largely compatible. My guess is that next-gen consoles won't be a straight departure like in the past, but rather upgrades from today's platforms, to keep backwards compatibility.

 

[edhunterbg]

@Bond_Villain
I have Fanatec csl elite + csp v3 pedals and Playseat evolution.
My comments on playseat:
- central bar (wheelbase holder) is a weak - if heavier rim is used (I use Fanatec BMW GT2 rim) it moves a lot. Additionally the vertical center bar can be a problem if it is too close to the pedals.
- pedal holder also is weak - it cannot take hard push on the brake without deformation the whole configuration. I had to bolt the long horizontal bar to the ground in order to avoid deformation when heavy braking.
- some issues with the seat itself (may be it is subjective for me) - I am having pain in the back after 30minutes of use. I found that if I remove the saddle/pillow and my seat position is lower I dont have pain in the back, but after longer ussage my butt is in little pain.

In short - Playseat is not good enough, I strongly recommend against it.

 

[RA1784]

I think BV means the foldable playseat challenge. Its easy to store away, 100% ladys friendly. I use this with CSL and it works pretty well. There are also 3 pre drilled holes for direct mounting CSL wheel base. Pedal mounts with zip ties, not ideal but it works. All in all it works but the playseat challenge comes to its limits when using the CSL on it.

 

[BadFlounder]

6. Yes, the compatibility with each console of the CSL Elite PS4 is determined by the steering wheel. Xbox wheel, Xbox and PS4 compatible. PS4 wheel, PS4 compatible. Basically, the PS4 base makes the compatibility with the PS4 and the wheel is the factor for Xbox compatibility.
.

Just a word of caution for anyone that is considering purchasing the CSL Elite PS4 thinking they can also use it on Xbox. As I pointed out in my earlier post, while your statement about compatibility is technically true, there are huge caveats. I've actually been debating with Fanatec support back and forth on this point the past couple of weeks. The CSL Elite PS4 is not fully compatible with the Xbox when using an Xbox rim (I've tried the CSL P1 Rim and the McLaren Rims both). It will work, however, the LSB/RSB/LT/RT buttons are all unusable/unmappable if you are also using pedals. In fact, when pressing LSB/RSB the games actually register them as LB/RB. I pointed out to Fanatec that this is bad for a number of reasons, but for one simple reason....the buttons on the wheel out-of-the-box (for both rims) are labeled LSB....the button shouldn't then register in-game as LB. It is confusing for the user. lol Hell, I wouldn't even care as long as you could map all the buttons, but that's the problem. If you map LSB (which is really LB) then you lose the ability to use the paddle shifter on the left side which is also LB. Same problem applies to RB. A similar issue applies to LT/RT. Technically, you can map the LT/RT buttons, however, then you lose accelerator and brake, which are mapped to LT/RT....not separate inputs like on PS4. Basically, the pedals are not seen as separate inputs like they are on PS4. Fanatec support has told me this is due to Microsoft limiting the number of inputs they can use, but I am not sure I believe that. Okay, let's say it is true for arguments sake....still, why would you have LSB present in-game as LB?? I still believe something is wrong on the software side. Either Fanatec know about it and can't/won't fix it, or they are just now finding out because of crazy sim-racers like me.

I suppose technically the wheel is usable on Xbox as long as you don't mind missing the 4 face buttons. But that is critical as you may not have things like headlights, pit speed limiter, DRS, and other functions. Honestly, I can live without Xbox support for this product. After all, this wheel is an officially licensed PS4 product. My issue is Fanatec shouldn't advertise "xbox compatibility" if they cannot at least support all the Xbox controller buttons as they do on PS4. As far as I remember, all of these buttons worked perfectly fine when I had a CSW 2.5. The CSL Elite PS4 should work the same in Xbox mode, or it shouldn't support the Xbox at all IMO.

 

[Krassi]

Just a word of caution for anyone that is considering purchasing the CSL Elite PS4 thinking they can also use it on Xbox. As I pointed out in my earlier post, while your statement about compatibility is technically true, there are huge caveats. I've actually been debating with Fanatec support back and forth on this point the past couple of weeks. The CSL Elite PS4 is not fully compatible with the Xbox when using an Xbox rim (I've tried the CSL P1 Rim and the McLaren Rims both). It will work, however, the LSB/RSB/LT/RT buttons are all unusable/unmappable if you are also using pedals. In fact, when pressing LSB/RSB the games actually register them as LB/RB. I pointed out to Fanatec that this is bad for a number of reasons, but for one simple reason....the buttons on the wheel out-of-the-box (for both rims) are labeled LSB....the button shouldn't then register in-game as LB. It is confusing for the user. lol Hell, I wouldn't even care as long as you could map all the buttons, but that's the problem. If you map LSB (which is really LB) then you use the ability to use the paddle shifter on the left which is also LB. Same problem applies to LT/RT. You can technically map the buttons but then you lose accelerator and brake, which are mapped to LT/RT....not separate inputs like on PS4. Very annoying.

I suppose technically it is usable on Xbox as long as you don't mind missing the 4 face buttons. But that is critical as you may not have things like headlights, pit speed limiter, DRS, and other functions. Honestly, I can live without Xbox support for this product. After all, this wheel is an officially licensed PS4 product. My issue is Fanatec shouldn't advertise "xbox compatibility" if they cannot at least support all the Xbox controller buttons as they do on PS4. As far as I remember, all of these buttons worked perfectly fine when I had a CSW 2.5. The CSL Elite PS4 should work the same in Xbox mode, or it shouldn't support the Xbox at all IMO.

I think is not accurate to compare PS4 support to Xbox support. If you wanna show that Fanatec`s Xbox support is not good - you need to show examples with other Xbox wheels from other companies like Thrustmaster for example. I can say that CLS Elite PS4 + P1 Elite rim is insane combo that works great on PS4 and XB1. Another thing is that Microsoft have very strick rules for their licensed products, so I think that Fanatec can`t fail there and will remain on the market with statement "Xbox support".

 

[BadFlounder]

I think is not accurate to compare PS4 support to Xbox support. If you wanna show that Fanatec`s Xbox support is not good - you need to show examples with other Xbox wheels from other companies like Thrustmaster for example. I can say that CLS Elite PS4 + P1 Elite rim is insane combo that works great on PS4 and XB1. Another thing is that Microsoft have very strick rules for their licensed products, so I think that Fanatec can`t fail there and will remain on the market with statement "Xbox support".

If they are going to advertise compatibility then we should expect it to work. I don't think that is too much to ask. Also, I am showing examples within Fanatec's own product family. It isn't really necessary to compare with Thrustmaster when the wheel buttons don't work the same compared to the ClubSport 2.5 base.

Nowhere did I say "Fanatec support is not good". As a matter of fact, I am quite pleased with their products and their support. I currently own, or have owned, a CSL Elite PS4, CSW 2.5, ClubSport Inverted Pedals, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, CSL Elite P1 Xbox rim, Handbrake, and Shifter. All Fanatec products. I am well aware of the quality of Fanatec products. They have a LOT of my money and I was too happy to give it to them, honestly. I too have used the CSL Elite P1 Xbox rim with the CSL Elite PS4 base. As I've pointed it out above....it works....just not properly. Just because I like/enjoy their products doesn't mean that they cannot be wrong on something. I say "wrong" only in the sense that I feel they should advertise the limitations here. They are not wrong in listing compatibility because obviously the combo does work in part. Consumers need to know the full capabilities of a product before they spend several hundred dollars on it. This is good for all parties.

Btw, I've used a CSW 2.5 with the Xbox too, and all the buttons properly mapped. So it seems this is a problem unique to the CSL Elite PS4 and Xbox compatibility, or at least it is as of the recent firmwares. I have not tested the 2.5 recently as I no longer own that base.

I understand the point that this is an officially licensed PS4 product. For me at least, I feel this isn't a huge problem and I feel any Xbox compatibility is a bonus, however, Fanatec should also properly advertise its capabilities. For example, the documentation for the McLaren GT3 rim shows all of the Xbox buttons and what they map to on the wheel base. This is simply incorrect information, as I have pointed out in my posts. The LSB/RSB don't actually work as that, but come up in-game as LB/RB, etc. If you think that's okay then you have lower standards for companies than I do. The McLaren rim comes in an Xbox green box labeled as "Xbox compatible" and with Xbox buttons pre-installed. I feel that the buttons pressed on the wheel should come up in the game as those same buttons. I don't think that's too much to ask. Again, not a huge deal, but it is worth pointing out to Fanatec and/or potential consumers so they can make informed decisions.

As for the "Microsoft have very strict* rules". Sony have strict rules too. I think all of these companies do, in order to manage the quality of the products carrying their name(s). That's why Fanatec killed the CSW 2.5 PS4 compatibility when that base first came out. That was awesome to have, however, Fanatec hadn't licensed the wheel with Sony, and I suppose Sony didn't like that. The compatibility was removed and they worked together to make the CSL Elite PS4 we know and love today.

 

[Krassi]

If they are going to advertise compatibility then we should expect it to work. I don't think that is too much to ask. Also, I am showing examples within Fanatec's own product family. It isn't really necessary to compare with Thrustmaster when the wheel buttons don't work the same compared to the ClubSport 2.5 base.

I am not angry with Fanatec at all. Nowhere did I say "Fanatec support is not good". I am quite pleased with their products and their support has always been very helpful, in my experience. I currently own, or have owned, a CSL Elite PS4, CSW 2.5, ClubSport Inverted Pedals, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, CSL Elite P1 Xbox rim, Handbrake, and Shifter. All Fanatec products. I am well aware of the quality of Fanatec products. They have a LOT of my money and I was too happy to give it to them, honestly. I too have used the CSL Elite P1 Xbox rim with the CSL Elite PS4 base. As I've pointed it out above....it works....just not properly. Just because I like/enjoy their products doesn't mean that they cannot be wrong on something. I say "wrong" only in the sense that I feel they should advertise the limitations here. They are not wrong in listing compatibility because obviously the combo does work in part. Consumers need to know the full capabilities of a product before they spend several hundred dollars on it. This is good for all parties.

Btw, I've used a CSW 2.5 with the Xbox too, and all the buttons properly mapped. So it seems this is a problem unique to the CSL Elite PS4 and Xbox compatibility, or at least it is as of the recent firmwares. I have not tested the 2.5 recently as I no longer own that base.

I understand the point that this is an officially licensed PS4 product. For me at least, I feel this isn't a huge problem and I feel any Xbox compatibility is a bonus, however, Fanatec should also properly advertise its capabilities. For example, the documentation for the McLaren GT3 rim shows all of the Xbox buttons and what they map to on the wheel base. This is simply incorrect information, as I have pointed out in my posts. The LSB/RSB don't actually work as that, but come up in-game as LB/RB, etc. If you think that's okay then you have lower standards for companies than I do. The McLaren rim comes in an Xbox green box labeled as "Xbox compatible" and with Xbox buttons pre-installed. I feel that the buttons pressed on the wheel should come up in the game as those same buttons. I don't think that's too much to ask. Again, not a huge deal, but it is worth pointing out to Fanatec and/or potential consumers so they can make informed decisions.

As for the "Microsoft have very strict* rules". Sony have strict rules too. I think all of these companies do, in order to manage the quality of the products carrying their name(s). That's why Fanatec killed the CSW 2.5 PS4 compatibility when that base first came out. That was awesome to have, however, Fanatec hadn't licensed the wheel with Sony, and I suppose Sony didn't like that. The compatibility was removed and they worked together to make the CSL Elite PS4 we know and love today.

As everything works in all games on Xbox - I didn`t even notice this RSB/RB Drama! I dont know how low are my standarts for companies, but I can asure you my standarts for pleasure of gaming are very high and Fanatec covers those standarts on Xbox with CSL Elite PS4 + P1 Elite rim!

Anyway next time when I play on Xbox I will drop an eye for those buttons...

 

[Dionysios]

Good morning all!

I have a small issue with my Fanatec CSL Elite PS4.
This weekend I played with my kids and after that I noticed that if I grap the wheel and pull it towards to me I feel a 2mm/3mm playing/movement on it's axis. I don't know if this is normal or not. As I saw them pulling it a bit a couple of times, I asked them to be gentle with it but afterwards I noticed this issue. Maybe was always like this and I didn't cared about it. Can you guys check if this happens to you or not as well?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Krassi]

Good morning all!

I have a small issue with my Fanatec CSL Elite PS4.
This weekend I played with my kids and after that I noticed that if I grap the whell and pull it towards to me I feel a 2mm/3mm playing/movement on it's axis. I don't know if this is normal or not. As I saw them pulling it a bit a couple of times, I asked them to be gentle with it but afterwards I noticed this issue. Maybe was always like this and I didn't cared about it. Can you guys check if this happens to you or not as well?

Thanks in advance!

Can you do a video to show this play? In general there is some small play which is visible only if try to test for play in the shaft...

 

[Dionysios]

Can you do a video to show this play? In general there is some small play which is visible only if try to test for play in the shaft...

Thanks for getting back, now I am at this office so I can't post anything. I'll see to do one once back home.

Thanks again!

 

[BadFlounder]

As everything works in all games on Xbox - I didn`t even notice this RSB/RB Drama! I dont know how low are my standarts for companies, but I can asure you my standarts for pleasure of gaming are very high and Fanatec covers those standarts on Xbox with CSL Elite PS4 + P1 Elite rim!

Anyway next time when I play on Xbox I will drop an eye for those buttons...

This morning Fanatec support responded to me via email stating that they are aware of the RSB/LSB buttons not properly mapping. They stated they are trying to work with Microsoft to allow for the pedals to be separate button inputs (like they are on PS4, for example), which would resolve this issue. Whether that happens or not, who can say. At this point I wouldn't count on it, but like I said in my earlier post, any Xbox compatibility from a PS4 licensed wheel is a bonus.

 

[BadFlounder]

Good morning all!

I have a small issue with my Fanatec CSL Elite PS4.
This weekend I played with my kids and after that I noticed that if I grap the wheel and pull it towards to me I feel a 2mm/3mm playing/movement on it's axis. I don't know if this is normal or not. As I saw them pulling it a bit a couple of times, I asked them to be gentle with it but afterwards I noticed this issue. Maybe was always like this and I didn't cared about it. Can you guys check if this happens to you or not as well?

Thanks in advance!

This could be normal. I have a little movement on my wheel as well, if we are talking about the same thing. Also, the SimPit review talks about the wheel flex a bit:

 

[jammy21]

Anyone have issue with R3-button (CSL Elite wheel) when on PCARS2 menu?
If I try to push R3-button on menu nothing happens. R3-button work ok when playing the game (as using it as assignment key action should).
R1-2/L1-2 buttons work ok in menus.

 

[Dionysios]

This could be normal. I have a little movement on my wheel as well, if we are talking about the same thing. Also, the SimPit review talks about the wheel flex a bit:

Thanks for getting back.
And yes we're talking about the same thing at this point.

No worries then.

Thanks again!