Need your expertise about buying my first wheel and pedals...

[Hugo21]

I'm gong to start sim racing and I don't know which set of wheel and pedals to buy.
I'm going to start playing iRacing and F1 because I'm goigo to give it a shot into eSports.
So I done some research and I'm looking at the Fanatec Elite and a T300 or start just with a G29 (I'm using for the PS4 and PC).
I just saw a video where a guy says that if you are looking to compete is better a wheel with less FFB because you have more control of your car and archive better times.
I really don't know what to do here :/. Need your help guys.

 

[PocketZeven]

I'm gong to start sim racing and I don't know which set of wheel and pedals to buy.
I'm going to start playing iRacing and F1 because I'm goigo to give it a shot into eSports.
So I done some research and I'm looking at the Fanatec Elite and a T300 or start just with a G29 (I'm using for the PS4 and PC).
I just saw a video where a guy says that if you are looking to compete is better a wheel with less FFB because you have more control of your car and archive better times.
I really don't know what to do here :/. Need your help guys.

Not into competitieve esports. But there are aliens with old G25, dfgt but also with high end Fanatec and direct drive. If you are fast it doesn’t matter what gear you have. Buy into what you can afford. But chose wisely before you do. Thrustmaster and fanatec have their own ecosystems. Have a look at both to think about if you might want to upgrade in the future.

The G29 doesn’t have many upgrade options. Although it is a fantastic reliable wheel... I just can’t recommend it anymore with all the goodies the competition are bringing out these days!

 

[polizei]

What do you mean give it a go at esports? Are you good with a controller? If you aren't good with a controller, i doubt you will be good with a wheel. Sorry to be blunt. It's still hand-eye coordination and timing is even more important with a wheel in esports with all the aids turned off. If you just want to have fun and more immersive experience then get the wheel you can afford with FFB. You are going to get just as many opinions as there are wheels. I have an old G27 i've had for about 10 years, it isn't without it's design flaws and limitations, but reliability has been very good and i've only had to crack it open a few times to fix relatively known and easy-to-fix issues. From what i hear on forums Thrustmaster has really nice wheels and tech, but their reliability is very poor. Fanatec seems to have a good balance of reliability and high-end features, but you tend to pay more for their devices.

Imo
Logitech Pros: Cheap, reliable, lot's of support since it's essentially the same wheel for a decade
Cons: Old tech
Thrustmaster Pros: Cool tech, wide range of wheels
Cons: reliability, can be expensive
Fanatec Pros: High-end tech, quality parts and construction
Cons: Expensive

 

[select20]

Personally I would started with a cheaper wheel, T150 or something in that price range. It will take you a good while to get decent at sim racing. If during that time you decide you don't like it as much as you thought you would, you will not be out much money.

 

[Qyn]

Personally I would started with a cheaper wheel, T150 or something in that price range. It will take you a good while to get decent at sim racing. If during that time you decide you don't like it as much as you thought you would, you will not be out much money.

My 1st wheel is a T150 Pro, and I have absolutely no complaints since it's the only wheel I've ever used with FFB. It's a great starting point for an entry level guy like myself.