Summary
- PS5 has sold over 65M units worldwide, offering a vast array of racing titles, including Grid Legends and F1 24.
- Using a steering wheel enhances realism in driving games like Taxi Life and EA Sports WRC on the PS5.
- Gran Turismo 7 stands out as the best racing game on the PS5, especially when paired with a steering wheel for added immersion.
The PS5 has sold more than 65 million units worldwide since its release with gamers able to access a huge array of titles to sink their teeth into. For fans of driving and racing games, the PS5 has an amazing collection for players to try, from the Need for Speed franchise to the PlayStation-exclusive Gran Turismo franchise.
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For some players, the quality of these games is increased further with the use of a compatible steering wheel, injecting players into the heart of the action, having to perform sharp turns, high-speed maneuvers, and win the race. The use of a steering wheel gives a heightened sense of realism when it comes to performing spectacular driving feats with a focus on precision and giving the closest experience to driving in a race.
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GRID Legends
The Fifth Installment In The Grid Franchise Provides High Octane Thrills
- Released
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February 25, 2022
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
The Grid franchise began in 2008, and with each subsequent entry, the franchise has continued working to perfect the world of Motorsport in games. Grid Legends was released in 2022 with improved driving mechanics and AI.
When players add a steering wheel into the equation, the need for precision driving is only increased further, with players needing to hold off the competition and jostle to reach the top spot on the track. With a story mode packed with choices and a detailed career mode to dive into, Grid Legends is one of the best driving games on the PS5 and even better when used with a steering wheel.
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Taxi Life
The Most Realistic Taxi Simulator On The PS5 Set In Sunny Barcelona
- Released: March 7, 2024
- Developer: SIMTERACT Sp. z o.o.
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Switching up the gameplay completely from other games on the list is Taxi Life. With a 1:1 recreation of the beautiful Spanish City of Barcelona, players are tasked with completing timed objectives whilst obeying the rules of the road.
When paired with the steering wheel, Taxi Life gives players one of the most realistic experiences of driving around a major European city, avoiding traffic jams and road hazards. With the aim of creating a realistic depiction of a Barcelona taxi driver, Taxi Life hits all the right marks for a realistic simulation and is one of the best games to play with a steering wheel on the PS5.
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The Crew Motorfest
A Beautiful Open World To Explore With Tons Of Events To Complete
- Franchise
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The Crew
- Released
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September 14, 2023
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
The Crew franchise began in 2014 with a scaled-down version of the United States to explore and race within. Ubisoft down-scaled the map for The Crew Motorfest but this didn’t hurt the franchise, allowing for extra details and a fuller experience for racing fans to dive into.
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Set in a beautiful open-world Hawaii, The Crew Motorfest has hundreds of races for players to dive into, but the game excels when it comes to exploration and a real-world feel. As for pairing it with the steering wheel, the controls are responsive and make for an incredibly fun racing and exploration game worthy of a place on this list.
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F1 24
The World’s Biggest Racing Sport Is Excellent When Paired With A Steering Wheel
- Released
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May 31, 2024
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
When it comes to precision, Formula One drivers are at the very top of the game, tasked with performing incredible turns at speeds of over 200 mph. The F1 franchise has been giving players the ability to play out their favorite tracks for over two decades and, with each entry, the format is refined.
F1 24 has deep customization options, a huge driver career mode to explore stepping into the shoes of an F1 driver, an F2 driver, or even a legend of the sport to complete the circuit and become the winner. With the EA Sports Dynamic Handling model introduced to F1 24, the task of becoming the next Max Verstappen is a joy to play. When paired with a steering wheel, this is the closest someone can get to becoming a Formula One driver, without getting behind the wheel of a real F1 car. Because of its realistic race mechanics and in-depth career mode, F1 24 is one of the best games to play with a steering wheel on the PS5.
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EA Sports WRC
The Official Game Of The World Rally Championships
- Released
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2023-11-31
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
EA Sports WRC is the official licensed game of the World Rally Championships and blends the thrills of high-intensity dirt roads and sharp corners with superb driving mechanics.
For players using steering wheels, the need for lightning-quick reactions is amplified even further to try and reach the podium. The game also boasts a dynamic weather system that can completely alter the feel of a race, forcing players to adjust their tactics on the fly if they are going to win the race. For players looking for a game that tests them with sharp corners, jumps, and lots of in-game challenges, EA Sports WRC is a must-play for PS5 owners with a steering wheel.
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Need For Speed Unbound
The Best That Arcade Street Racing Has To Offer On The PS5
- Released
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December 2, 2022
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
Need For Speed Unbound is the latest game in the long-running street racing franchise, Need For Speed. Blending perfectly brilliant visuals, solid gameplay, and open-world exploration to showcase what a great street racing game can do.
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When paired with a steering wheel, the fun only increases with players able to perform death-defying jumps and crank the speed-up all the way to win races in Lakeshore City. With tons of cars to choose from and customize, great art design, and detailed character creation, the player is fully immersed in the world of Need for Speed Unbound and the addition of a steering wheel only furthers this immersion, making it a great game to play with a steering wheel on the PS5.
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Gran Turismo 7
The Best Racing Game On The PS5 Is Made Even Better With A Steering Wheel
- Released
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March 24, 2022
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Gran Turismo 7 brings together the best of both worlds, having exceptional levels of realism for both competitive and casual players. The Gran Turismo franchise has been a PlayStation gamers’ go-to franchise since its first release in 1997, with each game improving on gameplay and graphical fidelity.
Gran Turismo 7 is one of the best-looking racing games ever released with gameplay to match. When paired with a steering wheel, players are treated to a game that gives an incredibly realistic feel, including manual controls and vibration feedback. The game excels when paired with the view from inside the cockpit, giving heightened immersion and overall an incredible racing experience. For fans of racing games who use a steering wheel, Gran Turismo 7 is the best game to play on the PS5.
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