Exciting times for fans of console racing on the Xbox as Sim racing giants Moza have just announced their first race wheel for Microsoft’s platform. The R3 bundle is a baby brother to the popular PC “starter” direct drive wheel the R5 and like it comes with a wheel, wheelbase, and pedals to get you going.
Direct Drive wheels are a huge step up from a lot of the wheels you can buy and come with the ability to change out the wheen itself on the base, in much the same way as flight sim peripheral makes such as Virpil allow you to change the stick on top of the base of the joystick. This gives players much more room to adapt the kind of car they want to drive – from an F1 car to the kinds of cars you might easily find in a game of Forza.
The officially licensed wheel unity will finally give Xbox racers something tangible to what PC owners have, although the R3 doesn’t quite have the same power as the equivalent entry-level wheels for the PC.
We say entry-level with the caveat as well that this is a serious bit of kit and will probably be the best gaming race wheel you have ever used. It’s also not cheap, costing $399/£399 but the price is reflected in the fact you get everything in the bundle that you need, right down to the table clamp.
The MOZA ES Wheel, officially licensed with Xbox, seamlessly merges Xbox console performance with MOZA Racing’s direct drive technology, delivering unparalleled immersion in every race. Crafted with durable ISF grips and an aluminum alloy framework, the MOZA ES wheel exudes durability and elegance. Enhanced with MOZA’s racing-grade quick-release system, it offers swift wheel swaps for added convenience. Plus, with an RGB sequential shifter light indicator and 22 programmable buttons, it ensures dynamic control and complete customization.
The R3 is also PC compatible and comes in cheaper than the R5 so if that was always a little out of your reach this could be a good opportunity to jump on board with Moza at this price point.
You can purchase the R3 Racing bundle now directly from Moza’s website.
We will be reviewing the Moza Racing R3 shortly.
Moza R3 Racing Bundle features
R3 Wheelbase Specifications
Parameter
Value
Platform
PC & Xbox
Drive Type
Direct Drive
Max Wheel Rotation
Limitless
Housing Material
Aviation Grade Aluminum Alloy
Color
Black
Peak Torque
3.9 Nm
Rated Power
72 W
Input Voltage
110V~220V AC —>12V DC
Encoder Resolution
15 bits
USB Refresh Rate
1000Hz
APP Functionality
Supported
Quick Release
Supported
Connection Ports
Power, DC Input, Pedal, USB, Dash
Accessories
Manual and Warranty Card, Power Supply, Data Cable, Toolkit
Mounting Method
4 holes on the bottom
Table Clamp
Included
Online Firmware Upgrade
Supported
ES Steering Wheel Specifications
Parameter
Value
Grips
ISF PU
Face Plate Material
Aluminum Alloy
Shifter Paddle Material
Aluminum Alloy
Size
280mm
Buttons
22
RPM LED Light
10 High Brightness LED RGB Beads
Intelligent Telemetry
Supported
Fully Adjustable RPM LEDS through MOZA Pit House
Supported
Release Method
MOZA Quick Release
SR-P Lite Pedals Specifications
Parameter
Value
Material
High-strength Steel
Plate Material
High-strength Steel
Color
Black
Throttle Sensor
Hall Sensor
Pedal Spacing
Adjustable
Pedal Plate Height
Adjustable
Pedal Input Adjustment
Supported
Pedal Input Reversal
Supported
Pedal Output Curve Adjustment
Supported
Anti-slip Pad
Included
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