Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel and pedals review for PS4 - Is this the best bundle right now?

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • Fanatec has the CSL as the entry level point to their ecosystem. Both the pedals and the Wheelbase make for an interesting option for simracers willing to get in or upgrade.
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Komentáře • 154

  • @AdrielOliveiraGuitar
    @AdrielOliveiraGuitar Před 4 lety +101

    Here in Brazil this combo costs about the same as a kidney in good condition...

    • @kinangeagle133
      @kinangeagle133 Před 4 lety +2

      Adriel Oliveira same in the Philippines

    • @sevach
      @sevach Před 4 lety +4

      Getting worst everyday

    • @jkwanness
      @jkwanness Před 4 lety +1

      Same in Malaysia

    • @falsecatalyst3936
      @falsecatalyst3936 Před 4 lety +2

      Well here in indonesia, the pedals alone cost twice the price of a t300

    • @renelammers813
      @renelammers813 Před 3 lety

      Dirceu Soares Júnior well it’s not very expensive for a fanatec wheel, pretty good price for what you get.

  • @asoel8302
    @asoel8302 Před 3 lety +8

    I've switched from a logitech g29 to a csl elite.
    Wow what a difference
    I loved my g29 but the csl is on a completely other level

  • @DaniMacYo
    @DaniMacYo Před 4 lety +5

    This was a great review much appreciated, you went into great detail and you explained for things that others didn’t thank you. I just got me pedals and load cell yesterday and I’m waiting for the wheel and base for the PS4. I have a G29 and I can’t wait to set the CSL Elite up. I love how I can buy things separately and mix things up like different pedals or wheel rims.

    • @iamzeusandthisisthetruth4229
      @iamzeusandthisisthetruth4229 Před 3 lety +2

      What is the difference? As I’m in the same position. I have G29 and want to upgrade. Is it worth it?

    • @DaniMacYo
      @DaniMacYo Před 3 lety +2

      @@iamzeusandthisisthetruth4229
      I have been using the CSL elite with Load Cell 2 months now and I absolutely love it more than my G29. The load cell does take some getting used to it’s definitely different than the G29 brakes.
      But if you do go load cell, give it some time to get the hang of it. The Steering wheel feels great immediately in my opinion. I also purchased the GT omega wheel stand because the load cell is a much stronger brake so that can really help with load and stuff when pressing down on the pedal. Overall I really love my CSL elite over my G29. The quality is really good and worth the upgrade.

  • @OhItsThat
    @OhItsThat Před 4 lety +15

    I like how my V3s look and perform but I really love how clean and stealthy these pedals are.
    If I was thinking about getting into sim racing for the first time I’d get this setup. If I couldn’t afford it I’d wait till I could.

  • @2Old4Forza
    @2Old4Forza Před 4 lety +3

    Nice video! As a long time CSL user I think u nailed it. The lighter and smaller diameter p1 wheel does produce the best ffb for sure.

  • @Salutifer0us
    @Salutifer0us Před 4 lety +17

    Thomas alcantara addiction mentioned, therefore 10/10 review.

  • @bensoniusprime
    @bensoniusprime Před 4 lety +51

    I have this wheel and pedal set w the load cell. I’ve been using it for over a year and I’m mostly very happy with it. A few things to note however: the right (upshift) paddle lost that nice positive click after about 6 months of almost daily use. It still functions but the click is gone. Also, I purchased the Fanatec shifter and the 6 pin connector in the back of the wheel constantly loses the connection/will randomly disconnect to the point that I don’t bother trying to hook it up anymore. Lastly, the rubber spacers on the load cell tend to split if you really stomp on the brake and after half a dozen emails trying to order replacements, Fanatec stopped responding and I gave up. Still very much enjoy using the wheel but definitely some issues with build quality and customer support.

    • @DomB_Fanatec
      @DomB_Fanatec Před 4 lety +22

      The support team will never intentionally stop responding, there must be an explanation for that. Sometimes messages are interrupted by spam filters, for example. I suggest that you try to reply directly to last email you received from the support team, or try creating a new support ticket. Our team will be happy to resolve all of the issues you've described.

    • @isaacwest
      @isaacwest Před 4 lety +8

      Some say,that you have to send tomas a length of alcantara as appeasement. Its like a mob rule, nobody talks until you offer alcantara.

    • @Rave-agent
      @Rave-agent Před 4 lety +20

      I have a 'click' story to tell. My shifters only had one side that had the nice positive click from the moment I got it out of the box. I contacted Fanatec and sent them a small video clip of the problem. They seemed to be treating me like I would come to expect for someone who had just spent near on £1000 with them and they asked me to return it for repair. I was impressed; I had heard horror stories about the customer service of Fanatec but so far so good.
      Fast forward to receiving my wheel back only to find that instead of repairing the non clicking paddle they took the decision to remove the click from the working side. I was (and still am after 4/5 months) fuming at them and got in touch with them straight away. They then took the line that the paddles should in fact not click and that the click was the fault!! On their website it advertised the click as a feature. I was told I could get a refund or live with it.
      Fanatec make some pretty good products but it is absolutely crystal clear that there is a level of banditry in the way that they do business and how they treat their customers. Caveat emptor.

    • @DomB_Fanatec
      @DomB_Fanatec Před 4 lety +6

      @@Rave-agent Hi Matt, I've looked up your case on our system, and we did not 'remove the click' from the working side, we replaced the entire steering wheel. It is possible that your original unit had an unusually pronounced 'click' on one side, and that the one you received as a replacement is a more normal example. But you should be receiving new communication from the support team today to discuss this further.

    • @Rave-agent
      @Rave-agent Před 4 lety +2

      @@DomB_Fanatec excellent Dom, thanks for keeping up the same story. I know you replaced the wheel. For one that has no clicks. I suspect whatever mechanism (Snapdome™?) Isn't up to scratch and rather than find something robust enough to replace failed or failing units you just quietly remove the thing altogether. Zero effect on functionality but a great loss to satisfaction when shifting. 'Customers won't suspect a thing' is how I imagine the proposed solution at the Fanatec meetings went.

  • @MrFWStoner
    @MrFWStoner Před 3 lety +2

    "Competetzizzione" 🤣
    Love your content dude, I just subscribed. Keep them coming!!

  • @isaacwest
    @isaacwest Před 4 lety +40

    Di... did someone say alcantara?

  • @Motornationz
    @Motornationz Před 3 lety +3

    I thought it was a direct drive. But knowing its a belt drive, I guess people should know a decent budget wheel that is pretty good is the thrustmaster t300rs gt.

  • @dactylpilot4383
    @dactylpilot4383 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank's for this video, you answered a question I had concerning the CSL Load Cell Pedals. Wasen't sure if I had to buy the two pedal set, and the load cell separately.

  • @randomcallsign
    @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety +1

    For more Alcantara infused simkit check out @randomcallsign IG. Also leave a like and a sub :D
    Fanatec Affiliate Link: fanatec.com/?FAP+Banner&General+Links&a_aid=randomcallsign
    CORRECTION: This wheelbase is compatible with the XBOX only when paired with a compatible wheel. The wheelbase of this pack is not compatible.

  • @2EOGIY
    @2EOGIY Před 4 lety +2

    About that 5 degrees slant at default position - have you tried to calibrate it? Calibrate button you can find on your driver's window (I think it is a second tab, or when you enter config menu on steering wheel press both jogs in position when you think it is 0. I had that issue and it requires a quite few calibrations as during calibration your hands will try to turn a wheel a little bit.

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety +1

      At resting. The wheel is centered and when the ffb activates the slant disappears

    • @assettodrifters1556
      @assettodrifters1556 Před 4 lety

      @@randomcallsign has mine too, its the belt i think

  • @inkjazz
    @inkjazz Před 4 lety

    The internals of the CSL Elite and CSW 2.5 are actually very different. Watch Sim Racing Garage, he takes them apart. CSL Elite has a lot of plastic inside, the CSW's build quality is much higher.

  • @Heldermaior
    @Heldermaior Před 4 lety

    One thing I will say is that it took a lot more work with my TS-PC racer to make it feel as smooth and nice as the fanatec offerings. I don't know what the difference really is but the fanatec wheels are super smooth compared to the Thrustmaster. I always need dampening on a thrustmaster wheel whereas the fanatec ones are just smooth out of the box.

  • @RAFAGaming11
    @RAFAGaming11 Před 4 lety +2

    This wheel is just out of my pocket range, but i like it anyways!

  • @treerexaudi
    @treerexaudi Před 4 lety +1

    crazy cool wheel

  • @lorenzovassallo5109
    @lorenzovassallo5109 Před 2 lety

    hello sorry if I disturb you, I wanted to ask you if the gearbox THRUSTMASTER was also compatible with the steering wheel Fanatec

  • @grahamkelly8662
    @grahamkelly8662 Před 3 lety +1

    Can anybody tell me what’s the difference between this and the more expensive Wrc version of wheel? Thanks

  • @olimphus26
    @olimphus26 Před 3 lety +2

    so they charge shipping even when you're already spending hundreds of dollars on their product? damn

  • @shorty808100
    @shorty808100 Před 4 lety +1

    I just bought the CSL Elite F1 v2.5 plus brake and gas pedals for $715 hopefully it’s worth it

  • @buckreynolds1779
    @buckreynolds1779 Před 3 lety +2

    I want one....it's out of stock right now dang it

    • @hibye9936
      @hibye9936 Před 3 lety

      It was out of stock, well for some parts of the world they got rid of it to add the csl dd base, depending on where you live the csl elite might be there

  • @MorfiusRacing
    @MorfiusRacing Před 4 lety +1

    Does the three pedal manual set up connect with the CSL elite wheel hub easy and does it all connect with the PS4 easy? As PS4 uses a USB for peripherals and the fanatic site goes in about having the right connectors?

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes

    • @MorfiusRacing
      @MorfiusRacing Před 4 lety

      @@randomcallsign cheers buddy

    • @grahamkelly8662
      @grahamkelly8662 Před 3 lety

      Did you buy the wheel and pedals? If so, can you simply plug in to PS4 , select game and go into settings to change force feedback etc? Or do you have to connect both wheel and pedals to pc first, to calibrate?

  • @racing000
    @racing000 Před 4 lety +1

    cool video thanks bro

  • @jerwatson79
    @jerwatson79 Před 4 lety

    does this wheel work with all PS4 games? any issues with the less popular titles?

  • @tommason485
    @tommason485 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey you messaged me on super gt stream but I didn't get a chance to full read it fully ...... I have owned the csl wheel base bundle for a while and works fine on ps4 but when I try use the formula v2 wheel it stops working and won't acknowledge the formula v2 buttons

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety +1

      try a firmware update and contact the fanatec guys

    • @tommason485
      @tommason485 Před 4 lety

      @@randomcallsign will do thanks, how do I update the firmware

  • @TJV83
    @TJV83 Před 4 lety

    Is there any way to have a shift light that goes from blue or green TO red?

  • @89foxguy
    @89foxguy Před 4 lety

    I purchased mine a month ago and I've enjoyed the hell out of it. I still need the shifter and want the handbrake for my rally races. I was thoroughly surprised how well made this product is.

    • @grahamkelly8662
      @grahamkelly8662 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi there, do you know what the difference between this wheel and the slightly more expensive Wrc version?

    • @89foxguy
      @89foxguy Před 3 lety

      @@grahamkelly8662 as far as I know the button layout is all the same minus the ps4 or Xbox button being moved. It also has the semi quick release on it. Either set up is great I love my fanatec wheel.

  • @oneal1certina
    @oneal1certina Před 3 lety

    hey! canu help me, how can i set the wheel, that show the speed, not the gear position? thanks!

  • @RUINERS
    @RUINERS Před 4 lety +4

    Naic, I need it I can't afford it

  • @Skipcarey
    @Skipcarey Před 4 lety +3

    I ordered mine 10/30/19 (pedals) and never recieved them (US)FEDEX made off with my shipment with a bogus signature(I DID NOT SIGN) I dont recommend ordering in the US as fanatec refuses to ship with any other carrier.

    • @BoschVoyage
      @BoschVoyage Před 4 lety

      FEDEX is horrible. Sorry to hear about that.

    • @ccramit
      @ccramit Před 3 lety

      Yeah, FedEx sucks. I got my order but they fucking took forever. One part of my package sat in Ohio for 3 days. Just got it yesterday. The second part has been sitting in Illinois for the last 3 days with delivery expected in 2 days. Hopefully this one shows up as well.
      Fanatec sent out my V2 wheel, APM shifters, CSL pedal set, and the load cell kit before they sent out the PS4 P1 bundle. What the hell kind of logic is that? I got everything except for the main part that makes everything work.

  • @Soup-Dog
    @Soup-Dog Před 4 lety +3

    I want to buy this wheel, but will it be stable on a playseat challange?

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety +1

      it should be. you can always lower the FFB strenght

    • @Soup-Dog
      @Soup-Dog Před 4 lety

      @@randomcallsign thx!

    • @Heldermaior
      @Heldermaior Před 4 lety +2

      Yes. I mounted a CSW v2 on the Challenge and it is good enough for it. The challenge is quite solid in the right direction so you don't lose too much. Obviously you are better off with a more sturdy rig but it is better than a desk.

    • @Soup-Dog
      @Soup-Dog Před 4 lety

      @@Heldermaior ok thx!

  • @wayfastwhitey2699
    @wayfastwhitey2699 Před 4 lety +1

    Will thrustmaster t3pa pedals work with this wheel base?

  • @thorundor8711
    @thorundor8711 Před 4 lety

    Could you use the ps4 base with a NASCAR wheel and a podium hub and use it on all platforms

  • @oscarwardell8058
    @oscarwardell8058 Před 4 lety +1

    Im intrested in buying this set up. But ill use it with PS4. But how about compability with PS5?

    • @scaryjerryofmerrykerriemay2727
      @scaryjerryofmerrykerriemay2727 Před 4 lety

      I'm curious as well but I doubt that we'd have an answer for a while. I very well may be wrong though.

    • @lifeofabronovich7792
      @lifeofabronovich7792 Před 4 lety +2

      I believe Sony has confirmed that all PS4 wheels will work with the ps5.

    • @ccramit
      @ccramit Před 3 lety

      @@lifeofabronovich7792 yes, they did. Anything that works for the PS4 currently will work for PS5.

  • @soniaellis163
    @soniaellis163 Před 7 měsíci

    Fanatec dont sell that wheel base anymore so its not the best offer. You need to get your video up to date.

  • @zngwolo
    @zngwolo Před 8 měsíci +1

    I cannot find this wheel anywhere these days 😢

    • @Team_Reaper.
      @Team_Reaper. Před 8 měsíci

      ebay ?

    • @zngwolo
      @zngwolo Před 8 měsíci

      @@Team_Reaper. I don’t trust second hand stuff or things that have been used me.

  • @arunrana6170
    @arunrana6170 Před 2 lety

    My pedals aren’t working. Anyone know how to fix?

  • @ChicaneMedia
    @ChicaneMedia Před 3 lety

    Do you think this is a good upgrade for Logitech G29? I do some sim racing and some sim drifting. I'm not too hardcore and enjoy both casually, and since this is belt driven, I assume it should perform better than the dual-motor FFB.

    • @rdeh1678
      @rdeh1678 Před 3 lety

      It isna big upgrade but if not hard-core racer your best upgrade for any racer is a great set of loadcell pedals , mind u with a dd wheel you do get alot more feed back

    • @mason.n3259
      @mason.n3259 Před 3 lety

      This blows the g29 out of the water, there’s a reason for the price difference, it’s much smoother, stronger, more responsive and accurate than the g29. If you have the cash then go for it.

  • @ihcee3662
    @ihcee3662 Před rokem

    Force feedback wont work on dirt rally 2.0 for me anyone know a solution

  • @thebasiccarguy4133
    @thebasiccarguy4133 Před 2 lety

    Can a Xbox wheel base and a PS4 wheel rim work for PS4

  • @izzieb
    @izzieb Před 4 lety +6

    When you bought this, did you help fund the bald mans tea addiction?

  • @melbourneuberdriver46
    @melbourneuberdriver46 Před 4 lety

    can those pedals be hard-mounted to your rig as well

  • @Anderson2527
    @Anderson2527 Před 4 lety +1

    Would you be able to post your wheel fb settings for ACC? Curious to know what you used. Thanks.

  • @7MBoosted
    @7MBoosted Před 4 lety

    Random, as someone who has used both the CSL pedals and the CSR elite pedals. Do the CSL elite pedals give you enough to make it worth a $200 upgrade. I'm considering getting a CSL wheel base, but am not sure if I really want to upgrade my CSR elite pedals yet.

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety

      Honestly, not really. As long as your CSR elites work, going CSL is an upgrade but I'd be reluctant to spend the money because the upgrade isn't that big of a leap.
      And I'm saying this as someone that has a fanatec affiliate link.

    • @7MBoosted
      @7MBoosted Před 4 lety

      @@randomcallsign I appreciate the quick reply. I figured as much, thank you for the feedback. Love your content, keep it up.

  • @teknastyk
    @teknastyk Před 4 lety

    Is that a Simetik rig?? :D Id rate mine 12/10...

  • @WardenOfTerra
    @WardenOfTerra Před 2 lety

    Wish Fanatec still made this :(

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 2 lety

      why?

    • @dylonthedog1
      @dylonthedog1 Před 2 lety

      @@randomcallsign Same here. It's the best way to get into the Fanatec ecosystem if you can find it cheaper.

  • @regibson23
    @regibson23 Před 4 lety

    It's not leatherette on the wheel. It's real leather.

  • @l.r.7505
    @l.r.7505 Před rokem

    What stick do you have?

    • @mrtwostrike
      @mrtwostrike Před rokem

      Looks like the Thrustmister gearstick

  • @oktc68
    @oktc68 Před 4 lety

    Load cell up to 90kgs! OMG mine is only 20kgs, hard mounted I can only just maintain full braking force! I don't think I'd be much good with 90kgs, it's probably more than I weigh 🤣

    • @IhsanMujdeci
      @IhsanMujdeci Před 4 lety

      Lol! I don't think you would use all 90kg, you would adjust the max load you expect to be 100% braking force and go on that. F1 drivers have like 100kg brake pressure applied but that's because the g forces help them as well.

  • @AdamOutlaw87
    @AdamOutlaw87 Před 4 lety

    Would this work good for iracing sprint cars?

  • @olSnakeEyeslo
    @olSnakeEyeslo Před 4 lety +3

    Too expensive... i'll stick with the t300

    • @Michelsen3K
      @Michelsen3K Před 4 lety

      i own the t300. totally worth the money in my opinion!

    • @fastsalad9428
      @fastsalad9428 Před 4 lety +1

      The t300 is nice but i threw the pedals out first thing as i got it.

    • @olSnakeEyeslo
      @olSnakeEyeslo Před 4 lety

      @@fastsalad9428 Yeah i got the alcantara version with the T3PA pedals

    • @subbawrxsti
      @subbawrxsti Před 4 lety

      @@SIMRIG412 i would love to have that for my ps4!

    • @subbawrxsti
      @subbawrxsti Před 4 lety

      @@SIMRIG412 so i dont need that enoying hub for it to work?

  • @molekingminer3747
    @molekingminer3747 Před 4 lety +1

    is it noisier then G290?

  • @Rallyman2222
    @Rallyman2222 Před 4 lety

    Can you put a g29 wheel on a Fanatec base

    • @ccramit
      @ccramit Před 3 lety +1

      The wheel rim? I think so. You'd need to connect it via the universal wheel hub. But then none of the buttons would work. But you can't just unscrew the wheel off a G29 base and connect it to the CSL Elite base if that's what you're asking. Totally different proprietary hardware there.

    • @Rallyman2222
      @Rallyman2222 Před 3 lety

      Zaphod ahh that makes sense, thank you

  • @Heldermaior
    @Heldermaior Před 4 lety +4

    You have the gear shifter on the wrong side.

    • @Heldermaior
      @Heldermaior Před 4 lety

      @Blokka Nokka It is still wrong. Most cars have the stick on the other side especially race cars. Even if their driving position is on the right hand side.

    • @randomcallsign
      @randomcallsign  Před 4 lety

      lado certo

    • @TheNoetski
      @TheNoetski Před 4 lety

      @@Spike00773 isnt it just preference? by your logic my braking would be better with my left foot than my right foot since my left is the dominant one, however i have way more feeling in my right foot when it comes to driving cars. its all just preference imo.

    • @ccramit
      @ccramit Před 3 lety +1

      Well, he probably has never driven a race car so he probably just sets it up the way he actually drives everyday to make it comfortable.
      It's like saying, "Hey, most race cars drive around a race track outside. You have your rig set up in a room in your house. That's wrong."
      We're just grown men playing video games with a wheel. There's no right or wrong way to do it.

  • @user-wj8ij4te2q
    @user-wj8ij4te2q Před 4 lety

    If you are car racing games on a ps4 then just stick to controller that's all it's good for

    • @lestercombs1871
      @lestercombs1871 Před 4 lety

      I beg to differ.

    • @user-wj8ij4te2q
      @user-wj8ij4te2q Před 4 lety

      @@lestercombs1871 meh console car games aren't even worth bothering with

    • @lestercombs1871
      @lestercombs1871 Před 4 lety

      One of two things are apparent. You’re either really, really good or you’ve got more cash than sense. That’s just me.

    • @user-wj8ij4te2q
      @user-wj8ij4te2q Před 4 lety

      @@lestercombs1871 well I work so yeah I can spend money plus it's not that expensive

    • @united1990
      @united1990 Před 4 lety

      If you can’t write a coherent sentence then just stick to watching and not commenting, that’s all you’re good for. 🤪