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Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Drift V2 for Xbox — 320 mm deep-dish drift wheel in leather on the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox
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Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Drift V2 for Xbox

320 mm deep-dish drift wheel in leather on the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox

Description

The Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Drift V2 for Xbox bundles the ClubSport Wheel Rim Drift with the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox. The deep-dish, fully round 320 mm aluminum rim is covered in smooth genuine leather and weighs 929 g. Fanatec designed it for drifting and rally driving.

Xbox compatibility. The hub's Microsoft chip makes any compatible Fanatec base, plus connected pedals, shifters and handbrakes, work on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Some features may not be supported on Xbox and depend on game support for the Fanatec SDK.

Paddles and controls. Preinstalled ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module (3 mm aluminum plates, CNC aluminum cage, neodymium magnets) with small and large plates; no clutch paddles out of the box (upgradable to the Podium Advanced Paddle Module). 16 integrated hub buttons, four adjustable and detachable 3-button clusters, a 7-way FunkySwitch, a Tuning Menu button and a three-digit LED display. Fanatec notes buttons and paddles are harder to reach on larger, dished rims.

Modularity. Accepts all Fanatec rims and third-party rims with 6 x 70 mm or 3 x 50 mm bolt patterns. DataPort-C supports the Podium Button Module Endurance (sold separately; it does not fit the Drift rim).

Compatibility. Requires a Fanatec wheel base (not included): Podium DD1/DD2, ClubSport V2/V2.5, CSL Elite bases, CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro. Works on Xbox, Windows PC and PlayStation with a PlayStation-licensed base. QR2 Wheel-Side included, packaged separately.

Features & highlights

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S compatibility for the whole Fanatec setup
320 mm deep-dish round rim
Aluminum construction
Genuine smooth leather grip
Rim weight 929 g
ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox included
ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module (3 mm aluminum plates, CNC cage, neodymium magnets)
16 hub buttons plus four detachable 3-button clusters
7-way FunkySwitch
Three-digit LED display (upright or flat)
6 x 70 mm and 3 x 50 mm bolt patterns for third-party rims
QR2 Wheel-Side included (packaged separately)
Makes any compatible Fanatec base work on Xbox
Deep dish and round shape built for drifting and rally
Modular hub also takes Sparco, MOMO and OMP rims
Paddles, clusters and FunkySwitch are removable

Driving style

Drift V2 for Xbox is a 320 mm leather-wrapped aluminium rim tuned for sliding: the round, comfortably sized shape gives you the leverage and hand-over-hand freedom that counter-steering demands, and the genuine smooth leather grips just as well with gloves as without. The hub adds 16 buttons, a FunkySwitch and magnetic paddles for handbrake pulls, clutch kicks and gear taps in Forza Horizon, Forza Motorsport, Assetto Corsa Drift and rally titles. Best for drifting, rally and simcade sliding; less suited for formula cars and GT3 sprints that expect a small flat rim with displays.

Build quality

Mid-range build

The rim is aluminium with a diameter of 32 cm wrapped in genuine smooth leather, weighing 929 g, so the structure is metal all the way to the grip. It mounts to the aluminium, firmware-updatable ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox, which carries the Xbox security chip for the whole system, with a CNC-machined aluminium magnetic paddle cage, 3 mm anodised paddle plates and neodymium magnets. Polymer appears only in the removable button clusters and FunkySwitch.

Software

The Drift V2 for Xbox has no driver of its own: firmware, Tuning Menu and force feedback settings run through the Fanatec wheel base it mounts to, configured in the Fanatec App for Windows PC, which also updates the base and the Universal Hub electronics. The Xbox license lives in the wheel, so it is plug-and-play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with any compatible Fanatec base, and it also works on PS4 and PS5 when paired with a PlayStation-licensed base; PC works with every Fanatec base. Buttons and encoders reach games through the Fanatec SDK, and SimHub can push custom telemetry to compatible displays.

Specifications

Buttons16 hub buttons + 4 detachable 3-button clusters
Display3-digit LED (upright or flat)
Shifter PaddlesMagnetic aluminum paddles (ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module)
Diameter320 mm (deep dish)
ConstructionAluminum rim
GripGenuine leather (smooth)
Quick ReleaseQR2 Wheel-Side (included)
Switches7-way FunkySwitch
Paddle ModeShift only; upgradable to Podium Advanced Paddle Module
SoftwareFanatec driver / on-wheel Tuning Menu
Weight929 g (rim only)

Pros

  • Works on Xbox, PC and PlayStation (licensed base)
  • Deep-dish round rim suited to drift and rally countersteer
  • Genuine leather grip
  • Crisp CNC aluminum magnetic paddles
  • Modular hub reusable with Fanatec and third-party rims
  • Metal QR2 included

Cons

  • No clutch paddles out of the box
  • Buttons and paddles are harder to reach on a dished rim
  • Xbox limits extra buttons, LEDs and display telemetry
  • Most expensive of the ClubSport V2 Xbox rim bundles
  • Requires a Fanatec base

What's in the box

  • ClubSport Wheel Rim Drift
  • ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox (with ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module preinstalled, four button clusters, 7-way FunkySwitch and LED display)
  • QR2 Wheel-Side (packaged separately)

Frequently asked questions

Does the ClubSport Steering Wheel Drift V2 for Xbox make my Fanatec base work on Xbox?

Yes. The ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox has a Microsoft compatibility chip, so any compatible Fanatec base (Podium DD1/DD2, ClubSport V2/V2.5, CSL Elite, CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro) and its connected pedals, shifter and handbrake work on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Fanatec says hardware must run current firmware to keep Xbox compatibility.

Does it also work on PC and PlayStation?

Yes. On PC the wheel works with full functionality, and on PlayStation it works with a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec base, where features can be limited by the console and the game. Fanatec's hub comparison lists the Xbox hub as compatible with Windows PC, PlayStation (licensed base) and Xbox.

Will all buttons, LEDs and the display work on Xbox?

Not always. Fanatec says the Xbox OS limits wheels to roughly gamepad inputs, so extra buttons are either duplicates or have no function. Displays and LEDs gained SDK support in 2025 but only some games use it; the display still works for the Tuning Menu. Fanatec staff on the forum confirmed input limits are Microsoft's decision.

Are the buttons easy to reach on the deep-dish Drift rim?

Fanatec warns that buttons and paddle shifters are not easily reached with larger, dished wheel rims, and the Drift rim has a pronounced dish. The clusters can be repositioned or removed and spacers adjust paddle distance, which helps but does not fully remove the reach issue.

Does it have clutch paddles, and how do the shifters feel?

No. The ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module has two magnetic shifters (3 mm aluminum plates, CNC aluminum cage, neodymium magnets) but no clutch paddles. Reviews describe a short, consistent, positive click without contact wear. Dual analog clutch paddles require the optional Podium Advanced Paddle Module.

How is it different from the regular ClubSport Drift V2?

The rim is the same; the difference is the hub. Fanatec staff explain the Xbox hub shares the regular hub's electronics, magnetic shifters and quick release, and adds an authentication chip and Xbox-style button caps. At Fanatec US the Xbox version costs $554.99 versus $514.99 for the PC/PlayStation version.

What warranty does Fanatec offer on this wheel?

Since June 3, 2025, Fanatec offers a three-year limited warranty on Fanatec-branded products bought from Fanatec or authorized retailers, plus a 30-day return window. Items in a bundle are covered individually, and wear, misuse or unauthorized modifications are excluded.

Is the bundle good value compared with buying the Xbox hub alone?

Fanatec US lists this bundle at $554.99 (regular $589.98), while the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox alone is $399.99. Reviewers suggest the hub alone mainly makes sense if you already own a rim or want a specific third-party one.

How do I adjust settings and keep the firmware up to date?

Press the Tuning button and use the FunkySwitch to change force feedback and hardware settings on the 3-digit display, which works on every platform including Xbox. Firmware is updated through the Fanatec driver on PC; Fanatec notes that current firmware is required to maintain Xbox compatibility.