Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)
18 Nm PlayStation-licensed direct drive base with FullForce and QR2
Description
The Fanatec ClubSport DD+ is the PlayStation-licensed version of the ClubSport DD, officially licensed for PS5 and PS4 and working out of the box on Windows PC. It delivers 18 Nm of holding torque: it launched at 15 Nm, and a free firmware update in May 2026 (V1.4.2.3 or later) raised it to 18 Nm.
Motor. A direct drive servo motor custom-designed in Germany, with an optimized rotor skew angle to reduce cogging and patented FluxBarrier technology. It is passively cooled, and Fanatec calls it the most thermally stable base in its class, designed to hold its rated torque without derating even at maximum force feedback. A contactless Hall-position sensor reads the steering angle, and rotation is adjustable up to 2520 degrees.
FullForce. Fanatec's force feedback protocol for direct drive adds low-latency, high-frequency detail such as engine revs and road surface in supported games.
QR2 and build. Designed for QR2 from the ground up, with the QR electronics module integrated into the shaft and a diecast aluminum QR2 Base-Side (Type-F) preinstalled. A slip ring delivers power and data to the wheel, and a T-nut rail system on the sides and bottom allows adjustable hard-mounting.
Ports and compatibility. Power, USB-C, Shifter 1, Shifter 2 (sequential), Pedals, Handbrake and CAN. Compatible with all Fanatec QR2 steering wheels, pedals, ClubSport shifters and handbrakes. Xbox support depends on using an Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel. ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles are not supported.
Features & highlights
Driving style
The ClubSport DD+ is the base for PlayStation sim racers who want serious direct drive torque, and it works just as well on PC. Its 18 Nm of holding torque, raised from 15 Nm by a free 2026 firmware update, gives plenty of headroom for Gran Turismo 7, F1 and GT or endurance racing on PC; The Drive's reviewer found 10 Nm enough and described the steering as precise, weighty and punchy. It also suits Xbox racers who use Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheels. Casual players may find it more than they need, and its weight calls for a rigid cockpit rather than a desk.
Build quality
The ClubSport DD+ shares the ClubSport DD's dense metal body, whose ridged surface acts as a heatsink and whose bottom and side rails allow hard-mounting at any point. Inside are an aluminum motor shaft and bearing seat, with the QR2 electronics module integrated into the shaft and a diecast aluminum QR2 Base-Side preinstalled. Reviewers describe it as compact but very dense and report improved thermal performance with no feedback fade in long sessions. Fanatec covers it with a three-year warranty.
Software
The ClubSport DD+ is updated and configured through the Windows-only Fanatec App, which delivered the free May 2026 firmware (V1.4.2.3 or later) that raised torque to 18 Nm; PlayStation users need a PC to install updates. On the wheel, Standard and Advanced Tuning Menus cover quick setup and detailed force feedback tuning on any platform. Full Fanatec SDK support gives out-of-the-box compatibility with major racing games, while FullForce effects and wheel display telemetry depend on each game's support.
Specifications
Pros
- Official PS5 and PS4 support plus PC
- Precise, weighty force feedback, per reviews
- Holds torque without fade in long sessions
- Free torque upgrade to 18 Nm
- Aluminum QR2 preinstalled
- Works with the whole Fanatec ecosystem
Cons
- $200 more than the PC/Xbox ClubSport DD
- FullForce supported in few titles
- Heavy, metal body best suited to a dedicated cockpit
- Fanatec App for firmware updates is Windows-only
- ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles not supported
What's in the box
- ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base
- QR2 Base-Side (Type-F) preinstalled
- Power Supply (regional)
- 4x T-nuts for rail mount system
- USB cable (Type-C to Type-A)
- Quick Guide