MOZA enters PlayStation with two Direct Drive wheel bases for Gran Turismo 7
MOZA Racing is finally entering the PlayStation world. The company’s first officially PlayStation 5-licensed sim-racing equipment will debut at the Tokyo Game Show, with native Gran Turismo 7 support as its key selling point. Until now, PS5 users have essentially had to look elsewhere than the MOZA ecosystem.
The range includes the R5S Pro and R16S Ultra
MOZA unveiled three new products: the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, R16S Ultra Racing Simulator and the separately sold R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base.
The R5S Pro is a complete package comprising a Direct Drive wheel base, steering wheel and pedals. The R16S Ultra Racing Simulator targets more demanding users, combining a more powerful wheel base with a steering wheel. The R16S Ultra base can also be purchased separately, allowing users to assemble the rest of the setup themselves.
For now, however, MOZA is keeping the most important figure under wraps. The company has not disclosed the maximum torque of either the R5S Pro or R16S Ultra. It would therefore be premature to automatically apply the specifications of the existing PC versions to the new PS5 models based on their names.
Gran Turismo 7 gets native support
MOZA is developing its new PlayStation hardware in cooperation with Polyphony Digital, the creator of Gran Turismo. Gran Turismo 7 supports the devices natively, meaning users do not have to rely on unofficial adapters or workarounds.
This significantly changes the PS5 sim-racing market. MOZA’s existing wheel bases have primarily focused on PC, while for Xbox the company has offered, for example, the R3 package based on a 3.9 Nm Direct Drive wheel base. The official PlayStation licence opens up a market for MOZA where Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster are already strong players.
MOZA’s strength lies in its broad ecosystem. In addition to steering wheels and wheel bases, the company produces pedals, gear shifters, handbrakes and other sim-racing equipment. If PS5 support expands to a sufficient share of these products, competition will become considerably fiercer than before.
Pricing will have to wait
For now, the Tokyo Game Show is primarily a public debut. MOZA has not announced the prices of the new devices, their exact release date or their full technical specifications. The manufacturer also notes that PlayStation 5 compatibility depends on final product approval from Sony Interactive Entertainment.
For European players, the most important news is therefore simple: the range of Direct Drive wheel options for Gran Turismo 7 is set to grow.
