The big question for prospective Hori RWA buyers is whether it’s worth spending the extra on an entry-level force feedback wheel such as the Logitech G29 or Thrustmaster T150. However, this is likely down to the extender cable being picky about carrying enough current, rather than a fault with the wheel itself. I did run into trouble using a USB extender cable, which made the wheel disconnect when its rumble motor was maxed-out. It doesn’t require a power adapter, for example, and is happy to be powered by a PS4/PC’s USB port. So while the Hori RWA isn’t as fun to use as a good force feedback wheel, then, it feels a lot less high-maintenance. It isn’t as solid as, say, the Thrustmaster T300 RS’s clamp – but it doesn’t need to be, since the tension of a non-force feedback wheel is so much less. It works perfectly well, stopping the Hori RWA from moving around at all when I fixed it to a wheel stand. Most times, you’ll want to use the clamp. Sucker pads stick to the underside of a surface, or there’s the familiar plastic clamp. There are two options for attaching the wheel to a table or wheel stand. For a wheel with relatively simple tech, there’s plenty going on here. If one mode feels a little odd in a game, it’s likely that other one won’t. There are even a couple of buttons on the wheel itself – L2 and R2 – plus two modes that let the Hori RWA flick between being recognised as a gamepad or a wheel.
The D-pad is slightly spongier than that of the DualShock 4, but it still feels decent – and you won’t need to use it all that much anyway. Typical of Hori, the buttons are of a high quality. You don’t need a controller on-hand to navigate menus.
However, its D-pad can be made to emulate either of the PS4 sticks. This isn’t simply down to placing high-quality buttons across its front, though.Īs you can see, the Hori RWA doesn’t have any analogue sticks. The Hori RWA is a wheel for PS4, PS3 and PC, and it mimics the controls of a PS4 pad better than some other wheels. It’s made of decent-quality plastics and the parts of the wheel you hold are rubber, similar to those on the Thrustmaster T150. However, it’s one of the most solid non-force feedback racing wheels I’ve yet to use. It’s certainly smaller than most £100-plus models. Coming from the Fanatec Elite CSL, the Hori RWA feels small and slight. Whether or not you find the Hori RWA toy-like will depend on your perspective. If you fall into this latter category, then spending the extra on the Thrustmaster T150 or Logitech G29 won’t be a waste.
In addition, the RWA is a wheel for casual and arcade racer fans, not racing-sim enthusiasts. The Hori Racing Wheel Apex (RWA) is a gaming wheel for those who can’t quite justify such an outlay of £100-plus on the enthusiast kit from Logitech and Thrustmaster, In fact, you could easily spend more than £500 in this field if you want a fully decked out racing rig.
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