PS5 vs XBox vs PC Which platform is The Best for Sim Racing?

Find The Best Match for your Next Gen Racing Simulator


    Are you planning to buy a next gen console for Sim Racing? Are you confused in finding the best platform for professional Sim Racing? You are at the right spot. Today we are going to look at the 3 main platforms and find out which suits you best based on your needs.


PS5 vs XBox Sesies X vs PC
source: ytimg


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    In today's market, there are many kinds of devices and equipment used for gaming. From small handhelds to large room setups for a single device. For sim racers, there are quite a few popular platforms to be used with their racing simulator setups. In this comparison, we will be looking at the latest top 3 platforms available in the gaming market; PS5, XBox Series X, and Windows PC. Each platform will be compared individually, no matter consoles or computers.

The comparison is divided into 5 parts as follows:
  1. Price
  2. Graphics
  3. Games with Wheel Support
  4. Gaming Wheels Support
  5. Addons Support


Price

Price Tag with Question Mark
source: top line leadership


Playstation 5

Official Prices

USA
Standard version - US$499.99 
Digital version - US$399.99

Thailand
Standard version - ฿16,900
Digital version - ฿13,900


Market Prices

USA
Standard version - more than US$1,000
Digital version - more than US$700

Thailand
Standard version - more than ฿35,000
Digital version - more than ฿25,000

Market prices for PS5 are higher due to supply shortage, high demand, and scalpers holding off for high resell profits from the hype.


XBox Series X

Official Prices

USA - US$499
Thailand - No Official Seller


Market Prices

USA - more than US$1,000
Thailand - more than ฿27,000

Market prices for XBox Series X are higher due to supply shortage, high demand, and scalpers holding off for high resell profits from the hype.


Windows PC

For custom PC build price equivalent to PS5 and XBox Series X specifications.

Official Prices

Around US$1,000    or    ฿33,000


Market Prices

More than US$1,400    or    ฿46,500

Market prices for PC are higher due to the supply shortage and high demand on Graphics cards (GPU) and Central Processing Units (CPU).



Graphics

F1 2021 screenshots comparing PS5 to XBox Series X to PC
source: wccftech



Playstation 5

Support
Ray Tracing (photo mode only)
  • Ray Traced Reflections - equal to others
  • Ray Traced shadows - equal to XBox Series X
  • Highest Quality @4K 60fps
  • Highest FPS @1440p 120fps


XBox Series X

Support
Ray Tracing (photo mode only)
  • Ray Traced Reflections - equal to others
  • Ray Traced shadows - equal to PS5
  • Highest Quality @4K 60fps
  • Highest FPS @1440p 120fps

Windows PC

Support
Ray Tracing
  • Ray Traced Reflections - equal to others
  • Ray Traced shadows - better than PS5 and XBox Series X
  • Highest Smooth Quality @4K 60fps
  • Highest Smooth FPS @1440p 120fps
(Quality and FPS on PC can be changed individually as desired depending on games, but may not be smooth on settings beyond actual capabilities of GPU)



Games with Wheel Support

Logitech Gaming Wheel
source: auto guide



Playstation 5

About 35 Games
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Assetto Corsa Competitzione
  • Dakar 18
  • DIRT 4
  • Dirt Rally
  • Dirt Rally 2.0
  • Driveclub
  • F1 2015
  • F1 2016
  • F1 2017
  • F1 2018
  • F1 2019
  • F1 2020
  • Farming Simulator 15
  • Farming Simulator 17
  • Farming Simulator 19
  • Gran Turismo Sport
  • GRID (2019)
  • Grip Combat Racing
  • Monster Truck Championship
  • Need For Speed Heat
  • Need For Speed Payback
  • Project Cars
  • Project Cars 2
  • Project Cars 3
  • Snowrunner
  • Spintires Mudrunner
  • The Crew 2
  • V Rally 4
  • WRC 5
  • WRC 6
  • WRC 7
  • WRC 8
  • WRC 9
  • WRC 10

XBox Series X

About 42 Games
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Assetto Corsa Competitzione
  • Dakar 18
  • DIRT 4
  • Dirt Rally
  • Dirt Rally 2.0
  • F1 2015
  • F1 2016
  • F1 2017
  • F1 2018
  • F1 2019
  • F1 2020
  • Farming Simulator 15
  • Farming Simulator 17
  • Farming Simulator 19
  • Forza Horizon 2
  • Forza Horizon 2 Storm Island
  • Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious
  • Forza Horizon 3
  • Forza Horizon 4
  • Forza Motorsport 5
  • Forza Motorsport 6
  • Forza Motorsport 7
  • GRID (2019)
  • Grip Combat Racing
  • Monster Truck Championship
  • NASCAR Heat 3
  • Need For Speed Heat
  • Need For Speed Payback
  • Project Cars
  • Project Cars 2
  • Project Cars 3
  • Snowrunner
  • Spintires Mudrunner
  • The Crew 2
  • V Rally 4
  • WRC 5
  • WRC 6
  • WRC 7
  • WRC 8
  • WRC 9
  • WRC 10

Windows PC

About 61 Games
  • 18 Wheeler American Pro Trucker
  • 4x4 EVO 2
  • American Truck Simulator
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Assetto Corsa Competitzione
  • Automobilista
  • Automobilista 2
  • BeamNG Drive
  • Dakar 18
  • DIRT 3
  • DIRT 4
  • Dirt Rally
  • Dirt Rally 2.0
  • Distance
  • Eurotruck Simulator 2
  • F1 2015
  • F1 2016
  • F1 2017
  • F1 2018
  • F1 2019
  • F1 2020
  • Farming Simulator 15
  • Farming Simulator 17
  • Farming Simulator 19
  • Forza Horizon 4
  • Forza Motorsport 7
  • GRID
  • GRID (2019)
  • GRID 2
  • GT Legends
  • GTR2
  • iRacing
  • KartKraft
  • Live For Speed
  • Monster Truck Championship
  • My Summer Car
  • NASCAR Heat 3
  • NASCAR Heat 4
  • NASCAR Heat 5
  • NASCAR Thunder 2004
  • Need For Speed Heat
  • Need For Speed Payback
  • Need For Speed 2016
  • Project Cars
  • Project Cars 2
  • Project Cars 3
  • RaceRoom Racing Experience
  • rFactor 2
  • Richard Burns Rally
  • Snowrunner
  • Spintires
  • Spintires Mudrunner
  • The Crew 2
  • V Rally 4
  • WRC 5
  • WRC 6
  • WRC 7
  • WRC 8
  • WRC 9
  • WRC 10
  • Wreckfest


Gaming Wheels Support

ThrustMaster TMX and Logitech G29 Wheel
source: sim racer reviews


Playstation 5

About 8 Wheels
  • Logitech G29
  • Logitech G923
  • ThrustMaster T248
  • ThrustMaster T150
  • ThrustMaster T300
  • ThrustMaster T-GT
  • Fanatec CSL Elite +
  • Fanatec Podium F1

XBox Series X

About 9 Wheels
  • Logitech G920
  • Logitech G923
  • ThrustMaster TMX
  • ThrustMaster TX
  • ThrustMaster TS-XW
  • Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1
  • Fanatec ClubSport
  • Fanatec DD1
  • Fanatec DD2

Windows PC

Every wheels available for sim racing in the market are supported on PC, including the ones for Playstation and XBox.



Addons Support

Stick Shifters Addon
source: ytimg


    Addons are anything that can be used along with gaming wheels and their pedals (e.g. stick shifters, speedometer displays).

Playstation 5

Addons support depends on the gaming wheel manufacturers of each brand. Not every wheels have addons available.

Some third party handbrakes are available.

XBox Series X

Addons support depends on the gaming wheel manufacturers of each brand. Not every wheels have addons available.

Some third party handbrakes are available.

Windows PC

Every wheel addons available for sim racing in the market are supported on PC, including the ones for Playstation and XBox, except for some exclusives (e.g. ThrustMaster BT LED Display).
*Addons for consoles may require adapters to connect to PC*



Summary


    Based on the use for sim racing from my personal experience and internet research, I think that all of them are equally great in graphics. The differences are on the other 4 parts where one gives a thing and the other gives another. Some games are exclusively made only for their partnered brand. PC is great for every part except the pricing, while the consoles are great with their exclusive games and low pricing. On the other hand, XBox Series X has many previous generation games available with very cheap subscription. I personally chose PS5 due the their exclusive games I prefer and new form of haptic controllers. At the end of the day, it all depends on the person's use and preferences.




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