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A fresh stable of controller options are getting ready for race day from Turtle Beach, for both hardcore and casual genre fans.
Gentlemen, start your controllers
When it comes to racing games, having a great controller to pair with them can actually add quite a bit. Sure, for most fans, it might be comfy enough to play a racer with a stock pad. But there’s little denying that having an actual wheel and maybe some pedals, can make the experience much more authentic.
To that end, gaming accessory and peripheral giant Turtle Beach is launching what feels like a whole new line for Xbox and PC. We say that, because normally we might see one or two related announcements from a company, as go controllers (etc), but this new set of reveals is in triplicate. And not only that, but it covers multiple levels of the race genre’s fandom.
Targeted towards the more casual fan, for example, is the Turtle Beach Racer wireless wheel. Connecting with a 2.4GHz low latency wireless connection and packing an up to 30-foot range with up to 30-hours of battery, this bad boy can work as a tabletop option, or right on your lap. It’s also got some great looks, designed to mimic a real steering wheel and has a “controller mode”. What’s that? Why, it’s a mode that slips the wheel into a different gear, allowing it to be used in games that don’t normally support wheel peripherals.
Moving up the track a little more, there’s also the VelocityOne F-RX. Looking like it’d be right at home in a vehicle built for light-speed, this wheel works with the VelocityOne system and stocks an aluminum design, plus a special nod to gear-shifting with an “LED RPM Dashboard”, and “ten mechanical switches with RGB backlighting and five rotary dials”, according to Turtle Beach. It’s also flat-out one of the coolest looking controllers of its kind that we’ve seen, but that’s kind of besides the point.
And finally, right at the top of the range sits the VelocityOne Race KD3. A wheel and pedals system, the VelocityOne Race KD3 looks to deliver the most authentic experience, and comes complete with the “K: Drive direct-drive motor“. According to Turtle Beach, that should deliver “3.2Nm of force feedback with ultra-low latency and up to 2,160° of rotation”.
You can find the full details on all three of the controllers listed above, below. Again, all are compatible with the Xbox and PC, plus Android 8.0+ devices that have Bluetooth 4.2 or later. The whole lineup will be shipping out this September 9th, and all are ready for pre-order now via Turtle Beach’s online shop.
VelocityOne Race KD3
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3
First up on the track, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3 racing wheel and pedals system delivers the thrill of sim racing on Xbox and Windows with a K: Drive™ direct-drive motor that delivers 3.2Nm of force feedback with ultra-low latency and up to 2,160° of rotation. Magnetic paddle shifters offer precise, reliable shifts, while the Race Management Display™ lets drivers customize profiles on the fly. The adjustable aluminum pedals and modular design suit any setup, and the VelocityOne Tuner app makes customization easy.
Built for realism and performance, VelocityOne Race KD3 is an advanced force feedback system for serious racers. The VelocityOne Race KD3 is available for pre-order today at turtlebeach.com and participating retailers globally for $449.99/£329.99/€349.99 MSRP. The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3 racing wheel and pedals system launches Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Turtle Beach press release
VelocityOne F-RX
Next in P2, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne F-RX formula wheel allows the most ardent racing fans to command their favorite road course with formula racing precision and style. The F-RX’s ten mechanical switches with RGB backlighting and five rotary dials provide quick access to critical functions for superior performance. Shift quickly and accurately with two magnetic paddle shifters, two clutch paddles plus a dedicated LED RPM dashboard to ensure every shift is timed exactly right. A quick-release, aluminum design with premium, racing-grade materials gives the F-RX an immersive, realistic feel that works great with the K: Drive wheelbases of VelocityOne™ Race and VelocityOne Race KD3 systems. The VelocityOne F-RX formula wheel also goes on sale September 9, 2025, and is available for pre-order today at turtlebeach.com and participating retailers globally for $249.99/£189.99/€199.99 MSRP. The original Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race wheel and pedals kit, with its K:Drive™ 7.2Nm direct-drive force feedback motor and Dynamic Brake Tek™ loadcell braking system, is available at Turtle Beach and participating retailers worldwide for $649.99 MSRP.
Turtle Beach press release
Turtle Beach Racer
Finally, the Turtle Beach Racer wireless wheel lets aspiring drivers looking to level-up their laps enjoy racing freedom through a 2.4GHz low latency wireless connection with up to 30-foot range and up to 30-hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Racer wheel is Designed for Xbox and compatible with Windows, and its unique design offers the convenience of easily transitioning from being used at a desk or table with the included non-slip, adjustable lap mount or integrated table clamps, to the couch. Designed to bring more realism to beloved racing titles and games featuring driving-based gameplay, the Turtle Beach Racer wireless wheel also features controller mode, allowing it to be used as a wheel in driving games that do not support racing wheels, such as Rocket Racing. Turtle Beach Racer is available for pre-order today at turtlebeach.com and participating retailers globally for $179.99£139.99/€149.99 MSRP. The Turtle Beach Racer wireless wheel for Xbox and Windows also launches Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Turtle Beach press release
