Manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals offering products that are compatible with several platforms at the same time are few and far between. The most popular are Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster, and these brands have products that are compatible with only 2 platforms at a time. Well, it’s true that Fanatec has steering wheels that work on PC, Xbox and Playstation. However, on consoles, you’ll need a base that’s compatible with the platform in question, because you won’t find a base that works on Xbox and Playstation at the same time.

The same applies to Logitech and Thrustmaster: these two manufacturers have specific versions for each console. As for the rest, it’s all typically PC, except perhaps for PXN, a little-known brand in the sim-racing world, and its V10 bundle, which is under our microscope today for a test and review.

Main and technical features of the bundle

• Bundle complete with base, steering wheel, crankset and shifter
• Steering wheel with alcantara finish and 27 cm diameter
• Base with two motors and one gear
• Crankset with 3 adjustable pedals
• Shifter with 6 speeds and reverse gear
• PC and console compatible, but only via an official controller

PXN V10 design

The V10’s design is beautiful, and the steering wheel is very GT-like. The steering wheel is small, 27 cm in diameter, with a flat bottom. The rim features alcantara and a few red stripes.

The faceplate incorporates all the buttons for this steering wheel, and the paddles are on the back. As for the base, it reminds me of Logitech or Thrustmaster, with its sober design and large footprint. As for the pedals and shifter, they’re rather minimalist, with aluminum pedal plates and the rest in plastic.

Customized assembly

The V10 uses a plate to attach the base to furniture or a cockpit. For the latter, the task will be difficult due to the absence of holes, so you’ll have to drill some to attach the base to sim-racing chassis.

As for the steering wheel, it attaches to the base with a QR attachment system reminiscent of Thrustmaster’s, and it’s pretty easy to use, I must say. It’s not very sturdy, but at the same time, the base isn’t too powerful.

Manufacturing and finishing

Plastic dominates this bundle, whether on the chainstay, crankset or shifter. The steering wheel uses alcantara, but it’s only beautiful from a distance. In your hands, you’ll feel a disturbing granularity, indicative of a low-end material.

As for the finish, it’s honestly cheap, reflecting the selling price enormously, even if the latter is not considered affordable in the face of the competition. The plastic is cheap, the buttons are hard to use and the alcantara leaves much to be desired.

Handling the steering wheel

The wheel is 27 cm in diameter, as found on the Logitech G923. Ergonomic grip is good. The buttons are well arranged on the faceplate, as are the paddles on the back. However, the controls are often difficult to use because they are too soft. It feels as though the button travel isn’t long enough to make contact, so you have to press it super hard to register the action.

Sensations during play

Sensations on the PC are decent, admittedly falling short of what the competition is offering, but usable nonetheless. The motors and gearing offer decent sensations, but are often too blurred. You won’t feel the light, fine effects of bumps, vibrators and so on. As for the crankset, there’s virtually no resistance when you use it, and the same goes for the shifter. But for the price, it’s understandable.

On consoles, it’s a different story. You’ll need to connect an official Xbox or Playstation controller to the base, and the base to the console to use this bundle. As a result, the console will detect the base as a controller and apply the standard profile. In other words: sensations and feedback stop at the haptic feedback. There’s virtually no feeling, except that of the steering wheel, which hardens as the steering angle increases, and you can’t do anything about it because of the controller’s profile, which is disappointing.

Bundle compatibility

V10 runs on PC without too many problems, as long as you’re on Windows 10/11. On consoles, however, you’ll need a controller to get through. Basically, the base V10 uses the controller’s interface to become “compatible” with the console.

Value for money

This bundle is currently selling for €300, and what can I say? I think it’s expensive for what’s on offer, and only on PC. On consoles, V10 isn’t worth the asking price at all, as the build quality is almost non-existent and the feedback thrown out of the window at the design meeting.

My verdict on the PXN V10 bundle

What more can I say? If you’re a PC user, the PXN V10 is only worth considering if you can’t get your hands on a cheap bundle from Logitech or Thrustmaster, or even Moza/Fanatec. Even then, I wouldn’t describe this product as providing good sensations and decent realism.

If you’re playing on a console, I’d prefer you to stick with your good old controller, because at least it won’t cost you anything, and you’ll get more or less the same sensations in the end.