u/jitheshkt

SIM Racing on Xbox Series S

SIM Racing on Xbox Series S

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some advice/opinions before pulling the trigger on a sim racing setup for me and my son.

We currently play a LOT of Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Series S, and we’ve been thinking about buying the MOZA R3 Bundle for Xbox & PC from Virtual Racing Hub.

Link: https://www.virtualracinghub.com/products/moza-r3-bundle

A few important points about our use case:

  • We are NOT competitive sim racers
  • Mostly casual/fun driving together
  • We don’t play hardcore sims like iRacing/ACC regularly
  • No plans to build a gaming PC anytime soon
  • Xbox is our primary platform and likely will stay that way
  • We mainly want a more immersive and enjoyable driving experience

I’ve seen great reviews about the R3 being a direct drive wheel, but I’m wondering if it’s overkill for our use case or if it’s actually a good long-term buy.

Would really appreciate opinions from people who:

  • Use the MOZA R3 on Xbox
  • Moved from controller to DD wheels
  • Play casually instead of competitively
  • Have experience with after-sales support/warranty in India
  • Think there are better alternatives in this price range

Also curious about:

  • Is the ecosystem worth investing into if we stay on Xbox?
  • Any regrets from casual players buying a DD setup?

Would love honest feedback before spending this much 😄

- Corrected using using ai.

u/jitheshkt — 2 days ago