So upon searching for reviews on the best steering wheel to get for my PC, I've discovered that said reviews are few and far between. It also seems as though there are some rather staunch opinions on brand/model on the various forums, which leads to a lot of misinformation and fan boy fighting.

As such, I'm looking for someone to lay this all out for me in an easy to understand manner. I'm not set on price points yet, and I'm certainly not sure on the differences between differing products (gear drive versus belt drive force feedback for example)... so I'd really like to get an idea of what I should be lookign at. And pedals, what about those?

Bottom line is that I don't want an inferior product. I don't mind paying a premium (to a point, I'm sure there are insanely priced units out there for the elite of elite hobbyists and professionals) as long as there's good reason to spend the money over a cheaper alternative.

Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: while we're at it, how about flight sticks? I'm thinking of snagging one of those too.

I really appreciate the replies (and links!) guys! Thank all of you very much.
 

Brad_Hawthorne
For racing go Fanatec. For flight go Thrustmaster Warthog. For seat setup go Obutto or Volair Sim. While some really like Logitech or Saitek hardware I wouldn't recommend it. CH Products for flight stick only if Warthog is outside your budget.

Hey Brad, I was hoping you'd chime in on this thread. 
 
Well, I just pulled the trigger (a few hours ago) on a Saitek X-55 Rhino HOTAS. It seems to be pretty well reviewed by blogs/zines as well as by random individuals in forums and in review comments. Granted its not of the (material) build quality as the Warthog, but apparently its not "cheap" feeling either. I figured @ the $165 I snagged it for, its a bargain even if its anywhere near the TM Warthog... then again Im not a huge flight-sim guy either. I like to dogfight in BF4,  and take to the skies (rather than tanks) in War Thunder... but TBH I'm primarily getting it to play Elite Dangerous 
 
I suppose if all else fails, its an easy return, however I have a feeling it will me more than adequate for my needs at this time. 
 
As for the wheel/pedals what say you as far as specific recommendations? Again, Im not looking to perfectly replicate a car cockpit, however I want something that is going to be up to the task of the many hours I will undoubtedly be putting in on Project Cars. That said, I don't want to break the bank nor do I want a noticeably inferior product in terms of function. I was somewhat leaning towards a Thrustmaster T300 and a set of ClubSport V2 pedals from Fanatec. 

To that end, do you feel that the load cell pedals are worth the extra coin?

Let us know some of your impressions of it. I'll probably get it for Star Citizen when we're closer to a more polished version of it.

AlexisRO
Let us know some of your impressions of it. I'll probably get it for Star Citizen when we're closer to a more polished version of it.

fellow Star Citizen here as well. Please let us know :)