GTPlanet readers can now save 5% on Fanatec gear at Fanatec.com by entering the code GTPLANET5 at checkout. The discount applies to any product that isn’t already on sale, and it doesn’t expire.
It’s also a permanent fixture rather than a flash promotion, so it’ll be there next time you’re shopping too.
How Much You Actually Save
On Fanatec’s flagship Gran Turismo DD Extreme, the code knocks $61 off a wheel base that already dropped $280 earlier this year. On the GT DD Pro 5 Nm bundle (a sensible starting point for most PlayStation players), it’s another $40 off.
To be clear, the code doesn’t stack on existing sale prices. If a product is already showing a strikethrough discount on Fanatec.com, GTPLANET5 won’t apply on top. But Fanatec’s February price reductions were rolled out as new standard pricing rather than a temporary sale, so the major Gran Turismo products should be fair game. Worth double-checking at the cart before you commit.
Here’s how the math works out for the most popular Gran Turismo licensed products in the US store, assuming current standard pricing with affiliate links:
- Current price: $1,219.99
- Discount price: $1,158.99
- You save: $61.00
ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 (18 Nm)
- Current price: $1,219.99
- Discount price: $1,158.99
- You save: $61.00
ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 + CSL Elite V2 Bundle
- Current price: $1,549.99
- Discount price: $1,472.49
- You save: $77.50
Gran Turismo DD Pro (8 Nm bundle)
- Current price: $919.99
- Discount price: $873.99
- You save: $46.00
Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm bundle)
- Current price: $799.99
- Discount price: $759.99
- You save: $40.00
ClubSport GT Cockpit Gran Turismo Bundle (18 Nm)
- Current price: $2,804.99
- Discount price: $2,664.74
- You save: $140.25
CSL Elite Steering Wheel Porsche Vision GT
- Current price: $349.99
- Discount price: $332.49
- You save:$17.49
European pricing follows the same 5% discount on each region’s local price, so €1,099.95 on the GT DD Extreme drops to €1,044.95.
Which Bundle to Actually Buy
If you’re new to Direct Drive on PlayStation, the Gran Turismo DD Pro 5 Nm bundle at $759.99 with the code is the obvious entry point.
Of course, it’s worth keeping in mind that Fanatec’s recent firmware update added FullForce support to the GT DD Pro and bumped the higher-end ClubSport DD and DD+ bases up to 15 Nm and 18 Nm respectively, all for free.
For everyone else, the GT DD Extreme bundle at $1,158.99 with the code remains the most complete package Fanatec sells with PlayStation compatibility out of the box. The Porsche Vision GT wheel at $332.49 is also a tempting standalone upgrade if you already own a QR2-equipped base. Our full review covers what makes it worth the money.
The Fine Print
Apply the code at checkout on Fanatec.com. It works across regional storefronts (US, EU, AU, Japan), but won’t combine with other promotions and won’t apply to items already on sale. If you try to use the code with an on-sale item in your cart, the code won’t work, so you’ll need to use it in a separate order.
Fanatec’s pricing situation has been volatile, especially in North America over the past year, so check the affiliate links for current numbers before you order.
Have questions about which Fanatec setup is right for you, or want to share what you ended up buying? Head over to GTPlanet’s Sim Racing Hardware forums for more discussion!
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