Just weeks after Fanatec users in the United States grappled with significant price hikes across its product range, the company has announced a limited-time sale, offering a potential olive branch to customers impacted by the recent increases.
To kick off the month of May, Fanatec is temporarily rolling back prices on two key entry-level direct drive wheelbases for customers in the US and Canada. Starting May 1st and running through May 9th, the CSL DD bases will see a 15% discount.
This offer targets what Fanatec calls “the perfect place to start” for those entering direct drive sim racing or upgrading from older gear or belt-driven systems. Notably, both models included in the sale now come standard with Fanatec’s newer QR2 Lite Wheel-Side quick release system.
The limited-time pricing is as follows, and you can take advantage of them using any of the affiliate links on this page:
US Pricing:
- CSL DD QR2 (5 Nm):
- CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm):
Canada Pricing:
- CSL DD QR2 (5 Nm):
- CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm):
This move comes hot on the heels of the widespread price adjustments that saw products like the Gran Turismo DD Pro (8Nm) jump by $280 USD seemingly overnight. The increases were attributed to the complex and rapidly evolving tariff situation impacting goods manufactured in China and imported into the US — a situation made no less complex by Fanatec’s acquisition by US-based Corsair while manufacturing remains overseas.
While a 15% discount won’t fully erase the sting of recent hikes, it does represent a significant, albeit temporary, reduction of the entry point into Fanatec’s direct drive ecosystem. It’s a noteworthy gesture acknowledging the market pressures Fanatec stated it is “continuously monitoring… to find ways to provide the best value possible.”
For sim racers in the US and Canada who have been eyeing a CSL DD, this nine-day window presents an opportunity to jump in at a price point closer to what might have been expected before the tariff storm hit.
As always, GTPlanet will keep a close eye on the situation and report on any further developments.
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