Wanted to Buy a Wheel, can anybody help me choosing?

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Hi Everyone, I've started to think about getting a wheel mainly for Gran Turismo 6 and maybe PC Sim games but i don't know which to buy. can anybody help?

here's what i thinking it should have:

Works for Gt6 (ps3), and pc. (i wounder if there's a wheel works for ps4 right now?)
Good Price (not very high).
Paddles and Proper Gear stick.

I also want wheel stand and racing seats but i will leave it later.

Note: i already have a wheel before but that was way long ago and it wasn't for ps3.

Thanks
 
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Low budget - Logitech Driving Force GT
Medium budget - Logitech G27 or Fanatec GT3/GT2/CSR

Nothing else at equal or lower budget is going to be worth considering. For an h-shifter, medium budget is the minimum level.
 
If you are willing to spend a little more, go for the T500RS, It would be worth it.

If not, just go for a G27.
 
Since the OP does want a reasonable price wheel and an h-shifter, I think the G27 is the way to go, at $230 USD on Amazon. 👍 The DFGT is good and cheaper but doesn't come nor work with a shifter on the PS3 (and most likely PS4 too).
 
I also recommend a G27. I had a DFGT for a few months before getting my G27 and it doesn't even compare. The G27 is just so much better. It's probably the best bang for your buck because it includes the wheel, pedals and the H-shifter, all if which are very well made.
 
If you can I would spend an extra $69 for the Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2 XL bundle for $299. It includes the elite pedals, but that is just my opinion.
 
If it was PC only, I would say TX wheel, then later upgrade the pedals/shifter, ad DSD adapter and get DIYing. But for this little bit, The G27 or the GT3rs v2 XL bundle would be the 2 top bets. With the shifter set you get a stick sequential, which the G27 lacks, also, I think the Fanatec option feels better in the hands. (It is also the one loophole to get Porsche in GT6 :sly:)
 
In my personal experience, go with a Logitech wheel over any Fanatec. Again, my personal opinion. Had a DFGT for years, loved it, miss it today. Sold it a few years ago to get the Fanatec CSR Elite when it came out. I went through 3 CSR's in the first 4 months. Fanatec was cool and replaced them for free, but just the fact that the first two just stopped working within 2 days of me getting them sucked. Trying to replace the 2nd broken one drew out a little, but finally got the 3rd and working one.

I used the CSR Elite for over a year. When you spend a lot of money of something, you hate to admit it to the wife that you dont' like it. I really tried to like my Fanatec, but never did. In fact it made me play less Iracing and GT5 due to the fact I didn't liek the wheel, but didn't feel like telling the Wife I spent a bunch of money on something i didn't like.

Next wheel I get will be Logitech(if they support for PS4 which it looks like they are moving away from consoles) or Thrustmaster 500RS since it looks like they will support the PS4.
 
Oh, other thing that @select20 reminded me of, some wheels are not for everyone, so if you can, try out the wheel before you buy it. I am considering waiting to see what comes out in the next two years due to the new consoles. Prices of current wheels could possible drop too.
 
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