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Logitech RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle Announced: Specs
Logitech revealed the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle at Logitech G PLAY 2026 on September 23, 2026. The bundle pairs an 8 Nm RS50 direct drive wheelbase with a Formula-style wheel finished in McLaren's papaya orange. It also includes a McLaren-branded wheel hub and a load cell pedal set. Logitech's own store lists it at $899.99 for the PlayStation-and-PC configuration and $799.99 for the PC-only configuration. European listings show 799.99 euros and 699.99 euros for the same two versions. Alongside the bundle, Logitech introduced RS Pedals SE, a 119.99 euro two-pedal set with Hall effect sensors. It can later take a 59.99 euro Load Cell brake module. A cheaper 549.99 euro PC-only RS50 System, sold without pedals, rounds out the new lineup. All of it builds on the RS50 wheelbase Logitech launched a year earlier, at Logitech G PLAY 2025. Logitech's shop page shows the McLaren bundle as orderable now. This report covers what Logitech's own listings and outlet reporting confirm about price and specs. None of it comes from hands-on testing.
What Logitech announced at G PLAY 2026
Logitech unveiled three sim racing products on September 23, 2026. They are the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle and a new entry-level RS Pedals SE pedal set. Cheaper PC-only versions of the existing RS50 System and G923 wheel round out the list.
Logitech G PLAY is the company's annual product showcase. This year's event covered fifteen products across several gaming categories, and the sim racing lineup was one part of that broader reveal. The racing announcements build directly on hardware Logitech already sells rather than introducing a new wheelbase from scratch.
The RS50 wheelbase itself is not new. Logitech launched it at Logitech G PLAY 2025, on September 17 of that year. Pricing then was $349.99 for the base alone and $699.99 for a complete system with pedals included. What changed this year is the range of ways to buy into that same platform. Logitech now offers a licensed McLaren finish, a lower-cost pedal set, and PC-only pricing that drops console licensing costs some buyers do not need.
The strategy is tiered pricing on one hardware family. A buyer can start with the cheapest PC-only base and add pedals separately. Console compatibility or a licensed wheel can come later without replacing the direct drive motor at the center of the system.
RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle: what is inside and what it costs
The RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle combines the 8 Nm RS50 wheelbase with a Formula-style wheel modeled on the McLaren MCL38. It adds a McLaren-branded wheel hub and a load cell pedal set, in a papaya and black color scheme.
| Detail | What Logitech published |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | RS50 direct drive, up to 8 Nm torque |
| Force feedback | TRUEFORCE technology |
| Wheel design | Formula-style, modeled on the McLaren MCL38 |
| Hub | McLaren-branded RS Wheel Hub with quick release |
| Pedals | Load cell brake pedal set included |
| Color | Papaya and black, McLaren team scheme |
| US price, PS5 and PC | $899.99 |
| US price, PC only | $799.99 |
| EU price, PS5 and PC | 799.99 euros |
| EU price, PC only | 699.99 euros |
Eight newton meters sits below Fanatec's 18 Nm ClubSport DD+ base, but it lands in a similar console-licensed price bracket to that hardware's older bundles. The McLaren license is the differentiator here rather than raw torque. A buyer choosing this bundle over the Fanatec ClubSport F1 Racing System is picking a team allegiance, not just a torque figure.
Logitech markets the bundle around McLaren's racing heritage rather than a new performance ceiling. The wheel carries the papaya color McLaren uses across its current Formula 1 livery. The quick release hub lets a buyer swap in Logitech's other RS-compatible wheels later.
RS Pedals SE: a cheaper entry point with an upgrade path
RS Pedals SE is a new two-pedal set priced at 119.99 euros. Both the accelerator and brake use Hall effect sensors, and a separate 59.99 euro Load Cell brake module adds a proper load cell brake later.
The original RS Pedals from 2025 shipped at $159.99 with a load cell brake already built in. RS Pedals SE instead starts cheaper and without one, aiming at buyers who are not ready to spend on a load cell brake up front. Adding the module later does two things at once. It upgrades the brake pedal to load cell sensing and repurposes the old Hall effect brake pedal as a clutch. That turns the two-pedal set into three.
RS Pedals SE plugs into the RS50 or RS Pro wheelbase directly. Logitech also lists compatibility with older wheels through its Racing Adapter, or a straight USB connection for PC use without any Logitech wheelbase.
| Detail | What Logitech published |
|---|---|
| Pedal count, base configuration | Two, accelerator and brake |
| Sensor type | Hall effect on both pedals |
| Price | 119.99 euros |
| Load Cell upgrade module | 59.99 euros, adds load cell brake and a third clutch pedal |
| Adjustability | Adjustable pedal spacing |
| Connectivity | RS50 or RS Pro base, Racing Adapter for older wheels, or direct USB to PC |
| US price | Not published as of this writing |
The pedal set arriving without a US dollar price is worth flagging on its own. Logitech's regional pricing for the McLaren bundle and the PC-only RS50 System each landed with both currencies published. RS Pedals SE only turned up with a euro figure in the sources checked for this report.
The cheaper PC-only RS50 System
Logitech also introduced a PC-only RS50 System at 549.99 euros. It includes the RS50 base, the McLaren-free RS Wheel Hub, a round wheel, and a desk clamp, with pedals sold as a separate purchase.
This version drops console licensing from the price entirely. The wheel itself carries a small OLED screen and supports rotation up to 2700 degrees. The base still uses the same TRUEFORCE technology and quick release system as the console-licensed versions.
Console compatibility is not gone for good on this path. Logitech's listings describe Xbox support as something a buyer can add later through the hub and a Racing Adapter. That fits the mix-and-match approach the original 2025 RS50 launched with. Back then, PC paired with either PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, depending on which adapter a buyer chose.
No US dollar figure for this PC-only system turned up in the sources checked for this report. The 549.99 euro price stands alone until a US listing appears.
Price and availability across regions
Every RS50 product line announced this week has a published euro price. US dollar pricing exists for the McLaren bundle in both configurations, but not yet for RS Pedals SE or the PC-only RS50 System.
| Product | US price | EU price |
|---|---|---|
| RS50 McLaren Bundle, PS5 and PC | $899.99 | 799.99 euros |
| RS50 McLaren Bundle, PC only | $799.99 | 699.99 euros |
| RS50 System, PC only (no pedals) | Not published | 549.99 euros |
| RS Pedals SE | Not published | 119.99 euros |
| Load Cell brake module upgrade | Not published | 59.99 euros |
Logitech's US shop listing for the McLaren bundle is live and orderable. A promotional free wheel stand is offered on qualifying sim racing purchases at the time of writing. That is a real-time storefront detail rather than a permanent spec, and it can change without a separate announcement.
What is still unclear
Five details remain open. US pricing for two of the five new products, exact ship timing, Xbox support on the McLaren-branded parts, and hardware dimensions.
- US pricing for RS Pedals SE and the PC-only RS50 System. Both have euro prices only in the sources checked.
- Firm ship dates. Logitech's shop lists the McLaren bundle as orderable now, but no separate shipping window was published.
- Xbox compatibility on the McLaren wheel and hub. The standard RS50 supports Xbox through a Racing Adapter, but that has not been confirmed for the McLaren-branded parts specifically.
- Wheel weight and rim diameter. No figures were published for the McLaren Formula-style wheel.
- The fate of the original 2025 RS Pedals. Whether that load-cell-equipped set stays on sale alongside the cheaper SE version was not addressed.
Who this bundle is for
The RS50 McLaren Bundle targets PlayStation and PC drivers who want a licensed Formula wheel without stepping up to Fanatec's higher-torque, higher-priced console bundles.
A McLaren fan already invested in PlayStation racing sits at the center of this product. Eight newton meters is enough torque for most drivers below professional level. The licensed branding is the reason to pick this over a generic RS50 setup at a similar price. Drivers who want raw torque over team branding get more from the Fanatec ClubSport F1 Racing System, once that bundle gets a price.
Buyers building a first rig on a tighter budget are better served elsewhere. The best budget sim racing wheels for beginners guide covers gear-drive options well under this bundle's price. The Logitech G29 vs Moza R5 comparison covers the entry step up from there.
Should you buy now or wait?
The McLaren bundle is already orderable, so waiting buys nothing on availability. The open question is Xbox support on the McLaren-branded hub specifically. An Xbox owner who wants this exact color scheme should confirm adapter compatibility before ordering, since that detail is unconfirmed as of this writing. A PlayStation or PC-only buyer has no such gap and can order today with the specs published here. Console-licensed direct drive wheels are landing from several brands this fall. The Moza PS5 wheelbase reveal covers a still-unpriced rival announced the same week.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Logitech RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle?
It is a sim racing bundle Logitech announced on September 23, 2026, at Logitech G PLAY 2026. It pairs the 8 Nm RS50 direct drive wheelbase with a Formula-style wheel finished in McLaren papaya. It also includes a McLaren-branded wheel hub and a load cell pedal set, and it builds on the RS50 platform Logitech launched a year earlier.
How much does the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle cost?
Logitech's own store lists the PlayStation and PC version at $899.99 and the PC-only version at $799.99. European listings show 799.99 euros and 699.99 euros for the same two configurations. Both versions are showing as orderable on Logitech's site as of this writing.
What is RS Pedals SE and how does it differ from the original RS Pedals?
RS Pedals SE is a new 119.99 euro two-pedal set with Hall effect sensors on the accelerator and brake. The original RS Pedals from 2025 shipped with a load cell brake built in. RS Pedals SE instead offers a 59.99 euro Load Cell module as a later upgrade, which also turns the old brake pedal into a clutch.
Does the RS50 McLaren Bundle work on Xbox?
Logitech listed the bundle only in PC-only and PlayStation-plus-PC configurations. The standard RS50 base gains Xbox support through an optional Racing Adapter. Logitech has not confirmed whether that adapter works with the McLaren-branded wheel and hub, so Xbox support for this specific bundle remains unconfirmed.
Licensed sim racing hardware keeps arriving in clusters this fall, and the Man Talk sim racing section tracks each launch as it lands. Pedal upgrades outside this ecosystem are covered in the best sim racing pedals under $200 roundup. Manufacturer details and current stock are published at Logitech G's official site.