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Moza PS5 Wheelbases Announced: R5S Pro and R16S Ultra
Moza revealed its first officially licensed PlayStation 5 racing hardware at Tokyo Game Show on September 17, 2026. The lineup covers three products. The R5S Pro Racing Simulator is an all-in-one kit with a wheel base, a steering wheel, and pedals. The R16S Ultra Racing Simulator pairs the R16S wheel base with a steering wheel. The R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base sells on its own for buyers who already own compatible Moza rims. All three carry native Gran Turismo 7 support, developed with Polyphony Digital. Moza has not announced pricing, availability, or a launch date for any of them. That makes this a reveal rather than a product launch. PlayStation sim racers have been limited to Fanatec, Logitech, and Thrustmaster for licensed direct drive. Moza entering that market changes the shortlist. This report covers what Moza confirmed, what outlets have inferred, and what is still missing. None of it comes from hands-on testing.
What Moza announced at Tokyo Game Show
Moza confirmed three officially licensed PlayStation 5 products at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The debut is a public showcase, not an order window, and commercial details follow later.
Tokyo Game Show runs from September 17 through September 21 at Makuhari Messe. Moza is showing the hardware at Hall 11, stand E02. The company calls the lineup its first officially licensed racing products for PS5 consoles. It follows a Gran Turismo World Series peripheral partnership announced on July 28, 2026. Moza has said further details on pricing, availability, and the official launch date arrive at a later stage. No preorder page exists yet on any regional Moza store.
The reveal ends a long stretch of speculation. Moza teased a darkened PlayStation-branded wheel base on September 11 and pointed at the show. Before that, running a Moza base on PlayStation meant third-party adapters and unofficial workarounds.
The three products in the PlayStation 5 lineup
The lineup splits into two bundles and one standalone base. The R5S Pro is the entry kit, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator is the premium bundle, and the R16S Ultra base sells alone.
| Product | What Moza says is included | Who it targets |
|---|---|---|
| Moza R5S Pro Racing Simulator | Wheel base, steering wheel, pedals | A first full direct-drive setup |
| Moza R16S Ultra Racing Simulator | R16S wheel base and steering wheel | Experienced sim racers |
| Moza R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base | Wheel base only | Owners building around their own rim |
The structure mirrors how Moza already sells on PC. One box gets a beginner driving on day one. The standalone base gives existing owners room to pick a rim. Moza describes the R16S Ultra base as the flexible option for people who want to configure a setup themselves. Pedals are not listed as part of either R16S package.
Traxion reported that Moza also showed a steering wheel likely to ship with the bundles. A two-pedal set appeared alongside it, and it looks like a reworked version of the brand's SRP pedals. Neither part has a confirmed model name yet.
What the FCC filings suggest about the hardware
Regulatory filings from July list R5S Pro and R16S Ultra model names. One document states the R16S Ultra carries an encryption chip that the standard R16 Ultra does not.
BoxThisLap flagged the filings, submitted on July 1 by Moza manufacturer Shenzhen Gudsen Technology. The R5S Pro shares an FCC family with the current R5 Pro. The R16S Ultra testing report says it uses the same circuit and module as the R16 Ultra. The listed differences are the model name, the software version, and that extra encryption chip.
Console peripherals need authentication hardware to pass licensing. An encryption chip on the S variant fits that requirement. Moza has not said the chip is Sony authentication silicon. Treat the filings as strong circumstantial evidence rather than a spec sheet.
| Detail | Status as of September 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Product names | Confirmed by Moza |
| PlayStation 5 licensing | Confirmed by Moza |
| Native Gran Turismo 7 support | Confirmed by Moza |
| Torque output | Not announced |
| Price | Not announced |
| Release date | Not announced |
| Preorder window | Not announced |
| Pedal model in the R5S Pro kit | Not announced |
| Existing Moza rim support on PS5 | Not announced |
| Pedal, shifter, and handbrake support on PS5 | Not announced |
Native Gran Turismo 7 support
Moza is building a racing wheel controller with native Gran Turismo 7 support alongside Polyphony Digital. The PlayStation lineup works with Gran Turismo 7 from launch.
Polyphony Digital welcomed Moza as a Gran Turismo World Series peripheral partner on July 28, 2026. The two companies confirmed joint work on a wheel controller rather than a generic compatibility layer. Gran Turismo producer Kazunori Yamauchi framed it as designing a wheel suited to the game.
That distinction matters in practice. Gran Turismo 7 leans hard on wheel-mounted controls for brake balance, traction control, fuel mapping, and its multifunction display. A rim designed around those functions beats one with PlayStation buttons bolted on. Moza says the lineup also supports a growing list of other racing titles, without naming them.
How the lineup compares with licensed PS5 direct drive
Fanatec, Logitech, and Thrustmaster hold the licensed PlayStation direct-drive market today. Moza arrives without published torque or pricing, so the comparison is positional for now.
| Base | Peak torque | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster T598 | 5 Nm | Entry direct drive |
| Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro | 8 Nm | Mid tier, Gran Turismo branded |
| Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel | 11 Nm | Premium |
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ | 18 Nm | Top of the licensed range |
| Moza R5S Pro | Not announced | Entry bundle |
| Moza R16S Ultra | Not announced | High torque |
Traxion reads the R16S Ultra as a rival to the 18 Nm ClubSport DD+. It places the R5S Pro against the Gran Turismo DD Pro and the T598 at the accessible end. Both reads lean on the PC versions, which are rated at 6 Nm and 16 Nm. Moza has confirmed neither figure for the PlayStation hardware.
Price is the variable that decides how much this matters. Moza built its PC reputation on undercutting established brands at similar torque. If that holds on console, the licensed market gets a lot more competitive. If it does not, the reveal is mostly a new logo on a crowded shelf.
What is still unannounced
Five things remain open after the reveal. Pricing, release timing, torque, ecosystem compatibility, and what ships inside each bundle.
- Price for all three products. Moza gave no figure for the bundles or the standalone base.
- Release and preorder dates. The company said only that details arrive at a later stage.
- Torque ratings. No Nm figure has been published for either S model.
- Accessory compatibility. Whether Moza pedals, shifters, handbrakes, and dashboards work on PS5 is unconfirmed.
- Rim compatibility. Moza has not listed which existing steering wheels work with the R16S Ultra base on console.
The accessory question carries real money behind it. Moza owners with a deep parts collection want to know how much of it travels to PlayStation. Nothing in the announcement answers that. The mBooster active pedal is a specific unknown worth watching.
Who this lineup is for
The R5S Pro targets PlayStation players buying a first direct-drive rig. The R16S Ultra products target experienced racers and existing Moza owners moving to console.
A Gran Turismo 7 player with a controller is the clearest fit for the R5S Pro. One purchase covers base, wheel, and pedals. There is no parts matching to work through. The R16S Ultra Racing Simulator suits a driver who already knows what heavy force feedback feels like. The standalone base suits someone with rims on the shelf and a sturdy cockpit already built.
Current Moza owners on PC are the group with the least clarity. Moza support documentation still lists PlayStation as unsupported for the R5, R9, R12, and R16 Ultra. No official adapter has been announced. Buying a second base looks likely for anyone who wants native console play.
Should you wait or buy something now?
Waiting costs nothing right now, because there is nothing to order. Anyone shopping for a PlayStation wheel this month is choosing between Fanatec, Logitech, and Thrustmaster regardless. The useful move is to hold off on a premium console base until Moza publishes price and torque. That could take weeks. Budget buyers under roughly $400 have less reason to wait, since Moza has not signalled where the R5S Pro lands. The best budget sim racing wheels for beginners guide covers what is orderable today. The Moza R5 Pro and R16 Ultra report covers the PC bases these S models appear to be built from.
Frequently asked questions
What did Moza announce for PlayStation 5?
Moza revealed three officially licensed PlayStation 5 products at Tokyo Game Show on September 17, 2026. They are the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator, and the R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base. All three carry native Gran Turismo 7 support built with Polyphony Digital.
How much do the Moza R5S Pro and R16S Ultra cost?
Moza has not announced pricing for any of the three PlayStation 5 products. The company said details on price, availability, and the launch date arrive at a later stage. Nothing is open for preorder yet, so any figure circulating now is a guess rather than a published price.
Will existing Moza wheel bases work on PlayStation 5?
Moza support documentation still lists PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as unsupported for current bases such as the R5, R9, R12, and R16 Ultra. No official PlayStation adapter has been announced for existing owners. The new S models appear to be separate hardware rather than a firmware update.
How much torque do the Moza PS5 wheelbases produce?
Moza has not published torque figures for the R5S Pro or the R16S Ultra. Outlets have drawn comparisons to the PC versions, which are rated at 6 Nm and 16 Nm. Those numbers are inference from naming, not confirmed specifications for the PlayStation hardware.
Console sim racing hardware moves slowly, then all at once. The Man Talk sim racing section tracks each launch as it lands. For a full first rig, the complete budget sim racing setup under $600 guide maps parts and prices. Pedal upgrades are covered in the best sim racing pedals under $200 roundup. Manufacturer details are published at Moza Racing's official site.