The HORI Racing Wheel Apex (model SPF-004U) is a full-size steering wheel and pedal set made by HORI and officially licensed by Sony for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and it also works on Windows 11 and 10 PCs. It is the budget way into wheel racing: you get a proper rim, a separate pedal unit and a clamp that holds the wheel to a desk, at a fraction of the price of direct-drive bases. HORI rates the steering at 270 degrees, with a switch to a quicker 180-degree ratio on the fly. One thing to know before buying: HORI does not list force feedback among the features of the HORI Racing Wheel Apex, so the wheel does not push back against your hands the way motorised wheels do.
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Officially licensed for PS5 and PS4
The HORI Racing Wheel Apex carries Sony’s official licence, which means it is recognised by the console as a supported wheel rather than relying on workarounds. HORI lists PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Windows 11/10 as supported platforms. Support still depends on the game itself: HORI publishes an official software compatibility chart for the Apex, showing which racing titles work with it on each console. Before you buy for a specific game, check that chart on HORI’s site, because not every racing title accepts every third-party wheel, and some games limit which buttons or settings can be remapped.
270° rotation, switchable to 180°
HORI gives the HORI Racing Wheel Apex a 270-degree turn radius with adjustable output, and you can switch to a 180-degree ratio while playing. 270 degrees suits most arcade and semi-simulation racers, where you want a calm, precise steering feel through long corners. The 180-degree setting makes the steering quicker, which helps in tight hairpins, drifting and kart-style games. A full road car turns around 900 degrees lock to lock, so this wheel is not built to copy real steering lock; it is built to make console racing more physical and more controllable than thumb sticks.
Pedals, clamp and build
The set includes a full-size wheel and a separate pedal unit, which HORI describes as built to last. The wheel fixes to a table or a racing wheel stand with a clamp system that uses steel parts, so it stays in place under hard steering. Sony’s Japanese product page lists the wheel unit at 280 × 275 × 268 mm and 1,400 g, and the pedal unit at 234 × 305 × 150 mm and 900 g. Those numbers make the HORI Racing Wheel Apex easy to store in a cupboard between sessions, which matters in apartments where a permanent cockpit is not an option.
Tuning with the HORI Device Manager app
The HORI Racing Wheel Apex works with HORI’s free Device Manager app. HORI says the app downloads firmware updates, adjusts settings such as dead zone and pedal sensitivity, and stores up to four custom profiles on the wheel. In practice you can keep one profile with a softer throttle for wet-weather races, one with a tighter dead zone for time trials and another for a family member. The wheel also has a D-pad and buttons you can program in the app, so menu navigation and common in-race commands stay on the rim without reaching for a controller.
Who the HORI Racing Wheel Apex suits
This wheel suits players who want to try wheel racing on PS5 or PS4 without spending on a force feedback base, parents buying for children who play Gran Turismo-style games, and PC players who need a simple wired wheel for casual racing. It is also a good second wheel for a shared living room, since it clamps to a coffee table or desk and comes off in a minute. If you already know you love sim racing and want to feel tyre grip and kerbs through the rim, you will outgrow it quickly.
Who This Is Not For
The HORI Racing Wheel Apex is not for sim racers who want force feedback: HORI does not list it, so the rim gives no resistance or road feel from the game. Its 270° maximum rotation is far short of the 900° of a road car or most simulation wheels. It is a wired set, not wireless (HORI sells a separate wireless Apex). Game support varies by title, so check HORI’s compatibility chart first. It does not include a gear shifter.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the HORI Racing Wheel Apex brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Gaming Accessories range, or see the official HORI Racing Wheel APEX page.
HORI Racing Wheel Apex Specifications
- Model: HORI Racing Wheel Apex, SPF-004U
- Licence: Officially licensed by Sony
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows 11/10
- Steering rotation: 270°, switchable to 180° on the fly
- Force feedback: Not listed by HORI
- Pedals: Separate full-size pedal unit
- Mounting: Clamp system with steel parts, for a table or wheel stand
- Controls: D-pad and app-programmable buttons
- Software: HORI Device Manager: firmware, dead zone, pedal sensitivity, up to 4 profiles
- Connection: Wired
- Wheel unit size and weight: 280 × 275 × 268 mm, 1,400 g (per Sony Japan)
- Pedal unit size and weight: 234 × 305 × 150 mm, 900 g (per Sony Japan)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
HORI Racing Wheel Apex FAQ
Does the HORI Racing Wheel Apex have force feedback?
No. HORI does not list force feedback for this wheel, so it does not resist your steering.
Does the HORI Racing Wheel Apex work on PS4 and PC?
Yes. HORI lists PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Windows 11/10, though support depends on each game.
How far does the wheel turn?
270 degrees, and you can switch it to a 180-degree ratio while playing.
Are pedals included?
Yes. A full-size pedal unit comes with the wheel.
How many profiles can it store?
4 custom profiles, set up through HORI’s Device Manager app.
Is it wireless?
No. This is the wired SPF-004U; HORI sells the wireless Apex as a separate model.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine HORI Racing Wheel Apex, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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