HORI’s first direct drive wheel holds its torque to 3.2 Nm on purpose

HORI published the HSR-DD03 on September 16 and put it on its stand at Tokyo Game Show 2026. It is the first direct drive wheel the Japanese peripheral maker has built, it is listed at ¥59,980 including tax, and it is scheduled for November 2026. [1] [2]

The torque figure is the story

HORI calls the force feedback arrangement the DFFB System, for Dual Force Feedback. Its own product page describes a specially customised direct drive motor with a maximum torque of 3.2 Nm working together with a second motor mounted in the grip, which HORI says delivers clearer road-surface vibration and cornering resistance than usual. [1]

For scale, the ClubSport DD+ base in the Fanatec system announced a day earlier is listed at up to 18 Nm. The HSR-DD03 is not competing on strength, and HORI is not pretending otherwise.

Asked about that at the show, HORI development staff told GAME Watch that current direct drive wheels represent a danger measured against the company’s commitment to products safe for all ages, because torque spikes during crashes and spins are hazardous for inexperienced players. They described the wheel as aimed at casual drivers who want a direct drive feel without professional-level intensity. [3]

That is a coherent position rather than a dressed-up compromise, and 3.2 Nm sits roughly where several entry-level direct drive bases already sit. What it does mean is that anyone shopping on torque alone should look elsewhere.

Windows 11 only, and DirectInput only

This is the specification that deserves the most attention before anyone orders one. HORI lists the supported OS as Windows 11 and the input method as DirectInput, and states plainly that the product works only with DirectInput-compatible games and does not support XInput games. [1]

Most established PC racing sims speak DirectInput, so the practical impact depends entirely on what you actually play. It is worth checking your own library against that line rather than assuming.

There is no console support. HORI staff told GAME Watch they regard the PC-only limitation as a weakness, singled out the absence of Gran Turismo 7 compatibility, and said they intend to pursue PlayStation support at driver level. That is stated intent, not an announced feature, and nothing on HORI’s own page mentions PlayStation. [3]

What comes in the box

The price covers a wheel, a base and a pedal set. The rim is a D-shape of roughly 280 mm, which HORI says is close to a real car and small enough for quick inputs while keeping clear of the driver’s thighs. [1]

The base unit measures about 14 by 19 by 11.5 cm and weighs about 2 kg, connects over USB Type-C, and clamps to desks between 1 and 5.5 cm thick. The steering unit is about 28 by 11.5 by 26 cm at about 0.9 kg. The metal-faced pedal unit is about 25 by 38 by 20.5 cm at about 1.5 kg and connects by modular plug. A 3 m USB cable and a 2 m modular cable are included, along with the clamp, hex wrench and power supply. [1]

A desk clamp rated to 5.5 cm and a 2 kg base are worth noting if you were planning to bolt this to a rig rather than a table.

What has not been said

The listing is a Japanese-market product page carrying a Japanese price, model number HPC-086. HORI has not announced pricing, distribution or a release date for any other region, and has not said whether the HSR-DD03 will be sold outside Japan at all. Pre-orders are open through HORI’s own store. [1] [2]

The November date is given as planned rather than fixed, with no specific day attached.