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- MOZA Racing’s R5 Pro Simulator Bundle combines a direct-drive wheelbase, steering wheel, pedals and desk clamp in one AUD$729 package.
- The upgraded wheelbase delivers more powerful force feedback and improved steering precision, designed to make virtual racing feel more realistic.
- Compatible with Windows PC, the bundle supports popular racing games and offers plenty of room for future upgrades.
Shopping for a racing fan this Christmas? Well, unless you’ve got the budget for an actual race car, MOZA Racing might have the next best thing. The MOZA R5 Pro Racing Simulator Bundle brings the thrill of racing from behind the wheel straight to your home gaming setup, without clearing out the spare bedroom or building a dedicated racing cockpit.
The R5 Pro combines a direct-drive wheelbase, steering wheel, throttle and brake pedals and desk clamp into one AUD$729 package. It’s perfect for ambitious Windows PC gamers who want to take their racing experience beyond a controller, whether they’re chasing lap times in iRacing, tackling rally stages in EA SPORTS WRC, or cruising around the neon lights of Tokyo in Forza Horizon 6.
With the included desk clamp, even an unused table can become an immersive racing setup. And while this ingenious offering bundles together a range of sophisticated racing sim technology, you don’t need to be a motorsport engineer to understand it. Once you’ve connected and configured everything, it’s time to start your engines.
Feel Every Corner, Bump and Kerb
If you’re reading this because you’ve never used a proper sim racing wheel before, but your mate’s chewing your ear off about motorsports faster than Formula 1 chews through tyres, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down the basics.
The biggest difference between a controller and MOZA’s setup is what happens when you turn the wheel. Instead of controller vibrations, the R5 Pro applies steering resistance to communicate what’s happening on the virtual road.
Hit a kerb, lose traction through a corner, or wrestle a car over uneven tarmac, and the wheel can respond with changing resistance, depending on the game’s physics. It makes all the difference when you’re braking for a chicane or trying to catch a slide.
At the heart of the R5 Pro is MOZA’s upgraded direct-drive wheelbase, which connects the wheel directly to the motor, without gears or belts between your hands and the simulated road.
The new wheelbase produces 6 Nm of torque, a 9.1 per cent increase over the original R5. To up the ante, MOZA has also introduced a 21-bit magnetic encoder with more than two million resolution points, providing 64 times the steering sensor resolution of its predecessor. Basically, the wheelbase is so sensitive it can detect much smaller steering movements and track wheel position more precisely.
Behind it all is a new 600 MHz processor and MOZA’s NexGen Force Feedback Algorithm 5.0, designed to process steering inputs quickly and deliver smoother force-feedback changes.
1/6Everything You Need to Get Started, Bundled Together
One of the most intimidating things about sim racing is figuring out what equipment you actually need. Wheels, pedals and mounting systems can turn a gaming upgrade into a sprawling shopping list. And that’s without mentioning where you’re going to put it all.
The R5 Pro Bundle combines the core driving hardware into a single purchase. Alongside the wheelbase, you get MOZA’s ES Lite steering wheel, a compact 280 mm unit with soft-touch grips, an aluminium frame and metal shift paddles. It offers 22 programmable inputs, plus 10 customisable RGB rev lights to help you time your gear changes.
Perhaps the most convenient addition is the aforementioned desk clamp that secures the wheelbase to your desk, so you don’t need a separate racing cockpit.
Under the desk, the included SRP Lite2 pedal set controls the throttle and brakes, both built from high-strength steel and featuring contactless Hall sensors that measure pedal movement without physical contact. You can also reposition the pedals to suit your seating arrangement.
As for the video games, the bundle supports a range of popular PC racing titles, including Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing, the F1 series, Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon and DiRT Rally 2.0. All you need is a compatible Windows PC and your favourite racing game, and well, you’re off to the races.
1/4A Racing Setup That Grows With You
MOZA’s free Pit House software and Racing App let you customise the setup for different cars, games and driving styles. You can adjust force-feedback strength, steering behaviour, and pedal response – we recommend experimenting to maximise your comfort behind the wheel.
There’s plenty of room to grow beyond the R5 Pro Bundle, too. An additional clutch pedal opens up three-pedal driving, while compatible H-pattern and sequential shifters, handbrakes and pedal performance kits can make the setup more specialised over time.
For racing fans who already spend hours chasing virtual lap times, the MOZA R5 Pro Racing Simulator Bundle offers a way to make those hours a little more engaging. At AUD$729 through JB Hi-Fi, it brings a complete set of core sim racing controls within reach without requiring a dedicated gaming room.
Start with the essentials, get driving, and when you’re ready, the more elaborate upgrades will be waiting.
1/5MOZA R5 Pro Racing Simulator Bundle – Key Specs
- Price: AUD $729
- Compatibility: Windows PC
- Wheelbase: MOZA R5 Pro direct-drive wheelbase
- Peak Torque: 6 Nm
- Steering Sensor: 21-bit high-resolution magnetic encoder
- Processor: 600 MHz
- Force Feedback: MOZA NexGen Force Feedback Algorithm 5.0
- Steering Wheel: MOZA ES Lite, 280 mm, 22 programmable inputs, 10 RGB rev lights and metal shift paddles
- Pedals: MOZA SRP Lite2, throttle and brake, with contactless Hall sensors and adjustable positioning
- Mounting: Included desk clamp; bottom and front mounting supported
- Software: MOZA Pit House and MOZA Racing App
- Bundle Weight: Approximately 7 kg (excluding packaging)
- Included Accessories: Power adapter, power cord, USB cable, toolkit, user manual and warranty card
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