MOZA PS5 Steering Wheel: Officially Licensed R5S Pro and R16S Ultra
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MOZA officially revealed its first PlayStation-licensed product line at Tokyo Game Show in September 2026, featuring the R5S Pro and R16S Ultra direct-drive wheelbases with native Gran Turismo 7 support. The key technical detail is an encryption chip in the 'S' models required for PlayStation authentication—a software update alone cannot make the standard R16 Ultra PS5-compatible. The wheel hub features two dedicated control dials for traction control and brake balance, developed specifically in collaboration with Polyphony Digital to match GT7's in-race adjustment capabilities, rather than simply porting an existing PC wheel design.
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MOZA has officially unveiled its first PlayStation-licensed product line. Three products, two bases, and native support for Gran Turismo 7 starting at launch. The announcement took place on September 17, 2026, at the Tokyo Game Show, featuring the R5S Pro and R16S Ultra.
A comparison with Fanatec and Logitech will have to wait until the prices are announced. The most interesting question lies elsewhere: why did it take so long for this lineup to materialize, and what does the equipment shown reveal about the work done with Polyphony?
The “S” suffix refers to a feature that the PC version does not have
On July 1, 2026, an FCC filing by Shenzhen Gudsen Technology, the manufacturer of MOZA, revealed two unknown product codes: R5S Pro and R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base. The names had been registered well before Tokyo.
The key detail can be found in the test documents. The R16S Ultra and the R16 Ultra sold for PC use are based on identical electronics and modules. There are three differences: the name, the software version, and an encryption chip that only the “S” model includes.
An official console device must authenticate itself to the machine using dedicated hardware. MOZA has never stated that this chip is Sony’s, so we’ll stick to the regulatory requirements. However, this does resolve a question many people had: a software update will not make an R16 Ultra PlayStation-compatible. The necessary component is not there.
Two control dials that showcase the collaboration with Polyphony
MOZA mentions a controller developed in collaboration with Polyphony Digital, with native support in Gran Turismo 7. The official visuals show what it looks like, and it’s more polished than a simple port.
The steering wheel is round, with four PlayStation symbols on the hub, the console logo at the bottom, L2, R2, L3, and R3 buttons, an LED speed indicator strip, and two large paddles. It’s solid—nothing unexpected so far.
The details are below. Two dials flank the lower part of the hub, labeled TC and BB. Traction control and brake balance. These are precisely the settings that *Gran Turismo 7* lets you adjust while behind the wheel during a race. Kazunori Yamauchi said he wanted a steering wheel designed specifically for Gran Turismo rather than an existing product made compatible. On this point, the hardware proves him right: those two dials aren’t there by chance.
There is one indication to the contrary: the press release makes no mention of a Gran Turismo…
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