PXN Reveals New S-Series Wheel Bases and Formula Wheels at Gamescom 2026
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PXN announced its most powerful direct-drive bases to date—the S16 (16 Nm) and S23 (23 Nm)—equipped with magnetic encoders, dual-core processors, and real torque sensors. The flagship W FC Formula wheel features genuine carbon fiber construction, a 4.3-inch touchscreen dashboard, thumb encoders, and CNC-machined quick-release. The S16 was available for hands-on demo at Gamescom, though PXN has not yet disclosed pricing or exact release dates. This represents a significant shift for the company, traditionally known for budget-friendly offerings, into the enthusiast and premium market segments.
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PXN has brought some surprisingly serious sim racing hardware to Gamescom 2026, with the company revealing two new high-torque direct drive wheel bases alongside a pair of Formula-style steering wheels. The new hardware includes the S16 and S23 bases, plus the W FC and W FS Formula wheels.
And really, this is probably the clearest sign yet that they wants to move further into the enthusiast end of the market. The company has traditionally been associated more with affordable sim racing hardware, but 16 and 23 Nm direct drive bases paired with carbon fiber wheels and integrated touchscreens are a very different proposition.
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The New PXN S16 and S23 Wheel Bases
The biggest releases are the new PXN S16 and S23, which are now the most powerful direct drive wheel bases the company has produced. As the names suggest, the S16 delivers a constant 16 Nm of torque, while the flagship S23 increases that to a substantial 23 Nm.
Both bases use a 24-bit magnetic encoder and dual-core processing, along with a real torque sensor designed to directly monitor the force being produced by the motor. They also include intelligent temperature management to help maintain consistent performance during longer sessions.
Force feedback, torque output, lighting, and other settings can be configured through PXN SimRacing software. The bases also feature customizable lighting along the sides, giving them a noticeably more aggressive appearance than the company’s existing VD-series hardware.
The S16 is already available to try at Gamescom paired with the GT ONE steering wheel and Vector X pedals. Unfortunately, PXN has not announced pricing or release dates for either S-Series base yet, and those two details will ultimately determine just how competitive these products really are.
The W FC Is PXN’s New Flagship Formula Wheel
Alongside the bases is the new PXN W FC Formula Wheel, which appears to be positioned as the company’s new flagship steering wheel. It features genuine carbon fiber across both the front plate and rear cover, giving it a considerably more premium construction than most of their existing wheels.
In the center is a 4.3-inch touchscreen with customizable dashboard layouts. There are also 12-position thumb encoders, self-centering toggle switches, adjustable Hall effect shift paddles, and a CNC-machined anodized quick-release assembly.
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