Pedals are often the upgrade sim racers recommend first, because a load cell brake makes it easier to repeat the same brake pressure. This guide covers six pedal sets from $149 to $469, with US prices and compatibility checked on brand pages on 19 October 2026.
We do not test hardware, and for this update we could not read enough owner reports we can cite for any of these sets, so every pick is spec-checked: price, what's in the box and how it connects are confirmed on the brand's own page. Where a set appears in one of our comparisons, we link to it.
Most picks here use a load cell brake. Brands list a brake force range in kg, but that is the sensor's range, not the force you will use, and a load cell needs a solid mount. The buying guide below covers sensors, force, mounting and console limits.
We can’t test everything, so each pick is labelled with where the evidence comes from. How we research and test. Some links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you (disclosure).
Spec-checkedPC. The page title also says Xbox, but the page gives no Xbox setup
Moza's $149 load cell set, and the cheapest load cell pedals on this list. It connects to a PC by USB, so on PC it also works with a wheel base from another brand.
Sensor
Hybrid load cell plus 15-bit angle sensor
Load cell range
0 to 100 kg
In the box
Throttle and brake, toolkit, warranty card. Clutch pedal is $45.90 separately
Connection
USB to PC, per Moza's FAQ
Best for
PC racers on an R3, R5 or R9 who want a load cell brake without spending $300 or more.
Worth knowing
No clutch in the box, and some stands and rigs need a bracket or new holes for its mounting pattern.
Logitech's $159.99 load cell pedals, sold to go with the RS50 base. Logitech's page does not list platforms, so check the version you need with the RS50 you own.
Brake
Load cell, 75 kg (165.3 lb)
Throttle
Contactless Hall effect sensor
Brake feel
Dampers and spacers adjust the feel
Clutch
Optional RS Clutch Module, $44.99
Platforms (page)
Not listed on the RS Pedals page
Best for
RS50 owners who want load cell pedals made to match the base.
Worth knowing
Logitech's page lists no platforms, so confirm compatibility before you buy.
Price seen at logitechg.com RS Pedals page, 19 Oct 2026.
3. Best for Fanatec bases and consoles
Fanatec CSL Pedals LC
$239.98
Spec-checkedFanatec wheel bases (CSL Elite, CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro, ClubSport, Podium). USB on PC. Consoles through a Fanatec base
The CSL Pedals with the load cell kit fitted, sold as one $239.98 bundle. They plug into a CSL DD, GT DD Pro or ClubSport base, so they work on the consoles those bases support, which USB-only pedals cannot do.
Brake sensor
Custom load cell sensor, 12-bit
Throttle and clutch sensors
Contactless Hall sensors, 12-bit
Load cell setting
Sensitivity of approx. 10 kg minimum, adjustable. A maximum is not listed
Connection
RJ12 to a Fanatec base, or USB as a standalone PC device
Best for
Fanatec base owners, especially console players who cannot use USB pedals.
Worth knowing
Only worth it on a Fanatec base, and higher-end sets give more adjustment.
Price seen at fanatec.com CSL Pedals LC bundle page, 19 Oct 2026.
4. Best for Thrustmaster bases and consoles
Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals
$249.99
Spec-checkedPC, PS4, PS5, Xbox (Thrustmaster calls it multiplatform)
Thrustmaster's 100 kg load cell set is a three-pedal metal set that connects to a Thrustmaster base with an RJ12 cable, or to a PC by USB. That makes it the console-friendly choice for Thrustmaster owners.
Brake sensor
Load cell, up to 220 lb / 100 kg
Pedals
3-pedal set with contactless H.E.A.R.T technology
Build
100% metal pedal heads, arms and footrest. 5.2 kg
Connection
Removable USB and RJ12 cables. Thrustmaster support says consoles use the base's RJ12 cable only
Best for
Owners of Thrustmaster bases, especially on PlayStation or Xbox, who want a load cell brake.
Worth knowing
Check stock before you buy: Thrustmaster now also sells the Raceline Pedals III LC, which we compare with the CSL Pedals LC.
Simagic's modular pedal set is built to take add-ons later, such as inverted mounts, hydraulic dampers and haptics. Simagic's page gives a price but no full specs.
Price seen at simagic.com P1000 Pedal page, 19 Oct 2026 (sale price).
How to choose
Potentiometer, Hall sensor, load cell or hydraulic
A potentiometer or Hall sensor measures how far the pedal travels. Fanatec's CSL Pedals use contactless Hall sensors on throttle and brake, and the Moza SR-P Lite clutch uses a Hall sensor. A load cell measures how hard you press. Because it reacts to pressure, like a real car's brake, a load cell makes it easier to repeat the same brake pressure lap after lap.
Hydraulic and pneumatic brakes use a fluid or air damper to shape the feel. They cost more and appear in this guide only as add-ons, such as the hydraulic options Simagic sells for the P1000.
Whether to upgrade pedals before the wheel base is a common debate. Long-running GTPlanet threads lean towards pedals first, but plenty of people learn happily on basic pedals, so it depends on your budget and what bothers you most. Our sim racing setup guide covers upgrade order.
Brake force in kg
Pages list the load cell range. Logitech's RS Pedals list 75 kg, Moza's SRP2 and Thrustmaster's T-LCM list 100 kg, and Moza's CRP2 lists 200 kg. Fanatec's CSL Pedals LC page gives only a sensitivity setting of about 10 kg minimum.
That number is the sensor's range. It is not the force you will use, and most drivers use well under the maximum. Springs and elastomers set how the pedal feels across that range, so a higher rating mainly gives you more room to tune.
Mounting: a load cell needs something solid
Load cell pedals need a rig, a seat or a very solid stand. Without a fixed mount the pedals and your chair move when you brake, and your braking becomes less consistent. This is the most common reason a load cell set disappoints.
Check the hole pattern before you buy. Pedal sets and pedal plates use different patterns, and some combinations need an adapter plate or new holes drilled. The CRP2's vertical layout in particular does not suit every plate.
How pedals connect: USB, base or both
Moza's SRP2 and CRP2 connect to a PC by USB, per Moza's FAQ, so on PC they work with any base. Consoles are different. Thrustmaster's support page says the T-LCM connects to a console only through the base's RJ12 cable. Fanatec says its CSL Pedals work on consoles only when connected through a Fanatec wheel base.
Logitech's page does not say how RS Pedals connect. Logitech's Racing Adapter ($39.99) lets older G25, G27, G29, G920 and G923 pedals work with an RS50 base. Check that a set works with your base before you buy it.
Do you need a clutch?
You need a clutch only for manual cars with an H-pattern shifter or for rally games that use one. Moza's SRP2 clutch is $45.90 and the CRP2 clutch is $99. Logitech sells the RS Clutch Module for $44.99. Thrustmaster's T-LCM page lists a 3-pedal set. Fanatec's CSL Pedals LC page lists clutch and throttle Hall sensors with a load cell brake.
Clutches are sold to match a pedal set, so buy the clutch made for the set you own rather than one from an older Moza range.
Brands owners name that are not picks
Simsonn, Simnet and Simjack also make lower-priced load cell pedals with a lot of adjustment. We could not confirm their US availability or prices, so they are not picks. Heusinkveld shows the Sprint 3-pedal set at 539 euros on its own site, not in dollars, so we left it out.
Questions buyers ask
Do load cell pedals work on PS5 or Xbox?+
Only if they connect through a base your console supports. Thrustmaster says the T-LCM connects to a console through the base's RJ12 cable only. Fanatec says CSL Pedals work on consoles through a Fanatec base. Moza's SRP2 and CRP2 connect by USB to a PC.
How much brake force do I need?+
Less than the rating. The kg figure is the sensor's range, and most drivers use well under it. A higher rating gives you more room to tune, while the springs and elastomers set the feel.
Should I buy the SRP2 or the CRP2?+
The SRP2 is $149 and the CRP2 is $369 on Moza's site. The SRP2 is the value choice and connects by USB on PC. The CRP2 adds a 200 kg load cell and vertical pedal faces, and suits a rig rather than a light stand. We compare the CRP2 with Fanatec's CSL Pedals LC separately.
Can I keep my G29 pedals with a new base?+
On an RS50, yes, with Logitech's Racing Adapter at $39.99, according to Logitech's page. On PC, Moza, Simagic and most other brands' pedals connect by USB, so mixing brands is usually straightforward.
Do I need a rig for load cell pedals?+
A rig, a seat or a solid stand helps a lot. Without one the pedals and your chair move when you brake. Check the hole pattern of your rig before you buy.
Why is the Heusinkveld Sprint not listed?+
Heusinkveld shows the Sprint 3-pedal set at 539 euros on its own site and no US dollar price. Our rules need a US dollar price from a page we can check, so we left it out.
What do Simagic's P1000 pages say about specs?+
Simagic's P1000 page gives a $469 sale price and no load cell range, sensor list or platform list. Its pedal page lists other versions, including the P1000-F at $419 and the P1000i at $539.
