Ultimate Gran Turismo 5

The Gran Turismo series has always prided itself on realism. Each of the hundreds of cars in these games is painstakingly modeled after the real thing. Tracks are carefully recreated from real-world locations. Every aspect of Gran Turismo is designed to simulate the experience of racing, and that sense of realism has only increased now that the series has made the jump to the PlayStation 3.

In this roundup, we take a look at some of the racing wheels options on the market and how they can improve your racing performance.

The PS3 accepts most USB-based racing wheels, so gamers have no shortage of options on that front. However, for those who want a wheel designed specifically with the PS3 in mind and don't want to spend any more than necessary, MGEAR's 3 in 1 Pro Racing Wheel is an option. The wheel features force feedback and analog buttons. Despite the budget price, it does also include a set of pedals and a shifter, hence the name.

The greatest advantage here is price. $69.99 is a reasonably low price point already, but a quick search online should yield deals far lower than the MSRP. Amazon has a listing for a pair of two 3 in 1 wheels for less than $45. But as with most things in life, you get what you pay for here. The 3 in 1 Racing Wheel doesn't offer anywhere near the build quality or responsiveness of more expensive models, and should really only be considered by those on a tight budget.