{"rewrite":{"id":"r_7a0dd930e6955edb770ceef8","clusterId":"c_36182fe6aa2b69c9b240b3d3","slug":"hori-racing-wheel-apex-formula-announced-for-2026-winter","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"HORI Racing Wheel Apex Formula Announced for 2026 Winter","summary":"HORI announced on July 28 that it will release the Racing Wheel Apex Formula for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC in winter 2026. The steering controller is a variation of the existing Racing Wheel Apex, with a formula-style steering unit designed for racing cars. The button layout allows operation while gripping the wheel, and the steering unit can adjust fine vehicle settings like a real race car. The controller includes an assign function for remapping buttons, four saveable profiles, and analog-sensing foot pedals for precise accelerator and braking input. A dedicated app enables customization of steering and pedal settings, including button mapping, maximum steering angle, dead zone, and linearity. The price is 21,980 yen including tax. The steering unit measures about 29 cm in diameter, has a rotation angle of about 270 degrees, and weighs about 1.4 kg. The product supports XInput games on Windows 11 and connects via USB Type-A. It lacks adaptive triggers, motion sensors, vibration, touchpad, microphone, speaker, light bar, and headphone jack, so games relying on those features may not play comfortably.","whyItMatters":"The formula-style design and dedicated app customization suggest HORI is targeting sim racing enthusiasts who want a more race-accurate controller without the cost of a full wheel base.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteering unit uses a spring tension structure for rotation, which the sources say supports severe cornering.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA direction operation dial on the wheel lets the driver use the D-pad while gripping, and the same dial switches between the four saved profiles quickly.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaddle shifters allow gear changes without taking hands off the wheel.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe steering unit measures about 29 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep, and 17 cm tall, with a cable about 3 m long.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe foot pedal unit is about 22.5 cm wide, 30 cm deep, and 15 cm tall, weighs about 0.6 kg, and has a cable about 1.5 m long.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe package includes the steering unit, foot pedal, a clamp, and an instruction manual.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePC compatibility is not tested or guaranteed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, and the product only works with XInput games, not DirectInput titles.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe controller is wired only, cannot wake a PS5 from rest mode or a PS4 from standby, and cannot power on the consoles via the PS button.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSome PS5 and PS4 software titles may not work with the controller at all.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"HORI's Racing Wheel Apex Formula swaps the standard wheel for an F1-style unit, with paddle shifters and a dial for quick settings. 21,980 yen, winter 2026.","twitterPost":"The Racing Wheel Apex Formula lacks adaptive triggers, motion sensors, and vibration. Games using those features may not play comfortably, per HORI.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"HORI announced the Racing Wheel Apex Formula, a formula-style steering controller for PS5, PS4, and PC, launching winter 2026 at 21,980 yen. It features an assignable button layout, four profiles, analog pedals, and a dedicated app for fine-tuning steering and pedal settings.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2128484.html\",\"title\":\"ホリのハンコン「Racing Wheel Apex」がフォーミュラ仕様になって新登場！ 2026年冬に発売\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999902/20260728032/\",\"title\":\"フォーミュラスタイルを採用したHORI製PC＆PS5向けステアリングホイールが2026年冬に発売\"},{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/422/4422785/?rss\",\"title\":\"HORIがフォーミュラカー仕様の 「Racing Wheel Apex」を2026年冬に発売！PS5／PS4／PCに対応\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":11279,"outputTokens":1480,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1785636568,"createdAt":"2026-08-02T01:26:20.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-02T02:02:23.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-02T01:26:20.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_36182fe6aa2b69c9b240b3d3","canonicalTitle":"ホリのハンコン「Racing Wheel Apex」がフォーミュラ仕様になって新登場！ 2026年冬に発売","representativeArticleId":"a_58c24a7bdb549e90d49f8fe6","sourceCount":3,"writtenSourceCount":3,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Racing Wheel Apex Formula\"],\"studios\":[\"HORI\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-28T08:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-28T08:02:08.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-02T02:02:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999902/20260728032/","title":"フォーミュラスタイルを採用したHORI製PC＆PS5向けステアリングホイールが2026年冬に発売"},{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2128484.html","title":"ホリのハンコン「Racing Wheel Apex」がフォーミュラ仕様になって新登場！ 2026年冬に発売"},{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/422/4422785/?rss","title":"HORIがフォーミュラカー仕様の 「Racing Wheel Apex」を2026年冬に発売！PS5／PS4／PCに対応"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Racing Wheel Apex Formula"],"studios":["HORI"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["HORI announced the Racing Wheel Apex Formula for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC on July 28, 2026.","The Racing Wheel Apex Formula is scheduled for release in winter 2026 at a price of 21,980 yen including tax.","The steering unit has a diameter of about 29 cm, a rotation angle of about 270 degrees, and a weight of about 1.4 kg.","The dedicated app allows customization of button mapping, maximum steering angle, dead zone, and linearity for the steering and pedals.","The product supports XInput games on Windows 11 but does not support DirectInput games."]}