Non-native Wheel Setup (Conversion)


Follow these steps to use Drive Hub's protocol conversion feature and play with a racing wheel that is otherwise incompatible with your console:


Review the Compatibility List, visit the Firmware Update page, and update Drive Hub to the latest firmware version.


Use only high-quality, certified data transfer cables. Avoid extensions or a combined cable length exceeding 3m (10ft), as USB power degrades over distance.

For PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5, also ensure your console's "Communication Method" is set to "Use USB Cable". You can find this setting under:

  • PS4®: Settings > Devices > Controllers > Communication Method

  • PS5®: Settings > Accessories > Controllers


Turn ON your console using its power button instead of your controller. Wait for your console to fully start up and reach the PlayStation® login screen or Xbox® home screen. DO NOT launch a game yet:


Connect the appropriate controller for your console to Drive Hub's "Controller" port.

Authentication Role: Your controller will facilitate wheel authentication, and as such its controls will be limited and its audio port will be unavailable, as is also the case for wheels. You will need to seek other solutions for headset audio.

Images of supported controllers for each console are provided for identification purposes only, and the following brands are NOT affiliated with Collective Mindsâ„¢ or DRIVEHUBâ„¢:

Xbox Series X|S® / Xbox One® Console: Standard Xbox® Wireless Controller:

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PlayStation®4 Console: Standard DualShock®4 V2 (CUH-ZCT2) Controller (NOT the CUH-ZCT1, which is incompatible with wired communication). CUH-ZCT2 can be identified by its back label and its touchpad, which has a line of light passing through it:

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PlayStation®5 Console: Supported PS4® Specialty Controller; HORI® Wired Mini Gamepad, HORI® Fighting Commander OCTA switched to PS4® mode, or NACON® Wired Compact Controller:

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Where possible, connect any accessories that are already compatible with your wheel directly to the wheel itself.


Set any mode switch on your wheel accordingly; non-native Fanatec® wheels must be switched to PC mode, Logitech® G29 wheel must be switched to PS4® mode, etc.


Connect your non-native wheel to Drive Hub's "Wheel/Controller" port.


If you have an additional accessory, connect it to Drive Hub's "Accessory" port.


Connect the included 6ft Micro USB cable to Drive Hub's "Console" port, and then connect the other end to your console.


Your controller will automatically turn on, going through its usual connection sequence, before remaining on. Drive Hub will begin calibration, displaying the wheel's model number on Drive Hub's display (e.g. Logitech G27 will be displayed as G-2-7) and potentially other information before indicating it is successfully connected.

  • For Xbox®/PS5®/PS4®, successfully connected is a zero . If Drive Hub settles on an E (or backwards "3") instead, see below:


PRESS & RELEASE the P1 button, located left of Drive Hub's Gearhead logo, to reboot Drive Hub and recalibrate your wheel. DO NOT touch anything during the calibration sequence. Once the wheel has finished turning, and Drive Hub displays zero , it is ready to use.



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