>>298641593
game doesn't need a wheel, but you do. you can play assetto on gamepad or even on keyboard, but handling high speed on gamepad is pretty hard, so sooner or later you'll start wanting a wheel. i mean, if it would turn out that this is your thing.

stuff like t150 is dirt cheap, you can even go dumpster tier (easily below 50 dollars), get old dfgt, and have tons of fun because it's a solid starter wheel anyway.