hardware

With how many possible setups there are in sim racing, we wanted to know: What does our community race on - desk, rig or something else? There are many ways to go sim racing - luckily. From very simple DIY setups to ultra-expensive, state-of-the-art motion rigs and VR, the choices are nearly...

Sim racers looking to expand their Fanatec hardware lineup get a nice surprise to end 2024: For many complete steering wheels, Fanatec now throws in a free wheel-side QR2. With the introduction of the QR2 quick release system, Fanatec made life for sim racers who use multiple wheels within...

Holiday season has us in a giving mood: The first of our monthly giveaways for exciting Sim-Lab hardware has found its winner! 2024 may be winding down, but we are only just getting started: Our second giveaway this December, and the first of our monthly giveaways, kicks off. As a thank you to...

The concept of using a real race car's steering wheel on your sim racing rig may not be new, but it is always exciting. That is also true for the VPG Ford Mustang GT3 Sim Wheel - here's our review. I'd say the Ford Mustang is in my top 3 when it comes to GT3 cars in iRacing and Assetto Corsa...

MOZA Racing has launched an even more affordable variant of its entry-level bundle: The R3 now comes as a Pc-only version, dropping the price further. The MOZA Racing R3 Bundle is already a rather affordable entry point into the world of Direct Drive wheel bases in its standard Xbox-compatible...

With the T598, Thrustmaster has put out an affordable Direct Drive bundle that is PlayStation-compatible - but have they been a bit too quick in releasing it? Here's our Thrustmaster T598 review. Just in time for the holidays, Thrustmaster has released a new bundle that gives you all the...

Taking up space, but one day very useful, sim racing hardware boxes are both great and frustrating objects to keep. Where do you stand on this age-old question? To keep or not to keep, that is the question many a sim racer poses themselves after buying new equipment. Be it a new monitor, fresh...

The high-end VR market has a new competitor: The Pimax Crystal Super is the new flagship of the manufacturer - with impressive specs. UPDATED NOVEMBER 22, 2024, 11:56 UTC With the Crystal Light, Pimax has already brought a more affordable version of its Crystal VR headset to the market...

One thing sim racing cannot really replicate well is the sensory feedback drivers get from their seat. Sensit! aims to change this - Michel has caught up with them at SimRacing Expo 2024! Often mentioned, never really simulated - g-forces and that seat-of-the-pants feeling real racing drivers...

Sim racers have plenty of choice when it comes to hardware. There are a number of cool steering wheels out there that are not yet available for sim racing - so we'll have a tournament-style vote to find out which one would be our community's favorite. We recently put together a list of licensed...

Sim racing can be expensive. But fear not, if you do not have thousands of Euros, Pounds or Dollars to throw at a fully integrated sim racing cockpit, then here are four options you could go for at under €500 each. These four cockpits are listed in no particular order. Feel free to let us know...

Conspit is a relative newcomer in the world of sim racing hardware - but that does not mean they hold back. We met them at ADAC SimRacing Expo 2024. We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to sim racing hardware. Plenty of manufacturers offer their own takes on racing gear - and Conspit is...

The high-end sim racing hardware market continues to grow, and one of the most advanced manufacturers that exclusively focuses on the segment is BavarianSimTec. We caught up with them at ADAC SimRacing Expo 2024. With their lineup of high-end formula wheels, BavarianSimTec have made a name for...

From 1:1 scale GT wheels to Formula One replicas, the world of licensed wheel rims in sim racing offers plenty of choice. Here is our list of licensed sim racing steering wheels that are available or soon-to-be-released. Regardless of which wheelbase manufacturer you use in your setup, or which...

After launching its new T598 wheel base, Thrustmaster also have something else up their sleeves - the Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On is set to be released in November. Here's our review! They still exist - new steering wheels for less than €1000 and even less than €500! Thrustmaster is...