Sim-racing has gained much momentum in recent years, especially with the advent of cockpit setups and the exploitation of this discipline by motor racing teams. Like airline and fighter pilots, racing drivers now train on simulators, usually using consumer...
The consoles of Microsoft have been very popular since they first appeared. Admittedly, it's hard for them to beat Sony regarding sales, but they remain capable, popular, and, above all, easy-to-use platforms. Gone are the days when you had to have a Dream Team of...
More and more people want to get into sim racing, and I understand them perfectly. It's a discipline I fell in love with a few years ago, even more so today. Between quality peripherals, an incredible community, and sim-racing on different platforms, everything is...
Sim-racing configs are numerous, and each person has their preferences. Some choose to have the minimum with a steering wheel and pedals, while others opt for a complete setup and add a gearshift, handbrake, cockpit, etc. This differs from case to case, but the...
There are many big names in the sim-racing industry, including Fanatec and Thrustmaster. These two companies have been making peripherals for over 20 years; some consider them market leaders. With a wide range of sim-racing peripherals, Fanatec and Thrustmaster are,...
The sim-racing universe is vast, with many players who have forged their reputations thanks to exceptional products. We're all familiar with brands like Logitech and Thrusmaster, which have been in the peripherals game for over 20 years. But do you know Fanatec? Or...
Fanatec CSL DD Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ An incredible Direct Drive for not so much money. ✅ Top-notch artistry and design. ✅ State-of-the-art technology. ❌ Not a fan of plastic finishes. ❌ Not compatible with PlayStation. ㅤ Those who know me...
Fanatec DD1 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Direct Drive technology and 20 Nm torque. ✅High-end design and materials. ✅It offers incredible customization. ❌ Its price. ❌The presence of fans. ❌I would have appreciated a KillSwitch. ㅤ Remember the days...
Fanatec DD2 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ 25 Nm torque. ✅ KillSwitch ✅ High-quality construction and design ❌ Its price is very high ❌ I don't think there's such a big difference with the DD1 ㅤ I recently told you about one of the flagship products...
Fanatec Clubsport V2.5 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Super force feedback ✅ Offers lots of customization ✅ Robust construction and top finishes ❌ Not compatible with PlayStation consoles ❌ No longer available for sale ㅤ After using the Fanatec CSL...
Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel F1 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ A Direct Drive flywheel with 20 Nm of torque and crazy sensations ✅ Excellent finish and ergonomics ✅ High-quality artistry and materials ❌ Expensive ❌ Doesn't offer true Xbox...
Fanatec ClubSport Formula V2.5 steering wheel Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ High-quality materials and design ✅ Top-notch, realistic sensations ✅ Highly customizable ❌ Version V2.5 is not compatible with Xbox ❌ Its price is a bit high ㅤ I'm...
Fanatec Clubsport BMW GT2 V2 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ A beautiful design and an official replica of the BMW M3 steering wheel ✅ A good comeback ✅ Quality materials and a host of features ❌ Not a fan of the button positioning. ❌ Not compatible...
Fanatec Clubsport Handbrake V1.5 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Build quality is top-notch, as usual ✅ Feeling is present and, above all, progressive ✅ Several mounting options ❌ Price ㅤ Preparing a sim-racing setup can be difficult, especially for...
Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Official McLaren GT3 steering wheel replica ✅ Beautiful price ✅ Supplied with Quick-Release ❌ Plastic Quick Release Sim-racing enthusiasts have been over the moon since Fanatec took out the...
Fanatec Clubsport Shifter SQ V 1.5 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent build quality in metal and aluminum ✅ Operates in H Pattern and sequential modes ✅ Porsche 911 gearshift replica ❌ Bulky template ❌ Requires some adaptation time for H...
Playseat F1 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent build quality ✅ Comfortable and adjustable ✅ High compatibility with the big names in sim-racing ✅ Easy to install ❌ Premium price ❌ Takes up space ㅤ Game consoles like the PS3 and Xbox 360...
Oplite GTR S3 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good build quality ✅ Sturdy tubular structure ✅ Excellent value for money ✅ Multi-plane adjustable seat ❌ High weight ㅤ Even though Playseat mainly dominates the sim-racing cockpit market. However, there...
Playseat Gran Turismo Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Very comfortable cockpit for sim-racing ✅ Beautiful design ✅ Official Gran Turismo license ✅ Stable and durable ❌ Fairly heavy cockpit ❌ Dimensions are a little bulky ㅤ Over the years, Playseat...
Next Level Racing F-GT Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Versatile Cockpit with two driving positions ✅ Excellent value for money ✅ Comfortable seat for long sim-racing sessions ✅ Beautiful price ❌ High weight ❌ Cockpit difficult to assemble for the...
Playseat Challenge Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good build quality ✅ Good value for money ✅ Compatible with many cranksets and flywheels/bases ❌ Difficult seat adjustments ❌ Lack of stability ㅤ If you're a sim-racing fan, I do no need to introduce...
Playseat Evolution Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent build quality ✅ Comfortable seat for long sim-racing sessions ✅ Good value for money ❌ Chassis is not very stable, with some configurations ❌ Backrest not adjustable ㅤ For fans of...
Thrustmaster TX Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good value for money ✅ Use of noble and premium materials ✅ Good force feedback ❌ Engine is a little noisy ❌ Model a little old ❌ Basic borderline crankset ㅤ Sim-racing began to take off quite a while...
Thrustmaster TS PC Racer Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Powerful force feedback ✅ Handy software ✅ Noble materials ✅ Adjustable angle of rotation ❌ PC compatible only ❌ Noisy ventilation system ㅤ Since its beginnings during the 90s, sim-racing has...
Thrustmaster TMX Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good comeback for the price ✅ Comfortable for sim-racing ✅ 900° rotation angle ❌ Very basic plastic crankset ❌ Mainly plastic construction As with many disciplines or passions, you have to start...
Thrustmaster T500RS Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent value for money ✅ Excellent force feedback ✅ Excellent driving feel ✅ Good crankset supplied with bundle ❌ Rather noisy force feedback system ❌ Compatibility with certain platforms not...
Thrustmaster T300RS Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Powerful and precise force feedback ✅ Minimalist steering wheel with Quick Release ✅ Good build quality ❌ Crankset is rather basic in design and operation ❌ Button location a hair's breadth from...
Thrustmaster T300RS GT Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good force feedback ✅ Good build quality ✅ Much better crankset than on the T300RS ❌ No big design changes ❌ Rather high price ㅤ Over time, sim-racing has been democratized for many gamers...
Thrustmaster T248 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent comeback for its range ✅ Breathtaking sim-racing immersion ✅ Different driving modes ✅ Good-quality crankset with bundle ❌ Hardly any ㅤ Sim-racing has come a long way since its beginnings in...
Thrustmaster T150 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good force feedback ✅ Good value for money ✅ Beautiful bundle price ✅ Compatible with Playstation and PC ❌ Very simple pedalboard ❌ Fairly cheap overall appearance ㅤ Today, virtually every petrolhead,...
Thrustmaster T80 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good value for money for sim-racing beginners ✅ Fairly good ergonomics ❌ No motorized force feedback system ❌ Basic pedals and steering wheel ㅤ If you're a racing fan, you've probably considered making...
Thrustmaster T-GT 2 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent force feedback and feel thanks to a 40-watt Brushless motor ✅ Use of patented technologies such as T-DCC, T-RTF and T-AEC-Q ✅ Good quality crankset ✅ Quick Release integration ❌ High price...
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Hybrid H Pattern and sequential lever ✅ Good build quality ✅ Good price compared to competitors ❌ 7ème gear is sometimes difficult to shift, as is the reverse gear ❌ Switching from sequential...
Thrustmaster SF1000 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Premium carbon fiber steering wheel ✅ Official replica of a Ferrari F1 steering wheel ✅ Huge 4.3'' OLED screen ✅ Compatible with Sony and Microsoft consoles ❌ Old and not very user-friendly "Quick...
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Official Ferrari F1 licensed steering wheel ✅ Push - Pull paddles ✅ Excellent grip ✅ Good value for money ❌ Dummy switches in the center ❌ A not-so-premium finish ㅤ The world of sim-racing isn't...
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Beautiful price for beginners ✅ Ferrari wheel replica ✅ Good grip ❌ No force feedback system ㅤ As we all know, sim-racing debuted on PCs a long time ago, thanks to brands like...
Logitech G920 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Powerful, precise force feedback ✅ Excellent value for money ✅ Good overall design ❌ Force feedback sometimes jerks ㅤ The history of sim-racing, from its very beginnings, has been marked by one major...
Logitech G29 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Superb value for money ✅ Good, precise force feedback ✅ Excellent availability ❌ Motors sometimes provide jerks ㅤ As I'm sure you're aware, simulations (in all disciplines) first saw the light of day over...
Fanatec Clubsport v3 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent build quality ✅ Premium materials throughout the pedals ✅ Load Cell ✅ Ability to swap pedals ❌ No pedal travel adjustment ㅤ Sim-racing fans don't need a presentation of Fanatec and its...
Thrustmaster T-LCM Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good brake pedal feel ✅ Good build quality ✅ Magnetic sensors on pedals ✅ Compatible with Playstation, Xbox and P.C. ✅ Brake pedal with Load Cell up to 100 kg ❌ Slides a little if installed on the...
Logitech G Driving Force Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good value for money ✅ 6-speed gearshift + reverse gear ✅ Excellent for sim-racing beginners on a budget ❌ The materials used are cheapskates ❌ Gears are not engaging ㅤ Sim-racing is a...
Thrustmaster T.S.S. Handbrake Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Two-mode operation: handbrake and sequential shifter ✅ Excellent build quality ✅ Adjustable for a perfect fit ✅ Official Sparco handbrake replica ❌ Premium price ❌ Desk/table mounting...
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent value for money ✅ Good build quality with durable materials ✅ Adjustable pedals ❌ Requires USB adapter, which is sold separately, to operate on other ecosystems ㅤ Fans of sim-racing...
Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake V2 Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent build quality ✅ Total immersion, with plenty of in-game sensations ✅ Premium materials for the entire handbrake structure ❌ Difficult to get to grips with for sim-racing beginners...
Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Premium peripheral ✅ Manufacturing quality worthy of motorsports ✅ Solid construction ❌ Very high price ❌ Pedal support sold separately ㅤ Sim-racing setups typically include peripherals...
Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Load Cell and hydraulic crankset ✅ Manufacturing quality to motorsport standards ✅ Premium finish ✅ Total immersion ❌ Premium price ❌ Stand sold separately ㅤ Sim-racing fans know the...
Fanatec GT DD Pro Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Bundle complete with Base, steering wheel and pedals ✅ Direct Drive base available in 2 power ratings (5 and 8 nm) ✅ RevLED on steering wheel ✅ Excellent in-game feel ✅ Base compatible with all...
Heusinkveld Sequential Shifter Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Excellent build quality ✅ Premium materials used ✅ Small size ✅ Supplied with all necessary accessories in the box ❌ High price for a sequential-only shifter ❌ No adjustment on the...
Simucube 2 Pro Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ 25 nm max torque ✅ Manufacturing quality worthy of the most premium brands ✅ Ecosystem geared towards professional riders ✅ Immersive force feedback and in-game sensations on the borderline between...
Sim-Lab GT1 Evo Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Low prices in some stores ✅Well-built, solid chassis ✅Well thought-out arrangement of supports ❌ Difficult to assemble ❌ Seat not supplied with chassis ㅤ Sim-racing is no longer just about having a...
Sim-racing has long shone on PCs, with ever more realistic simulations. It has to be said that computers are still the best-performing platform in terms of realism, and it's impossible to compare a system costing between €3,000 and €4,000 to a console costing no more...
Although sim-racing started on the PC, consoles have played an essential role in its popularity. While PCs offer a more configurable and realistic environment, consoles simplify sim-racing. Some elitist brands offer peripherals, such as steering wheels, only...
Sim-racing is more than just a hobby. It's become a discipline in its own right, with worldwide e-sports competitions. Moreover, sim-racing is increasingly used in motorsports as a training tool for drivers. And for these two reasons, I believe that this discipline...
A long time ago, sim-racing debuted its PC with brands like Logitech and Thrustmaster, who developed their first peripherals in the 90s. At the time, few titles could benefit from such peripherals, as game consoles had just been democratized. Well, consoles with good...
Thrustmaster T3PA Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ Good build quality ✅ 3 adjustable pedals ✅ Compatible with multiple platforms (PC and consoles) ✅ Competitive price ✅ Excellent value for money ❌ Limited brake feel and realism ㅤ For many years now, I've noticed that...
As with many racers, sim-racing is, above all, a passion that allows us to escape, for a moment, from our monotonous daily lives and immerse ourselves in frantic racing on the world's most mythical circuits. It's not just a discipline to pass the time on Sundays by...
Today, sim-racing is more than just acquiring dedicated peripherals and setting fast times at Monza. Sim-racing is a passion, a story of sensations, a quest for realism. There's a difference between an average gamer and a sim racer, and it shows in the titles and...
Sim-racing isn't like it used to be when you had to connect peripherals to your platform (PC or console) and then go about your sessions in peace. It was undoubtedly simple back then, but our setups lacked elements that could push immersion and realism. For example,...
Since every person is unique, our passions are not the same. Some like hiking, others marathon series on weekends at home. For you and me, it's sim-racing. This discipline is more or less young, considering the ones I've just presented are a little dated. But then,...
As all discipline fans know, sim-racing typically comprises the following peripherals: a base, a steering wheel, and a pedalboard. This is for all setups, and we consider them essential elements. If you don't have these peripherals in your form, you're not sim-racing....
We're all passionate about sim-racing. We all know it's much more than a Sunday pastime or a quiet evening out. It's a passion that drives us to improve, learn more, and share with others, and I love that. As with racing cars, sim racers are unique. Everyone has their...
Sim-racing has come a long way recently, especially with cutting-edge technologies such as steering wheels, Direct pedals in Load Cells, and even dynamic cockpits. It's now straightforward to set up a sim-racing setup; the most challenging part is finding the right...
Heusinkveld Sprint The best sensations ✅Premium crankset ✅Excellent build quality ✅Tough sensations ❌High price ❌ Crankset sold without pedal bracket Fanatec ClubSport Pedals v3 The best value for money ✅Excellent build quality ✅Performance crankset ✅Load Cell on...
Since its beginnings, the Fanatec has slowly but surely conquered the world of sim-racing with high-performance, premium peripherals that pay attention to detail. If you've ever held a Fanatec product in your hands, such as a steering wheel, a baseplate, or even a...
Fanatec CSL DD The best sensations ✅ 5 or 8 nm Direct Drive base ✅ Excellent driving feel ✅ Total immersion with precise, fluid force feedback ✅ Numerous steering wheel options available ✅ Compatible with all platforms ❌ Slightly premium price compared to Logitech...
Fanatec CSL Elite Spencer Pumpelly Advantages & Disadvantages ✅ An excellent force feedback ✅ Lots of customization options ✅ Incredible feel ❌ Plastic finishes ㅤ For Sim-racing fans like me, the Fanatec brand is known in the community for offering quality...
Even if the genesis of sim-racing was on the PC, it's undeniable that game consoles (Playstation and Xbox) have greatly helped the discipline's popularity, with generalist licenses such as Gran Turismo and Forza now easy enough to sim-rac at home without blowing your...
Making a sim-racing setup is quite an adventure: first, you have to set a budget for the peripherals and the platform (P.C./consoles), and then you have to decide whether you're going to use a table, a desk, or a cockpit, then it's the choice of peripherals and the...
Sim-racing is a discipline that began many years ago with enthusiasts who always wanted to feel more at the wheel of real racing cars in digital format. These enthusiasts have collaborated in creating numerous brands, such as Logitech, ThrustmasterFanatec, etc., big...
Sim-racing is a fast-growing discipline, and it's far from over. Every year, we see a new opus of a racing video game, simulation or arcade. We've all grown up with Need For Speed, Gran Turismo, Colin McRae Rally, and many other video game licenses. Each of these...
A leading brand of sim-racing peripherals, Fanatec needs no further introduction. The German brand has been active in the game since the 90s, and many of its products are considered best-in-class. Fans of Fanatec are to be found worldwide and are very active on social...
Fanatec has been a significant player in the sim-racing industry for many years. The brand has just celebrated its 25th anniversary and offers excellent promotions on some of its products. The manufacturer offers a wide range of products: steering wheels, bases,...
Sim-racing is a discipline that has grown enormously in recent years, especially with the advent of setups, or rather peripherals, on consoles. It's true that sim-racing used to be virtually exclusive to the PC because game consoles, whether from Microsoft or Sony,...
Since its release, the PS5 has sold over 25 million units worldwide. That's a lot, especially considering Sony has only been on the market since November 2020. When it comes to racing games, Gran Turismo is a household name. The Made In Sony racing simulation has sold...
There aren't many companies active in the sim-racing industry, at least not those offering quality products. Logitech, Thrustmaster, and Fanatec are among the top 10 manufacturers of high-quality peripherals for people who love sim racing. I'm a big fan of Fanatec...
Sim-racing fans are well acquainted with the players in the game, with brands like Thrustmaster and Logitech which offer products aimed at the general public. While the peripherals from these brands are of good quality and provide a decent feel, they are nonetheless...
There's more to sim-racing than choosing a steering wheel and pedals to race down rally stages or smash lap times on circuits worldwide. Sim-racing is a discipline in its own right, even a passion for some, and building a setup takes time, knowledge, and, above all,...
For several years now, console sim-racing fans have been over the moon for a very good reason. More and more manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals are turning their attention to the platforms of Sony and Microsoft to the point of offering exclusive products....
