Switching to a direct drive sim racing wheel has just become a much cheaper option. The new Fanatec CSL DD Wheel Base costs just €349.95 or $349.95, and will start shipping in the third quarter of 2021. To put that into context, it'll be less than most direct drive set-ups cost secondhand, and is less than half the price of the Fanatec Podium DD1 or DD2 wheel bases. It'll be … [Read more...]
Sim Racing Wheels and Pedals - News, Reviews and the latest Deals
All the latest news, reviews and deals on sim racing wheels and pedals.
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New Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Ferrari SF1000 Edition Released
There's a new flagship wheel from the sim racing hardware company, with the new Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Ferrari SF1000 Edition released. It's a replica of the wheel found in the F1 car, to celebrate Scuderia Ferrari racing at it's 1,000th Grand Prix in 2020, and is officially licensed. The first thing you might notice is the 4.3" interactive screen, which can display up … [Read more...]
New Derek Speare Designs DSD FX70 Formula Bluetooth Rim
If you fancy a solid carbon fibre frame for your sim racing wheel, then it might be worth checking out the new Derek Speare Designs DSD FX70 Formula Bluetooth Rim. The complete system uses Bluetooth 4 to let your buttons and switches operate without any cabling, via third party adaptors plugged into your PC. But the wheel and Bluetooth module are all built in the U.S. We … [Read more...]
Cheaper New Fanatec Range To Launch In 2021
We should see a cheaper new Fanatec range to launch in 2021, revealed in the latest earnings report from Endor AG, the parent company of Fanatec. The financial statement starts with positive numbers from 2020, with consolidated group sales of 90 million euroes according to preliminary figures, and predictions of the three digit million range in 2021. And that's attributed … [Read more...]
Affordable New Fanatec CSL Universal Hub Launched
Occasionally sim racing actually gets cheaper, with the new Fanatec CSL Universal Hub launched as an entry-level alternative to the existing Clubsport Hub, but at a lower price. One notable sacrifice is that the new Fanatec CSL Universal Hub isn't Xbox compatible, so it will only work with PC sim rigs, and PlayStation-licensed wheel bases. But it's a lot cheaper at €149.95, … [Read more...]
Sim-Lab P310 BOX-1 Sim Racing Wheel Launched
Most virtual racers will be familiar with the Sim-Lab name, as the Dutch company has been producing cockpits and hardware for a few years. But now they've expanded their products with the Sim Lab P310 BOX-1 sim racing wheel. Based on a Sparco P310 sports steering wheel, named for the width in millimetres, the Sim-Lab P310 BOX-1 retains the 235mm height as it builds on the … [Read more...]
New Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 Launched
It has been a popular and cost-effective choice for a sim racing wheel since it was originally released in 2018. And with some improvements and refinements, it's not surprising the launch of the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 has been greeted with excitement. The replica of the wheel used in the McLaren GT3 racing cars replaced the real world one-inch OLED … [Read more...]
New Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3
Realism and immersion play a huge part in virtual motorsport and sim racing. And for the first time, you can use an actual wheel from the same production line as a racing car with the new Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3. The wheel was announced at the BMW Sim Live event, and demonstrated by BMW works driver Philipp Eng, who drove onto the stage in a real BMW M4 … [Read more...]
Black Friday 2020 Sim Racing Deals
Sim racing can be an expensive hobby if you're not able to shop around and wait for bargains. But if you look at the right time, there are big savings to be had, which is what we aim to encourage by collecting together all of the Black Friday 2020 Sim Racing Deals. Obviously there are big savings to be had on games and software, including new titles and DLC. But you can also … [Read more...]
Simtag Hydraulic 2 Pedal Racer Edition Launched
If you want some high end sim racing pedals and don't need a clutch, then you'll be pleased to see the Simtag Hydraulic 2 Pedal Racer Edition launched now for pre-orders Simtag are based in Belgium and offer their own range of hydraulic pedals and handbrakes for racing rigs. For those who want a clutch, there's already a 3 Pedal set available for €2,539.79. But you can save … [Read more...]
New Cube Controls QRX Quick Release
As your sim racing hobby progresses, you might find yourself acquiring an ever-larger number of wheels. And to make it quicker and easier to swap between them, there are solutions like the new Cube Controls QRX Quick Release. Many virtual racers will prefer to race with an appropriate wheel where possible for better immersion and control whether you're in an F1 or stock car. … [Read more...]
Numskull Designs Nintendo Switch Steering Wheel
It probably won't replace the direct drive wheel in your full motion sim rig. But at £14.99, the new Numskull Designs Nintendo Switch Steering Wheel is a cheap way to add a bit more control and authenticity to racing on the console. The fully-titled Numskull Nintendo Switch Joy Con Steering Wheel Table Attachment is a basic plastic wheel which includes 'resistance … [Read more...]
Cool Home-Made Porsche 911 GTE Sim Racing Wheel
One of the most impressive things about the sim racing community is the skill and ingenuity of people building their own creations. From rigs made from scrap wood to the impressive electronics of this cool home-made Porsche 911 GTE sim racing wheel. The replica is the work of Balaz Pokornyi, who has previously shared videos of other custom sim racing wheels he has created, … [Read more...]
The Logitech G923 Trueforce Wheel And Pedals Revealed
With a new product launch teased just a couple of days before, we've now seen the Logitech G923 Trueforce wheel and pedals revealed. And that's pretty big news considering the current Logitech G29 and G920 have pretty much been the standard for beginning sim racing since they launched in 2015. Obviously the arrival of the PS5 and Xbox Series X are reasons for a new wheel to … [Read more...]
Fanatec Partners The eNASCAR Heat Pro League
There will be an official sim racing steering wheel available, and equipment provided for top racers at live events as Fanatec partners the eNASCAR Heat Pro League going forwards. The German sim hardware manufacturer already supports a range of eSports championships, announcing a new multi-year agreement with WRC eSports in April. And now they've signed up to be the … [Read more...]