More proof of the ever-increasing interest in professional gaming and virtual racing, as Nissan designs the ultimate eSports racing chairs. The concept designs were created as part of the Japanese firm celebrating 'National Video Games Day' on September 12th, 2019. But as Nissan partnered with both FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming earlier this year, and have long partnered with … [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 from Asetek, Fanetec, GSI, Logitech, Moza, Thrustmaster, Simagic, Simucube, Turtle Beach and more.
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Official F1 2019 Compatible Wheels and Controllers
There's nothing inherently wrong with using a controller for racing games, especially with console versions. But for greater immersion, you can't beat a wheel and pedal set-up. So this official F1 2019 Compatible Wheels and Controllers list is pretty handy. It isn't cheap to pick up a decent wheel and pedal box for sim racing. So you should aways try and make sure your new … [Read more...]
Better Hardware Means Fanatec Podium Price Rise
A change to the specfication of the direct drive motor means substantial price increases for the Podium Wheel Base DD1 and Podium Racing Wheel F1 from May 7th, 2019. So you might want to order before the Fanatec Podium price rise. The reason is that the simulator hardware company originally designed a dedicated direct drive DD1 motor for both products. But when it didn't … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 Compatible Wheels and Controllers
Codemasters have released a full official list of DiRT Rally 2.0 compatible wheels and controllers which will work from launch, along with any other relevant peripherals. DiRT Rally 2.0 PC Wheels and Controllers: Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake (AO) Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake via Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter (AO) Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 (AO)Fanatec ClubSport Pedals … [Read more...]
F1 2015 Wheel Compatibility List
Much earlier than before thanks to long-held plans to release F1 2015 during the real-world Formula One season, Codemasters has published a wheel and controller compatibility list. Until recently, screenshots and a trailer or two have been the limit of '2015' material available – so with a mere ten days remaining until F1's arrival next month, we're glad to have finally seen … [Read more...]
F1 2013 – Compatible wheels and hardware for all formats
Codemasters have released a list of the wheels and hardware officially supported for F1 2013. It covers F1 2013 compatible wheels and set-ups for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 version of the game. Given the success of using custom options in the earlier games, we don't foresee control problems with a far wider range of hardware than that of the current list. The … [Read more...]
SRH reveal new dashboard for Fanatec’s ClubSport Wheel
Having recently been looking around again for hardware options made on the European side of the Atlantic for something obtainable closer to home, I spent some time browsing through the catalogue of SimRacingHardware.com, a company best known in our sim circle of late for its button boxes and Monsta display. What I'd missed during my initial perusing was a single image of SRH's … [Read more...]
Derek Speare Designs – Fanatec Clubsport Multi-Function Panel
In the latest video for his excellent Sim Racing Review YouTube channel, Doug Meyer demonstrates the latest addition to Derek Speare's stunning sim hardware catalogue, the DSD Side Panels for Fanatec's Clubsport and Forza Motorsport CSR Elite wheels. With an incredible three layout options available, the panels are also produced in left and right-handed versions – and what's … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster teasing Xbox 360 wheel for Gamescon?
Since the demise of Microsoft's own Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, the choices for anyone looking to move away from a pad towards the finer control and immersion of a good feedback steering wheel set-up have been limited. Seriously limited. As the PlayStation 3 maintained a compatibility with a healthy range of wheels available for the PC such as those from Thrustmaster and … [Read more...]
New Ferrari gamepads for PC and PS3 from Thrustmaster
If you're a Ferrari fan, you'll love the new Ferrari 150 Italia edition gamepads which are new from Thrustmaster. First up is the F1 Wireless Gamepad Ferrari 150 Italia Alonso Edition, which is an exclusive and numbered wireless gamepad which is even signed by Fernando Alonso. Featuring 2.4 GHz technology, the pad also has an optical wheel with a 90 degree rotation angle … [Read more...]
Forget 3-screen hydraulic set-ups – we want an Inflatakart
OK, so if you've spent the last 6 months building a 3-monitor set-up with a racing seat and hydraulics, or spent out on something like a Playseat, the Inflatakart probably isn't for you. But seeing as a fair number of us are parents, and we might want to encourage them to appreciate motorsport, the Inflatakart is probably worth a look. Plus it's an ingeniously simple idea. … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster T500 RS wheel and pedal set review: 4/5
Everything about the Thrustmaster T500 RS suggests an extremely high level of quality; the specs, the only official Gran Turismo 5 licence, and especially the £400+ price. But does it live up to the expectations that have built since it was announced at the start of the year? Read our Thrustmaster T500 RS wheel and pedal set review to find out. Having been lucky enough to … [Read more...]
Official GT5 Thrustmaster T500RS wheel available tomorrow
The new T500 RS wheel and pedal set becomes available tomorrow in North America and Europe, and on January 25th in Japan. Produced by Thrustmaster, it's the officially licensed product for Gran Turismo 5 - and comes in at a whopping £459. As you'd expect for that sort of money, it's a high-spec product. The goal set by Polyphony Digital CEO was simple. Thrustmasters simply … [Read more...]
Making racing games wheely good
I'm planning to prepare properly for this Autumn. The release of Gran Turismo 5 and F1 2010 are important to me. The dates are in my calendar, my time is booked off work and I intend to get all my affairs in order beforehand - including the writing of a will. It also means that after few months under the bed gathering dust it will soon be time to once again break out the … [Read more...]