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...]
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...]
New DIRT 5 Update Will Add More Wheel Support
Codemasters have teased news about the upcoming major release of DIRT 5 version 2.0. And along with a whole range of changes, the new DIRT 5 update will add more wheel support, which is great news for anyone with a sim racing set-up. The new wheel support system will work across the PC and both generation of console versions of the game, and takes a lot of compatibility data … [Read more...]
Drift21 Update Rev 14639 Released
ECC Games have spent some time going through community feedback since the last update to their drifting simulation. So with Drift21 Update Rev 14639 released there are improvements to the feedback and physics if you're using a sim racing wheel and pedal set-up. Some improvements to the physics model came in June, but wheel users were still voicing concerns about … [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...]
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 Revealed For Pre-Orders
You'll need €499.95 and some fast ordering skills with the limited edition Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 revealed for pre-orders. And it certainly looked pretty cool, with forged carbon gear paddles, and a carbon fibre front plate. Just 2020 units will be produced, and the remaining available stocks are going down quickly, meaning that it could well be sold out … [Read more...]
Fanatec ClubSport F1 2020 Steering Wheel Teased
For the third consecutive year, the German sim racing wheel and pedal manufacturer will celebrate a partnership with Formula 1 by releasing a new product. And the limited edition Fanatec ClubSport F1 2020 steering wheel teased by the company looks pretty interesting. The official release will be on Thursday May 14th 2020 at 3pm CET, when the new F1 2020 ClubSport will be … [Read more...]
Fanatec Partners With WRC And Teases New Products
Expect some rally-themed sim racing hardware in the near future, as Fanatec partners with WRC and teases new products. Fanatec already had a significant presence at live events, including the WRC eSports Invitational earlier in 2020. And they've now anounced a multi-year agreement which will see all WRC eSports activities use Fanatec hardware. The company is also … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Heat Update Adds Support For Wheels
There's nothing worse than spending money on a wheel and pedal set-up, and then not being able to use it in a game. So it's good that the new Need for Speed Heat update adds support for wheels, finally enabling you to use your set-up on PC and console. You'll need to make sure your equipment is set up before launching Need for Speed Heat, and the steering wheel is assigned … [Read more...]
BMW 120 at Le Mans on iRacing – May 26th, 2019
The first BMW 120 at Le Mans takes place in iRacing on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 with a two-hour, one-make endurance battle. Top iRacing sim racers from around the world will compete in a field including two BMW works drivers. Who are scheduled to compete in the same BMW M8 GTE for the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. The M8 GTE being used in the BMW 120 at Le Mans was … [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...]