If you want a professional level sim racing wheel without an in-built screen then a new option is on the way with the Gomez Sim Industries Hyper Sl wheel announced. Pre-sales begin on November 10th, 2023 with a 10% discount for day one customers. It joins the existing P1 in the Hyper range. That wheel launched in 2022 with a 4.3 LCD display among the features and currently … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Pre-Orders Begin
Officially licensed and surprisingly affordable, it might be time to invest as Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Pre-Orders begin. Deliveries will start from October 26th, 2023, for the 1:1 replica of the wheel used in the Ferrari 488 GT3. And for £249.99, you get a central faceplate with carbon fibre cladding, adjustable paddle shifters with magnetic sensors, and four … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster SF1000 Firmware Update V6.27 Released
A freezing issue on PC and Playstation consoles has been fixed, and various new features for EA Sports F1 23 have been added, with Thrustmaster SF1000 Firmware update V6.27 released. The Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Ferrari SF1000 originally became available in 2021, as a replica of the wheel found in the F1 car, officially licensed the Italian manufacturer winning their … [Read more...]
Sim Lab XP1 200KG Loadcell Pedals Available To Pre-Order
If you're looking for some new top-level sim racing kit it could be time to invest, with the Sim Lab XP1 200KG loadcell pedals available to pre-order for shipping from the 4th week of July, 2023. You get full metal construction with a 16-bit analog input for the 200kg loadcell, which transfers to 100kg of pedal pressure. And you can adjust the stiffness and initial first … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator Announced
Licensed sim racing hardware always seems to be popular, and one partnership seems set to continue with the Thrustmaster T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator announced. The direct drive wheelbase follows other tie-ins, including the Ferrari SF1000 Formula Wheel launched in 2021, the wooden 250 GTO wheel to celebrate the 55th annversary of the iconic sports car, and more. The … [Read more...]
New Sim-Lab Push-Pull Rally Shifter Now Available
Most sim racers are used to changing gears with twin paddles, but that can be an issue when you're racing off-road, especially if you also need to be managing a handbrake. But that's not an issue with the new Sim-Lab Push-Pull Rally Shifter now available for €199.00 It features a 5mm motorsport-grade carbon-fibre paddle, with a base and mount made from billet aluminium. And … [Read more...]
New ‘Entry-Level’ GSI X29 Wheel Announced
While you might have a different definition based on your sim racing budget, there's a new 'entry-level' GSI X29 wheel announced by Gomez Sim Industries, and pre-orders being on May 1st. The price will be $650, or $845 with a dual clutch option, which can also be bought and added later if you prefer. And while that might not seem cheap to many of us, it's certainly more … [Read more...]
VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel Pre-Orders Open
If you've been waiting for the new sim racing wheel to become available, you can now at least invest your money as VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel Pre-Orders open to everyone. We previously looked at the wheel when it was announced for March 2023, after notably being used for the first two live rounds of the Rennsport ESL R1 series. Now we know that the new … [Read more...]
Cube Controls Pedals Set SP01 Launched
If you're looking for some fairly high-end sim racing pedals for your rig, then you might be interested to see the new Cube Controls Pedals Set SP01 launched and available to buy. The set was originally premiered at the SimRacing Expo back in the Summer of 2022. The Italian hardware manufacturer has previously concentrated more on wheels, but has entered the pedal market … [Read more...]
Moza R5 Direct Drive Wheel Base Gets A Lower Price
As predicted, the cost of sim racing with a DD setup continues to become cheaper, as the Moza R5 Direct Drive Wheel base gets a lower price of $319, down from $349, with the Moza R5 Bundle also dropping from $599 to $529. In UK currency, they're now listed £319 and £529 respectively. We've predicted that prices would reduce over time, and the Moza drops follow the recent … [Read more...]
Save €120 On A New Thrustmaster T248 Wheel And Pedals
If you've been thinking about jumping into sim racing, now might be a good opportunity as you can save €120 on a new Thrustmaster T248 wheel and pedals until March 2nd, 2023. The offer is available on both the PC and PlayStation or PX and Xbox versions, and brings the normal €349.99 (£299.99) price down to just €229.99 (£198.00). That means it's only 30 Euros more than the … [Read more...]
Fanatec CSL DD Race Ready P1 Bundle Goes On Sale
If you're looking to move into direct drive wheels, then you can save some money as the Fanatec CSL DD Race Ready P1 Bundle goes on sale. Although with supplies of the CSL DD wheelbase currently sold out, you'll have to wait a little while for your new wheel and pedal setup to arrive. The new bundle packages together the standard 5Nm version of the Fanatec CSL DD wheelbase, … [Read more...]
VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel Due In March
Whether you're considering a new sim racing wheel or want to complete your VRS set-up, you might want to get ready for the new VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel due in March, 2023. VRS already produce a wheel base, and pedal set which are both designed for the more serious sim racer. And until now you'd have to buy a compatible rim from a range of other … [Read more...]
New Cosworth CCW MkII Pro Sim Racing Wheel Unveiled
One of the most legendary names in motorsport has decided to join the virtual hardware world, with the new Cosworth CCW MkII Pro Sim racing wheel unveiled at the Autosport International event. Yes, that's the same Cosworth which has achieved 176 wins in Formula One as an engine supplier since being founded in 1958. And is most notably associated with the Ford Escort RS and … [Read more...]
New Gomez Sim Industries Hyper P1 Wheel Revealed
If you're looking for some high end sim racing hardware, Christmas may have come early with the new Gomez Sim Industries Hyper P1 wheel revealed for a launch event on December 1st, 2022. Dallas-based GSI have been teasing their new flagship wheel for a little while, and for the first 24 hours, you can get a 10% discount with the code HP1DAY1. But with prices starting at … [Read more...]