Equipment

With Thrustmaster having released their product roadmap only a few weeks ago, we’ve already got our hands on their T248 Hybrid Drive wheel and T3PM pedals. With comparisons to the T150 rife in its marketing and being priced up against the likes of the Logitech G923, how well does it stack up against the competition?…Continue reading “WATCH: Is Thrustmaster back on form? Thrustmaster T248 Review”»

When we reviewed the Fanatec CSL DD – that PC and Xbox sim racing wheel base – recently, we were suitably impressed. We said that you don’t need the optional Fanatec Boost Kit 180, that ups the peak torque from 5Nm to 8Nm, for this new wheel-base to send its mid-range rivals packing. The question…Continue reading “Fanatec CSL DD Boost Kit 180 review”»

The new Thrustmaster T248 is expected to arrive on 21st October 2021. As we get closer to launch day, we continue to learn more about the more-budget-friendly hybrid drive wheel. In the top-center of the new handheld, the rim features a built-in digital display. This particular screen can cycle through 20 different information screens. It…Continue reading “Thrustmaster T248 telemetry display compatibility list”»

One of the coolest wheels on the market (well, depending on where you live) has been updated for racers on Automobilista 2. The Thrustmaster SF1000, the formula wheel rim with the big display in the center of it, now has another sim that it is fully integrated with. Originally released with support only for F1…Continue reading “Thrustmaster SF1000 display support added for Automobilista 2”»

Today, Porsche revealed what it thinks could be the future of customer GT racing, with the Mission R concept. The BEV vehicle showcases a vision for “sustainable mobility” – or in plain English, battery-powered racing with aerodynamic aids and body panels made from neutral fibre reinforced plastic (NFRP) as opposed to the environmentally irresponsible carbon…Continue reading “The Porsche Mission R concept’s interior doubles as a sim racing cockpit”»

British rally driver Louise Cook hasn’t let the various impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic be a setback. Instead, she’s built an impressive sim ring that includes D-BOX motion. In this latest video, you can see the real-world WRC 3, PWRC and BRC competitor trying out the official WRC game – and the results are impressive….Continue reading “WATCH: Rally driver Louise Cook’s sim set-up is immense”»

The next level from Next Level Racing has finally arrived in the form of the F-GT Elite Sim Racing Cockpit. Announced back in May, the F-GT Elite was originally slated for a June release. August was the next scheduled plan due to the pandemic, but now it’s finally ready to go on 2nd September. The…Continue reading “Next Level Racing F-GT Elite Sim Racing Cockpit now available”»

Following on from Thrustmaster’s recent 2021 roadmap, and a suite of influencers and content creators posting to social media, the T248 is now official. The T248 is a brand-new hybrid drive steering wheel, bundled with a set of new T3PM pedals. It’s a ‘hybrid drive’ because it uses a combination of gear and belt-driven technologies…Continue reading “Thrustmaster launches affordable T248 hybrid drive wheel and pedal set”»

Rejoice Xbox fans – or those on PC using an Xbox controller – the gamepad of your dreams had arrived. Well, that is if you like high-vibrance and Forza Horizon 5.  During the Xbox stream at a virtual gamescom 2021, a new limited edition Xbox controller was revealed to tie in with the open-world racer.  It has a transparent yellow front…Continue reading “This is the Forza Horizon 5 themed Xbox wireless controller”»