Equipment

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”»

Competition has been heating up in the steering wheel peripheral market of late, and Thrustmaster is now planning to fight back. A market leader in entry-level to mid-range steering wheel peripherals, it recently launched a TGT-II for PlayStation and PC retailing at €749.99/£699.99/$799.99 and earlier this year, the Ferrari endorsed SF1000 Wheel Add-on. However, also…Continue reading “Thrustmaster is working on a direct drive wheel base, reveals 2021 roadmap”»

It was announced late on Wednesday night, or early Thursday morning, depending on where you live, that Next Level Racing and iRacing will be teaming up for some upcoming iRacing edition cockpits with iRacing membership codes included. The first one on the way, based on the existing F-GT Lite sim cockpit currently in the fold…Continue reading “F-GT Lite iRacing edition cockpit from Next Level Racing coming soon”»

Fanatec set the sim racing world alight with its announcement of the CSL DD. Direct drive wheel bases are notoriously pricey, but many say it’s worth the outlay as the feedback you get from one is like nothing else. Fanatec already has a presence in the direct drive market with the Podium DD1 and DD2…Continue reading “Fanatec CSL DD wheel base and CSL Pedals review”»

If you’re into sim racing and happen to be in or near Germany, then a dedicated event is happening next month at the fabled Nürburgring. Held between the 17th-19th September and while the ‘ADAC 1000 Kiolmeter Race’ happens, the ADAC SimRacing Expo will be home to exhibitions and esports competitions. Many leading home-racing manufacturers and…Continue reading “The ADAC SimRacing Expo happens next month at the Nürburgring”»

Another new sim racing toy has arrived from the folks at Heusinkveld Engineering. A new Sim Handbrake powered by Heusinkveld SmartControl is available directly from the company or via third party resellers as of Wednesday. Starting at €238.84 per the company’s website, the Sim Handbrake is a “highly adjustable, pressure sensitive USB handbrake using load…Continue reading “New Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake with SmartControl available now”»

The Australian sim racing component manufacturer Hybrid Racing Simulations has a fancy new peripheral in the works. Repco Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has teamed up with HRS for the eventual creation of the new HRS SVGT3 Wheel. Unfortunately, besides taking a look at the few high-detail images posted, that’s about all we know about…Continue reading “Hybrid Racing Simulations teases new Shane van Gisbergen inspired wheel”»