Gaming giant Corsair has seemingly landed on both feet, showcasing a seldom-seen construction style consisting of 50mm steel tubes, bypassing the ubiquitous aluminium extrusion concept.
Its public debut certainly caught our attention, as we could go hands-on with a triple-monitor supporting variant, resplendent in its glaring white paint job (a darker shade will also be available).
If rigidity was a concern over this yet-to-be-named cockpit, then there’s no need to worry if our initial test was anything to go by.
Sporting the 12nm Fanatec ClubSport DD wheel base supported by the regular mounting plate, no flex could be perceived, despite some crude attempts to induce it. It is said to support the most powerful direct drive offerings currently on the market (up to 27Nm), and this is easily believable based on our testing.
A triangulated, inward-leaning design contributes to the impressive solidity.
An all-new seat for an all-new rig
In a pleasant contrast to some other contemporary rivals, the fresh bespoke two-section seat was notably comfortable to use. We found it to be enveloping and supportive. Cosseted, as if a few hours would melt away behind the wheel.
It’s made from a combination of injection moulded plastic and composite fibres.
We were shown the cockpit by Corsair’s Mark Puc (Product Marketing Manager), who highlighted some of the key design considerations. Customisation and Elgato-supporting attachments seem to be the priority, with a number of optional elements resulting in vastly different-looking setups depending on preferences.
The choice is yours between a black or white colour scheme, a regular or inverted pedal mount, and single or triple monitor mounting solutions, whether that is free-standing or integrated. It will also be possible to select from a variety of wheelbase mounting methods, having been briefly shown a front-mount plate.
Created with Elgato in mind
There are practical considerations too, in the form of numerous power brick trays, mounting locations for accessories such as key lights and stream decks (yet more Elgato connections – after all, Corsair is that brand’s steward), PC trays and multiple options for mounting shifters (through in-built rails on one of the tubes) and OEM peripherals.
Corsair claims that no tools are required to adjust the setup, whether it’s the monitor height, seating position or pedal placement – the latter being the case of twisting two bolt-like elements and pushing or sliding the inputs.
The triple monitor mount we saw can hold up to 55” displays, with the option of a fourth screen (up to 34”) above the middle section. The single-monitor version can hold up to a 65” display.
Prices are yet to be confirmed, although Traxion believes they will start well under the $1000 dollar mark, varying based on selected spec.
Following recent attempts to acquire Fanatec, Corsair has been thrust into the sim racing limelight, directing more eyes towards this launch. Early signs suggest a positive start could be on the horizon, with this cockpit being in development, so far, for around 10 months.
Corsairs eye-catching cockpit is expected to become available before the end of 2024.
Corsair sim racing cockpit at a glance
- Released later this year, starting from somewhere under $1000
- Presently without a name
- US PC equipment, and Elgato custodians, Corsair’s first foray into sim racing
- Constructed using tubes, triangulated design at front/top with rigidity in mind
- All-new matching seat, available separately, that comes in two parts for reduced packaging
- Single-monitor, triple-monitor or four-screen configurations
- Several mounting options for accessories will be available
- Showcased using Fanatec equipment, Corsair claims up to 27Nm wheel bases will be supported
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