Hardware

If you are getting serious about your racing game or sim exploits, and you have the available space and requisite funds in place, then a cockpit is a crucial element to make up the perfect ‘sim rig’. It needs to be sturdy should you be thinking about using a direct drive wheel base in the…Continue reading “Next Level Racing GT Track cockpit review”»

I’ve had my hands on the BenQ MOBIUZ EX3415R Ultrawide Curved gaming monitor for a while now, and right from the off, I’ve absolutely loved it. This curved, 34” 144Hz display with a resolution of 3440×1440, is nothing short of stunning. While BenQ has marketed this toward sim racers, hence why we have it, there’s…Continue reading “BenQ MOBIUZ EX3415R Ultrawide Curved gaming monitor review”»

The BenQ MOBIUZ EX3415R Ultrawide Curved gaming monitor claims to be design for sim racing. But does this stack up to our rigorous testing? There’s only one man for the job – Rich Hutson. Our resident hardware guru looks past the on-paper specifications and tests this monitor across a variety of situations. This curved 34”…Continue reading “Watch: A monitor designed for sim racing? BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R review”»

Say hello to the Ferrari SF1000 Wheel Add-on from Thrustmaster, probably the best-looking sim-racing rim I’ve ever seen. The relationship between Ferrari and Thrustmaster harks all the way back to 1999, and they’ve produced a plethora of licensed products in their time, but I don’t think any of them compare to this. The SF1000 is…Continue reading “Thrustmaster Ferrari SF1000 Wheel Add-on review”»

The Thrustmaster SF1000 Edition Wheel Add-on is a stunning replica Formula 1 steering wheel for sim racing. But, is it any good on the (virtual) track? Watch our full, detailed, review to find out if this is the best wheel add-on Thrustmaser has created yet. We run through the functionality, the native F1 2020 support…Continue reading “WATCH: BECOME AN F1 DRIVER! – Thrustmaster SF1000 Wheel Add-on review”»

In the latest from VIVECON 2021, two new HTC VR headsets are hitting the market next month. One of them is aimed at businesses, but the other one may be the next big thing for sim racers who utilize VR systems.  The HTC Vive Pro 2 is available to pre-order now and will hit store…Continue reading “New HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset coming in June”»

Hot on the heels of the new CSL DD wheel base, which will offer a new entry point to direct drive technology, Fanatec has announced the new CSL Pedals. The aim is to deliver a lower barrier to entry into the Fanatec ecosystem. Priced at a low $79.95/€79.95, you get an accelerator and a brake…Continue reading “Fanatec announces new entry-level CSL Pedals”»

One of our favourite sim racing cockpits has been updated, as Playseat launches the 2021 version of its Sensation Pro. At first glance, the differences between the current model and the updated version seem relatively minor, as they both have the same shape and size. Looking closer, it’s evident that the mechanics are now more…Continue reading “The Playseat Sensation Pro cockpit is getting a facelift for 2021”»

Do you want the best? As in the best of the best? The top of the line? If so, we have some good news for you as this June, Next Level Racing will expand its lineup with a new range-topping F-GT Elite Series sim racing cockpit. It marks the entry by the Australian-based company into…Continue reading “A new F-GT Elite Series cockpit is coming from Next Level Racing”»