Buying guides
Sim Racing Steering Wheels and Bases
Moza R9 vs. R12: Is It Really Worth Upgrading?
Is going from 9 to 12 Nm really useful, or is it just an extra 3 Nm on the spec sheet? On paper, the difference seems obvious. In practice, it’s much less so. An R9 can already generate a tremendous amount of force, and increasing the maximum torque doesn’t...
Moza R5 vs. R9: Which Base Should You Choose?
These two bases share the same quick-release mechanism, the same software, and the same catalog of steering wheels. There are two key differences between them: 3.5 nm of torque, and the total budget required, which varies significantly depending on whether you’re...
Moza R9 vs. Fanatec CSL DD 8Nm: Which Bundle Should You Choose?
Even though Moza Racing has been in the sim-racing market for less than 10 years, its rivalry with Fanatec seems to date back much further than that. Moza is clearly targeting the German sim-racing peripheral brand across virtually every segment of the racing...
Cockpits and Dynamic Simulators
Which Sim Lab cockpit should you choose? GT1 Evo, GT1 Pro, or P1X Pro
If you're looking for a sim-racing cockpit, you've almost certainly heard of the SimLab brand. It's a Dutch manufacturer that offers two lines of chassis, in addition to other sim-racing peripherals. Among the cockpits available at SimLab are the GT1 and P1X series....
Sim Lab GT1 Evo vs P1X Pro: which cockpit to choose?
SimLab is a major player in the sim-racing cockpit market, with roots going back over 10 years. The European brand is known worldwide among sim-racing enthusiasts and fans, and is the official partner of the AMG-Petronas F1 team. This Dutch manufacturer started out in...
The 3 Best F1 Sim Racing Cockpits
There are plenty of sim-racing cockpits on the market, with equipment for every motorsport discipline. There are cockpits for GT and endurance setups, Formula, and everything in between. Many players share the chassis segment, with brands that have been present in the...
Sim Racing cranksets
Top 6 Best Sim Racing Pedalboards for PS5
The best high-end crankset The best mid-range crankset The best entry-level crankset Sim-racing is a discipline that is attracting more and more gamers worldwide, with e-sport competitions organized by major industry players. On the PC, it's a world in its own right,...
Top 6 Best Pedalboards on Xbox Series X/S
The best high-end crankset The best mid-range crankset The best entry-level crankset Video game consoles have become very popular in recent decades, notably with the PS3 and Xbox 360. Today, we're already up to the PS5, and Xbox has gone off on a tangent when it comes...
Which Fanatec Sim Racing crankset should I choose?
The best high-end crankset The best mid-range crankset The best entry-level crankset The German brand of sim-racing peripherals Fanatec has been in business for over 20 years, and experience is an understatement. Its catalog includes Direct Drive bases, pedalboards...
Sim Racing accessories
Best Speakers for Sim Racing
There's one aspect of gaming that's often overlooked, and that's audio. It's true that most gamers prefer to use headphones for better immersion, and above all so as not to disturb those around them when they're blowing up buildings on Battlefield. However, having a...
Best Sim Racing Button Boxes
The strength of sim-racing lies in the diversity of peripherals available on the world market. Each virtual driver has his own sim racing setup, specific to his needs and racing desires. For the simplest, there's a steering wheel, base and pedals. As you move up a...
Bass Shakers vs ButtKicker: for Real Sensations in Sim Racing
Setting up a sim-racing setup can sometimes be a time-consuming operation, requiring financial resources that match your needs in terms of feel and sensation. You can have a standard setup, with a geared or belt-driven base, a desk and a simple pedalboard. Or you can...
Brand comparisons, platforms…
Switching from the Logitech G29/G923 to Direct Drive: Where to Start?
The go-to choice for switching to direct drive The best value for the money Logitech's High-End DD Bundle The G29 and the G923—that’s often where it all begins. They’re affordable, console-compatible setups that do a great job of introducing you to sim racing. But at...
The 6 best graphics cards for sim racing
As the years go by, gaming platforms become more and more powerful. This also applies to gaming PCs and their GPUs, which are released every 2 - 3 years or so. PC gaming is very impressive in terms of return on investment. So yes, you may lose an arm and a leg, but at...
PC Flight Simulators: What you need to know
The world of simulation doesn't just revolve around motor racing. Aviation is a field that benefits from simulation technologies, long before the tracks of our favorite motor racing events became virtual. As you know, to become a pilot of an airliner, fighter or...