The full Forza Horizon 6 map has been revealed, and the promise of a denser, more vertical Japan than ever before is there for all to see. Playground Games has finally put its cards on the table, giving us a clear vision of the topology and structure that awaits us....
At the time of writing, there are hundreds of sim-racing wheels on the market worldwide, with segments ranging from beginners to professionals to racing enthusiasts. The sim-racing steering wheel market is particularly competitive, driven by established players such...
Assetto Corsa EVO Update 0.6 takes shape as the starting grid begins to take shape for fans of demanding driving. We can confirm the arrival of six new cars and a mythical circuit for this early access phase. The focus seems clear: to combine modern racing cars with...
Just as with car manufacturers, we have sim-racing manufacturers who produce equipment for the general public, and those who make peripherals for the racing elites. In the world of cars, the Swedish brand Koenigsegg is an excellent example of a manufacturer that is...
MOZA Racing never stops. After the massive announcements at GDC a few days ago, the Chinese manufacturer is back with some heavy stuff for our chassis. This time, we're talking about a prestigious partnership with Lamborghini for an official replica of the Revuelto,...
If you're looking for a sim-racing crankset, there are 2 main families: Load Cell and hydraulic. Of course, there are also those with a simple spring system, so without too much feedback. There are also hybrid systems with a Load Cell and hydraulic mechanism. And...
In the sim-racing market, there are many brands occupying different segments. We have the entry-level segment, represented mainly by brands such as Logitech and Thrustmaster. In the mid-range, we have Moza Racing, Simagic and Fanatec. And at the top end, we have...
Usually, we expect to see sim-racing manufacturers unpacking their new hardware at highly specialized events such as FS Weekend. But this year, MOZA Racing has chosen the aisles of the GDC (Game Developers Conference), taking place from March 9 to 13 at San...
The BavarianSimTec brand of sim-racing peripherals operates in an elitist segment, with little competition. In terms of ranking with other high-end or even premium manufacturers, it's above Simucube, and naturally not in the same league as Fanatec, Simagic or Moza...
Simagic no longer really needs to be introduced as a manufacturer of sim-racing peripherals. The brand is present in several segments and markets, offering quality, high-performance products at prices competitive with Fanatec or Moza Racing. In Simagic's steering...
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...
In the sim-racing market, there are manufacturers who offer a complete catalog of racing simulation peripherals including steering wheels, bases, pedals, shifters and other products and accessories, and there are brands that specialize solely in steering wheels, as...
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...
Fanatec has put a fresh coat of paint on virtually its entire range of sim-racing peripherals since the takeover by Corsair. With Direct Drive bases, steering wheels, accessories and, in the near future, cranksets, racers who are fans of the German brand are in for a...
Simucube is one of the world's best-known sim-racing brands, especially when it comes to an elitist audience. The Finnish manufacturer is very clear in what it aims to do: offer the best sim-racing peripherals in the world, both the most realistic, and also offering a...
There are many manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals on the world market, with some brands we know well, and others not so well. Simagic belongs to the former group, with a worldwide presence. The manufacturer's catalog mainly targets two categories of virtual...
Simagic is a brand of sim-racing peripherals present in several racing simulation segments and categories. The manufacturer's range caters mainly for drivers with medium to advanced experience, with peripherals for Formula, GT and endurance racing, but also for a...
One of the essential elements of any setup is the steering wheel, along with the chainstay and pedals of course. The wheel is crucial because it's dictated by your driving preferences: you're not going to get a Formula-type steering wheel if you only do rally racing....
Manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals offer product ranges that cover virtually all motorsport disciplines. The most faithful element of a sim-racing setup, as far as a motorsport discipline is concerned, is the steering wheel. The wheel is the closest thing to the...
Like Moza Racing, Simagic is a rather young player in the sim-racing industry. The manufacturer is powered by a team of engineers with a passion for sim-racing and motor racing, backed up by real racing drivers. Simagic's catalog is not as extensive as Fanatec's, but...
The discipline of drifting has become very popular around the world in recent years, to the point of having its own motorsport competitions. It's called Formula Drift, and some big names have entered, including Vaughn Gittin Jr. But drifting doesn't just attract...
It's CES 2026, and the tech giants are ecstatic, as they'll be announcing everything that has anything to do with AI. But what we're interested in is sim-racing, and that's just as well, because Moza Racingis present at this edition, and on its stand we can see...
The sim-racing steering wheel market is made up of numerous entries (several hundred, I'd say), with different categories that touch on all motorsport disciplines. Given that motorsport covers a wide range of competitions, it's only natural to see steering wheels for...
The sim-racing steering wheel market is full of wheels for all motorsport disciplines. Between endurance, GT, Formula, rally and drift, it's easy to get lost, and fans are delighted with the number of equipment options available. Fanatec, for example, has more than 40...
It would appear that Fanatec 's promotions for 2025 have no end in sight. After Black Friday, which saw many peripherals lose value, and just after that the relaunch of the December Deals for the manufacturer's accessories catalog, it's now the End of The Year offers...
Best Direct Drive Bundle: Our choice Fanatec GT DD Pro: The Best of Direct Drive ✅ We love its ultra-precise feel, complete ecosystem and comfortable ride. If you're looking for an entry-level Direct Drive bundle, names like Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech are...
Moza Racing has undergone a period of renewal, with interesting products that are above all capable of putting the brand ahead of the competition. Between ranges of sim-racing peripherals and flight sims, Moza has taken on several manufacturers at once: Fanatec,...
Logitech is a world-famous brand for its PC gaming peripherals, notably its range of mice, keyboards and headsets. The Swiss manufacturer also offers a range of sim-racing peripherals for virtual car driving enthusiasts and beginners. Until 2022, Logitech's main...
It's party time in the village at Fanatec, as the manufacturer continues to surprise sim-racing fans. The German brand of racing peripherals is relaunching its promotions on a selection of products from its catalog. After Black Friday, December Deals replaces it from...
Now it's Logitech's turn to present its 2025 Black Friday announcements, with discounts of up to 40%, which frankly isn't bad. Logitech is a gaming player that makes racing peripherals, but also mice, keyboards, headsets and more. In what follows, we'll focus solely...
Like every year, Black Friday shakes up the world of sim-racing, and the 2025 edition promises to be one of the most interesting the scene has seen in a long time. Whether it's Direct Drive bases, steering wheels, turnkey bundles or even flight sim accessories, the...
Black Friday continues, and many sim-racing players have already put forward their promotions for this period so eagerly awaited by simulation enthusiasts. We've already covered offers from Simlab, Thrustmaster, Moza and iRacing. Today, Fanatec enters the fray with...
Asetek is applying Black Friday discounts to part of its range, and promotions can be as much as 42% off. Unlike Simlab, where the chassis manufacturer applied an automatic 11% discount to its entire catalog, Asetek is taking a conservative approach, with a selection...
We continue with the Black Friday announcements, and this time it's Thrustmaster's turn to speak. The brand has reduced the sale price of its peripherals by up to 35% on a selection of racing and flight simulation products. These Black Friday promotions have already...
The best bundle for beginners The Best Small Budget Choice Le Meilleur Setup ready to use 2025 is probably the best year to set up a sim-racing setup on the cheap. The reason? The market is full of bundles that are all interesting, both from a sensory and a financial...
Black Friday isn't over yet, and brands are continuing to lower the prices of their products. In sim-racing, almost all manufacturers are taking part, with promotions that can be very attractive. Among those who have lowered the prices of their peripherals is Moza....
The premium sim-racing segment is occupied by several brands of virtual racing equipment. From Simucube and Asetek to Playseat and Grid Engineering, these players offer products aimed at satisfying the specific needs of budding drivers, as well as professional...
Black Friday is undoubtedly the best time to buy products at discounted prices. Whether it's electronics or everyday products, not to mention ready-to-wear, brands often slash prices to reduce their inventories. For sim-racing, this applies to both peripherals and...
Sim-racing on the PC is popular, and has been for a very long time. In fact, the big names in the industry made their name on the PC gaming platform, then began to extend their range to home consoles. Somewhere between the Xbox 360 and the X/S Series, we began to see...
It's the end of the year, and the Black Friday sales are already starting. Some people wait for this period to make big purchases, especially with the discounts offered by brands, but also by retailers like Amazon. Black Friday is no longer limited to equipment, as...
Sim-racing has gained considerable momentum in recent years, and has even become an integral part of motorsport training. On the PC platform, many players share different sim-racing segments. Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simagic, Fanatec, Simucube, Asetek, Moza Racing and...
If you're looking for premium sim-racing peripherals, you've got plenty of options. Brands such as Asetek, Simucube, Fanatec and Simagic offer top-of-the-range products, as well as budget-friendly variants in some cases. Among the brands operating in the premium...
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...
Thrustmaster was present at the SimRacing Expo 2025, with some sim-racing peripherals that might interest you. The brand only unveiled one new product, but still made some announcements that I thought were interesting. The manufacturer currently offers a complete...
Among sim-racing titles, we have Assetto Corsa, a simulation-style racing game that has been delighting racers for a very long time. AC is a heavyweight in the sim-racing community, and for several reasons. Firstly, it offers a realistic driving experience,...
The sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Ascher is probably little known to all racers, but it's a brand active in the sim-racing steering wheel market mainly. The wheels it offers are GT/endurance oriented, often in partnership with McLaren. Other peripherals in the...
Simlab is primarily a manufacturer of premium sim-racing cockpits, offering really competitive, high-quality products. The brand's catalog includes only a few chassis entries, but these are highly customizable, and can be adapted to more or less any sim-racing setup....
During the SimRacing Expo 2025, many sim-racing peripheral manufacturers made announcements about new products, and Simagic did the same. The Asian manufacturer added a number of new products to its catalog, aimed at making it even more attractive to virtual drivers...
Sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Fanatec has just unveiled 2 new products that will complete its catalog in the first quarter of 2026, and this time the target audience is the very high-end. About 1 year ago, Fanatec launched the renewal of its product range with...
The sim-racing market comprises several brands operating in different segments. Some players target a generalist market, while others are much more focused on the entry-level. Of course, there are also brands in the premium segment, such as Ascher Racing. This brand...
The world of rallying is not only mythical, but also emblematic, especially during the 80s. In sim-racing, there are many games dealing with rallying, and on different platforms. There are officially licensed titles, and others aimed at satisfying the largest possible...
Simlab is a European chassis brand that has been active in this market for several years. This manufacturer specializes in quality aluminum profile chassis, which can be both affordable if taken bare-bone, and quite expensive with all options. Among manufacturers of...
In the sim-racing market, there are many brands offering cockpit-type equipment. These include Playseat, Next Level Racing and Simlab. Simlab is a world-renowned European player. The brand's catalog offers just a few chassis - 5 in this case - but these are highly...
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...
Sim-racing setups are plentiful, covering a wide range of virtual motorsport disciplines. We have those for GT racing, Formula, Formula Drift, rallying, endurance, and so on. This also applies to the configuration or settings of the vehicle you're driving, as not all...
Lately, more and more Chinese manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals are entering the global market. Gone are the days of Simagic and Moza Racing which are the only ones on the track. There are now a host of new brands hoping to compete with the established,...
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...
The brand Simagic brand has been active on the sim-racing market for several years, even though it is not very well known in France. Many racers around the world swear by it, because its teams are made up of sim-racing enthusiasts and professional drivers, making it a...
Among the players on the sim-racing cockpit market, we have SimLaba European brand based in the Netherlands. This manufacturer has been present in the sim-racing industry for many years, and made modest beginnings, as with virtually all the brands we know today....
As with motor sports, sim-racing involves several levels of driving. We have equipment for drivers new to sim racing, for those with some experience, and of course, peripherals for professionals. Sim-racing also affects many motorsport disciplines, including drifting....
There aren't that many manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals in the premium segment. Like luxury car brands, high-end sim-racing peripherals are expensive and elitist. There are a few brands in this segment, including the legendary Simucube. This manufacturer is...
Gamescom 2025 has just closed its doors, and there were plenty of announcements. For anything to do with video games, it could be interesting in terms of releases. But the most important for us are the sim-racing announcements, and the 2025 edition was full of...
Asetek is a brand of sim-racing peripherals that has made us accustomed to premium products. The Danish manufacturer has made a name for itself in sim-racing, even though its main focus has been on watercooling components for PCs, thanks to a combination of build...
The premium sim-racing segment is still dominated by just a few brands that have been in the industry for some time. These include names such as Simucube or Asetek for elitist peripherals used by motorsport teams. However, there are other players who also touch on the...
The sim-racing market is made up of several players, with brands that we know and have been present for a long time, but also others that fly under the radar but offer a rather successful range. Typically, and this also applies to markets other than sim-racing, you go...
Today, the sim-racing market is filled with brands we all know quite well. Simagic, Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech are global players in the world of racing simulation. There are also names like Moza RacingAsetek and Simucube, who have been on the market for ten...
Active in the simulation industry for several years now, the brand Moza Racing brand has rapidly built up a competitive catalog, even going so far as to compete with industry heavyweights in its segment such as Fanatec. Drawing on their experience in all things...
Since its release, the PS5 has been a huge success, doubling the sales of its direct Microsoft competitor. And that's not all, as Sony has launched an offensive on the PC platform to diversify its revenues by porting flagship licenses such as God of War, The Last of...
In the sim-racing market, we have many players specializing in different segments. Logitech and Thrustmaster have long dominated the entry-level segment, and this is still the case in 2025, with a complete bundled range often trading at prices between €200 and €300....
Fanatec continues to surprise us with a new promotion, this time aimed at the very top end of the market. After offering discounts on the Bentley range and bundles for beginners, the German manufacturer is now tackling one of its most prestigious models: the Podium...
In the premium segment of sim-racing peripherals, there are several brands sharing the market. We have players who have a bit of everything in their range, as is the case with Fanatec and Moza Racingoffering peripherals for both amateur and seasoned racers. And on the...
Fanatec continues to build momentum with new products and announcements. Not so long ago, the manufacturer reduced the price of several of its products, notably those in the Podium range. The latest promotion concerned a beautiful steering wheel developed in...
The sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Simagic has become a key industry player in just a few short years. The recipe is simple: a team with a passion for motor racing and expertise in electronics, backed up by real professional drivers. The result: products from...
The best PS5 handbrake: Our choice Fanatec Handbrake V2: The king of accessible realism ✅ We love its bluffing sensations, its precision and its unbeatable price on PS5. There are numerous sim-racing peripherals and accessories, with a specific purpose for each...
Fanatec has just launched several promotional offers on one of its finest wheels currently available on the store. We're talking about the Podium Bentley GT3 which is getting a price cut to appeal to even more enthusiasts of GT3 racing, the British luxury brand and...
The sim-racing market is full of different brands offering equipment aimed at satisfying the needs of virtual drivers. And just as with the cars that sell, there are several sim-racing segments for virtually all the peripherals and equipment available to us. Global...
The best balance of performance and price. The best for premium immersion. The best in responsiveness and sturdiness. Even if the golden age of rallying is long behind us, the WRC championship has become a motor sport staple. As you know, Sébastien Loeb has won the...
Fanatec has been on a roll since its takeover by Corsair. The brand is doing quite well financially, and this can be seen on its store with the arrival of new products. From Direct Drive bases to shifters and steering wheels, Fanatec is determined to regain its...
Home consoles have sold superbly over the last few generations, whether Playstation or Xbox. It's true that we're a long way from the record sales of the Playstation 2 and its 160 million units sold, but the PS5 is a console with the wind in its sails. The proof is in...
Following the acquisition of Fanatec by Corsair, the German manufacturer of sim-racing peripherals is doing extremely well on the world market. Its products are available, and the brand has even released new equipment, including steering wheels and a replacement for...
Backed by its experience and leading position in the world of PC watercooling, Asetek has rapidly made a name for itself in the sim-racing market. Following in the footsteps of brands such as Simucube, Asetek SimSports offers very premium, well-appointed products...
Moza and Lamborghini are manufacturers operating in two different worlds. The former develops and markets racing and flight simulation peripherals, and the latter is the legendary Italian manufacturer of supercars. Driven by a single goal, these two brands have...
Among the sim-racing products and peripherals sold by Fanatecincludes a large collection of steering wheels of all types. The German manufacturer covers more or less all virtual motorsport disciplines, from classic 60s wheels to Formula, rally, GT and endurance...
Racing games have always been part of the home console horizon. I remember the first Need For Speed I played on Playstation, Porsche Unleashed, and it was downright spectacular for its time. Every racer in the world has certainly started out on an NFS, and then moved...
There are dozens of sim-racing titles on the market, some of which focus on a specific category of motorsport in its simulation version. Formula 1 fans, for example, turn to the F1 saga from EA Sports and Codemasters, and the same goes for rally drivers on the small...
The sim-racing peripherals fair has been going on for some time now at Moza Racing. After concocting a racing range, the Chinese firm has moved on to flight simulation, offering a host of peripherals specifically designed for aircraft pilots. Among our flight...
It's not every day you see a sim-racing brand making its debut. At least, not in the segment that offers quality equipment. Speaking of sim-racing segments, the entry-level, i.e. the one with Direct Drive bases developing less than 10 nm of torque, is highly...
Next Level Racing is an Australian chassis manufacturer with a worldwide reputation that really needs no introduction. The brand offers over thirty chassis on its online store, with tubular and aluminum profile options. The brand's catalog is truly comprehensive, and...
The market for active sim-racing pedals was limited to a single brand offering a single product: Simucube with its ActivePedals. This pedal is revolutionary, and rightly so. Harnessing the power of an electric motor, and also its vast range of uses, Simucube has...
It's more or less no surprise that EA Sports and Codemasters have just announced, via a YouTube trailer, the release of a new opus in the F1 saga, the 2025 edition, or F1 25 for those in the know. Over the years, it has become a tradition to release a new episode of...
Over the years, sim-racing has gained a lot of ground, reaching amateur, seasoned and professional audiences alike. These days, it's much simpler - and less expensive - to do training sessions on a sim-racing rig than on a real track. Admittedly, there are limits in...
Moza Racing has become a key player in the sim-racing industry in just a few short years. The brand has gained considerable credibility among virtual racers, and this is thanks to its comprehensive range that reaches out to PC and console (Xbox) beginners, seasoned...
The sim-racing cockpit market is currently dominated by players such as Simlab, PlaySeat and Next Level Racingand many others. These brands offer a wide range of options for virtual pilots, whether beginners, seasoned racers or professionals. Their motto is quality,...
The sim-racing peripherals range Fanatec range of sim-racing peripherals is very comprehensive today, with equipment for novice, amateur and professional racers. You'll find steering wheels, DD bases, pedals, shifters and handbrakes, racing accessories and cockpits....
Without warning, Fanatec has just announced two bundles from the Ready2Race range on special offer in its store. These are the Gran Turismo DD Extreme and the ClubSport Racing Wheelwhich we all know from the Fanatec range, but with one exception this time: the...
In recent years, sim-racing has boomed in popularity, driven by brands such as Fanatec, Simagic, Logitech or Thrustmaster. Most of these players have been in the industry for over 20 years, offering quality, high-performance products aimed at a wide range of virtual...
Fanatecthe world-renowned German manufacturer of sim-racing peripherals, is back in the game with new products. The company's catalog was beginning to show its age, but also a glaring void in the mid-range, which is highly prized by racers. But that changed with the...
Sim-racing has come a long way in recent years, particularly with the democratization of quality setups and peripherals. Companies and other product manufacturers have been active in the segment for a long time, some with decades of experience. Sim-racing setups are...
Each virtual racer has his or her own checklist for optimal racing immersion. There are gamers looking purely for fun on arcade titles like Need For Speed or Forza Horizon, and their sim-racing setup is often basic with products from Logitech or Thrustmaster. Of...