Sim-racing has taken off in leaps and bounds in recent times, not least thanks to the advent of racing simulation peripherals. It's become very easy to set up a simulation setup, and not too expensive either, depending on how immersive you want to be. For many gamers,...
The French brand P1Sim is very young on the market, having been launched in 2021. Behind the company are two brothers with a passion for cars and simulation. One was a racing car mechanic, and the other an engineer in the same field. And that means our two...
Simulated racing games are becoming commonplace in the world of gaming and motor racing. As with aviation, racing drivers train on simulators running sim-racing titles such as Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing, rFactor and other games. In addition to the other...
The Gran Turismo saga on the Playstation no longer really needs an introduction. As soon as you broach the subject of console racing simulation, you think directly of Sony's flagship title. The first opus was released over 25 years ago on the PS1, and the adventure...
With all the peripherals and other sim-racing accessories available in the premium segment, some drivers may get confused, and also be afraid of emptying their bank account on peripherals they may one day regret. The premium sim-racing segment is more or less...
Fanatec is a major player in the sim-racing industry, and has been for over 20 years. The German brand boasts a comprehensive catalog of racing simulation peripherals, appealing to novice, amateur and seasoned virtual drivers alike, and even professionals thanks to...
There's no better time to set up a rig sim-racing, especially with all the equipment and other products available. What's more, many brands offer peripherals in bundles, so you can get more or less what you need in a single box, and in custom form in some cases. Fans...
The perfect steering wheel for total immersion in Formula F1 authenticity with premium design and color display A versatile, quality steering wheel for intense, realistic racing With the growth of sim-racing, many gamers are now thinking of getting into it, and the...
For a long time, the brand of sim-racing peripherals Thrustmaster has dominated the entry-level bundle segment, thanks in particular to products such as the T300 and its variants. This sim-racing segment is the most highly regarded by gamers wishing to embark on the...
November often heralds sales periods around the world, especially with Black Friday just around the corner. And sim-racing is no exception. Virtually every brand of virtual racing peripherals will be offering discounts on a selection of products, and Simlab has kicked...
Last August, at Gamescom 2024, Thrustmaster presented a new DD base for PC and Playstation, but kept it well hidden from view so as not to dampen the hype. Today, the veil has been lifted, and Thrustmaster is finally giving us some news about its new base: the T598....
The gaming industry has grown considerably in recent decades, particularly with the advent of home consoles. The success of the PS3 and Xbox 360 is simply enormous, and the PC segment is no exception. Today, Sony and Microsoft consoles may be powerful, but they can't...
It's all the rage for sim-racing enthusiasts these days, with all the product launches and other simulation peripherals. Plus the latest news, of course. During the second half of 2024, a number of brands announced various products, such as cockpits and steering...
German manufacturer of sim-racing peripherals Fanatec is very well known in the game, and very experienced too. It has to be said that Fanatec has more or less dominated the sim-racing world for over 20 years, thanks to its high-quality, reliable and above all...
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,...
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...
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...
SimlabSimlab, among many other companies, has been active in the sim-racing market for a number of years: around ten if you want to be slightly precise. Some might say that's not very many, yet it's the average for the segment, with the youngest having been in the...
There are many manufacturers of sim-racing chassis on the market, with brands that have been around for over 20 years(Playseat, for example). Others were created later, and the most recent have been on the market for barely 10 years, as is the case with Simlab. This...
Simlabamong many other companies, has been active in the sim-racing market for several years. Around ten years, to be precise. Some might say that's not very long, yet it's the average for the segment, with the youngest having been in the industry for barely 3 years...
Given that sim-racing is very much inspired by motor racing, it's only natural that the discipline we all love should have a wide range of setups. We have the most basic ones, with just a steering wheel and a cheap pedalboard, we have the top-of-the-range ones, with...
Today's sim-racing market includes many brands active in different segments. These include names like Logitech, which covers the entry-level segment with its G923, as well as the premium segment with its recent G Pro. As for Thrustmaster, it focuses on the entry- and...
Gamescom is drawing to a close this year, but it still brought its share of news for the gaming industry. Naturally, the various development studios and video game publishers were out in force to present their forthcoming titles. As far as we're concerned, the most...
Gamescom 2024 has come to a close, and it has to be said that we've had our fill of sim-racing peripherals. Several brands were present at the German show, including Thrustmaster which is trying to catch up with its competitors, and also Moza which is going on the...
Sim-racing has become a discipline in its own right, whether on consoles or PC. More and more sim-racing titles are appearing, to the delight of both game players and virtual drivers. As for brands, there are many, and those offering the most realistic and immersive...
There are many brands of sim-racing peripherals on the market, although the discipline is still dominated by a few. Overall, the sim-racing market can be divided into three parts: we have the players in the low-cost, entry-level segment. These include brands such as...
Grid Engineering is a company that has been operating in the sim-racing market for some time, but which is, for the most part, unknown to the common rider. It has to be said that its segment is rather specific, with mainly accessories such as dashboards, button panels...
For some time now, sim-racing device manufacturer Moza has been generating a lot of buzz on the web. And, as far as I'm concerned, it's well deserved: the brand technically came into being in September 2021, and in the space of not even 3 years, it has carved out a...
Logitech is a major player in the sim-racing industry, and has been for years. The Swiss brand represents the Go To for those looking for inexpensive sim-racing peripherals that will give them a better experience than that offered by controllers. With bundles like the...
The Danish brand Asetek has a great deal of experience in the field of PC watercooling, and the reason is quite simple: this is the company that owns practically all the patents concerning pumps, tubes, radiators and everything in between for developing and creating a...
SimLab is best known for its highly advanced cockpits, but is also the official partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas. The sim-racing peripherals brand equips the AMG team with cockpits for everything from simulation to eSport. With a view to expanding its catalog,...
Fans of racing games are numerous. We've all played Need For Speed, Forza Horizon/Motorsport or Gran Turismo. Personally, my youth was punctuated by numerous episodes of NFS, notably Most Wanted I, Gran Turismo, but also Burnout for fun. Today, things have changed a...
Although Asetek has been active in and dominates the global watercooling market for many years, it is a newcomer to the sim-racing segment. Several players are battling it out in the competitive sim-racing segment, and those that survive often have many years of...
It was with great surprise that Chinese sim-racing peripherals company Moza has just announced a brand new range of products, this time for flight simulation. The news was made at FlightSimExpo 2024, held in Las Vegas at the end of June, and the brand had even...
The first concrete information onAssetto Corsa 2 has just appeared on the web, and the worldwide sim-racing community is more than delighted. Kunos Simulazioni has created a Steam page for the game - which, by the way, is called Assetto Corsa Evo - and has finally...
The premium sim-racing segment includes several brands, including Simucube, Simagic and Fanatec. It has to be said that this market remains competitive for a number of reasons, including the power of the bases, the specialization of sim-racing peripherals (F1, GT,...
The announcement has just been made, and Rennsport, the racing simulation game developed by Competition Company and Teyon, will go into open beta on the Epic Game Store on July 10. Rennsport, as I just mentioned, has been in development since 2022, and in closed beta...
Fanatec has been a leader in the sim-racing market for many years, over 20 to be precise. The German brand is present in 3 different segments: entry-level, mid-range and high-end. This diversification makes the manufacturer more attractive to the sim-racing public,...
For racers who want to embark on the sim-racing adventure, there are a number of titles (or games, if you prefer) that will enable you to take your first laps around the track. If you're reading this, it's likely that you've driven a virtual racing car, Super Car or...
During the month of May 2024, an announcement was made about a sim-racing giant: the takeover of Fanatec by Corsair, another gaming hardware giant. The announcement came out of nowhere, and nobody expected it. In fact, anyone with an interest in corporate finances and...
It's finally here! The R3 bundle from Moza Racing bundle has gone from "soon available" to "in stock" on the brand's website and many other online merchants! For months now, the small, entry-level R3 bundle has been promoted by the Chinese brand as its first to be...
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Spa circuit, Fanatec has decided to release a limited edition wheel especially for the occasion. Say hello to the ClubSport GT3 Endurance, Fanatec's latest addition to its wheel catalog. This barebone steering wheel...
The Asetek brand is well known among custom PC enthusiasts. It has to be said that the company owns more or less all the patents widely used by manufacturers of watercooling components. We're talking, of course, about pumps, CPU and GPU block design, tubes, radiators...
The Fanatec brand has been present on the sim-racing market for many years, with products for virtually every rider. Its catalog covers the entry-level (CSL), mid-range (ClubSport) and top-of-the-range (Podium), with specific products for each category. Ever since the...
Since the 90s, racing games have been wreaking havoc on consoles, especially Sony's Playstation. It's much more accessible to get behind the wheel of a virtual Ferrari or Lamborghini than it is in real life. Well, except perhaps for those with millions of euros in...
The German brand of sim-racing peripherals Fanatec is a major player in the industry, with a product range that is both comprehensive and aimed at several categories of virtual pilots. This not only makes the brand far more attractive than the competition, but also...
For over 20 years, Fanatec has been a major player in the sim-racing industry, offering high-quality, high-performance and relatively affordable peripherals. This German brand has not only revolutionized the world of sim-racing with numerous innovations, but has also...
Thrustmaster is a major player in the sim-racing and flight simulation industry, and has been for a long time (over 20 years). Over the years, the French manufacturer of driving peripherals has built up a reputation as the go-to for budding pilots looking for products...
There are many players on the sim-racing market, with brands that are known worldwide, and others that are much more local. For example, in France at least, the Fanatec brand is well known in the sim-racing peripherals segment for its high-quality, premium products....
The Chinese brand of sim-racing peripherals Moza has come a long way since its inception just a few years ago. It has to be said that this manufacturer has been most motivated to innovate in the industry to earn its place among the must-have brands. Well, actually,...
The next stage in the partnership between the FIA, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, and iRacing, the world-famous sim-racing title, is already underway, in the form of an FIA F4 eSport World Championship that will make its debut in September 2024. This world...
With the aim of competing with the premium brands on the sim-racing market, Moza Racing had its work cut out for it, and it took a lot of hard work to earn a foothold in a highly competitive segment. A complete range of sim-racing peripherals must include steering...
With the advent of sim-racing worldwide, a number of brands have emerged in recent years, including Simagic and Moza Racing. And it's only natural when you consider that many racing teams are opting for simulations with commercially available equipment, so that their...
The best steering wheel for Xbox and PC The best PC-only steering wheel The best entry-level steering wheel Almost all Xbox and PC virtual drivers are familiar with the Forza video game saga, launched some fifteen years ago. This saga is split into two categories: one...
Fanatec has been a major player in the sim-racing industry for over 20 years. The brand's experience, especially in Direct Drive bases, no longer really needs proving. It was Fanatec, a few years ago, that democratized inexpensive Direct Drive bases for the common...
Among the players on the sim-racing market, we have brands that are over 20 years old. These include Logitech, Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Playseat to name but a few. Let's face it: if you want to stay in a segment, you need experience, and that comes with time. But...
German manufacturer of sim-racing peripherals Fanatec is a long-established player in the industry. The brand has been active in this sector for over 20 years, which not only gives it an excellent reputation, but has also enabled it to acquire a wealth of experience....
Since its appearance on the sim-racing market, the Chinese brand Moza Racing has certainly evolved from an outsider to a manufacturer worthy of a place on your setup. Moza's catalog doesn't include as many products as that of Fanatecwhich more or less dominates the...
I don't really need to introduce you to the brand Fanatec if you're a fan of sim-racing, and if you're not familiar with it, to put it simply: this German manufacturer has more or less dominated the world market for the last twenty years. Not only is its catalog...
Moza Racing has come a long way since its beginnings in sim-racing, and today offers a fairly good range of peripherals that are not only qualitative, but also competitively priced. This brand is clearly targeting a segment of the sim-racing market, with competitors...
For some time now, we've been seeing a brand with an ever-growing presence on the global sim-racing scene. I'm talking, of course, about the Chinese manufacturer who has come out of nowhere: Moza Racing. It's amazing that in such a short space of time, such a brand...
The sim-racing industry is highly competitive, and for obvious reasons: it's much cheaper to invest in a simulation rig than to do on-track racing sessions, whether you're a racing driver or not. The brands present in this segment are both numerous and cover several...
Since the launch of its very first sim-racing products, the brand Moza Racing brand has made a name for itself in the industry by offering good, affordable peripherals that compete with the big boys. It must be said that this has been no mean feat, for the simple...
Back in time to 2021, Moza Racing was an almost unknown brand in sim-racing for the simple reason that it came from nowhere. Nobody knew about this manufacturer of racing peripherals, yet there was something extra about this brand. Fans of virtual car racing are well...
For some years now, the world of sim-racing has been talking about one brand in particular: Moza Racing. The reason is quite simple: this manufacturer of racing peripherals literally came out of nowhere, and competes with big names in the industry such as Fanatec and...
Moza Racing is a newcomer to the global sim-racing scene. In the space of just a few years, this Chinese manufacturer has managed to find the resources to develop and market excellent racing products, which are both high-quality and aggressively priced. It has to be...
It's been a few years since Chinese sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Moza took its first laps around the international market. Even if experience in the field wasn't really part of its remit, it has to be said that the brand has done well, especially with its...
Today, almost all manufacturers of premium sim-racing peripherals offer a full range of products to satisfy the needs of all virtual pilots. These typically include Direct Drive bases, steering wheels, Load Cell pedals, shifters, handbrakes, dashboards and other...
Sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Moza has been trying to make a name for itself in the industry for a number of years now, and I have to say that it's doing rather well for itself. The brand has quickly conquered the international virtual racing market with a...
Moza Racing 's catalog is quite comprehensive, with a range clearly divided into 3 parts: entry-level, mid-range and top-of-the-range. This can be seen mainly in the bases, flywheels and cranksets, with peripherals for every rider, according to level and budget of...
The ultimate goal of sim-racing is to have a rig that's as close as possible to a racing car cockpit, whatever your discipline. Like F1? Then you'll have a setup that makes you feel like you're inside a single-seater. And that goes for virtually all motorsport...
The market for cockpits and chassis in sim-racing, and also in flight simulation because it's practically the same equipment, is quite competitive these days, due to the multitude of products available on the market. Numerous brands are fighting for market share, more...
The world of sim-racing revolves around several key elements of a setup. You have the necessary peripherals, which are the bases, the steering wheels and pedals. Every sim-racing setup needs at least these 3 products. But for pro-racers and budding drivers, that's not...
In virtually every field where innovation is part of the evolution of an industry, we have players who have been in the game for a very long time. Take cars, for example: Ford is a brand that has been around for over 100 years, and still manages to innovate with new...
With the abundance of brands and sim-racing peripherals currently available on the market, it's more than easy to put together a setup to smash lap times on the world's most legendary circuits. If we take the Fanatecwhich is probably one of the best-known brands in...
The Thrustmaster product catalog Thrustmaster includes several sim-racing peripherals, making the French manufacturer very popular with racers around the world. Thrustmaster's adventure into sim-racing goes back a long way, and the manufacturer has made a name for...
In recent years, sim-racing has seen a surge in players worldwide. In the space of a decade or so, we've found ourselves with a huge number of brands in the sim-racing segment, touching many different markets. This is true of many markets and products around the...
Since its beginnings, the world of sim-racing has been mainly dedicated to the PC platform, with many peripherals and products running perfectly on Microsoft systems. Although Mac and Linux OSes are beginning to gain ground in the PC segment, it's much easier to...
When we talk about sim-racing, we think directly of brands such as Logitech, Thrustmaster or Fanatec. And that's logical, given that these names have been in the game for over 20 years, and in sim-racing, experience is gained through years of developing new products....
The sim-racing market has undergone a major shake-up in recent years, with the arrival of new challengers in the mid- to high-end segment. For example, we have seen the birth of Moza Racing and Simagic who are more or less showing that they are there to compete with...
German sim-racing giant Fanatec has just unveiled the latest version of its bundle (steering wheel + base only this time) developed for fans of the Gran Turismo saga: the GT DD Extreme, and let me tell you, it's a doozy. For some time now, Fanatec has been offering...
Sim-racing setups are diverse and varied, adapting more or less to each motorsport discipline. However, these setups share many peripherals, notably bases and pedalboards, with differences focusing mainly on steering wheels and additional accessories and equipment....
It's not for nothing that Fanatec is considered one of the world's sim-racing market leaders. The German giant boasts one of the most complete ecosystems, whether in terms of peripherals, accessories or sim-racing equipment. If you're looking for something special for...
Thrustmaster is one of the manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals with over 20 years' experience in the game. It has to be said that the history of French gaming peripherals in general began a long time ago, and in aviation. Back then, Thrusmaster designed...
Sim-racing is no longer a discipline dominated by racing drivers seeking to improve their skills on special stages or circuits. More and more gamers are getting in on the act to enjoy a highly popular motor sport, but one with very high operating costs. I'm not...
It goes without saying that all these motorsport disciplines have their strengths and weaknesses, as do the setups that go with them. For example, a set-up for rally racing will be basically the same as one for GT3 racing, but will include discipline-specific...
Over the years, sim-racing has become a discipline in its own right, evolving from a hobby for racing car fans to an indisputable simulation and training tool for racing teams and their drivers. As with motor racing, sim-racing requires equipment - or peripherals, to...
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Sim-racing players are numerous these days, with brands such as Fanatec having over 20 years' experience in the game, Thrustmaster and Logitech. These players have built their reputations on incremental innovation with each generation of sim-racing products and...
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I really don't need to introduce you to the brand. Fanatecbrand, which is considered one of the world's leading sim-racing brands. With 25 years' experience in the game of innovation and peripherals for more or less every budget, the German giant is a Go To for many...
Since its beginnings many years ago, sim-racing has captivated many racers and introduced neophytes to car racing simulations, and even car competitions. It's no longer uncommon to see racing drivers starting out in sim-racing, moving on to karting competitions and...
The ultimate aim of sim-racing is to reduce the gap between simulator driving and circuit driving, and I have to say that most setups come very close to doing just that. Over the years, sim-racing players have come up with peripherals largely inspired by motor racing...
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The weather in Germany has certainly been good over the past few months. Fanatecthe legendary manufacturer of sim-racing peripherals, is in top form, and is showering us with new products. Not so long ago, just a few weeks ago, Fanatec presented its new Quick Release...
It's about time Fanatec brought out an update, or rather a new version, of its legendary Quick Release QR1, as the latter has been on the market for quite some time and is showing its age horribly. Fanatec's QR system is very popular in the sim-racing world. Featured...
For several years now, sim-racing has been gaining ground in the world of video games and motor racing. These days, racing drivers train on simulators because they're not only much cheaper, but also less risky for the driver. Spitting on a simu is certainly...
It's finally the sales season, and the numerous discounts are making our heads spin - at least, they are for me. For some, it's the season of wardrobe renewal: jeans, polo shirts, t-shirts and everything in between. It's simple: the bigger the discount, the fuller our...