The best value for money The most immersive for sim racing pros The best crankset for elite riders There are many different sim-racing set-ups, and each person has his or her own preferences. Some opt for the minimum with steering wheel and pedals, while others prefer...
More and more people want to get into sim-racing, and I understand them perfectly. It's a discipline I fell in love with a few years ago, and I'm even more so today. With quality peripherals, an incredible community and sim-racing on different platforms, there's...
There aren't many companies active in the sim-racing industry, at least not those offering quality products. Logitech, Thrustmaster and of course Fanatec are among the top 10 manufacturers of high-quality peripherals for people who love sim-racing. Personally, I'm a...
Microsoft 's consoles have been very popular ever since they first appeared on the market. Admittedly, it's hard for them to beat Sony in terms of sales, but they remain capable, popular and, above all, easy-to-operate platforms. Gone are the days when you had to have...
The best high-end steering wheel The best mid-range steering wheel The best entry-level steering wheel Sim-racing has gained considerable momentum in recent years, especially with the advent of cockpit setups and the exploitation of this discipline by motor racing...
There's a lot more to sim-racing than just choosing a steering wheel and pedals to race down rally stages or smash lap times on circuits the world over. Sim-racing is a discipline in its own right, even a passion for some, and building a setup takes time, knowledge...
Sim-racing fans are well aware of the players in the game, with brands such as Thrustmaster and Logitech offering products aimed at the general public. While the peripherals from these brands are of good quality and deliver decent sensations, they are nonetheless...
Sim-racing is a discipline that has grown enormously in recent years, especially with the advent of setups, or rather peripherals, on consoles. It's true that sim-racing used to be virtually exclusive to the PC, for the simple reason that game consoles, whether from...
Since its release, the PS5 has sold over 25 million units worldwide. That's a lot, especially when you consider that Sony 's console has only been on the market since November 2020. When it comes to racing games, Gran Turismo is a household name. The Made In Sony...
Fanatec is a major player in the sim-racing industry, and has been for many years. In fact, the brand has just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and is offering great promotions on some of its products. The manufacturer offers a wide range of products: steering wheels,...
Creating a sim-racing setup requires the use, and also the purchase, of several peripherals. You need a steering wheel and a pedalboard, otherwise there's no point in creating a setup if you only have these two. But true sim-racing fans want to take immersion even...
Leading brand of sim-racing peripherals, Fanatec needs no further introduction. The German brand has been active in the game since the 90s, and many of its products are considered the best in their categories. Fanatec fans can be found all over the world, and are very...
Sim-racing enthusiasts have been over the moon since Fanatec released the McLaren GT3 V2 steering wheel. It has to be said that the V1 set the bar pretty high for an officially licensed GT3 steering wheel, and the V2 is well on the way to taking its place. Unlike...
Preparing a sim-racing setup can be tricky, especially for those just starting out in this gaming mode. Novices will tell you to just get a steering wheel + pedals + shifter combo, but true sim-racing fans will tell you that you've forgotten a crucial element in your...
Have you ever heard of the new and improved version of the BMW GT2 steering wheel from Fanatec ? I'd be quite honestly surprised if you hadn't, as this model seems to be all the rage on the sim-racing steering wheel market, and especially among GT enthusiasts. It's a...
I'm continuing my series of tests of products from Fanatec, a brand I'm particularly fond of, and today I'm pleased to share my impressions of the ClubSport Formula V2.5 steering wheel. As the name suggests, it's a new version of the ClubSport Formula steering wheel,...
For me, F1 is the pinnacle of excellence in the world of racing, and the same goes for sim-racing. In fact, you can find more and more F1 steering wheels on the market, even if they're not all of the highest quality. Fanatec's Podium Racing Wheel F1 is a model whose...
After using the Fanatec CSL Elite base (which you can discover discover here) for some time, it was time for me to test what is considered to be its big sister: the ClubSport CSW V2.5 base.. It's fair to say that Fanatec is a brand with a very good reputation, and one...
I recently told you about one of the flagship products in Fanatec's Podium series (the DD1 base), so it was only logical that I should give you a brief review of its successor, which I also had the privilege of testing: the Fanatec Podium DD2 base. If you keep up with...
Remember the days when the only thing we had to play racing games with were undeveloped controllers? Seems like a long time ago now, doesn't it? I know I'm not the only one who doesn't miss those days! As far as the world of sim-racing is concerned, it's a real...
Those who know me will know that I make no secret of the fact that I'm an absolute fan of the Fanatec brand and its range of products. Of course, I know how to remain objective, and I don't take the plunge when something disappoints me, whatever the manufacturer. But...
For Sim-racing fans like me, the Fanatec brand is well known in the community for offering quality products. I just wanted to tell you a little about one of their products, which I've had the opportunity to use for many hours of play and which I particularly like: the...