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MOZA Mid-Year Sale 2026: All the Deals You Won’t Want to Miss

The summer sales season is kicking off, this time with MOZA Racing’s Mid-Year Sale. The simulation peripheral manufacturer is offering up to 25% off a large portion of its racing and flight sim lineup, from June 16 (1:00 p.m. UTC) through July 15, 2026 (10:00 a.m....

Fanatec CSL DD on PS5: Why It’s Having Issues, and What to Get

No, let's just get this out of the way: your Fanatec CSL DD won't work on the PS5. It runs great on PC and on Xbox with the right steering wheel, but for Sony's console, there's one thing missing—and it's not a matter of processing power. The Real Barrier: The License...

Promo Pimax Summer Carnival 2026: the best deals for your setup

Pimax's Summer Carnival 2026 is on, until July 10. It's a great opportunity to upgrade your VR setup, as long as you know where to look: not all the offers are price drops, and the key lies elsewhere. Here's what you need to know about sim racing. The only real...

Fanatec democratizes FullForce on CSL DD and GT DD Pro

Until now, FullForce has been associated mainly with Fanatec's high-end bases. That changes on June 16, 2026: a free firmware update brings it to the CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro, two of the brand's most accessible and widespread Direct Drives. The info comes from...

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...

Assetto Corsa EVO 0.7: what modding and Safety Rating change

On paper,Assetto Corsa EVO 0.7 looks like just another content update. In reality, however, two Kunos decisions weigh far more heavily than any new car: the anticipated arrival of official modding, and a Safety Rating by proximity that changes the way a clean driver...

BeamNG.drive on PS5: what the announcement really changes

BeamNG.drive will arrive on PlayStation 5 in 2026. For many gamers, this means the arrival of a spectacular crash simulator on the console. But the announcement is broader than that: At the same time, BeamNG is preparing a major v0.39 update, and the studio has...

Fanatec CSL DD 5Nm vs 8Nm: which version to buy?

The sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Fanatec offers a complete range of products tailored to the needs of several categories of pilots. We have the CSL range, aimed at beginner or amateur sim-racers. The ClubSport is the go-to for drivers with a good deal of racing...

Porsche 935 in Assetto Corsa EVO: the first signal of v0.7

The official Assetto Corsa account has confirmed the arrival of the 2018 Porsche 935 in the next version 0.7 of Assetto Corsa EVO. Clarification counts: this is not a road-going supercar, but a track-only Porsche. This is an important detail, because this 935 doesn't...

F1 25 2026 Season Pack: Audi, Cadillac and MADRING arrive on June 3

The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack now has a release date: June 3, 2026. EA and Codemasters are preparing an extension designed to bring F1 25 into the 2026 season, with a new grid, reworked single-seaters, a brand-new circuit and a complete edition for players who don't yet...

Moza Racing R3 vs R5: which base to choose?

Moza Racing has made a name for itself on the sim-racing market in just a few years. The recipe for this success is both good and simple: offer peripherals that cover several sim-racing segments, perform well and are priced below the competition. As a result, the...

Bigscreen Beyond 2: My opinion on this VR Headset

The world of VR headsets has come a long way in the last ten years, thanks in particular to the democratization of the Oculus Rift, Meta Quest and other HTC Vive. It's a fairly niche market overall, but one that has nonetheless captured the hearts of many. In...

Conspit Ares: My opinion on these Direct Drive Bases

Conspit is expanding all over the world, with a complete range that aims to compete with brands such as Fanatec, Simagic and Moza on their own turf, namely that of high-performance setups that don't break the bank. Chinese manufacturer Conspit offers a range of...

VNM Direct Drive : My Opinion on these Bases

The VNM brand of sim-racing peripherals has only been present on the world market for a few years, and is positioned in the mid- to high-end segment. It's a rather competitive market in which VNM finds itself, with names and manufacturers who have been present for...

Conspit CPP EVO 3: My opinion on this crankset

On the sim-racing crankset market, there are two main families: models equipped with a Load Cell system, and those based on a hydraulic system. I'm talking here about the majority of products sought after by simracers, although there are also single-spring cranksets...

Rennsport: Auto-edition, Hyundai N Vision 74 and May update

Rennsport has broken its silence, and this time the message is clear. Gone are the wobbly promises and lightly thrown dates. The studio has made a resounding mea culpa, acknowledging a heavy "debt of trust" to its community. This strategic shift is not just a change...

Fanatec Spring Deals 2026: up to -13% off

The kick-off is here! Fanatec finally launches its "Spring Deals", a promotional campaign that promises to be the biggest since the end of 2025. From April 23, 2026 at 02:00 CET until May 4, 2026, simracers all over the world, from European hubs to American, Canadian,...

SOELPEC Spectra XR: My Opinion on this Steering Wheel

If you're looking for a sim-racing steering wheel, you've got a wide range of options to choose from, depending on the discipline you're aiming for, materials, build quality, controls and other features, price and so on. Fanatec, for example, offers over 40 entries in...

Lenovo wins F1 Sim Racing with Legion PCs

Lenovo and Formula 1 redefine their partnership: the Chinese company, already omnipresent in the real F1 ecosystem, has just announced its extension to become the official technology supplier of the Sim Racing 2026 F1 World Championship. For us simracers, the...

Forza Horizon 6: complete map of Japan finally revealed

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....

VNM GT V1: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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 0.6: Countach LP5000 QV and GT3 confirmed

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...

BDH H2SQ: My opinion on this gear shift lever

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...

Conspit CPP LITE 3: My opinion on this crankset

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...

LeoXZ XF1 Ultimate: My opinion on this steering wheel

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...

GDC 2026: MOZA launches AI coach and motion platform

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...

BavarianSimTec Alpha: My opinion on this steering wheel

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 Neo X-330T: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

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...

BavarianSimTec OmegaPRO V2: My opinion on this Steering Wheel

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...

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...

Fanatec Podium DD: My honest opinion on this base

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 3: My honest opinion of this Base

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...

Simagic Alpha Evo : My Opinion on this Base

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 GT1: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

Simagic GTS: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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....

Conspit 290 GP: My honest opinion of this steering wheel

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...

Simagic P2000: My honest opinion on this crankset

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 best sim-racing drift games on Playstation, Xbox and PC

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...

Conspit 310 Apex: My honest opinion of this steering wheel

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...

Fanatec CSL GT3 : My Honest Opinion on this Steering Wheel

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...

Best F1 Sim Racing Setups 2026

Sim-racing setups cover more or less all motorsport disciplines. There's Formula racing, rally racing, endurance racing and much more. The reason is quite simple: each virtual driver has his or her own preferences in terms of sim-racing, and the setup follows the same...

Logitech G RS 50: My honest opinion on this bundle

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...

Fanatec December Deals 2026: New discounts up to -25%.

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...

Black Friday Logitech 2026: Deals up to 40% off

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...

Sim Racing Black Friday: The Best Deals from All Brands

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 Fanatec – Deals up to 33% off

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...

Black Friday Asetek Simsports 2026 – Deals up to 42% off

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...

Black Friday Thrustmaster 2026: Up to 35% off

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...

Best Cheap Direct Drive Bases – Top 4

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 Moza Racing: All the offers you won’t want to miss

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....

Porsche 911 RSR: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

Best Sim Racing Xbox Series X/S Setups: The Ultimate Bundles

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...

iRacing Black Friday 2026: 50% off

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...

Best Sim Racing PS5 Setups: The Unmissable Bundles

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...

GSI Hyper P1: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

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...

Thrustmaster unveils new products at Sim Racing Expo

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...

Simlab unveils Direct Drive DDX bases at Simracing Expo 2025

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....

Simagic strikes back with 3 New Products at SimRacing Expo 2025

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...

Fanatec unveils the Podium DD and its Podium crankset

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 4 Best Rally Games on PC, Xbox and Playstation

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 AMG Petronas Cockpit: My honest opinion

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...

Simlab GT1 Pro: My honest opinion of this Cockpit

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...

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...

Best Sites to Find Assetto Corsa Setups

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...

Leoxz XGT Ultimate: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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,...

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...

SIMAGIC P-HPR : My opinion on this Haptic Module

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...

Simlab P1X Ultimate: My honest opinion on this chassis

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....

The 3 Best Drift Wheels for PC

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....

Rexing Mayaris 2 : My honest opinion on this F1 Steering Wheel

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...

Conspit 300GT: My honest opinion of this steering wheel

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...

SimNet SP Pro: My honest opinion on this crankset

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...

Moza FSR2 : My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

MOZA Racing on PS5: Is it compatible? What you need to know

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...

Simagic on PS5: Is it compatible? What you need to know before buying

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....

Promo Fanatec BMW M4 GT3 : -300€ Now ! (Limited Offer)

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...

Simagic P1000: My honest opinion on this crankset

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...

Simagic GT NEO: My honest opinion of this steering wheel

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...

Top 3 Best Handbrakes for PS5

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...