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Fanatec Podium DD: My honest opinion on this base

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 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

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 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

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

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

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...

Conspit 310 Apex: My honest opinion of this steering wheel

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

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...

Logitech G RS 50: My honest opinion on this bundle

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...

Porsche 911 RSR: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

GSI Hyper P1: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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...

Simlab AMG Petronas Cockpit: My honest opinion

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

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...

Leoxz XGT Ultimate: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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,...

SIMAGIC P-HPR : My opinion on this Haptic Module

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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...

Simagic P1000: My honest opinion on this crankset

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

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...

Fanatec Porsche Vision GT: My Opinion on this Steering Wheel

Fanatec Porsche Vision GT: My Opinion on this Steering Wheel

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...

Moza Active Shifter : My Opinion on this Gear Shifter

Moza Active Shifter : My Opinion on this Gear Shifter

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...

Moza mBooster Active Pedals: My honest opinion on this crankset

Moza mBooster Active Pedals: My honest opinion on this crankset

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...

Steering wheel MOZA Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 – Test & Review

Steering wheel MOZA Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 – Test & Review

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...

Fanatec Rennsport Cockpit V2 : My opinion on this chassis

Fanatec Rennsport Cockpit V2 : My opinion on this chassis

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,...

Fanatec Bentley GT3: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

Fanatec Bentley GT3: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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....

Fanatec DD Shaft Extension: My Sim Racing Accessory Review

Fanatec DD Shaft Extension: My Sim Racing Accessory Review

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 Harness: Which one to choose for more immersion?

Sim-Racing Harness: Which one to choose for more immersion?

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...

Next Level Racing HF8: My Opinion on this Pad

Next Level Racing HF8: My Opinion on this Pad

Next Level Racing is a world-renowned player in the sim-racing cockpit segment. The company is Australian, but its products are distributed worldwide, offering excellent sensations to budding pilots. The brand's cockpits are renowned for their sturdiness, adaptability...

Simucube Active Pedals: My honest opinion on this crankset

Simucube Active Pedals: My honest opinion on this crankset

The sim-racing peripherals manufacturer Simucube is world-renowned for its high-quality products and technological innovations that blur the boundary between reality and the virtual world. It's not for nothing that Simucube is the leading supplier of simulators to...

Simucube 2 Sport: My Opinion on this Base

Simucube 2 Sport: My Opinion on this Base

Simucube has made a name for itself in the sim-racing industry as the best choice for racers seeking total immersion. In fact, the manufacturer equips many motorsport teams with simulators, which speaks volumes for the sensations provided by Simucube products. This...

PXN V10: My honest opinion of this bundle

PXN V10: My honest opinion of this bundle

Manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals offering products that are compatible with several platforms at the same time are few and far between. The most popular are Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster, and these brands have products that are compatible with only 2...

Fanatec Clubsport GT Cockpit: My honest opinion on this chassis

Fanatec Clubsport GT Cockpit: My honest opinion on this chassis

Right now, it's the revival of Fanatec with its sim-racing range. This operation began several months ago with the launch of new mid-range Direct Drive bases: the ClubSport DD and DD+, developing 12 and 15 nm of torque respectively. This was followed by the launch of...

Simagic FX Pro : My honest opinion on this steering wheel

Simagic FX Pro : My honest opinion on this steering wheel

Among the manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals present in the premium segment, we have the brand Simagic brand, which has been active in the field for several years. It's a Chinese company, founded by racing enthusiasts who were supported by racing drivers. The...

Wind simulator : Alpha Wind Simulator review

Wind simulator : Alpha Wind Simulator review

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,...

P1Sim Eau Rouge: My Opinion on this Premium Steering Wheel

P1Sim Eau Rouge: My Opinion on this Premium Steering Wheel

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...

P1Sim Arnage: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

P1Sim Arnage: My honest opinion on this steering wheel

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 Clubsport Handbrake V2: My Opinion on this Handbrake

Fanatec Clubsport Handbrake V2: My Opinion on this Handbrake

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...

P1Sim Mistral: My opinion on this Load Cell crankset

P1Sim Mistral: My opinion on this Load Cell crankset

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...

Thrustmaster T598: My opinion on this Direct Drive Bundle

Thrustmaster T598: My opinion on this Direct Drive Bundle

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...

Simlab XB1 : My honest opinion on this Handbrake

Simlab XB1 : My honest opinion on this Handbrake

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...

Simlab P1X Pro : My opinion on this chassis

Simlab P1X Pro : My opinion on this chassis

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...

Simlab XP1: My honest opinion of this crankset

Simlab XP1: My honest opinion of this crankset

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...

Cammus C5 Bundle: My opinion on this kit

Cammus C5 Bundle: My opinion on this kit

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...

Grid MPX Sim Racing steering wheel : Test & Review

Grid MPX Sim Racing steering wheel : Test & Review

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...

MOZA Vision GS Wheel: My opinion on this wheel

MOZA Vision GS Wheel: My opinion on this wheel

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...