Sim-racing began to take off some time ago, particularly with the release of consoles such as the PS3 and Xbox 360. On these two platforms, racing game developers have had a field day, offering us titles that are realistic, immersive and fun. Naturally, manufacturers...
For fans of sim-racing, I don't need to introduce the Playseat brand, which has been in the business for over 20 years. With so much experience, it goes without saying that its products are of the highest quality, very well designed and, above all, suitable for...
If you're a fan of sim-racing, there's no need for me to give you an introduction to the Playseat brand and its cockpits. Otherwise, to put it simply, the Dutch manufacturer has dominated the market virtually since its inception, and I don't see that changing any time...
Since its inception, sim-racing has always aimed to immerse virtual drivers in their favorite simu, providing maximum realism. With its steering wheel, base, pedals and shifter, this discipline has come a long way in the space of 20 years. Gone are the days when all...
Over the years, Playseat has offered us many quality cockpits at excellent prices, and the Gran Turismo is one of a line of products worthy of bearing the brand name. Fans of sim-racing will be familiar with the Dutch manufacturer Playseat, and will also know that it...
Although the sim-racing cockpit market is dominated mainly by Playseat, there are many other players who share sales, such as Oplite. This French brand specializes in e-sports products and peripherals, particularly sim-racing. Despite the brand's young age (founded in...
Game consoles such as the PS3 and Xbox 360 really democratized video games for everyone, with over 80 million units sold for each console. Since then, it's been a race to the top, and it has to be said that Sony has a fairly comfortable lead over Microsoft. Today,...
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...
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...