Virtual motorsport doesn't have to be an expensive hobby, especially with our selection of Black Friday Sim Racing deals for 2024. Good equipment can help improve your lap times, but you can still race at the highest level with a single monitor and entry-level wheel and pedals mounted on a desk. Black Friday traditionally occurs on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday in … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing Wheel Stand LITE 2.0 Launched
There's a new and affordable alternative to deskmounting your sim racing wheel and pedals, with the new NEXT Level Racing Wheel Stand LITE 2.0 launched for £129. Not only does it easily fold up when not in use, but along with the existing cradle to keep gaming chairs in place under braking, a cockpit kit will be available later in 2024 if you want to upgrade your setup. The … [Read more...]
Seat Maker Recaro Automotive Files For Bankruptcy
It's a tough time for German firms making sim racing equipment as not only have Fanatec become insolvent, but now seat maker Recaro Automotive files for bankruptcy. The company dates back to 1906, with Recaro Holdings owning the aircraft, seating and gaming companies, with Recaro Automotive Seating owned by Raven Acquisitions LLC since 2020. Confusingly, the sim racing side … [Read more...]
New Foldable Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro Cockpit
If you're short on space and need somewhere to mount a direct drive wheel with up to 10Nm of feedback, then the new foldable Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro cockpit might be the solution. Lightweight, folding cockpits have been around for a long time, from Next Level Racing and other manufacturers. But with the massive rise in DD wheels over recent years, they now have to … [Read more...]
Corsair Negotiates To Buy Fanatec
There's a big change coming to the world of sim racing equipment as Corsair negotiates to buy Fanatec and parent company Endor AG. It's been a turbulent time for Fanatec, with new chairman and CEO Andres Ruff replacing founder Thomas Jackermeier, issues with fulfilling orders and customer service, delays and debts related to a new headquarters, and more. Corsair has already … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing ERS3 Elite Reclining Seat Launched
It's easy to underestimate the important of a good seat for sim racing until you either launch yourself across the room under braking, or get up from a long driving session full of aches and pains. And there's a fresh choice available with the new Next Level Racing ERS3 Elite Recling Seat launched for £229. The ERS3 features both double seat recliners and seat slider, which … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing Go Kart Plus Cockpit Goes On Sale
Designed mainly for families with younger sim racers and adult drivers, the Next Level Racing Go Kart Plus cockpit goes on sale from today, September 28th, 2023, at a price of £599. The Go Kart Plus can cope with children and older drivers from 110-200cm (or 3'7" to 6'7"), and a max weight of 130kg (286lbs), and should be comfortable for anyone up to a 40 inch waist. But the … [Read more...]
Cooler Master Dyn X Sim Racing Cockpit Revealed
Better known for their wide range of PC parts and gaming peripherals, there's a new rig option with the Cooler Master Dyn X sim racing cockpit revealed by the Taiwan company Having debuted at various events during the Summer, including at the 24 Hours of Spa, more details are now available as the cockpit gets closer to going on sale. And the big selling point is probably the … [Read more...]
Sabelt Reveal A New Range Of Sim Racing Products
The virtual and real world continue to blur as Italian company Sabelt reveal a new range of sim racing products. Founded in 1972, the firm designs and manufactures seats, belts, and more for cars and motorsport. And they've now launched Sabelt Sim Racing to provide a range of equipment, with the initial range including three rigs and seats, along with a new wheel. As … [Read more...]
Sim Lab GT1 Pro Sim Racing Cockpit Pre-Orders Open
Along with the new XP1 loadcell pedals, the Sim Lab GT1 Pro Sim Racing Cockpit pre-orders are also open, with shipping sharting from July 24th, 2023. And ordering in advance saves you a bit of money on your purchase, with £43 off from each configuration choice, whether you decide to include a seat or integrated monitor mount. The new design for 2023 will sit above the … [Read more...]
The New Foldable Next Level Racing GTLite Pro Cockpit
Foldable sim racing cockpits are a popular option when you're starting out with the hobby, or if you have to share space with other people when you're not driving. And with the Australian brand being a popular choice, the new foldable Next Level Racing GTLite Pro Cockpit joins the existing GTLite and F-GT Lite options. While the GT Lite comes in at £229, the new GTLite Pro … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Ferrari Cockpit Launched
Fans of the Prancing Horse can take their support of the Italian supercars further with the new official Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Ferrari Cockpit launches for anyone wanting a new sim racing rig. The full name of the setup is the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Scuderia Ferrari Edition Cockpit, and it adds officially-licensed branding onto the high-end aluminium … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing GTLite PlayStation Edition Launched
If you're buying a sim racing cockpit, then you want it to look cool along with being comfortable and working well. And that includes matching your Sony console with the Next Level Racing GTLite PlayStation Edition launched for £249. Essentially, it's the officially licensed version of the existing GTLite cockpit, which normally costs £229. For the extra money, you get … [Read more...]
Recaro × Porsche Gaming Chair Limited Edition Launched
If you want to spend your work and sim racing time in an exclusive seat, then you may be interested in the new Recaro × Porsche Gaming Chair Limited Edition, which has launched at a premium price. And with just 911 units to tie in with the iconic Porsche model, it's unlikely you'll see many in offices or sim rigs. Probably the key thing to note is that the new chair will … [Read more...]
The Next Level Racing HF8 Haptic Gaming Pad Launches
Unless you've got a full motion sim rig, one of the biggest limitations of virtual racing is the lack of physical feedback beyond your wheel. But that can now be fixed more easily, as the Next Level Racing HF8 Haptic Gaming Pad launches this month, costing £229 in the UK. Haptic systems aren't new, with hardware including Buttkickers and various motion platforms available, … [Read more...]