While futuristic prototypes and concept cars appear fairly regularly in sim racing, hardware tends to be focused on what professional racers are currently using. But that's changed a bit with the futuristic Moza Vision GS wheel released as an idea of what you might find in a GT3 car in the future. It makes sense that a lot of sim racers like using something as close to the … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster T128 Shifter Pack Bundle Launched
I really wanted to be excited about the Thrustmaster T128 Shifter Pack bundle launched with the TH8S H-pattern gearshift. I've bought both products (shifter for me, and wheel and pedals for my son), and manual shifting is one of the most cost effective improvements I've ever made for enjoyment and immerson. And with the T128 providing one of the cheapest routes into wheels … [Read more...]
Cammus C12 Direct Drive Wheel Launched For Pre-Orders
Following on from the initial Cammus C5 single unit sim racing wheel and base in one, now there's a more powerful force feedback option, with the Cammus C12 Direct Drive Wheel launched for pre-orders. Like the C5 it uses an external rotor design that saves space but also claims to provide less inertia and more responsive and detailed feedback when you're driving. And it also … [Read more...]
Gomez Sim Industries Preview The New Formula Pro Elite V2
As a fairly well-known and respected company producing high-end sim racing wheels, it's pretty big news when Gomez Sim Industries preview the new Formula Pro Elite V2. The original version of the wheel was released by GSI back in 2020, which became a popular choice for a lot of sim racers before it was eventually discontinued for newer models. So there's probably going to be … [Read more...]
Gomez Sim Industries Hyper SL Wheel Announced
If you want a professional level sim racing wheel without an in-built screen then a new option is on the way with the Gomez Sim Industries Hyper Sl wheel announced. Pre-sales begin on November 10th, 2023 with a 10% discount for day one customers. It joins the existing P1 in the Hyper range. That wheel launched in 2022 with a 4.3 LCD display among the features and currently … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Pre-Orders Begin
Officially licensed and surprisingly affordable, it might be time to invest as Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Pre-Orders begin. Deliveries will start from October 26th, 2023, for the 1:1 replica of the wheel used in the Ferrari 488 GT3. And for £249.99, you get a central faceplate with carbon fibre cladding, adjustable paddle shifters with magnetic sensors, and four … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster SF1000 Firmware Update V6.27 Released
A freezing issue on PC and Playstation consoles has been fixed, and various new features for EA Sports F1 23 have been added, with Thrustmaster SF1000 Firmware update V6.27 released. The Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Ferrari SF1000 originally became available in 2021, as a replica of the wheel found in the F1 car, officially licensed the Italian manufacturer winning their … [Read more...]
New And Improved Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 Launched
Get more rigidity, and redesigned paddles with the new and improved Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 launched to replace the previous version launched in 2021. Both allow you to mount a wide range of rims from Fanatec, Momo, Sparco, OMP and more to use for sim racing. The Hub V2 includes eight standard buttons, a 2-way rocker switch, two 2-way toggle switches, a 7-way … [Read more...]
Porsche Gaming Steering Wheel 911 GT3 Cup Costs £7,950
Various car and motorsport manufacturers have bridged the gap between the real world and sim racing in interesting new ways. But as the limited edition Porsche Gaming Steering Wheel 911 GT3 Cup costs £7,950, it feels like this might be more of a cash grab. Back in 2020, BMW revealed the Fanatec Podium M4 GT3 wheel which could be used in both the real car and your sim rig. … [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...]
Thrustmaster T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator Announced
Licensed sim racing hardware always seems to be popular, and one partnership seems set to continue with the Thrustmaster T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator announced. The direct drive wheelbase follows other tie-ins, including the Ferrari SF1000 Formula Wheel launched in 2021, the wooden 250 GTO wheel to celebrate the 55th annversary of the iconic sports car, and more. The … [Read more...]
Innovative New Cammus C5 Direct Drive Wheel Under $300
We've predicted that direct drive sim racing hardware would continue to drop in price. But we didn't expect to see the innovative new Cammus C5 Direct Drive wheel under $300 arrive so soon. The design takes a different aproach to anything else on the market, ditching a wheelbase for an all-in-one approach which means you essentially hold the motor directly to drive. And that … [Read more...]
New ‘Entry-Level’ GSI X29 Wheel Announced
While you might have a different definition based on your sim racing budget, there's a new 'entry-level' GSI X29 wheel announced by Gomez Sim Industries, and pre-orders being on May 1st. The price will be $650, or $845 with a dual clutch option, which can also be bought and added later if you prefer. And while that might not seem cheap to many of us, it's certainly more … [Read more...]
VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel Pre-Orders Open
If you've been waiting for the new sim racing wheel to become available, you can now at least invest your money as VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel Pre-Orders open to everyone. We previously looked at the wheel when it was announced for March 2023, after notably being used for the first two live rounds of the Rennsport ESL R1 series. Now we know that the new … [Read more...]
Moza R5 Direct Drive Wheel Base Gets A Lower Price
As predicted, the cost of sim racing with a DD setup continues to become cheaper, as the Moza R5 Direct Drive Wheel base gets a lower price of $319, down from $349, with the Moza R5 Bundle also dropping from $599 to $529. In UK currency, they're now listed £319 and £529 respectively. We've predicted that prices would reduce over time, and the Moza drops follow the recent … [Read more...]