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Next Level Racing Announces Dedicated Karting Rig: Go Kart Plus
With GT and Formula style rigs dominating the market, karting is not getting too much sim racing love. But Next Level Racing is addressing the issue with the Go Kart Plus rig. Here is all you need to know about the company’s recent announcement. Image credit: Next Level Racing Karting in sim...- Angus Martin
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Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Available for Pre-Order
Thrustmaster has just announced a new wheel replicating that of the Ferrari 488 GT3. Available now to pre-order, compatible with all TM bases. Image credit: Thrustmaster Thrustmaster and Ferrari is a partnership that is seemingly older than time itself. Many sim racers will have experienced...- Angus Martin
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Fanatec Releases QR2: New Adapter in Multiple Versions
After first showing a working prototype in late 2022, Fanatec have released their QR2 Quick Release Adapter. The new part aims to offer more rigidity while allowing to keep the convenience of the previous QR system. Image credit: Fanatec One of the biggest strengths of Fanatec’s QR1 system is...- Yannik Haustein
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Best Used Sim Racing Wheels in 2023 Guide
Direct Drive tech is killing off new entry-level models. But if you cannot afford a €440 Moza R3 bundle, here is your guide to the best used sim racing wheels and how much to pay for them. Note: Not all wheels in the header image appear in the article. They are representative for the topic...- Angus Martin
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MOZA's R3 Bundle: DD Revolution for Entry-Level Hardware?
The sim racing hardware market is always evolving, and it seems MOZA Racing is everywhere when it comes to new products: The manufacturer has steadily increased its presence with new products since first appearing in 2021. With its recent unveiling of the R3 Bundle, it is also making is console...- Yannik Haustein
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Porsche Offers Eye-Wateringly Expensive Limited Edition GT3 Cup Wheel
Sim racing manufacturers building equipment to be used in real cars is not unheard of in 2023. The reverse path is much rarer though - and Porsche decided to go down that route with an exclusive sim racing version of the 911 GT3 Cup car's steering wheel. Spoiler: It will likely not make its way...- Yannik Haustein
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Sponsored MOZA Racing Expands Horizons With New R3 Bundle
MOZA Racing enters the console world, bringing new options for Sim Racing enthusiasts with its new R3 Bundle. Image credit: MOZA Racing (10) Unleashing the Thrill: MOZA R3 Bundle for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC MOZA Racing never slows down and now introduces the new R3 bundle, created in...- OverTake.gg
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Moza to Unveil Xbox-Compatible Wheel at Gamescom
Moza Racing has steadily expanded its catalogue over the last few years: The manufacturer offers sim racing hardware for various ranges, but only for PC - however, this is going to change soon, as a teaser reveals. Image credit: Moza Racing Similarly to Fanatec, for example, Moza offers...- Yannik Haustein
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Two or Three Pedals - What Do You Prefer?
Sim racing rigs are as diverse as the people behind their racing wheels: Everyone has different preferences, which results in different hardware combinations and setups. As modern racing cars use paddles to shift gears, the clutch pedal is an increasingly rare sight in cockpits both on track and...- Yannik Haustein
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All Gears, Less Cost: Thrustmaster Unveils TH8S Shifter
Image credit: Thrustmaster Many modern sim racing rigs only feature two pedals these days, but the enthusiasts of heel and toe are very much around - but they do not have many budget alternatives when it comes to shifters. Now, Thrustmaster aims to change this with the little brother of their...- Yannik Haustein
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Sponsored MOZA Racing Announces New Wheelbase & GT Wheel
Image credit: MOZA Racing MOZA Racing Unleashes Unprecedented Power and Precision with the 12Nm Direct Drive Wheelbase and KS GT Style Racing Wheel. MOZA Racing, the industry leader in sim racing innovation, is proud to announce the launch of two revolutionary products: the 12Nm Direct Drive...- OverTake.gg
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More Wheel Compatibility: Asetek Invicta Quick Release to Launch in June
Image credit: Asetek SimSports Compatibility can be a tricky subject in sim racing: Not all wheels are compatible with every wheel base, limiting options depending on which wheel base is used. Asetek SimSports is trying to change this when it comes to its wheel bases via the Invicta Quick...- Yannik Haustein
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Spotlight: Your DIY Hardware Projects
With sim racing being a highly-subjective discipline when it comes to both software and hardware, it comes as no surprise that every rig looks different - sometimes in small ways, sometimes substantially. And sometimes, you just cannot get what you want or need from what is available for...- Yannik Haustein
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Show Us Your Best DIY Hardware Projects!
It may not be at the level of real motorsport, but sim racing is expensive – especially once more hardware than a wheel and pedal set are desired. Most sim rigs are constantly evolving, and it is not rare for sim racers to come up with their own solutions. RaceDepartment wants to see the best of...- Yannik Haustein
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See What You Need: Sim Racing Dash Displays
Having an overview of every piece of info you want or need can be trick in sim racing. Different sims use different styles of HUD, and if you want lots of information, things can quickly get cluttered on your screen. Dash displays are a way around this - and they can offer significant...- Yannik Haustein
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Do You Change Wheels for Different Cars?
The amount of choice when it comes to circuits and cars is one of the elements that makes sim racing amazing. Similarly, hardware is not limited to just a few options anymore, unlike a decade ago, and as a result, it is possible to match steering while size and shape to what you are driving – do...- Yannik Haustein
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What is the most important piece of simracing hardware to you?
Wheel bases, sim rig chassis, bucket seats, handbrakes, wheel rims and the list goes on. There are so many bits of hardware one can buy for a racing simulator. But which is the most important to you? Image Credit: Kunos Simulazioni Now as popular as ever, simracing has reached a point where...- Angus Martin
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New upholstering for HP Reverb (first generation)
Hi everybody, I am still using my "old" HP Reverb (not G2!!!) for my SimRacing sessions. Unfortunately, the upholstering of the VR headset is worn and needs to be replaced. I could not yet find any replacement for the upholstering on the web. Does anybody of you know a "secret store" where I can...- ktuth
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Sim-Lab Unveils Rally-style Paddle Shifter
Rallying is a unique niche in motorsport, and so it often introduces tech that wouldn't be seen in circuit racing. The single paddle shifter is a great example and Sim Lab has now introduced its own take own version for simracing. Image Credit: Sim-Lab Sending cars flying through forests...- Angus Martin
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Motorcycle Gaming Hardware is Coming?!
While motorcycle gamers have been waiting for many years to graduate from gamepads, a solution is finally on the horizon. It is called the emotostick. This piece of equipment is a versatile, bendable and flexible stick that aims to allow the virtual rider as realistic movement as possible. The...- Julian Strasser
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