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  1. Vehicle Software Company Marble Labs Announces Potential FFB Replacement Tech

    Vehicle Software Company Marble Labs Announces Potential FFB Replacement Tech

    Force Feedback is essential to enjoying sim racing. US-based vehicle software company Marble Labs attempts to turn this aspect of our favorite hobby on its head with a newly-announced haptic architecture. After first appearing in arcade racing games as early as the 1980s, Force Feedback has...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • force feedback sim racing tech
    • Comments: 33
    • Category: Misc
  2. EA Player-Voiced Character Patent: Sim Racing Potential?

    EA Player-Voiced Character Patent: Sim Racing Potential?

    An EA patent enabling player-voiced characters was recently unearthed. An interesting piece of tech, let’s look into its sim racing potential for both F1 and WRC game series. A few weeks ago, gaming site VeryAli Gaming stumbled upon a new EA patent with great potential. Essentially, it allows...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • community question ea feature tech
    • Comments: 14
    • Category: Other Games
  3. Which parts of your sim racing rig to upgrade first?

    Which parts of your sim racing rig to upgrade first?

    If you have just discovered sim racing then you will be aware that there are thousands of hardware options out there. Making the right choices early on can save you a considerable amount of money down the line. Here is what I have learned from my hardware journey. Disclaimer - This is just my...
  4. Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 Wheel review

    Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 Wheel review

    It's back, it's better than ever and it still looks outstanding on any sim rig - the Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 sim racing steering wheel is here. 2nd generation McLaren sim wheel. Retails around 199.99 EU. Compatible with Fanatec wheelbase ecosystem. Buy now from Fanatec for €199,95 I...
    • Paul Jeffrey
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • csl elite fanatec hardware mclaren review reviews simracing steeringwheel tech
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Reviews
  5. Next Level Racing GT Track Cockpit review

    Next Level Racing GT Track Cockpit review

    RaceDepartment recently had the opportunity to test out the Next Level Racing GT Track, and here are our thoughts on the flagship cockpit from the Australian hardware manufacturer. Next Level Racing GT Track modular cockpit design. Suitable for direct drive wheels. Adjustable and expandable to...
    • Paul Jeffrey
    • Article
    • 6 min read
    • cockpit gt track hardware next level racing review reviews simracing tech
    • Category: Reviews
  6. Ghiaman1334

    Controller not working?

    Hi all, I use an msi GC30 controller to play AC, but, suddenly, the controller decided this morning to have problems responding to inputs when I first load a session, then afterwards reacting as normal. Then, after dinner, even more suddenly than before, the controller decided that it doesn't...
  7. Ghiaman1334

    External hard drive usage?

    My laptop's been sent away for repairs. One of the things that might have broken it is how much space I used, especially for Assetto Corsa and its mods. I was wondering if it were possible to put Assetto Corsa on an external hard drive or something similar, then plug it in when I want to play...
  8. Ghiaman1334

    AC tech issues

    I'm getting sick and tired of dealing with my laptop's BS When I try to launch a practice session, no matter what I tried, it fails, and Content Manager 'can't identify the problem'. When I verify the game files on Steam, the computer crashes. Sometimes, when my computer crashes and restarts...

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