Featured image: the Buttkicker Gamer Plus (installed under seat) I hate to admit this, but despite the length of time the Buttkicker brand has been around in the sim racing community, I have never tried a[…]
Review: Getting to grips with the Pro Simrig PSR1
Having got into sim racing during the 2020 UK lockdowns (thanks to Richard) and followed the well-trodden path of upgrades from Logitech through to Fanatec, I decided this hobby was here to stay and planned a[…]
What is Haptic Feedback in Sim Racing?
Sim racing is, as you know, very much like real driving except there’s less real-world information for a driver to base their decisions on. The physics in the modeled environment compared to the real world are[…]
Fanatec wheels: which are the best ones to add to your setup?
As a Fanatec owner, there’s a huge ecosystem to choose from when it comes to upgrades. Their steering wheel range, in particular, is quite extensive. But which Fanatec wheel is the best? Today I’ll share some[…]
Sim Racing Seats – Buyer’s Guide
Picking the perfect racing seat for your sim rig is undoubtedly a crucial factor when putting your cockpit together. Without knowing what you’re looking for, it’s pretty easy to spend too long looking for the right[…]
Our Ultimate Sim Racing PC Build: 2022 Edition
Last updated: June 28th, 2022Build a sim racing PC or grab a NVIDIA 30 series powered pre-built machine that nails iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione without breaking a sweat with our latest update to our sim[…]
Gaming Monitors: How to choose the best monitors for sim racing
Last updated: December 3rd, 2021Featured image: VRS Gaming monitors come in many shapes and sizes, and because manufacturers offer such a wide array of features and specs these days, it’s hard to keep up with every[…]
Custom Sim Racing Wheels: 911 RSR GTE Endurance from VPG
I wonder if Fanatec or Cube controls cared this much about customer service when they were small? I’ll start my journey with VPG with a bit of an admission; I don’t know Simhub’s NEXTION features as[…]
Fanatec CSL DD – Fanatec’s new and very cheap Direct Drive wheelbase
Last updated: November 30th, 2021As the newest member of the Fanatec family, the CSL DD is already causing an almighty stir in the sim racing industry. Appropriately dubbed ‘The New StandarDD,’ by the manufacturer, this brand-new[…]
Simucube 2 Pro – Installation, Setup, and what is it like compared to the Fanatec DD2?
Last updated: February 26th, 2022I’ve written about Simucube’s excellent DD wheelbase almost everywhere except on this website. That’s going to change today as I’ve recently managed to get round to mounting my Simucube on my (very[…]
Test Drive: Sim 3D’s Pedal Rumble Kit
Last updated: October 11th, 2021It’s known that people who have lost a sense tend to develop other senses to compensate for the loss. In a similar but far less serious situation, I think sim racers are[…]
How to use Stream Deck for Sim Racing
Last updated: October 11th, 2021One of the things I find more than a little cumbersome about sim racing is the constant back and forth between apps and settings, mostly using the mouse or my keyboard. We[…]