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News PlayStation 5 tech reveal team chat

We have blown into the metaphorical horn and assembled the team to talk all things PlayStation 5 following the reveal of the very first details courtesy of the Wired interview with PlayStation 5 lead architect Mark Cerny. Cerny revealed the PlayStation 5 will be backwards compatible with PlayStation 4 games – something we expected to […]

News New disc-less Xbox One leaks suggest €229.99 price point

Last month we reported on a rumour that suggested a disc-less Xbox One will be coming in May this year. These rumours have now gained some traction thanks to a new leak showing the console’s supposed packaging along with some fresh details. German technology site WinFuture shared supposed images of the console (seen in the […]

News Google set to launch its Stadia game streaming platform in 2019

The tech giant Google will enter the games industry fray before the end of the year, with the launch of its new game streaming platform. Announced during the 2019 Game Developer Conference, Google’s ‘Stadia’ system is being pitched as a device that will fundamentally change how players interact with video games. It’s claimed that, by […]

News Rumour: a disc-less Xbox One S is coming in May

The latest rumours suggest that a disc-less Xbox One S (codenamed Maverick) will be available to pre-order around the middle of April before it goes on sale to the public in early May 2019. According to Windows Central, the disc-less console is reportedly going to be called the “Xbox One S All-Digital Edition” and its […]

News Rumour: Microsoft could announce two new Xboxes at E3 2019

The latest news on the rumour mill is that Microsoft may well announce not one but two new Xboxes this year. French website Jeuxvideo (translated by WCCFTech, via GamesRadar) has reported the two new consoles named “Xbox Lockhart” and “Xbox Anaconda” will be revealed at E3 2019 held at the Los Angeles Convention Center between […]

News First Mad Box controller concept images revealed

The very first controller concept images for Slightly Mad Studios’ “Mad Box” console have been revealed courtesy of Slightly Mad CEO Ian Bell, and much like the chosen Mad Box design, the controller concept is hardly inconspicuous. The controller appears to be impressively large and centres around its touch screen which is able to project a […]

News Slightly Mad Studios go with this concept design for the “Mad Box”

We’ve known about the Slightly Mad Studios’ “Mad Box” console for almost two weeks now. In that time we’ve learned the console will support 4K, VR at 60 frames per second, and developers will have access to a full engine for free to developer their title for it. We’ve also seen a few design concepts, […]

News PlayStation 4 sales surpass 91.6 million units worldwide

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a new sales milestone for the PlayStation 4 console and its a whopper. The PlayStation 4 has now sold through more than 91.6 million units globally as of December 31, 2018 according to estimates. Of the 91.6 million units, more than 5.6 million units are estimated to have been sold […]

News More “Mad Box” designs released by Slightly Mad CEO

CEO and founder of Slightly Mad Studios Ian Bell has shared images on two additional concept designs for the Mad Box console. The two concept designs are completely different from the original concept (and each other) but keep that ultra modern styling. The first looks like a modern-day Nintendo Gamecube, whilst the second looks inspired by automotive aerodynamics, […]

News Slightly Mad CEO offers £10,000 & free games for life for “Mad Box” slogan

CEO and founder of Slightly Mad Studios Ian Bell has taken to Twitter to offer a prize of “10K and free games for life” if somebody can come up with a winning slogan for the recently revealed “Mad Box” console. The two competition related tweets have proved popular gaining over 600 replies between them. We […]

News Here’s what Slightly Mad Studios’ console might look like

Slightly Mad Studios (Project CARS, Need for Speed Shift) CEO Ian Bell has shared a couple of images teasing the potential look of the recently announced “Mad Box” console. I say the potential look as it was confirmed just the other day that early design builds are expected to be revealed in the next four to […]

News Project CARS dev working on their own VR supporting console

Project CARS developer Slightly Mad Studios are currently developing their own console entitled the “Mad Box” as revealed by CEO Ian Bell via a tweet. This was followed up by another tweet revealing details on the Mad Box: “It’s the most powerful console ever built“, said Bell, “It’s literally ‘Mad‘”. Bell also stated the console […]

News Fanatec unveil Xbox One & PC compatible ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2

Following on from the recent unveiling of the PlayStation 4 and PC compatible Podium Racing Wheel F1 racing wheel, Fanatec has also lifted the veil on their new Xbox One and PC compatible ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 steering wheel which will release on February 28, 2019, and is available to pre-order now for €349.95. […]

News Fanatec announces range-topping Podium Racing Wheel F1

Fanatec has announced the new flagship model in its force feedback wheel range: the Podium Racing Wheel F1. Compatible for the PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro systems, the Podium Racing Wheel F1 is an officially licensed Formula One product, and will be the sole provided wheel for the 2019 F1 Esports Series. The wheel […]

News £1,450 HTC Vive Pro McLaren Edition announced

Ahead of the final race of the 2018 Formula One World Championship, HTC has announced a McLaren-themed version of its Vive Pro virtual reality headset. Simply named the “HTC Vive Pro McLaren Edition”, the package a pair of 2018-spec controllers and a Vive Pro headset – with the latter sporting orange accents reminiscent of the […]

Previews Thrustmaster Ferrari Headset Unboxing Video

This week we were privileged to receive an early hands-on the new Thrustmaster T.Racing Headset, this being the much sought after Scuderia Ferrari Edition. A set of headphones which accurately replicate the look of those used on the Formula One pit wall and very nice they are too. Over the past couple of years Thrustmaster […]

News Polymega reveals 25 minutes of Sega Saturn footage including Sega Rally

The new Polymega console was revealed last week, announcing compatibility with a wide range of cartridge formats, but that’s nothing new, the interesting aspect of this announcement is that this system also introduces CD compatibility, a first for any dedicated emulation console and this makes the Polymega potentially a big deal. A modular system compatible […]

News Thrustmaster reveals Scuderia Ferrari gaming headset

Thrustmaster sells a huge range of officially licensed Ferrari racing peripherals, such as the T300 Ferrari GTE wheel and Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On as part of its collaboration with the Italian automaker since 1992. Now, Thrustmaster has announced its first Scuderia Ferrari gaming headset: the T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition. Finished in Ferrari’s famous Rosso Corsa […]

News Thrustmaster announces limited edition flight stick for Ace Combat 7

After suffering several delays, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown finally has a release date, as Bandai Namco recently confirmed the upcoming flight sim will be landing on PS4 and Xbox One on January 18, 2019, and PC on February 1st. For extra immersion, the PS4 version will also be compatible with the PlayStation VR headset. […]

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News Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod + revealed for PS4 and Xbox One

The Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod was released earlier this year after being frequently requested by the sim racing community, but there was a catch – it was only available for PC. That’s no longer the case, however, as Thrustmaster has revealed the updated TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod + that supports PS4 and Xbox One […]

News Take a closer look at Thrustmaster’s revolutionary TPR Rudder Pedals

Thrustmaster recently showcased its range of sophisticated flight simulation hardware at the Royal International Air Tattoo air show allowing us to take a closer look at the new revolutionary TPR Rudder System, which you can see in action in our video report below. Developed in close coordination with aviation professionals after being commonly requested by […]

News Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+ coming to consoles in September

A few months ago, Thrustmaster announced it was developing a console version of the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod after being bombarded with requests from the community following the release of the PC-only handbrake peripheral. At E3, Thrustmaster has announced the price and release month for the Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+. Releasing for PS4 and […]

News Thrustmaster TPR Rudder System revealed for hardcore flight sim fanatics

Racing game fanatics may know Thrustmaster for its racing wheels like the T300 Ferrari GTE and T-GT, but the company originally mainly specialised in flight simulation equipment, which it still produces today. Ahead of E3, Thrustmaster has unveiled two new premium peripherals that form a part of a new innovative flight simulation product eco system. […]

News A Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake is being developed for PS4 and Xbox One

Earlier this year, Thrustmaster launched the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod, a racing peripheral that's been long-requested by the community. Officially licensed by Sparco, the mod serves as both a USB handbrake with progressive force and a precise sequential shifter. There is a downside, though: it's only compatible with PCs. At the time, Thrustmaster promised it will […]

News Thrustmaster reveals first bluetooth racing LED display for PS4

Thrustmaster has revealed the first racing LED display developed exclusively for PS4. The wireless BT LED display is designed for competitive racers, but you don't need to be a wheel user. Because it uses bluetooth, the display can be positioned anywhere so you can also use it with a Dualshock 4 controller. Using LEDs and […]

News Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod revealed with two different modes

For over two years, hardcore racing simulation fans have been requesting Thrustmaster to release a handbrake mod. And now their prayers have finally been answered with the reveal of the new Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod designed to give fans of virtual rallying and drifting an extra level of precision, immersion, and authenticity. Compatible for PC, […]

News Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition officially revealed

Following the recently leaked images, it was just a matter of time before Thrustmaster would officially reveal their new PC hardware. Today marks that day, and the official reveal comes with a ton of new details for the TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition. The TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition is actually the third […]

News Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition leaked

Just when you thought Thrustmaster couldn't possibly release any more products anytime soon, details of the company's latest product have leaked on several online stores. The Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition is the latest piece of hardware in question. The officially licensed Ferrari product utilises the TS-PC Racer base and comes complete with the […]

News Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition PS4 wheel revealed for budget-conscious sim racers

If the high-end Thrustmaster T-GT Wheel and mid-range T300 is beyond your budget, Thrustmaster has revealed a new version of its entry-level T80 wheel for budget-conscious sim racers. As the name implies, the Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition is based on the supercar of the same name. It features an 8:10 scale replica of […]

News Fanatec announces McLaren GT3 CSL Elite wheel rim

Fanatec has unveiled its latest addition to the CSL Elite wheel rim range, ahead of its official release in February 2018. Officially called the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel Mclaren GT3, the new rim is claimed to be an almost-exact reproduction of the wheel used in McLaren's real life GT racing cars. According to Fanatec, […]

News Thrustmaster’s Ferrari 250 GTO Wheel Add-On is a masterpiece

Thrustmaster has added a new premium Ferrari rim to its growing collection of officially licensed wheel rims – and it's absolutely stunning to behold. While previous Thrustmaster Ferrari wheel rims have been based on modern supercars and racecars like the 458 Italia, 458 Challenge and 599XX EVO, this retro-inspired rim is an authentic 8:10 scale replica of the vintage […]

News Check out these terrific Thrustmaster Black Friday deals

Thrustmaster, the American-based gaming peripheral manufacturer that supplies the T300 and the recently-released T-GT racing wheels, has announced some terrific Black Friday deals across a wide range of gaming hardware including racing wheels and accessories. Using the discount code 'BLACKFRI17' at the checkout on Thrustmaster's official website, you can currently get 20 percent off everything […]

News Fernando Alonso co-launches ‘FA Racing G2’ esports team

The two-times Formula One champion Fernando Alonso has co-launched an all-new esports racing team, in partnership with Logitech G and G2 Esports. Officially titled 'FA Racing G2 Logitech G', this new venture – with Fernando Alonso involved as the team principal – will be positioned as an elite esports team "that all sim racing enthusiasts […]

News Check out the stunning Thrustmaster Ferrari 250 GTO vintage wheel rim

Thrustmaster will soon release a number of new goodies for their ever-expanding “Eco-System”. One such product is the absolutely stunning Ferrari 250 GTO wheel rim. The wheel rim was recently spotted and snapped at the recently held Paris Games Week (via BSimRacing), and can be seen to the right. The stunning racing wheel rim belonged […]

News Thrustmaster announce full-scale Sparco R383 Rally Rim

Today Thrusmaster officially announced their new Sparco R383 Rally Rim. Eagle eyed viewers will have already seen this in action on our E3 content along with a wealth of exciting new Thrusmaster products, and apparently this is just the beginning. You can check out our E3 coverage here: As for the new R383 rim, it […]

News Thrustmaster announce new firmware update

It is a busy time for new racing releases and along with the growth of the racing genre we’ve seen a rapid expansion in the wheel market. This year’s Thrustmaster wheels are easily their best ever with solid construction and force feedback. So, in terms of wheel preservation it is important to keep your wheel […]

News Limited edition Gran Turismo Sport PlayStation 4 console revealed

To coincide with the launch of GT Sport on October 18, Sony will release a limited edition Gran Turismo Sport PlayStation 4 console. The slim 1 terrabyte console comes complete with a Gran Turismo branded silver faceplate along with a matching silver DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller which features the Gran Turismo logo on the touchpad. […]

News Thrustmaster announces new partnership with Sparco at E3 2017

Thrustmaster has announced a new licensing agreement with the Italian racing apparel brand Sparco at the E3 2017 expo. As a result of this new partnership, Thrustmaster will be able to develop for its racing wheel ecosystem a range of officially-licensed Sparco products. It's almost a given that this arrangement will allow Thrustmaster to produce […]

News Thrustmaster T-GT racing wheel revealed in full at E3 2017

Thrustmaster's eagerly-anticipated, Gran Turismo Sport tie-in T-GT racing wheel has been unveiled in full at this year's E3 expo. Positioned as the "highest of high-end wheels" in Thrustmaster's current racing wheel line-up, the Thrustmaster T-GT is set to launch alongside Gran Turismo Sport – with, as a result, a high chance of the release date […]

News Xbox One X revealed at E3 2017, to launch worldwide on 7th November 2017

Microsoft has revealed its flagship Xbox One console variant at this year's E3 expo. Formerly known by its 'Project Scorpio' codename, the Xbox One X is being positioned as the most powerful games console to ever be released – despite the device being smaller and more compactly packaged than the Xbox One and Xbox One […]

News Thrustmaster to showcase T-GT racing wheel at E3 2017

Thrustmaster has confirmed it'll be fully showcasing its upcoming, Gran-Turismo-branded racing wheel at this year's E3 expo. On top of confirming the wheel will be present on its booth at E3, Thrustmaster has also revealed the name of this presumably PS4-only wheel as 'T-GT'. Thrustmaster will also be using E3 2017 to showcase additional new […]

News Fanatec reveals PlayStation 4-compatible CSL Elite Racing Wheel

Fanatec has revealed the firm's first officially licensed, PlayStation 4-compatible gaming wheel setup. Named the CSL Elite Racing Wheel, the new product is the first Fanatec item to be officially supported on the PlayStation 4 console since March 2016. Though the motor and power supply are shared with the PC and Xbox One compatible ClubSport […]

News Testing the Fanatec P1 racing wheel on Project CARS

We recently jumped on the Xbox One version of Project CARS to give Fanatec's P1 racing wheel a decent test. We take an open-wheeler for some laps around the fantastic Watkins Glen track and we couldn't help but be impressed with the racing wheel with its satisfying force feedback and premium feel. On the subject […]

News McLaren to employ ‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ esports winner as simulator driver

The McLaren-Honda Formula One team has revealed its new "World's Fastest Gamer" esports event – and confirms it will employ the winner as a simulator driver. First teased earlier this week, the new competition will run across the summer and autumn of 2017. The grand final will be hosted at the McLaren-Honda Formula One team's […]

News McLaren teases Logitech-supported esports event

An upcoming new esports event has been teased for the first time by the McLaren-Honda Formula One team. Little is known about this new venture at time of writing, other than this is the first official project between McLaren and Logitech since the two companies announced their new partnership in March 2017. Gamers. Racers. F1 […]

News McLaren-Honda announces new partnership with Logitech

The McLaren-Honda Formula One team has announced a new partnership with the technology company Logitech. As part of this new agreement, Logitech will become McLaren-Honda's "Official Technology Peripherals Partner". This collaboration also means Logitech will become a sponsor of the McLaren-Honda team – with the Swiss technology company's logo now being emblazoned on the McLaren-Honda […]

News Fanatec release high-end inverted ClubSport V3 pedals

Fanatec has released their very latest high-end PC pedal set so sim racers can dive in to that next level of immersion. The inverted ClubSport V3 pedals are currently retailing for €599.95 on the official Fanatec website. They come with three pedals, the D-shaped clutch and brake pedal pivot points are inverted to the upper […]

News Testing the Fanatec Universal Adapter with a Project CARS session

We test the Fanatec Universal Adapter with a session at the world famous Le Mans track of Circuit de la Sarthe. Pairing the Fanatec Universal Adapter with Project CARS we go for some laps to get a good feel for the hardware. Playing Project CARS is as satisfying as ever and the hardware felt great […]

Reviews Turtle Beach Stealth 350VR headset review

As the name suggests, the Stealth 350VR headset from Turtle Beach is specifically designed for use with virtual reality headsets such as the PlayStation VR (which I tested), HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. What makes this headset special for VR, you might be inclined to ask? The answer is not especially obvious at first glance. […]

News Testing the Fanatec CSL Elite with Project CARS

We continue our testing of the Fanatec CSL Elite formula rim with a session of Project CARS on the PC. Using our triple-screen setup we hop into a Formula B car and head for the iconic Italian track of Monza. Racing the Formula B car was very enjoyable and the rim felt nothing short of […]

News Thrustmaster TS PC Racer Wheel Unboxing

To share our excitement of getting our hands on the Thrustmaster TS PC Racer wheel we decided to film the moment we took it out of the box. The open wheel style rim did take us back a bit when we saw the very bright colour scheme surrounding the many different buttons which did make […]

News Forza Motorsport 7 confirmed by Fanatec, will have better wheel support

With Microsoft's new Project Scorpio console due to be unleashed next year, it seemed inevitable that the next iteration of Forza Motorsport would follow to showcase all those teraflops. Backing up this theory is the series' traditional release schedule, with the track-centric Forza Motorsport and the open world extravaganza Forza Horizon alternating each year. This […]

Reviews Fanatec CSL Elite range video review

The CSL Elite range from Fanatec is very much on the high-end of the racing sim peripheral spectrum that only the real hardcore of sim racers will choose to invest in for that extra level of immersion. For our review video (seen below) we unbox several products from the CSL Elite range and then put […]

News Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition unboxing & first look

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on Thrustmaster's new T300RS GT Edition racing wheel so we thought an unboxing video would be a good way to kick things off before we share more in depth impressions in a future video. The T300RS GT Edition is of course based off of the fantastic T300 […]

News Thrustmaster reveal officially licensed Gran Turismo T300RS GT Edition racing wheel

Following on the from the recent TS-PC racing wheel reveal, Thrustmaster has officially revealed the latest in their ever-growing roster with the T300RS GT Edition. As the name suggests, the T300RS GT Edition, available now, is an officially licensed Gran Turismo racing wheel which is based off of the existing Thrustmaster T300 RS. This racing […]

News Thrustmaster’s high-end TS-PC Racer wheel arriving next month

Thrustmaster has today revealed its latest high-end PC racing wheel known as the TS-PC Racer. The new racing wheel incorporates the very latest in technology with Thrusmaster's very first “open wheel” design. This unique design will enable players to receive the greatest level of feedback and sensations which should make for the best experience yet […]

News Nintendo reveals their new Switch console

There's been a lot of speculation over Nintendo's upcoming new console successor to the underperforming Wii U. Is it a home console? Is it a handheld? Well, it turns out it's actually a hybrid of both. Previously known as the NX, today Nintendo revealed their new console called the Switch, a console that combines the […]

News Hori’s budget priced PS4/PS3/PC RWA racing wheel coming in November

The upcoming Racing Wheel Apex (RWA) racing wheel by Hori, compatible with the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC, will be available to purchase on November 21. Priced at just £79.99, the officially licensed Sony product features a range of rotation between 180-270 degrees and the sensitively of the foot pedals can be adjusted too […]

News Win a Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel

Let's face it, to get the most out of a racing game you need a wheel. Which is why we've teamed up with Thrustmaster for this great giveaway – here's your chance to win a Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel for Xbox One and PC! Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post on […]

News The PlayStation VR headset launches today

The time has actually arrived, the PlayStation VR headset is available as of today and could well mark the start of a true gaming revolution. The PlayStation VR follows in the footsteps of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets, however unlike those two products the PlayStation VR is very much a budget entry level […]

News Sony announces PlayStation 4 Pro with 4K and HDR support

As expected, Sony has revealed their new 4K enabled PlayStation 4 during tonight's PlayStation Meeting conference held in New York. Previously known as the PlayStation Neo, the new console has been officially named the PlayStation 4 Pro. It will be released on November 10th 2016 and retail for £349/$399 which was the same price point […]

News Forza Motorsport 6: Apex leaves beta and now has wheel support

A common complaint directed at the free-to-play PC racer Forza Motorsport 6: Apex was its curious lack of wheel support: it seemed like a massive oversight, particularly when PC players practically expect to be able to play racing simulators with a wheel on release. However, Forza Motorsport 6 Apex is now no longer in beta […]

News Fanatec reveal their new CSL Elite range for Xbox One and PC

Fanatec have revealed their new CSL Elite range of racing peripherals for Xbox One and PC, designed to be a more affordable, mid-range alternative to their high-end ClubSport series which is highly regarded among sim racing enthusiasts. Three products have been revealed in the new CSL Elite series. Headlining the CSL range is the new […]

News Assetto Corsa console wheel compatibility list revealed

While still playable with a controller, the sublime simulation physics of Assetto Corsa are clearly designed to be experienced with a wheel. On console, there are plenty to choose from with a range of wheels available from Thrustmaster, Logitech and Fanatec. One week before Assetto Corsa is released on PS4 and Xbox One, Kunos Simulazioni has […]

News Xbox One S and Project Scorpio chat

Microsoft recently unveiled their Xbox One S and Project Scorpio consoles at E3 so we decide to have a little chat about them in our latest blog. The Xbox One S is basically a slimmer version of the Xbox One which supports $K Ultra HD BluRay support and HDR for video and gaming along with […]

News Microsoft announce Xbox One S and Project Scorpio at E3

As expected, Microsoft have announced some new hardware additions to the Xbox family during their E3 conference. Xbox One S Microsoft kicked off their conference with a bang, announcing a new slimmer version of the Xbox One to rapturous applause from the audience. Called the Xbox One S, new redesign is a "smaller, sleaker, sharper" […]

News New Thrustmaster Gran Turismo Sport wheel spotted at London event

With all the buzz surrounding this week's Gran Turismo Sport event, it's inevitable that some details will be overlooked. Indeed, as Alan was wandering around the showfloor, something caught his eye that wasn't mentioned during the presentation: it happened to be a new Thrustmaster Gran Turismo Sport branded wheel. While Thrustmaster haven't disclosed any […]

News JXD S192 NVIDIA Android Gaming Tablet announced for Pre-Order

This week Funstock Retro announced the arrival of the new JXD S192 NVIDIA Android Retro Gaming Tablet. Sequel to the amazing yet unimaginatively titled JXD S7800b, this new handheld ups the ante with improved performance and a completed redesign of the chassis. The overall design has seen a significant overhaul with the analogue sticks placed […]

News Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel announced for Xbox One and PC

Xbox One users now have another wheel to choose from, as Thrustmaster have announced the TMX Force Feedback Wheel compatible for Xbox One and PC. Designed for players on a budget, the Thrustmaster TMX's force feedback motor features a mixed belt-pulley and gears system with metal ball-bearing axle with a "balanced combination of performance, robustness and […]

News New Thrustmaster DB9 pedal adapter lets you connect Logitech pedals

It's a common scenario: you've recently become the proud owner of a Thrustmaster T300 racing wheel, but want to keep using your existing last-gen Logitech G25 or G29 3 pedal set. Whereas before you would need to upgrade to Thrustmaster's T3PA pedals to enjoy the luxury of a extra clutch pedal, it is now possible […]

News Oculus Rift Too Expensive? You Get What You Pay For

Yesterday Oculus Rift announced the US price and launch date of their much anticipated forthcoming headset. Shipping from the 28th March, 2016, you'll soon be able to enter the first generation of consumer VR devices for U.S.$599.99. New technology always creates a buzz, but the overwhelming online feedback has been one of dismay at the […]

News Fanatec tease new Xbox One wheel for release next week

Fanatec have released a teaser image for their new Xbox One-compatible wheel due for release next week. Details are sparse, with more information set to be revealed early next week, but you can make out a central LED display along with the traditional Xbox controller face buttons. Whether the wheel will aim for the high-end […]

News Thrustmaster’s T300 base is now available as a standalone product

Three months after Thrustmaster announced that the TX (Xbox One and PC) would be available as a standalone base it's now the turn of the Playstation 4, Playstation 3 and PC compatible T300 base to be available as a standalone product. The base features the specs from the T300RS so you'll get the brushless industrial […]

News WRC 5 currently doesn’t support any wheels on Xbox One

Those that have been looking forward to getting their hands on WRC 5 on Xbox One this week may be surprised to find that it currently doesn't support any Xbox One racing wheels whatsoever. Here's the full list of current supported wheels for WRC 5: PC : ·G27 Thrustmaster ·T100 ·T300 RS ·TH8A Add-On Shifter […]

News We sample the very impressive HTC Vive VR headset at EGX

TeamVVV were at EGX (the UK's largest gaming event) this year and we could not resist the chance of getting our hands on some VR tech. On show was the HTC Vive virtual reality headset which was developed in conjunction with Valve, the very same team who brought us classics such as Half-life and Portal. […]

News President of Sony wants to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR

The President of Sony's Worldwide Studios has stated that he'd like to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR. Talking recently with Eurogamer, Shuhei Yoshida said “Many trial tests we've been doing, some genres just work fine. One of those genres is racing games. So when Gran Turismo comes out on PS4, I'd like to […]

Previews Testing the Thrustmaster 599XX Evo 30 rim in RaceRoom Racing Experience

We got our hands on the new Thrustmaster Ferrari 599XX Evo 30 rim last week well ahead of its launch. We decide to give the wheel a spin on the PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. We head to the recently released Spa circuit in R3E and jump aboard the Citroen racing car. The multi-cam […]

News Unboxing the Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition

Ahead of its release later this year, we've managed to get our hands on Thrustmaster's new 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition. Size is everything when it comes to this new rim. Measuring at 11.8”/30 cm, it's a lot larger than the standard T300, making it more comparable to a real life racing wheel, […]

News Thrustmaster unveil limited edition TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition

Just in time for the release of Forza Motorsport 6 this week (and we suspect to compete with Fanatec's Forza rim), Thrustmaster have unveiled the TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition for Xbox One users. he package contains the Xbox One compatible TX wheel base along with the luxurious Leather 28 GT wheel rim and T3PA pedals […]