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News Fanatec working on new Xbox One wheel: existing Xbox 360 wheel compatibility uncertain

Last month, Microsoft dropped the bombshell that the next-gen Xbox One system will not support existing Xbox 360 wheel peripherals, meaning you will have to discard of your swanky CSR Elite wheel made of carbon fiber and fork out for a new Thrustmaster 458 TX to experience Forza Motorsport 5 how it was meant to […]

News Thrustmaster TX Xbox One wheel will also be compatible for PC

Thrustmaster's soon-to-be-released Ferrari 458 Italia TX wheel is being marketed as the flagship wheel for Xbox One, and will likely be the wheel of choice for hardcore players of Forza Motorsport 5 as we now know that existing Xbox 360 wheels such as Fanatec's range will not work on Xbox One. What Thrustmaster didn't mention […]

News Gran Turismo 6 – All The Compatible Racing Wheels

As you can see from the homepage of the Team VVV website, there's been quite a lot of Gran Turismo 6 news as of late: the game's full track list has been confirmed, and at least a majority of the cars have all been announced in the latest roster update. Whilst they're fascinating and interesting […]

News Microsoft confirms Xbox 360 wheels aren’t compatible with the Xbox One

Microsoft has confirmed that all of the peripherals that were compatible with the Xbox 360 won't work on that console's imminent successor, the Xbox One. Revealed in a staged video interview with Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb and the Xbox division's Director of Strategic Alliance (the guy who deals with the third-party partnerships and tech) […]

News Thrustmaster TX Xbox One wheel features detachable rim

Thrustmaster's TX Racing Wheel Ferrari F458 Italia Edition for Xbox One is starting to look increasingly promising as new features are announced. The latest development comes with the announcement that the TX will sport a detachable wheel rim, allowing players to swap over wheels easily with Thrustmaster's Quick Release system – a feature that is […]

News Thrustmaster TX Xbox One wheel will feature force feedback

When Thrustmaster unveiled their TX wheel for the Xbox One, we were concerned about its apparent lack of force feedback from the teaser announcement. Fortunately, our worries have been eradicated as Thrustmaster have released a small snippet from the full specification confirming that the TX will indeed feature force feedback in the form of an intriguing […]

News rSeat RS1 announced with D-Box support

rSeat have unveiled the RS1, the latest in its long-line of high quality racing seats. The rSeat RS1 aims to set new standards in the sim racing seat market, with a new frame made of bent tubes resulting in a highly rigid structure. Consequently, it weighs around 10kg more than its predecessor, but will offer […]

News Thrustmaster announce the TX Racing Wheel Ferrari F458 Italia Edition for Xbox One

We've had something of an influx of next generation racing peripheral announcements lately. There was the Thrustmaster T80 Drive Club Edition, the first official wheel announced for the PS4. For the Xbox One, there was the Mad Catz Force Feedback wheel. Now, Thrustmaster (it's okay, I sitll giggle too) have retaliated with an Xbox One […]

News Mad Catz Force Feedback Wheel announced for Xbox One

Not to feel left out by Thrustmaster's T80 Drive Club Edition PS4 wheel, Mad Catz have announced a new wheel designed for the Xbox One currently known simply as the Mad Catz Force Feedback Wheel. Details are currently scant (a release date and pricing have yet to be announced), but, crucially, unlike the T80 the Mad […]

News First official PS4 racing wheel announced: the Thrustmaster T80 DriveClub Edition

When Evolution Studios declared that Drive Club will support all PS4 wheels, it was surely only a matter of time before a wheel designed specifically for the PS4 would be announced. And now here it is: welcome everyone to the Thrustmaster T80 Drive Club Edition. Designed specifically for the PS4, the T80 boasts a number […]

News RaceRoom Driving Controller released

After releasing several game seats and racing stands in the past, RaceRoom have unleashed their racing peripheral: the RaceRoom Driving Controller. Designed primarily for R3E and compatible for PS3 and PC, the RaceRoom Driving Controller is a uniquely designed PS3-esque gamepad with amputated analogue sticks replaced with an attached mini steering wheel that apparently offers more […]

News Fanatec releases new wheel stand & shifter range

Fanatec has released a new range of accessories for its ever-popular range of racing wheels, available to pre-order from the Fanatec online store. The first new addition to the peripheral add-on range is the €89.95 CSL Wheel Stand, an all-metal unit that, Fanatec claims, won't shake when "the strongest" of force feedback wheels are fitted. Other features […]

News Mega single-seater sim rig cockpit up for auction on eBay

For those who, like us, are seriously passionate about racing games, a fully-fledged gaming cockpit to play our PC and console sim titles on is something that's right up there on the sim racer's wishlist. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or the means to build our very own from scratch. A recently-posted listing on […]

News Thrustmaster unveils Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition

After teasing us about a forthcoming fixed paddle rim add-on, Thrustmaster has officially unveiled the final product as the Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition, compatible with the T500 RS and the Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500. Not that it took long for the community to speculate the tease as a Ferrari-branded product […]

News Thrustmaster T500 RS Fixed Paddles Rim revealed

Thrustmaster's exquisite flagship T500 RS wheel, notable for being the official GT5 and being a rather sizable beast of a peripheral, will soon be getting a brand new body in the form of a new wheel rim with fixed paddle shifters. While most wheels typically include paddle shifters that are attached to the wheel rim […]

News Fanatec releases full details & specs of ClubSport shifter range

Renowned sim hardware manufacturer Fanatec has released the full specs and prices of its ClubSport-compatible shifter accessories. The entry-level mechanism (dubbed by its maker as simply the 'ClubSport Shifter' ) features a seven-speed H-gate style manual lever, which Fanatec proudly claims is reminiscent of what Porsche uses in the latest 911. In a similar vein […]

News Fanatec offering access codes for Assetto Corsa Technology Demo

German racing game gear manufacturer Fanatec has announced a partnership with Kunos Simulazioni that will allow customers to gain access to activation codes for netKar Pro and the Assetto Corsa technology preview. The promotion applies to the purchase of any Fanatec product on their official website but will only be valid throughout April. What's the […]

News Fanatec unveils Rennsport Cockpit V2

German peripheral manufacturer Fanatec has unveiled V2 of its revered Rennsport racing Cockpit. As is the norm with Fanatec's plethora of products we have no doubt it will be exquisitely engineered, but the biggest perk here is the focus on user customisation, allowing sim racers to build a rig tailor-made to their specification using a […]

Reviews Fanatec CSL Seat Review

Price: $299/ €299 Shipping worldwide: Available from Fanatec.de For many racing game fans around the world, a good steering wheel has always been a must-have accessory. Today, more and more sim racers are going one step further by installing a ‘sim rig’ in their home. Many of these gaming seats cost well over $1000, but Fanatec […]

News Logitech to cease manufacturing console gaming peripherals

Logitech has announced it will no longer be manufacturing console gaming peripherals by the end of 2013. The news comes after the Swiss-based manufacturer's sales performance in Q3 2013 was less-than stellar, with a 14% loss dropping to $615 million and a net loss of $195 million. "We have initiated the process to divest our […]

News Fanatec announces new ClubSport service packages

Fanatec, the renowned manufacturer of some pretty impressive racing game peripherals, has just announced a pair of new service options for its ClubSport Wheel (CSW) range of products. The first of these new deals is the "Premium Service", which gives those who select it priority service from Fanatec. The Premium Service also gives buyers the […]

News New Fanatec CSL Seat bundles available

Fanatec recently had a new addition to their line-up of racing peripherals with the launch of the CSL seat. Inspired by an original seat of the GTR series, it features six different adjustable positions and premium quality micro-fibre carpeting. For me, though, its biggest selling point is the lack of central pole, a common design […]

Reviews WheelStandPro V2 Deluxe Review

The WheelStandPro range has long been the best solution for racing fans without the space for a full rig or a desk to clamp their wheel to. A new version was recently released, the V2 DELUXE. It supports Fanatec and Logitech wheels. We tested it with the Fanatec CSR Wheel, CSR Pedals & CSR Shifter on […]

News Fanatec auctions off a CSR Elite wheel signed by Sebastian Vettel

With its fabulous force feedback, supreme build quality and serene carbon fibre design, feedback, the Fanatec CSR Elite wheel is widely regarded as the most desirable and prestigious, and therefore pricey, wheels to grace the racing peripheral market. Today sees the announcement of an even more expensive entry into Fanatec's high-end range, although this one […]

News Thrustmaster unveil a fleet of Ferrari peripherals

Earlier this month, peripheral manufacturer Thrustmaster started to tease an upcoming Ferrari-branded wheel for Xbox 360. At long last, we now have details on the mystery product but that wasn't all – it turns out we will be treated to a trio of Ferrari racing hardware throughout this Autumn. Without further ado, here's our round-up […]

News Thrustmaster tease new Ferrari Xbox 360 Wheel

The Xbox 360 wheel market isn't exactly overcrowded, so it's always encouraging to hear of new developments. Following on from their budget Ferrari F458 Italia Racing Wheel, Thrustmaster have started to tease the unveiling of yet another Ferrari wheel designed for the Xbox 360 in a new teaser video. While a full reveal is said […]

News Fanatec announces Formula Rim for CSR Elite

A new Formula rim will be available for the Fanatec CSR Elite wheel, it's been announced. It will also sport the same sturdy metal construction and shifter paddles from the ClubSport Formula rim along with artificial leather handgrips for added sheek. It all sounds appealing for those who want a more authentic wheel for F1 […]

Reviews rSeat Evo Video Review

For hardcore racing game enthusiasts, simply owning a wheel isn't enough. For full immersion, there is no alternative: you need a racing seat, and the rSeat Evo is one of the latest rigs available compatible with a wide range of wheels, including the Logitech G25/G27 and Thrustmaster T500RS. After replacing his ever faithful Playseat, Alan […]

News PS Move Racing Wheel has “double the accuracy of a DualShock”

Remember that ungainly PlayStation Move racing wheel controller that Sony unveiled after E3 which we quickly derided as one of the ugliest racing peripherals ever? Well, Sony have now released a detailed video preview of the attachment, demonstrating its capabilities and how you will look like a prized pillock when holding it: The video claims […]

News Thrustmaster updates T-Wireless gamepad

The T-Wireless controller has been one of Thrustmaster’s most acclaimed products in recent years, so it’s of no real surprise that the Oregon-based gaming hardware developer, best known for their racing peripherals such as the mighty T500 wheel, has decided to revamp one of its best sellers to make it even more desirable. The tweaks […]

News Sony unveils PS Move Racing Wheel – the ugliest racing peripheral imaginable?

If like me you were watching Sony's E3 press conference with dosy eyes at absurd hours in the morning, then you may have noticed a brief glimpse of a curious looking attachment for the PlayStation Move as Mr. Tretton droned on about its capabilities. Suffice to say, the mystery peripheral was never formally announced. Whatever […]

News Fanatec introduces Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2 for PS3 and PC

Fanatec® introduces Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2 for PS3 and PC FANATEC® INTRODUCES PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS V2 FOR PLAYSTATION 3 AND PC (Landshut, Germany) – June 8th, 2010 – Fanatec®, a leading brand of high-end input devices for game consoles and PCs, today announced a major upgrade on it’s Porsche 911 GT3 RS racing […]

News Thrustmaster Unveil Official Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit

With Gran Turismo 5 and Formula 1 due later in the year there's never been a more important time for the burgeoning PS3 console wheel market. Today's press release comes out of the blue as Thrustmaster reveal the rather excellent looking 'Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition', complete with F1 styling, certainly looking the […]