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Less Than 150 Grams: Pimax Unveils Dream Air SE VR Headset
VR headset manufacturer Pimax has unveiled a new version of its smallest headset: The Pimax Dream Air SE weighs in at less than 150 grams - while aiming to deliver a high-end experience. Sim racers and VR - a relationship that was meant to be. Many of those who made the switch from a...- Yannik Haustein
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Simucube Introduces Pre-Owned Program For Refurbished Hardware
High-end sim racing gear usually also means high expenses. Simucube looks to alleviate this somewhat - the Finnish brand introduces Simucube Pre-Owned for refurbished hardware. Sim racing rigs are never truly complete. Even if you think you're all set, there is bound to be another upgrade that...- Yannik Haustein
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Asetek SimSports Stops Shipping To The United States, Expands Manufacturing In Malaysia
The current economic situation makes no exceptions for sim racing: Danish hardware manufacturer Asetek Simsports has ceased shipping to the United States. The import tariffs imposed by the U.S. government have been a hot topic everywhere you look in recent weeks. Chinese goods were affected...- Yannik Haustein
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Simagic Alpha EVO Pro Review: Not Missing Those Extra 5 Nm
Simagic unveils a new generation of its wheelbases dubbed EVO, trying to take the next step with its direct drive hardware. How does the new kit perform, though? Let's find out in our Simagic Alpha EVO Pro review! April 28, 2025 marks the official launch of Simagic's new generation of...- Michel Wolk
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Tariffs, Included QR2 & Shipping: Fanatec Offers Explanation For Price Increases
In early April, Fanatec launched its new website - including new prices that surprised sim racers due to their increases. Now, the brand released a clarification statement on how the new prices came to be. The new Fanatec website is arguably a big step forward for the sim racing hardware...- Yannik Haustein
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April 2025 Community Giveaway: Congratulations To Our Winners!
This month, we switched it up! The SimLab giveaway for April was for a brand-new SQ1 Shifter and the reliable XP1 Handbrake, and the two winners have been decided... As a thank you to our supporters, we have teamed up with Sim-Lab again to give our Premium Members a chance to take home an XP1...- Connor Minniss
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Late, but GREAT?! - Fanatec CSL Elite Porsche Vision GT Review
The Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel Porsche Vision GT might be Michel's new favorite PS5 steering wheel for Gran Turismo 7. Based on the concept and title car that was introduced about 3 years ago, it marks a new affordable wheel release for Fanatec after a long time. Let's see how it performs!- Yannik Haustein
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This New Wheel CHANGES The Market - Conspit MAX 01 & Ares 10 Nm Review
Conspit announced their brand new PC Sim Racing wheel, the MAX 01. It is a 300mm formula style wheel with a 4-inch screen and SimHub support. It is VERY competitively priced compared to much more expensive wheels that offer almost the same. How is this possible and what is the MAX 01 missing?- Yannik Haustein
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Why 99% of Sim Racers will be HAPPY with THIS! - Conspit CPP.LITE Pedals Review
Conspit offers an affordable hydraulic pedal set with clutch and haptic vibration motors on all 3 pedals with SimHub support. All of that for around 700 USD or EUR. The CPP.LITE is a complete kit for PC Sim Racers and it turned out to be one of Michels favorite pedal sets in the mid-range.- Yannik Haustein
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Conspit CPP Lite Review: Haptic Motors & Hydraulic Brake At Just €700
Conspit are a relatively new player on the sim racing hardware market, but they are looking to firmly get their foot in the door with products like the CPP Lite pedals. How does the set perform, though? Find out in our Conspit CPP Lite review! If you are looking to upgrade your sim racing...- Michel Wolk
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Is The Fanatec Boost Kit 180 Good Value In 2025?
Is the jump from 5 Nm of force to 8 Nm big enough to justify spending another €160? Fanatec's Boost Kit 180 offers this upgradeable power pack to its CSL DD and GT DD Pro users, but is it worth it in 2025? Is the Fanatec Boost Kit worth the price tag? When Fanatec released the groundbreaking...- Connor Minniss
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Ascher Racing Unveils Heavily-customisable YOUR Ultimate Wheel Rim
The premium sim racing brand Ascher Racing has released its new fully customisable Ultimate racing wheel - and an eye-watering price tag. Unveiled at SimRacing Expo 2024, the Ascher Racing YOUR Ultimate gives the consumer a broad range of customizability with the ability to laser-etch logos...- Connor Minniss
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MOZA Racing Teases New Shifter, Active Pedal Release
MOZA Racing has teased new gear to launch on March 18, including the mBooster Active Pedal and a new shifter. It would seem like sim racers can look forward to new gear to launch soon, according to the latest teaser by MOZA Racing: After closing out 2024 with the launch of the Lamborghini...- Yannik Haustein
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The 9Nm Direct Drive Wheel Bundle TO BUY in 2025? - REVOSIM Pure Hands-On
REVOSIM Pure is the new Direct Drive kid on the block. With a 9Nm wheel base, well laid out 300mm wheel and all metal 100kg Loadcell pedals, this could be a really good deal at $799 / 799€.- Yannik Haustein
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Revosim PURE: Nacon's First Sim Racing Hardware To Launch In June
Nacon is stepping up its racing commitments: Not only is the French company going to be the publisher for Rennsport’s console versions, it will also enter the sim racing hardware market with its Revosim PURE bundle. What can you expect from their sim racing peripheral debut? Let’s find out! In...- Yannik Haustein
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Asetek Reveal New Console Compatible Product Line And Free La Prima Upgrades
After days of hints and small leaks, the big Asetek news is finally here! From a new product line that promises a budget-friendly ecosystem with console support to a new universal quick-release and new T.H.O.R.P braking technology, Asetek is covering all bases in 2025. Invicta T.H.O.R.P II...- Connor Minniss
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Simagic Co-Founder Tyler Wang Leaves Company
Sim racing hardware brand Simagic will have to do without one of its co-founders: Tyler Wang has left the company. Recent years have seen the arrival of plenty of sim racing hardware manufacturers. Not too long ago, it was mostly Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec who where known to those sim...- Yannik Haustein
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Hardware Guide: What do you need to race historic cars?
Racing classic cars is one of sim racing's exciting qualities. What hardware do you need for it, though? Here's our beginner's guide for those who want to dive into historic sim racing. Sim racing in 2025 is what you want it to be. You can focus on the competitive side of racing in modern cars...- Yannik Haustein
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PXN CB1 Review: Affordable Button Box With Surprising Features
The PXN CB1 could be an excellent alternative for those who do not want to breakt the bank for a button box - and it even comes with a few cool features. Walking around gamescom 2024, you could spot quite a few sim racing-related booths at Europe's biggest gaming expo. MOZA Racing had a fairly...- Yannik Haustein
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Is the QS-BT1 Belt Tensioner The Next Big Thing in Sim Racing?
Qubic System is a manufacturer of sim racing equipment and high-end motion platforms. One of their latest products is a belt tensioner system called the QS-BT1, which uses a two-channel motor to deliver useful info to the sim racer. But how good is it?- Yannik Haustein
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