Category: News

Simlab Pedal Set XP1 Loadcell now available for pre-order – Prices starting at €490.76

Simlab is currently one of the largest suppliers of sim rigs. After the recently introduced handbrake, the manufacturer from the Netherlands has now introduced its next product, the XP1 Loadcell pedal set. The set is now available for pre-order starting at a price of 490.76€.

Prices and shipping

Simlab calls for the following prices for the set or the optional clutch:

• Throttle + Brake: 490,76€
• Throttle + Brake + Clutch: 638,27€
• Clutch: 195,71€

The products can be pre-ordered immediately. According to SImlab, shipping is scheduled to begin at the end of July.

Simucube Throttle revealed – Price starts from 334,39€

SImucube has just introduced the matching throttle pedal for their Active Pedals. This pedal does not have its own motor, is correspondingly cheaper and, as the name suggests, is primarily intended for use as a throttle pedal.

Both the spring and the pedal travel can be adjusted without tools. Simucube states that both a very stable frame and sealed ball bearings and self-lubricating bushings are used.

Price and shipping

The throttle pedal is currently available for pre-order at a price of €334.39 including tax and is expected to be delivered in August.

AlphaTecRacing Dashboard Formula – Review

With the Dashboard Formula, the German manufacturer AlphaTecRacing has introduced its first product under their new name. Previously active exclusively as an Etsy shop (SimRacingTec), it is now turning its back on 3D printing and offering a product with high-quality materials for the first time.

Ordering and shipping

The dashboard can currently be obtained from the following shops, which are also official distribution partners:

• VRS
• SimRaceShop
• Sim-Motion*

The regular price of the dashboard is 399€ + shipping, but is currently (as of May 2023) reduced to 349€ in each of the three shops.

Note: The dashboard tested here was provided directly by AlphaTecRacing. There was no influence on the review. There were also no specifications regarding the content of the review or the time of publication.

Leoxz DDU800 Simracing Dashboard – Review

With the XF1 Sport and the XF1 Pro, Leoxz currently offers what are probably the most affordable steering wheels with a display and high-quality materials at the same time. The manufacturer from China is now expanding its range with the DDU800 and is also offering a dedicated dashboard for the first time.

Ordering and shipping

The DDU800 can be ordered directly from the manufacturer’s website. The price there is currently 189.95€. For Europeans, shipping costs, taxes and customs duties have to be added, resulting in a total price of about 300€. Alternatively, you can also order the dashboard from various retailers; Sim-Motion, for example, is currently offering it for 249€ + shipping.

Simline 720s Dual Clutch Steering Wheel – Review

GT3 cars are arguably the most popular vehicle class in several racing simulations at the moment. Since 2019, the McLaren 720S GT3, including the EVO versions, has been an integral part of many simulations. The 720s Dual Clutch Steering Wheel from the Polish manufacturer Simline is the perfect steering wheel for the rig at home.

Leoxz XF1 Pro Steering Wheel – Review

The XF1 Sport from Leoxz was one of the biggest surprises last year. Will Leoxz be able to take it up a notch with the Pro version, or would you rather go for the old model?

MOZA Racing ES 12 + Formula Mod – Review

The ES Steering Wheel is MOZA Racing’s entry-level steering wheel. It comes as standard in the R5 Bundle and has a steering wheel rim with a diameter of 28 centimetres. MOZA has responded to the community’s request for a Formula version of the steering wheel or a larger steering wheel rim and now sells the corresponding mods as additional add-ons.

Ordering and shipping

Both mods can be ordered directly from MOZA. Here, tax, customs and shipping are added to the listed prices:

• ES Formula Wheel Mod: 45€
• 12-inch Round Wheel Mod for ES: 85€

The German distributor for simracing hardware Sim-Motion is currently also offering the Formula Mod. Here you can get it for 45€ + shipping including taxes.

AW Universe 4 Inch Simracing Dashboard – Review

With the 4 inch AW Universe Dashboard, the next Dash in the price range around 200€ is just around the corner and has to prove itself in our review. The Polish manufacturer Another Way has built in a VoCore display and a total of 20 controllable RGB LEDs.

Ordering and shipping

The dashboard can currently be purchased from Another Way’s shop for 199€ + shipping. Alternatively, it can also be purchased in various simracing shops at the same price of 199€.

Playseat Trophy Sim Racing Cockpit – Review

After in-depth tests of a wide variety of sim racing hardware from all areas and price ranges, the Playseat Trophy Review marks the start of another series of reviews. Sim rigs are the basic framework of every setup and form the connection between the driver and the periphery. The cockpit tested here comes with a seat and is manufactured by the Dutch company Playseat. This company is currently the market leader in simracing and is known above all for its partnerships with well-known brands such as Red Bull and Puma.

Ordering and shipping

The Playseat Trophy is sold through various channels. In addition to the Playseat shop itself, you can also buy the rig from Amazon, Media Markt and others. This results in good availability and usually very fast delivery times. The sample tested here was provided by Playseat for this test and shipped from the Dutch warehouse via DHL. With a weight of just over 15 kilograms, no transport via a freight forwarder is necessary, so shipping is usually free of charge.

Note: The content of this review has not been influenced by Playseat in any way.

The rig is usually available for 599€ and is regularly on sale at shops like Amazon. At the time of testing, the price there was 569€ including free shipping.

Thrustmaster 488 GT3 Steering Wheel – prototype spotted

At the Ferrari Esports Series 2023 Launch Show, we got a first glimpse of one of the upcoming steering wheels from Thrustmaster. The steering wheel is not a 1:1 replica, but its basic layout and design, including the stickers, are basically the same as the original.

Here you can see the steering wheel in a video: https://youtu.be/rZFyDOYU79w?t=1997