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AX206 / SmartCool 3.5 inch Simhub display from Aliexpress – A cheap VoCore alternative?

AX206 / SmartCool 3.5 inch Simhub display from Aliexpress – A cheap VoCore alternative?

While dashboards used to be high-end products, they can now be found in more and more sim racing cockpits. In addition to the classic dash above the steering wheel, info screens are becoming increasingly popular. This is exactly where the 3.5-inch AX206 display from Aliexpress comes into play.

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Turtle Beach unveils VelocityOne Race Universal Wheel & Pedal System

Turtle Beach unveils VelocityOne Race Universal Wheel & Pedal System

Somewhat surprisingly and without much advance notice, the American manufacturer Turtle Beach has presented a complete system for Xbox and PC. The VelocityOne Race Universal Wheel & Pedal System combines a base with steering wheel and pedals, an external button box and an integrated dashboard. The aim is to stand out from the major competition in the entry-level sector.

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Trak Racer prototypes: Wheel bases, steering wheels, pedals and peripherals

Trak Racer prototypes: Wheel bases, steering wheels, pedals and peripherals

As part of Sim Formula Europe (11 – 14 January in Maastricht), Trak Racer surprisingly presented a whole range of upcoming products. In addition to the products already shown as early stage prototypes last year, two direct drive wheel bases (6 and 14 Newton metres), loadcell pedals with integrated rumble motors and their own monitors were also presented this time.

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Fanatec ClubSport DD Wheel Base – Review

Fanatec ClubSport DD Wheel Base – Review

Since the release of the CSL DD (5 Nm, 8 Nm with boost kit), Fanatec has been offering what is probably the best-selling direct drive base in the lower price segment. Until now, the gap to the German manufacturer’s high-end line-up, consisting of the DD1 (20 Nm) and DD2 (25 Nm), was very large. The new ClubSport DD with 12 Nm is now set to change this and, for the first time, also offers a native mount for the new Quick Release QR2 from Fanatec at a price of €799. For this review, we put the base through its paces in detail.

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Trackmania – author times / author medals Winter 2024

Trackmania – author times / author medals Winter 2024

The 2024 winter season of Trackmania, which starts on 9 January 2024, will bring a significant change. Although there will once again be 25 tracks with a total of 100 medals to be achieved (bronze, silver, gold and author’s medal), this time you will only be able to play 10 of the 25 tracks in single-player mode without paying for Club Access.

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The 5 most common mistakes when buying sim racing hardware

The 5 most common mistakes when buying sim racing hardware

Almost everyone has already got their simracing purchases wrong or regretted a purchase afterwards. It wasn’t always the product itself that was the deciding factor, but often the circumstances or the timing of the purchase. We regularly receive feedback by email and have listed and categorised the five most common mistakes when buying sim racing hardware.

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