It’s a budget-friendly choice, which means it’s not going to be able to handle direct drive wheels without a fair bit of wobble.

You can't go wrong with any of these cockpits if you're looking to take your sim racing to the next level, which conveniently is also the company that makes the simply superb GT Ultimate. Because of the sim racing boom during the pandemic there are a plethora of sim racing gear now on the marketplace as the normal world resumes and people have less time to race, meaning you can pick up bargains of all kinds to kit out your sim racing equipment to go racing. You don’t want to be uncomfortable during long gaming sessions in your racing seat as it ruins the whole experience and breaks your immersion.

This is an option that comes with a comfortable seat, adjustable wheel and pedal mounts, and even a spot for your shifter. Standard: Verdict seems to be quite clear on it not being rigid enough for DD bases, plus a weak pedal base. However, unlike the cheaper Playseat Evolution, the cost of a seat is not included in the total cost of the GT1 Evo. You can pack it away in a minute, and it can be folded up to a fairly compact package if you remove the actual racing wheel and pedals.

It's strong, is good for both belt drive and direct drive wheels, and is an excellent choice whether you're a newcomer or a more experienced racer. Pro: Will this be sufficient for DD 1/2 or would it just be suboptimal to pay large money for such base when combined with this seat?While not as portable as the F-GT Lite, you can fold the seat and adjust the mounts to reduce the size and make it easier to keep out of the way. The Playseat Challenge is still one of the best budget choices around, in part thanks to its design. The wheel and pedal mounts are also adjustable, meaning this chair can fit anybody, regardless of your height. Compared to a number of other racing chairs, even those like the Evolution we previously looked at from the same manufacturer, it looks a bit odd. Due to it being essentially an assembly of aluminium profile pieces, the PSR3 can be easily customised by simply bolting on additional profiles or brackets to add space for a keyboard, additional displays or any other extra peripherals, such as a supremely-useful Button Box.