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  1. Pimax Crystal Light Giveaway: Win A Freshly-Unveiled High-End VR Headset

    Sponsored Pimax Crystal Light Giveaway: Win A Freshly-Unveiled High-End VR Headset

    Two new VR headsets join the Pimax lineup: The Chinese manufacturer revealed both the Crystal Super and Crystal Light HMDs - and you can win the latter in our giveaway. Find out how to enter at the end of this article! Images: Pimax Sim racing and Virtual Reality go hand in hand, and Pimax has...
  2. How Often Do You Tinker With Your Sim Racing Hardware?

    How Often Do You Tinker With Your Sim Racing Hardware?

    Sim racing rigs seemingly evolve all the time. But even if there is no new gear to add, the toolbox has to come out sometimes - how often do you do that, though? Never change a running system - this bit of IT wisdom also extends to sim racing. Of course, we are usually looking for the slightest...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • hardware maintenance sim racing
    • Comments: 36
    • Category: Hardware
  3. Why a Four-Time BTCC Champion Created a Sim Racing Business

    Why a Four-Time BTCC Champion Created a Sim Racing Business

    Puresims is owned, and was founded by, Ash Sutton, a joint holder of the record for most BTCC titles. We caught up with the NAPA Racing UK driver to explore his new showroom. All images taken by OverTake. A record-equalling four British Touring Car Championship titles and a fresh contact with...
  4. Review: Thrustmaster's EVO Racing Hub, EVO Racing 32R Leather and T818

    Review: Thrustmaster's EVO Racing Hub, EVO Racing 32R Leather and T818

    Thrustmaster has announced a new Evo Racing sim racing hub, alongside a fresh 32cm round leather steering wheel for its burgeoning range. We test it, alongside the T818 wheel base for the first time. Images taken by OverTake Over the past few months, we've not only seen a plethora of updates...
    • Michel Wolk
    • Article
    • 7 min read
    • hardware review sim equipment thrustmaster
    • Comments: 15
    • Category: Hardware
  5. The CSL Cockpit Is Fanatec’s Entry-Level Sim Racing Rig

    The CSL Cockpit Is Fanatec’s Entry-Level Sim Racing Rig

    First previewed as a work-in-progress prototype in December 2023, the CSL Cockpit releases today, 4th April 2024. Fanatec has added a second sim racing cockpit to its range, sitting below the venerable RennSport Cockpit V2 rig. Formally christened the CSL Cockpit, following a prior preview...
  6. Thomas Jackermeier Dismissed From Fanatec CEO Role

    Thomas Jackermeier Dismissed From Fanatec CEO Role

    The original funder of parent company Endor AG and CEO of Fanatec has been seemingly dismissed. Images: OverTake The inimitable founder and CEO of Fanatec, Thomas Jackermeier, is set to depart his post at the top of the German sim racing equipment manufacturer. Parent company Endor AG, which...
  7. Which VR Headset is Best for Sim Racing?

    Which VR Headset is Best for Sim Racing?

    Virtual reality is an ever-growing part of racing games. But which VR headset should you get for sim racing? Here is our rundown guide. Single screen setups are great, while triple screens make for better immersion but can use up a lot of space. The perfect compromise therefore has to be...
  8. Next Level Racing Launches Reclining ERS3 Elite Sim Racing Seat

    Next Level Racing Launches Reclining ERS3 Elite Sim Racing Seat

    The Next Level Racing range of seats for sim racers has expanded, with the ERS3 Elite aiming to be a more versatile option to cater for more drivers. Images: Next Level Racing Those shopping for a seat to complete their sim racing rig now have further options as Next Level Racing has launched...
  9. VR vs Triples In Sim Racing: Testing The Pimax Crystal

    VR vs Triples In Sim Racing: Testing The Pimax Crystal

    We have been testing the $1,400 Pimax Crystal VR headset and have been blown away – but is it preferable to a triple-screen setup for sim racing? Images taken by OverTake We were surprised to see in one of our recent community surveys that only 12% and 13%, respectively, were using triple...
    • Michel Wolk
    • Article
    • 8 min read
    • hardware pimax crytsal review sim equipment
    • Comments: 51
    • Category: Hardware
  10. Cammus C12 Wheel Review: Great Idea, Refinement Needed

    Cammus C12 Wheel Review: Great Idea, Refinement Needed

    This is a 12Nm direct drive wheel base, but without the base… instead, it’s all integrated into one unit, with some mixed results. Images taken by OverTake The entry-level Cammus C5 and its unique integrated direct drive steering wheel design has already won over many sim racers. Now, however...
    • Michel Wolk
    • Article
    • 7 min read
    • cammus hardware review sim equipment
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Hardware
  11. Fanatec Launches Fresh ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 Bundle

    Fanatec Launches Fresh ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 Bundle

    The Fanatec ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 combines the ClubSport DD+ wheel base with a new F1-branded ClubSport wheel. Images: Fanatec Following the launch of the Gran Turismo DD Extreme bundle last month, Fanatec is back with another variation on a similar theme. The Fanatec ClubSport Racing...
  12. The Cammus C12 Is An All-In-One 12Nm Direct Drive Wheel

    The Cammus C12 Is An All-In-One 12Nm Direct Drive Wheel

    Hot on the heels of its C5 last year, Cammus has expanded upon its wheel-base-inside-a-wheel concept with the new C12. Images: OverTake/RaceDepartment Cammus is trying to make direct drive wheel bases more accessible not necessarily by focusing on price or ecosystem, but rather the lack of...
  13. Sony ‘Testing’ PS VR2 For PC Use

    Sony ‘Testing’ PS VR2 For PC Use

    If the move is made, it could see the headset, which is revelatory for Gran Turismo 7 players, be used for further driving titles. Images: Sony Sony’s PlayStation 5-exclusive PS VR2 headset could be opened up, with the console giant teasing possible PC compatibility. Following the Japanese...
  14. Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Extreme Review

    Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Extreme Review

    Fanatec has launched a new Gran Turismo-licenced bundle for PC and Playstation, called the DD Extreme that includes the DD+ wheel base. Here’s our full hands-on review. Images taken by OverTake The Fanatec ClubSport DD+ wheel base has probably had one of the most complicated launches ever...
    • Michel Wolk
    • Article
    • 8 min read
    • fanatec hardware review sim equipment
    • Comments: 16
    • Category: Hardware
  15. 6 Takeaways From Properly Trying Sim Racing in VR

    6 Takeaways From Properly Trying Sim Racing in VR

    Sim racing in VR is likely the most immersive experience you can get in a virtual car. RaceDepartment editor Yannik recently got to hit the digital track in Virtual Reality properly for the first time - here are his key takeaways. Sim racing in VR - it hardly gets any better than this, if you...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 6 min read
    • hardware sim racing virtual reality vr
    • Comments: 148
    • Category: Hardware
  16. Le Mans Ultimate System Requirements: Minimal & Recommended PC Specs

    Le Mans Ultimate System Requirements: Minimal & Recommended PC Specs

    As part of the big news day for Le Mans Ultimate, Motorsport Games has also published the system requirements for the title that is due to launch in Early Access on February 20, 2024. Image credit (2): Motorsport Games / Studio 397 As they further improve, racing games and simulations need...
  17. The ImSim Garra Is A Luxury Motion Simulator With Automotive Design Cues

    The ImSim Garra Is A Luxury Motion Simulator With Automotive Design Cues

    The Portuguese sim racing equipment manufacturer has announced its new range-topping motion simulator, the Garra. Images: RaceDepartment Unveiled at the recent Sim Formula Europe event in the Netherlands, we went hands-on with ImSim’s car-inspired motion sim rig, the Garra. The automotive...
    • Thomas Harrison-Lord
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • #imsim hardware news sim equipment sim formula europe 2024
    • Comments: 19
    • Category: Hardware
  18. Turtle Beach Drives Into Sim Racing With VelocityOne Race Wheel

    Turtle Beach Drives Into Sim Racing With VelocityOne Race Wheel

    Compatible with PC and Xbox, the surprise direct drive wheel base from the headset and gamepad manufacturer will be released later this year. Images: Turtle Beach Headsets, gamepads, microphones and now direct drive sim racing steering wheels – Turtle Beach has expanded its range with the...
  19. Trak Racer Unveils Direct Drive Wheel Base and Software

    Trak Racer Unveils Direct Drive Wheel Base and Software

    Following the news that Australian sim racing rig manufacturer, Trak Racer, would enter the electronics game comes its first-ever wheel base. Images: Taken by RaceDepartment The company primarily known for cockpits is now venturing into the wider ecosystem, with functional prototypes for its...
    • Thomas Harrison-Lord
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • hardware news sim equipment sim formula europe 2024 trak racer
    • Comments: 20
    • Category: Hardware
  20. Gomez Sim Industries Launches Formula Pro Elite V2 Sim Racing Wheel

    Gomez Sim Industries Launches Formula Pro Elite V2 Sim Racing Wheel

    The wheel that launched Gomez Sim Industries into the sim racing scene, the Formula Pro Elite, receives a suite of tweaks for a V2 update. Images: ReceDepartment The Gomez Sim Industries Formula Pro Elite V2 sees the Texas-based company revisit its initial stand-out hit for 2024. GSI FPE V2...
    • Thomas Harrison-Lord
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • gsi hardware news sim equipment sim formula europe 2024
    • Comments: 22
    • Category: Hardware

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