Fanatec Announces Price Increases Starting March 17th

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Sim hardware manufacturer Fanatec has shared news that starting on the 17th of March, you can expect to pay more for many of their products.

If you've been on the fence about buying new gear from Fanatec, now may be the time to decide. The sim racing hardware manufacturer has announced that starting on the 17th of March, customers can expect to see price increases on many of their products.

Fanatec shared a blog post stating that they had been trying to absorb the increases in price for shipping and chips without changing their prices, but they are no longer able to maintain this. No details have been shared yet detailing which products are affected or how much of an increase there will be, but they did share that items from the CSL, ClubSport, and Podium lines would be affected.

But the news wasn't all bad for consumers, as the price of Fanatec wheel bases will not be changed for now, and a small number of products have recently been given a small discount.

This news gives potential Fanatec customers a few days to lock in their purchase price before the increases take effect. And if you are in the market for any Fanatec products, be sure to check out our Fanatec page in the RaceDepartment store, with nearly 50 products and bundles on offer.

Has this news, or any other sim related price change affected your decision to buy new gear? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.
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Mike Smith
I have been obsessed with sim racing and racing games since the 1980's. My first taste of live auto racing was in 1988, and I couldn't get enough ever since. Lead writer for RaceDepartment, and owner of SimRacing604 and its YouTube channel. Favourite sims include Assetto Corsa Competizione, Assetto Corsa, rFactor 2, Automobilista 2, DiRT Rally 2 - On Twitter as @simracing604

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I just want them to announce the GT equivalent of the Clubsport Formula V2 :(
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TRASGU..In a way you nailed it..
WE are a chosen few, continuing to do this madness after all..
Sometimes we need to pay the price for the good life we want to have..
including give a wheel to your spouse... hint.. It works... ;)
TRASGU..In a way you nailed it..
WE are a chosen few, continuing to do this madness after all..
Sometimes we need to pay the price for the good life we want to have..
including give a wheel to your spouse... hint.. It works... ;)
LOL we are a “chosen few”
 
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So it looks like most of the effected prices went up by $50 USD. So that formula 2.5 I've been eyeing now costs $390 for the PC version and $400 for Xbox compatibility...

How much was that Moza R9 setup? Just the wheel rim and the base?

$439 R9 wheelbase
$500 RS or GS steering wheel.

A little too close for comfort now that the price of Fanatec's Clubsport wheelrims are within $150 of these offerings.
 
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