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This price category on console is a tricky one. While this price category offers some seriously great equipment for the price when using a PC, the available equipment for console is pretty meager.
Due to compatibility issues, most off the equipment for pc is not existing for console players and the equipment that is console compatible has a higher price compared to the PC.
For these reasons i will list the possible options of the price category below.
But i would not recommend to go with this category (300-500€). Here are my recommendations:
1. Spend less money and start your sim racing journey one price category lower (~150-200€)
2. Safe a bit more money and go with the equipment one tier higher (600-700€)
3. play on PC if possible to have a wide variety of gear choices
Option of this price tier:
Moza R3 Bundle
(XBOX compatible)
Key Features:
- Price: 400€
- 3 Nm force feedback
- Direct Drive Wheelbase
- includes Pedals
- good ecosystem
Image Source: (www.mozaracing.com)
Higher Cost Version 1:
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Bundle
(Playstation compatible)
Key Features:
- Price: 700€
- 5Nm force feedback
- upgradeable to 8Nm force
- includes pedals
- great ecosystem
Image Source: (www..fanatec.com)
Higher Cost Version 2:
Fanatec CSL DD R2R Bundle
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Mclaren GT3 V2 Wheel
(XBOX compatible)
Key Features:
- Price: 600€
- 5Nm force feedback
- upgradeable to 8Nm force
- includes pedals
- great ecosystem
Image Source: (www.fanatec.com)
Here are a few a notes to help you decide:
Compared to the lower price category the R3 offers the following features:
- a direct drive wheelbase, a bit more precise force feedback
- is quieter
- build quality is a bit better
- interchangeable steering wheels
- good ecosystem of Moza
Reasons why i would not choose the R3 over the lower category:
- only minor increase in the wheelbase force (3Nm vs 2,5 Nm)
- nearly double the price compared to the lower category
What you will get with the higher price category:
- 5-8 Nm wheelbase force
- alot more refined force feedback
- more immersion and realistic racing feeling
- 200-300€ increase in price
Here are your setup choices:
To elevate your sim racing experience, investing in the right additional equipment can make a significant difference in immersion, comfort and performance. Beyond the essential components like a wheelbase, steering wheel, and pedals, a thoughtful decision about your cockpit- and display-setup can bring you closer to the feel of real racing.
When starting out with Sim Racing the simplest and cheapest option is to mount your wheel directly to your office desk. When playing on Console this is more often than not, not an option because your console is hooked up to your TV and a suitable table for Sim Racing in front of your TV is not available.
Thus the best setups for console players are either a wheelstand, a foldable cockpit or an aluminium profile rig.
A Wheelstand offers a mounting both for your wheelbase and your pedals. Preventing the pedals from moving is the biggest benefit here. Another benefit for you could be that you can move your setup easily around. However a Wheelstand takes up space when not in use and you have to use a separate chair to drive. While a Wheelstand provides a stable mounting solution the upright seating position is far from being realistic and comfortable.
A foldable cockpit, on the other hand, provides a more realistic and comfortable seating position with an integrated seat and mounting points for the wheel and pedals. This makes longer racing sessions more enjoyable while still being space-saving due to its collapsible design.
The third and most advanced setup is an aluminium profile rig. If you want the most immersive experience go for this option. With an aluminium profile rig you have a very rigid cockpit that does not bend or wobble when racing. It also includes a comfortable racing seat and creates a seating position that is similar to real live racing cars. A profile rig has also the best customizability. If you want to add additional equipment to your setup or want a new wheelbase later down the road, you can easily stick to your existing cockpit.
The only downsides are that you need a separate space and the price is alot higher to the two options above.
Below you can compare the three versions:
Setup 1
Wheelstand
Key Features:
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Price: ~ 100-250€
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Built in clamp for Wheelbase mounting
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Pedals are mounted to Wheelstand
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Recommend for Wheelbases up to 8 Nm
Pro's:
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mounting solution for wheelbase and pedals
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setup as a whole can be moved around
Con's:
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additional space for storing is required
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upright & uncomfortable racing position
Recommendations:
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Next Level Racing Wheelstand 2.0
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GT Omega Apex Wheelstand
Image Source: (www.nextlevelracing.com)
Setup 2
Foldable Cockpit
Key Features:
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Price: 200-350€
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Mounting solution for wheelbase and Pedals
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integrated seat
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Recommend for Wheelbases up to 8 Nm
Pro's:
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mounting solution for and pedals
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realistic racing position
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has an comfortable integrated seat
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can easily be tucked away
Con's:
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small space for storing is required
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The screen distance is not optimal
Recommendations:
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Next Level Racing GT Lite
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Playseat Challenge Black Actifit
Image Source: (www.playseatstore.com)
Setup 3
80-20 or 80-40
Full Aluminium Cockpit
Key Features:
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Price without seat: 380€ - 850€
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Price with seat: 800€ - 1350€
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completly customizable
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Wheelbases with 30 Nm can be used
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Loadcell Pedals with forces up to 200 kg can be used
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Both formula and GT style seating positions are possible
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monitors can be integrated in the setup
Pro's:
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very rigid mounting equipment for all of your equipment
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very customizable
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realistic racing position with a comfortable seat
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cheapest complete cockpit
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you can do it yourself and safe some money
Con's:
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a separate space for the setup is required
Recommendations:
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Do it yourself
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Trakracer, SimLab, Treq, RSeat
Image Source: (www.rseat-europe.com)