Reddit reviews Playseat Challenge Racing Video Game Chair For Nintendo XBOX Playstation CPU Supports Logitech Thrustmaster Fanatec Steering Wheel And Pedal Controllers, RC0002, Black

For anyone wondering, it's a T300 RS wheel, TH8A Shifter and T3PA pedal set. All from Thrustmaster. The chair is a Challenge from Playseat. And a PSVR, obviously.

Edit: /u/StephenSchleis requested that I add Amazon links, so here you go.

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T300RS-Officially-Licensed-Feedback-Racing/dp/B00O8B7D02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480328681&sr=8-1&keywords=T300+RS

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-TH8A-Add-Gearbox-Shifter-Xbox/dp/B005L0Z2BQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480328694&sr=8-1&keywords=TH8A+Shifter

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T3PA-3-Pedal-Wide-Pedal-Add/dp/B00KX75W9O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480328694&sr=8-4&keywords=TH8A+Shifter

https://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Challenge/dp/B009ZELZDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480328735&sr=8-1&keywords=playseat+challenge

Bonus tip, the T3PA pedals come with the conical brake mod. It’s well worth installing. Also, cut out a piece of carpet and stick it to the pedal base for a bit of extra comfort.

Computer:
PC is the way to go. Not sure about the AU market (I only speak freedom dollars), but $2,000 will buy you a really good PC. An 8700k or 9900k CPU, 16 or 32gb of ram and a 2080ti or 1080ti GPU will be enough to run anything well.

Software:
You’ll prob find Assetto Corsa has the biggest track selection. There’s a huge modding community that make add ons (both free and for purchase) for the game. It’ll take some tinkering with the mods, but the game will look really good for a few dollars.

For multiplayer racing, nothing beats iRacing IMO. I get so nervous lap 1 my legs shake. It costs way more than AC though, so if AC works for him, stay there. It looks like iRacing is paying attention to the Aussie market. They’re adding a new Gfinity Supercars eSeries in 2020: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-to-develop-two-new-australian-supercars/

Wheel/Pedals:
I have a G29 wheel with shifter and it works well, but I swapped out the pedals for the Fanatec V3s and chopped a half second a lap. The sky’s the limit here, but don’t skimp on the pedals.

Screens / VR:
You can get buy with a single monitor, triples are better and VR is the best for immersion but takes some getting used to. Boosted Media (YouTube) just switched over from a triple setup to a VR setup and made a video comparing the two that’s worth a watch: https://youtu.be/gJJb8TeKvRQ

Rig:
Weld up your own. If you guys race, you either have a mig or know a guy that does. You’ll blow your budget on a decent rig otherwise. I welded mine up with a junk yard car seat and some 1” square tubing for the same price as I would have spent on the glorified foldable drinking chair here: https://www.amazon.com/Playseat-RC0002-Challenge/dp/B009ZELZDS?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2

That’s the core of it. Any one of the topics above can be a bit of a rabbit hole. If you want to take it one step at a time, build the PC, buy a good size monitor and the wheel/pedal set first then build from there. The G29 can be used on carpeting without a problem so driving from a computer desk in the short term while you guys figure everything else isn’t a bad way to go.

Good luck and have fun.

Cheers,

Ed

I went with the Playseat Challenge and the Thrustmaster T150.

They're working out great for me so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Playseat-RC0002-Challenge/dp/B009ZELZDS/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=gaming+wheel+chair&qid=1567326027&s=gateway&sr=8-27

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There's this one which is practically the same but maybe a little more flimsy.

There are the xlerator couch-focused wheel stands, not sure of the stability or quality of them though.

If you're looking for something compact that can fold up though you might want to take a look at the playseat challenge. I got mine a few weeks ago and it's fantastic, no doubt better than the xlerator stands. It is more expensive than most of those at about $250 though.

This, I have the Challenge and it folds up nicely with the wheel and pedals still attached. It's also a relatively cheap entry into have a seat that is attached to the wheel/pedal. Comfortable and easy to store for sure.

edit: Amazon link for the the interested.

If your low on room physically, saving up some dough for a playseat challenge might be your best bet. Just fold it up and stick your entire rig in the closet when your not using it, but it's a comfortable and reasonably sturdy rig when your burning some rubber. It's not gonna hold up to a $1,000+ direct drive wheel, but it would be perfect for anything else.
At a minimum if your not using one already, try to get a desk chair rather than an office chair so that it doesn't try to turn on you while your playing.

Playseat Challenge Racing Video Game Chair For Nintendo XBOX Playstation CPU Supports Logitech Thrustmaster Fanatec Steering Wheel And Pedal Controllers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZELZDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CU1iDbP8YC5JS

Then save up for a VR headset like the Samsung Odyssey or Odyssey Plus if you can. Everyone looks down on windowsMR for its tracking but it's seriously incredible and means you can get a killed deal on the headsets used on eBay. Plus in a racing sim you don't use the WMR controllers anyway so your basically just getting a vive pro quality screen and vr experience, for in the $200-$280 range. VR was seriously the best investment to my rig I have made so far. Absolutely love the clarity of my Odyssey plus after having an OG vive and Rift.

janky but i guess it works! i upgraded froma similar setup to the playseat challenge, and I gotta say the playseat challenge is increadible. for something that folds away, its so damn sturdy and the way you can sit in the f1 seating position or gt style in seconds is crazy. honestly would reccomend this if you're looking for a cheap upgrade path that has the benefits of a £900 seat rig https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playseat-Challenge-PS4-PS3-Xbox/dp/B009ZELZDS

I was going to use these to keep my office chair steady on carpet.
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Caster-70178-Profile-Glides/dp/B001MS70K2/ref=sr_1_10?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1422647417&sr=1-10

But ended up going with a Playseat Challenge instead.
http://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Challenge-playstation-4/dp/B009ZELZDS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1422647556&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=playseat+challenge

If you need recs, I've heard good things about the Playseat Challenge. I've been considering getting one and it folds pretty flat. Good reviews too.

https://www.amazon.com/Playseat-RC0002-Challenge/dp/B009ZELZDS

These are pretty great. You can fold it up and store it away if you want and it's reasonably sturdy and comfortable if you're not super huge. (Like I'm 6'1 200lbs and it fits me fine.)

I really want the playseat challenge. The only thing is that it doesn't have a place for the H pattern shifter. I think I could make something that could attach to the side of it.

Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZELZDS/?coliid=I29PX08QYNEM3S&colid=WHOM4ATP5G29&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

• Frame : [Playseat Challenge] (http://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Challenge-playstation-4/dp/B009ZELZDS) - $250
  
  
• Wheel/shifter/pedals - [Logitech G27] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-941-000045-G27-Racing-Wheel/dp/B001NT9TK4/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1409082291&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+g27) - $225
  
  
• Keyboard/Mouse - [CM Storm Devastator] (http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1409082387&sr=1-1&keywords=keyboard+mouse+combo) - $30
  
  Total : $505
  
  You may not get the HOTAS with it, but for $500 you can get pretty close to OPs setup. Not as fancy, but definitely plenty good enough for a highly immersive VR experience. ;)

I want one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZELZDS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=13DE3PO243P6P&coliid=I1FLFSY83MQ0MH

It looks poverty as hell but inside sim racing did a great review video of it and it turns out to be a pretty legit product.

Playseat Challenge is the best looking one I've seen. I've never tried one, but the reviews are pretty good.

I see! Thank you, I will research a bit!

Thank you for the advice!! Which rim do you recommend me then? These are the available wheels on Fanatec Japanese shop. I am planning to play on PC. Main games are Project Cars, Dirt rallies and Assetto Corsa.

Also, what do you think of this and this chairs? They are the cheapest I found on Amazon Japan.

Again, really thank you!

https://www.amazon.ca/PlaySeat-RC-00002-Playseat-Challenge/dp/B009ZELZDS/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1483495959&sr=1-1

yea, its pretty tough in Dirt, but not too bad in Driveclub
Heres a link to the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Force-Feedback-Racing-PlayStation-4/dp/B014US02ZA
And this will be my next purchase for VR racing: https://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Challenge-playstation-4/dp/B009ZELZDS