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Esports – What equipment to get started? 1/4

There are different types of steering wheels, pedals, gearboxes, handbrakes, chassis, button boxes, etc. Small presentation by budget and by type of player (from beginner to pro), without forgetting the notion of size as well as the sites where you can find what you're looking for. Episode 1, choices for moderate budgets.

Published on 21/03/2020 à 12:33

Medhi Casaurang

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Esports – What equipment to get started? 1/4

Reserved for beginners or small budgets, this configuration is an opportunity to discover simracing on console with an entry-level steering wheel, but which still allows you to take full advantage of FFB (force feedback).

Part 1: Low budget

Part 2: Average budget

Part 3: High Budget

Part 4: XXL budget

flying

Thrustmaster T150 with 2 pedal crankset. approx. 200€ (PC, PS4, PS3)

This steering wheel is an excellent compromise for beginners, but also for more experienced pilots. On the other hand, it is impossible to change the wheel, and at one point or another, the crankset will have to be replaced.

Most :

Good driving sensations

Attaches easily to a desk

Accepts all brand cranksets

Cons:

Impossible to change the wheel (28 cm)

Original pedal board really not great

All plastic

Where to buy it: thrustmaster.com, Fnac, Micromania, certain supermarkets

 

Frame

RaceRoom Game Seat RR3055. approx. 330€ (image 2)

If you really want a bucket, the RaceRoom is a good compromise on a low budget. On the other hand, you should not be too demanding.

Most :

No central bar

Not bulky (folding backrest)

Cons:

Not comfortable

Does not support large cranksets

Very few adjustments possible

Where to buy it: raceroomstore.com

 

 

The alternative

Playseat Evolution. approx. 330€

Much more comfortable and better finished than the RaceRoom, the Playseat was nevertheless poorly thought out. Indeed, this seat has a central bar to hold the steering wheel. So, forget the heel/toe and get used to the idea that you won't be able to brake with your right foot. So it’s a choice…

Most :

Comfortable and in Alcantara

Joli

Not bulky

Cons:

The central bar

Does not support large cranksets

Very few adjustments possible

Where to buy it: playseatstore.com, Fnac

 

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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