Esport - What equipment to get started? 4/4

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 4, the ultimate choice to be as close as possible to reality.

Published on 21/03/2020 à 15:50

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Esports – What equipment to get started? 4/4

We're changing world this time since we're switching to Direct Drive technology. All the steering wheels we have told you about are so-called “indirect drive” steering wheels. Power from the engine is transmitted to the flywheel through belts or gears. For a Direct Drive steering wheel, the steering wheel wheel is attached directly to the motor axle.

The difference ? Much more force and no losses due to friction. Be aware, however, that there are many Direct Drive wheels, but here we enter the world of professional simracing. FYI, you need to count on average between €1 and €500 just for the base…

Part 1: Low budget

Part 2: Average budget

Part 3: High Budget

Part 4: XXL budget

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Fanatec Podium DD1 approx. €1 (without pedal board) (PC, PS800, One)

It is the first and only “consumer” Direct Drive wheel available on the market. Fanatec was the first manufacturer to make this technology available to everyone. Where the manufacturer has done very well is that this base is compatible with PS4, PC and One. It is also this material that we will use for the next game tests on autohebdo.fr! On the other hand, don't even think about attaching this beast to a desk!

Most :

Direct Drive

Finishing

Accepts all wheels and cranksets in the range

Quick release system

Cons:

Frame required to fix it

Where to buy it: only on the site fanatec.com