Sim Racing

From a first budget wheel to a full rig. Honest guidance on wheels, pedals, and cockpits with real prices and real trade-offs.

News & launches

• Logitech RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle Announced: SpecsLogitech announced the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle on September 23, 2026: an 8 Nm wheel in McLaren papaya, plus the new RS Pedals SE. $899.99 and up.
• Fanatec ClubSport F1 Racing System Announced: SpecsFanatec announced an officially licensed Formula 1 bundle on September 16, 2026: the 18 Nm ClubSport DD+ base with a new F1 V3 wheel. No price yet.
• Moza PS5 Wheelbases Announced: R5S Pro and R16S UltraMoza revealed three officially licensed PlayStation 5 products at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with native Gran Turismo 7 support and no pricing announced yet.
• Moza MotoGP Handlebar Announced: Specs and Riding ModesMoza revealed its MotoGP-licensed sim handlebar at Gamescom 2026. It mounts to any current Moza wheelbase. Confirmed specs, supported games, and open questions.
• Moza R5 Pro and R16 Ultra Announced: Specs and PriceMoza opened orders for the R5 Pro and R16 Ultra sim racing wheel bases on July 28, 2026. Confirmed specs, torque figures, prices, and ship dates.

Buying guides

• Best Budget Sim Racing Wheels for BeginnersEight budget sim racing wheels for beginners compared: Logitech G29, Thrustmaster T128, Moza R3, PXN V10 Ultra and more, with drive types and real flaws.
• Best Sim Racing Pedals Under $200Six sim racing pedal sets under $200 compared: Moza SR-P, Thrustmaster T-LCM, Fanatec CSL and more, with load cell facts, prices, and honest trade-offs.
• Best Sim Racing Cockpits Under $300Six sim racing cockpits and wheel stands under $300 compared: Playseat Challenge, NLR GT Lite Pro, GT Omega ART and more, with torque limits and trade-offs.

Comparisons

• Logitech G29 vs Moza R5: Which Wheel Wins?Logitech G29 vs Moza R5 compared: gear drive against direct drive, torque, console support, pedal quality, and which wheel earns your $230 or $430 in 2026.

Getting started

• Complete Budget Sim Racing Setup Under $600Build a complete budget sim racing setup under $600: wheel and pedal bundles, stands and cockpits, used-market tactics, and three example builds with prices.
• Best Sim Racing Games for BeginnersSeven sim racing games for beginners compared: Gran Turismo 7, Forza Motorsport, ACC, iRacing and more, with prices, difficulty, and honest cost math for each.