Sim racing guides
Understand the gear before you buy: drive type, torque, brake sensors, cockpits, console compatibility and setup. Every figure comes from an official spec sheet or a dated market price.
Buying advice
Direct drive vs belt drive: which wheel base should you buy?
Direct drive vs belt drive wheel bases compared: how they work, force feedback feel, noise, checked prices and console compatibility before you buy.
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How much torque do you need for a direct drive wheel?
How many Nm do you need from a direct drive wheel base? Peak, sustained and holding torque explained, bases from 3.9 to 25 Nm, and the right mount.
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Load cell pedals explained: how they work and whether you need them
Load cell pedals explained: force sensors, what the kg rating means, load cell vs Hall effect, checked prices and console compatibility for your brake.
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Sim racing cockpit buying guide: how to choose the right rig
Sim racing cockpit buying guide: steel tube or aluminium profile, foldable or fixed, seat included or not, direct drive mounting and checked prices.
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Beginner sim racing setup: what to buy on a budget
Beginner sim racing setup on a budget: wheel and pedal bundles from €249.99, direct drive options, cockpits and buying order, prices checked 6 Oct 2026.
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PS5, Xbox or PC racing wheel compatibility: how to get it right
Which racing wheel works on PS5, Xbox or PC? Compatibility model by model, version traps and PC-only wheel bases, with prices checked on 6 October 2026.
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