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Is CONSPIT OVERHYPED? ARES 20 Platinum, ARES 12, CPP EVO Pedals & Wheels Tested CONSPIT has exploded in popularity recently with a formula that on paper is very easy to like: premium-looking hardware, big feature lists, aggressive pricing, and an ecosystem that appears more open than some of the established alternatives. After spending the better […]
VNM HAS QUIETLY BUILT ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING DIRECT DRIVE LINEUPS IN SIM RACING — AND IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT TORQUE. The range now spans four bases from the Premier (13Nm) through to the flagship Xtreme (32Nm), with the Elite (18Nm) and Supreme (25Nm) filling the gaps in between. On paper they look like […]
The Heusinkveld One is the first steering wheel from a brand that has been a long-standing and highly respected name in sim racing hardware, particularly for its pedals. Rather than following the well-trodden path of replica designs or chasing premium materials, Heusinkveld has taken a very deliberate and unapologetic approach with the One: focus on […]
An Adjustable, Heavy-Duty Entry into the Flight & Combat Sim Market MOZA has been making some serious moves in the flight simulation space recently, and their latest entry — the MRP Rudder Pedals — aims to take on an already competitive market dominated by long-standing options from Winwing and Thrustmaster.At first glance, the MRP pedals […]
Build the best setup for your sim racing needs by choosing a budget, compatible platform, and available mounting space. Our curated builds represent what we believe to be the best complete systems for each scenario. They’re built on real-world, hands-on testing by Will and Tom Ford from Boosted Media, backed by over 10 years of […]
The Fanatec Podium DD enters the high-end direct drive wheel base market at a time when competition has never been fiercer. What was once a niche dominated by a handful of premium options is now crowded with capable hardware at nearly every price point. On paper, it replaces the older Podium DD1 and DD2. More […]
Even More Strength Than The R21 Ultra, but is it complete overkill? Moza’s new R21 Ultra and R25 Ultra arrive in an increasingly crowded part of the direct-drive market where for years now, manufacturers have battled to deliver the highest torque figures at the lowest prices. So the obvious question is whether the R25 Ultra […]
The Little Throttle That Could If you’ve ever wished for a throttle setup that can jump from cruising at FL380 in an airliner to yanking high-G turns in a fighter jet, MOZA’s MTQ Throttle Quadrant might be the versatile all-rounder you’re looking for. Compact, modular, feature-packed, and surprisingly capable, it aims to punch well above […]
More Strength for the Money Than Anything Else, But Does 21Nm of torque Actually Make the MOZA R21 Ultra a Better Wheelbase? Moza’s new R21 Ultra arrives in an increasingly crowded part of the direct-drive market, and interestingly, it replaces a wheelbase that already occupied this exact torque class. So the obvious question is why […]
What makes a “Good” Direct Drive wheelbase in 2026? You’ve likely heard me say in our Direct Drive wheelbase reviews for a few years now that “everything is good now”, and “there isn’t really a wrong choice, so don’t overthink it”. But with so many brands now speaking about their exclusive approaches to “next gen […]
Two years ago, Next Level Racing launched the HF8 haptic feedback gaming pad, an affordable entry point for sim racers looking to add tactile immersion without the complexity and cost of a motion rig. It stood out for its eight vibration motors placed close to your body for direct and isolated haptic feedback, but it […]
Cube Controls has built a reputation for premium sim racing hardware, with products that focus on strong ergonomics and high-end materials. Their new Astra wheel takes that same design philosophy and applies it to a more affordable segment of the market. Positioned between entry-level options and Cube’s flagship wheels, the Astra aims to deliver the […]