Hardware

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If you’ve been following our coverage of Thrustmaster’s latest direct drive wheel bases, you know I had plenty of good things to say about the T598 and its innovative axial flux motor. You also know I was less than thrilled with its bundled “Sportcar” wheel rim, with its hard plastics, cheap soft-touch material, and exposed screw holes. Finally, a refreshed “GT Wheel Add-On” offers a welcome alternative.

French developer, publisher, and gaming hardware manufacturer Nacon appears to be in dire straits, as what was an evolving financial crisis at the company and its parent has rapidly escalated today.

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Sim racing can be a pretty expensive hobby, especially in the current climate, so when the annual Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales come round there’s a decent chance to pick up some pricey gear with a healthy discount.

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Nacon has only recently released the first products in its new sim racing hardware line Revosim, but already there’s some significant development as its first wheel will become available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles soon too.

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Use discount code ZZ-GTPLANET5 at Fanatec.com to receive 5% off your order.

Use discount code ZZ-GTPLANET5 at Fanatec.com to receive 5% off your order.

Fanatec has announced a substantial overhaul of its customer warranty and product return policies. Effective June 3, 2025, the sim racing hardware manufacturer is extending its standard product warranty to a full three years and doubling its return window in a clear attempt to bolster consumer confidence.

An official announcement about the launch of Nacon’s new Revosim racing peripheral range has been made, a year after the initial announcement. The “Pure” Direct Drive wheelbase and steering wheel will be the first to be released, with more accessories to come.

Just over a month after significant price increases hit Fanatec’s U.S. and Canadian customers due to soaring import tariffs, the company has announced a welcome reversal. With a recent reduction in those tariffs, Fanatec is now lowering prices and offering compensation to those who purchased equipment with inflated costs.

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Just weeks after Fanatec users in the United States grappled with significant price hikes across its product range, the company has announced a limited-time sale, offering a potential olive branch to customers impacted by the recent increases.

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The past year has been a wild ride for Fanatec, and now things just got even more interesting.

Fanatec’s flagship wheel for Gran Turismo 7 has been featured in a special sales bundle, available at various discounts in different markets around the world.

Sony has announced that the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation VR2 hardware has been permanently reduced by close to a third, to $399.99, starting in March 2025.