Hardware

GTPlanet is proud to host the largest forum dedicated to sim-racing hardware, and starting today, it’s about to get even better: we’re opening up our Trading Post forum to everyone,… Read More »

eBay’s back at it again with the crazy sales: “everything” on the site is available, today only, at a 15% discount (up to $100) until 9:00pm Pacific Time tonight, June… Read More »

After first announcing it this past April, Thrustmaster has pencilled in a release window for the console version of its TSS handbrake. The 90% metal, Sparco-branded item will touch down… Read More »

Just in time for the new-product onslaught that is E3 2018, Fanatec has announced its latest offering. While the CSL Elite Wheel Base + isn’t exactly a new product, sim racers… Read More »

A clever teaser from the folks at Fanatec has arrived. In it, we see the company’s cube-shaped direct-drive wheel base, and little else. Well, except a date, one that’s only… Read More »

Now for something completely different. Late last week, Microsoft took the wraps off its latest controller. What you see above is the Adaptive Controller; a wholly ambitious approach to making… Read More »

Back in January, Thrustmaster took the wraps off its hefty TSS handbrake. Unfortunately (for console players), it was a PC-only affair. Now, Thrustmaster has announced another TSS is on the… Read More »

Direct drive wheels aren’t cheap. This is an accepted sim racing truth, like death, taxes, and lag bumps ruining your final lap. But one company is aiming to change that,… Read More »

Amongst the many goodies included in the latest GT Sport update, one was especially welcome for sim enthusiasts. Fanatec’s fantastic CSL Elite wheel is now officially supported by the title.… Read More »

It’s been a long road, but Fanatec CSL Elite PS4 owners have cause for celebration today. The latest 1.15 update for Gran Turismo Sport has finally introduced native support for the… Read More »

Thrustmaster recently took the wraps off its latest sim racing item. Dubbed the BT, it’s a Bluetooth-enabled LED display unit, and it’s exclusive to the PS4. One of the most… Read More »

Thrustmaster has unveiled the latest in its sim racing accessory ecosystem. Dubbed the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod, the new piece of kit should please racers and drifters alike. As the… Read More »

Thrustmaster has shown off the first new sim racing hardware of 2018. Say hello to the TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition. It’s the latest in a string of Prancing… Read More »

We know a mouse is the last thing you want to play a racing game with. However, we also know that many of you are more than just sim racers;… Read More »

Thrustmaster is again partnering with Ferrari for its latest piece of hardware: the T80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition. If you’ve recently invested in high-end equipment, don’t get too worried: this entry-level… Read More »

The sim-racing hardware guys over at Fanatec have been on a roll this holiday shopping season. After some popular Black Friday weekend sales, they’re back with a new sales concept:… Read More »

If modern sim racing wheels are just a little too… well, modern for you, Thrustmaster may have just revealed the cure. We present to you the Ferrari 250 GTO wheel… Read More »

Fanatec teased a new product announcement when it revealed its Black Friday 2017 deals last week. Now, we know what that product is: the new CSL Elite McLaren GT3 steering wheel. Touted… Read More »

Sim-racing accessory manufacturer Fanatec has revealed (most) of its of Black Friday reductions: four peripherals will be on sale this weekend, starting Friday, November 24, including a secret sale that… Read More »

For those that don’t know me, I’m a tall, slender guy at 6’4” and 180lb. I decided I wanted to upgrade my 11+ year-old Playseat Evo racing seat with something a little nicer…