Hardware

Slightly Mad Studios continues to be the topic of conversation as of late, and not without reason. Starting 2019 with a bang, SMS announced its intention to enter the console… Read More »

After a flurry of concepts from Slightly Mad Studios, it looks like the team has settled on the final design for its upcoming console, the Mad Box. The console, which… Read More »

This is our first look at the rather unexpected new player on the console market: the Mad Box. Slightly Mad Studios CEO and founder Ian Bell only revealed the console’s… Read More »

Audio. It’s an integral part of sim racing, but it’s safe to say it often takes a backseat to visuals, physics, and input devices. But a great aural experience can… Read More »

Fanatec has been on quite a roll the past few weeks. After some big holiday sales and new product launches including a new CSL Elite F1 kit and the PS4-compatible… Read More »

Fanatec has officially unveiled the Podium Racing Wheel F1, the first-ever direct drive racing wheel that is compatible with the PlayStation 4 console (it works with PCs, too). The wheel’s… Read More »

They say it’s the season of giving. Fanatec is certainly taking this on board, as it’s announced a giveaway of one free item every day, starting now and running to… Read More »

Did you see the limited-edition (and now sold-out) carbon fiber F1 wheel from Fanatec on Black Friday? Well there’s a more attainable version too, and it comes in plug-and-play package… Read More »

You’re full of turkey. Your wallet is lighter after Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox sales. And there’s still more: Fanatec is offering some of its sim racing gear at the cheapest… Read More »

The next generation of video game consoles is on the horizon. If a new patent filed by Sony is a sign, we could finally have our first concrete look at… Read More »

Thrustmaster has a new addition to its Ferrari line up of peripherals. Joining the T80, TS-PC, and 250 GTO wheel add-on is a new Ferrari-branded accessory. Called the T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari… Read More »

This year’s Gamescom is in full swing and already off to a fantastic start. On Monday, NVIDIA pulled the wraps off its next-generation video card lineup, the GeForce RTX series.… Read More »

The team at Thrustmaster has confirmed the September launch of its TSS Handbrake for consoles. Joining it is a surprise item, and it will be available this coming Monday. What… Read More »

If I had to choose one word to describe my approach to sim racing hardware, it’d have to be “minimal.” For the vast majority of my make-believe career, I’ve plugged… Read More »

Sony will release a special edition PlayStation 4 later this month to mark a rather impressive landmark. Since it set the brand off in 1994, Sony has registered 500 million… Read More »

There’s a long history of officially-branded Gran Turismo wheels. Starting out with Logitech’s GT Force way back in the days of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, Polyphony moved to a partnership with… Read More »

Electronics retailer Newegg is hosting a special deal on select video games and gaming accessories today. You can find the full list of eligible items here. In terms of racing… Read More »

Does your car have a heads-up display? Chances are it doesn’t. A handful of vehicles do — some modern BMWs, the Hyundai Veloster we tested earlier this year — but… Read More »

They say good things come to those who wait. Sim racers have been a patient bunch since Fanatec first showed off its direct drive wheel at last year’s Sim Racing… Read More »

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 »