Hardware

On the opening night of the ADAC Sim Racing Expo in its native Germany, Fanatec has taken the covers off a surprise new product: the ClubSport DD and DD+ Wheel Base.

After a few months of rumors, Sony has revealed the first major revision of its PlayStation 5 console — just ahead of its third birthday and, importantly, the Holiday season.

Fanatec has revealed its long-awaited, second-generation quick release system, QR2, and it’s available to order from today.

Microsoft is planning a refresh of its Xbox Series consoles for 2024, with an updated Series S and a redesigned, discless Series X due for launch next year, according to a leaked court document.

Simulator peripheral manufacturer Moza has revealed its first ever officially licensed Xbox wheel, the R3, set for launch in the final quarter of 2023.

Sony has revealed the full details of its dedicated PlayStation 5 remote play platform, including its name, price, and availability.

Fanatec has announced that the price of its entry level direct drive wheel base, the CSL DD, will be reduced to $/€199.95 when bought as part of any bundle of base, rim, and pedals.

Thrustmaster has revealed the latest product in its driving peripheral range, with the new entry-level TH8S Shifter Add-On available for pre-order now ahead of first deliveries later this month.

Fanatec has revealed a new sim-racing bundle which includes its entry level direct drive CSL DD wheelbase for just under $/€400.

Xbox Series console owners who’ve been looking to expand their device’s on-board storage from the standard 512GB/1TB offerings now have a new option courtesy of Western Digital’s C50 Expansion Cards.

Sony has announced that it is developing a new PlayStation handheld device code-named “Project Q”, which is designed to allow players to stream any game from their PS5 console using Remote Play over Wi-Fi. The device has an 8-inch HD screen and all of the buttons and features of the DualSense wireless controller and is set to launch later this year.

Logitech G is celebrating the arrival of spring (in the Northern Hemisphere at least) with a promotion that should grab the attention of racing game fans, offering up to $50 off across its entire range — including racing game wheels like the direct drive G Pro.

With the esports season gearing up and the Gran Turismo World Series on the horizon, Fanatec has announced that its entry-level, PlayStation-compatible Direct Drive wheel — the Gran Turismo DD Pro — is now available to order again in Europe and Australia, with other regions to follow.

Red Bull is the latest brand to join in the eye-wateringly expensive racing simulator market, with a new rig based on its 2022 Formula One World Championship-winning RB18.

Fanatec has launched what it terms “the best deal in sim racing” with a new bundle containing its CSL DD direct drive base, pedals, and wheel rim for $/€499.95.

Just as it did with the PlayStation 5, ahead of its launch, Sony has shown off the design and technology of the new PlayStation VR2 unit with a pair of intriguing teardown videos.

Logitech G has thrown open the doors to its entire racing product line with a new add-on called the G Racing Adapter.

As the anticipation for PlayStation VR2 builds ahead of its launch on February 22, Sony has released a new video showing the new hardware being unboxed and how its various features function.

Sony has revealed a new PlayStation 5 controller intended to help players with disabilities access PlayStation games more easily, currently called Project Leonardo.

Fanatec’s direct drive Gran Turismo DD Pro is available for customers in Europe and the USA to order again, with first deliveries expected in or before February 2023.