Playseat Rookie

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Just to warn anybody out there considering this chair, it is a waste of money. My fiance accidentally got me the Rookie instead of the Evolution and I was trying to be nice and not make a big deal about it and give it a try. Hard plastic seat becomes extremely uncomfortable and even painful very quickly. Very cheaply made and flimsy, jiggle and flexes with every movement. I am 6' 5" and my knees lodged into the steering wheel mount at every adjustment. It is not compatible with a gear shift mount for G25/27. I am shipping it back and paying the difference to get something that I can fit in. Possibly Playseat Evolution but open to suggestions.
 
Hi , I´m on the way to decide which one of this trio I get :
Rseat
Rino seat
Race room sim rig

I think that this 3 simrigs are the best today.
Play seats for me are something of the past ...

One thing very important for me is the possiblitiy of tv mounting on the frame included and raceroom is the only one that has it.

Rino is very light

Rseat is very nice but heavy

Race room is in betwen both, so considere this one too before final conclusions.

Good luck
 
The main issue with Rino seats is the waiting time. So unless you plan on starting using it in half a year or so: stay away. They might be good but they can't keep up with the demand, it seems.
 
One rig I might suggest is the Obutto, the price is reasonable and they are back in stock from the US dealer.
 
Mr. S
The main issue with Rino seats is the waiting time. So unless you plan on starting using it in half a year or so: stay away. They might be good but they can't keep up with the demand, it seems.
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Possibly, but once you get it is for life. I was in contact with Renato and he is improving the service.
Seat position is almost perfect IMO, and the design is one of the best too. simple and sturdy as I´ve seen on the videos. With two small wheels to move it around the house and tv mounting on the frame is my dream sim rig.
 
I am about 2 seconds away from pulling the trigger on a Playseat Nascar, found one for $299 plus shipping. Catch is not only do I have no interest in Nascar but its a "Joey Logano" Home Depot model so it has black and orange all over with Home Depot logos
lol... cant argue with the price though, just bought my first house and am slowly realizing how much money goes down the tubes on the bare necessities....
 
Pofke13LT
I am about 2 seconds away from pulling the trigger on a Playseat Nascar, found one for $299 plus shipping.
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This is a nice rig as long as the shipping is not high, but I will tell you that the wheel mount is more wobbly than you'd expect it to be. Plus you also have to buy a shifter mount for your G25/27 that's an extra $50. I would personally recommend an rseat evo. It comes with a gear shifter mount, an adjustable pedal plate and most importantly.....a very sturdy wheel mount w/ out anything between your legs. I strongly believe it's worth the extra cost. I just ordered one yesterday and off goes my playseat soon :)
 
Thanks for the heads up. I was actually considering this seat since i'm on a budget. I think i'll just keep saving up for the evolution.
 
Jesus 🤬 Christ. How the 🤬 do you set this thing up? The steps on page 5 or the step after you put the top of the seat on you need to put a screw through those bars into the bottom if the chair yet there's something blocking the 🤬 way. How I ask, do you put it together!?
 

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