I think you're being a little overly negative toward the Playseat...yeah, for the money you probably could build something more solid. But to find a quality racing seat (unless you have a junkyard nearby that has ones that aren't ripped and rotted out) will cost you over $100 when you throw in shipping; easily up to $300 for a new one. I'm sure many of you have welding capabilities and power tools to construct something out of wood or steel; I live in an apartment complex and just simply don't. Even if I did, I shudder at hauling up some of the massive assemblies people have up my 4 flights of stairs.
Once it's there, something like that also becomes a permanent fixture of my furniture. I can fold the Playseat up and slip it behind my sofa when guests come over (then again, most of my guests come to play games anyway
) Even when it's out, it's definitely noticeable, but doesn't dominate the room.
It's true it does take a bit of finagling to get he pedals to feel really solid, but a bit of time and they're on there for good. Same with the wheel. All for much cheaper and less time then building my own full assembly.
So for the really hardcore people, the ones who will spend 20+ hours a week in that seat, and use it for many other games - go ahead! I'm truly impressed by all of the cockpits I see here. I wish I had the room for something like that, and hopefully one day I will (around the same time I have a real garage, maybe, so I could fix my real car
) But for now...the Playseat is a quick, simple solution that makes my gaming more fun. If spending $300 on videogames doesn't make you shudder, then it might be for you.
), and the chair moves back and forth, both on the floor and the back. It's great. I also copied the ps2/vcr shelf underneath everything. It really helps organize things. Also underneath the 27'' tv is a $500 bose wave radio/cd. Loud, clear sound that fills the room. 
