Should I buy a Playseat? Is it worth it? Which one should I get?

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Okay I have been thinking about getting a Playseat, I don't plan on buying it for a while though.

If you have one, is it worth the money, they are quite pricey.

If I were to get one I would most likely get the Alcantara playseat.

Let me know your opinions about them!
 
I had the Alcantra Playseat. I don't anymore. Bought an Obutto Ozone.

They are not too bad for the price, but I did't like the centre post design, and found the un-adjustable seat a bit of a pain. Now I have a dedicated racing corner and have trips on my Obutto. Now I am a happy camper.
 
Do a search for playseat on here. There are several threads that asked the same question.
 
There are better rigs than Playseat out there for less money.
 
I have two... but only got them because I got them at a good price. I would not recommend them. For a little more I would get the RSeat.
 
Ripster
I have two... but only got them because I got them at a good price. I would not recommend them. For a little more I would get the RSeat.
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Okay, thanks for the info. Hows the weather in Langley? lol
 
Sunny and dry....

I also have a third seat now... a VRX Mach 3
 
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=267620

Try this one, $325 shipped. The rSeat is said to be super nice as well for about $500. GT Omega makes a couple nice rigs in the $400- $500 range. Fanatec CSL seat, $300.

Myself, I use a Fanatec Rennsport Wheelstand and a wrecking yard car seat, total cost about $170. Playseats are fine for some folks, but I always thought they were a little expensive, a little flimsy and a bit awkward for the price, although I see they have a model in the $300 range these days. But they do still have units in the $600 and up range too.
 
I had a playseat Alcantara first, now i have an Rseat Evo3. I know the Rseat is slightly more expensive. But the difference in quality is huge aswell. In this seat I have found my ideal position, wich was not the case with the playseat because of the centre post.
 
Racingworld68
I had a playseat Alcantara first, now i have an Rseat Evo3. I know the Rseat is slightly more expensive. But the difference in quality is huge aswell. In this seat I have found my ideal position, wich was not the case with the playseat because of the centre post.
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Sometimes, spending the extra buck is worth it. I'll have a look around thanks.
 
I heard the obutto isnt too bad if it's still on sale.

Linky : Obutto
 
My Obutto has lots of adjustments with the Ozone, and is only missing wheel pitch. The r3volution is extremely adjustable.
 
Publicsafety
My Obutto has lots of adjustments with the Ozone, and is only missing wheel pitch. The r3volution is extremely adjustable.
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I really want a wheel pitch, that way I don't feel like I'm driving a bus.
 
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