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News Thrustmaster’s high-end TS-PC Racer wheel arriving next month

Thrustmaster has today revealed its latest high-end PC racing wheel known as the TS-PC Racer. The new racing wheel incorporates the very latest in technology with Thrusmaster's very first “open wheel” design. This unique design will enable players to receive the greatest level of feedback and sensations which should make for the best experience yet […]

News Nintendo reveals their new Switch console

There's been a lot of speculation over Nintendo's upcoming new console successor to the underperforming Wii U. Is it a home console? Is it a handheld? Well, it turns out it's actually a hybrid of both. Previously known as the NX, today Nintendo revealed their new console called the Switch, a console that combines the […]

News Hori’s budget priced PS4/PS3/PC RWA racing wheel coming in November

The upcoming Racing Wheel Apex (RWA) racing wheel by Hori, compatible with the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC, will be available to purchase on November 21. Priced at just £79.99, the officially licensed Sony product features a range of rotation between 180-270 degrees and the sensitively of the foot pedals can be adjusted too […]

News Win a Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel

Let's face it, to get the most out of a racing game you need a wheel. Which is why we've teamed up with Thrustmaster for this great giveaway – here's your chance to win a Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel for Xbox One and PC! Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post on […]

News The PlayStation VR headset launches today

The time has actually arrived, the PlayStation VR headset is available as of today and could well mark the start of a true gaming revolution. The PlayStation VR follows in the footsteps of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets, however unlike those two products the PlayStation VR is very much a budget entry level […]

News Sony announces PlayStation 4 Pro with 4K and HDR support

As expected, Sony has revealed their new 4K enabled PlayStation 4 during tonight's PlayStation Meeting conference held in New York. Previously known as the PlayStation Neo, the new console has been officially named the PlayStation 4 Pro. It will be released on November 10th 2016 and retail for £349/$399 which was the same price point […]

News Forza Motorsport 6: Apex leaves beta and now has wheel support

A common complaint directed at the free-to-play PC racer Forza Motorsport 6: Apex was its curious lack of wheel support: it seemed like a massive oversight, particularly when PC players practically expect to be able to play racing simulators with a wheel on release. However, Forza Motorsport 6 Apex is now no longer in beta […]

News Fanatec reveal their new CSL Elite range for Xbox One and PC

Fanatec have revealed their new CSL Elite range of racing peripherals for Xbox One and PC, designed to be a more affordable, mid-range alternative to their high-end ClubSport series which is highly regarded among sim racing enthusiasts. Three products have been revealed in the new CSL Elite series. Headlining the CSL range is the new […]

News Assetto Corsa console wheel compatibility list revealed

While still playable with a controller, the sublime simulation physics of Assetto Corsa are clearly designed to be experienced with a wheel. On console, there are plenty to choose from with a range of wheels available from Thrustmaster, Logitech and Fanatec. One week before Assetto Corsa is released on PS4 and Xbox One, Kunos Simulazioni has […]

News Xbox One S and Project Scorpio chat

Microsoft recently unveiled their Xbox One S and Project Scorpio consoles at E3 so we decide to have a little chat about them in our latest blog. The Xbox One S is basically a slimmer version of the Xbox One which supports $K Ultra HD BluRay support and HDR for video and gaming along with […]

News Microsoft announce Xbox One S and Project Scorpio at E3

As expected, Microsoft have announced some new hardware additions to the Xbox family during their E3 conference. Xbox One S Microsoft kicked off their conference with a bang, announcing a new slimmer version of the Xbox One to rapturous applause from the audience. Called the Xbox One S, new redesign is a "smaller, sleaker, sharper" […]

News New Thrustmaster Gran Turismo Sport wheel spotted at London event

With all the buzz surrounding this week's Gran Turismo Sport event, it's inevitable that some details will be overlooked. Indeed, as Alan was wandering around the showfloor, something caught his eye that wasn't mentioned during the presentation: it happened to be a new Thrustmaster Gran Turismo Sport branded wheel. While Thrustmaster haven't disclosed any […]

News JXD S192 NVIDIA Android Gaming Tablet announced for Pre-Order

This week Funstock Retro announced the arrival of the new JXD S192 NVIDIA Android Retro Gaming Tablet. Sequel to the amazing yet unimaginatively titled JXD S7800b, this new handheld ups the ante with improved performance and a completed redesign of the chassis. The overall design has seen a significant overhaul with the analogue sticks placed […]

News Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback Wheel announced for Xbox One and PC

Xbox One users now have another wheel to choose from, as Thrustmaster have announced the TMX Force Feedback Wheel compatible for Xbox One and PC. Designed for players on a budget, the Thrustmaster TMX's force feedback motor features a mixed belt-pulley and gears system with metal ball-bearing axle with a "balanced combination of performance, robustness and […]

News New Thrustmaster DB9 pedal adapter lets you connect Logitech pedals

It's a common scenario: you've recently become the proud owner of a Thrustmaster T300 racing wheel, but want to keep using your existing last-gen Logitech G25 or G29 3 pedal set. Whereas before you would need to upgrade to Thrustmaster's T3PA pedals to enjoy the luxury of a extra clutch pedal, it is now possible […]

News Oculus Rift Too Expensive? You Get What You Pay For

Yesterday Oculus Rift announced the US price and launch date of their much anticipated forthcoming headset. Shipping from the 28th March, 2016, you'll soon be able to enter the first generation of consumer VR devices for U.S.$599.99. New technology always creates a buzz, but the overwhelming online feedback has been one of dismay at the […]

News Fanatec tease new Xbox One wheel for release next week

Fanatec have released a teaser image for their new Xbox One-compatible wheel due for release next week. Details are sparse, with more information set to be revealed early next week, but you can make out a central LED display along with the traditional Xbox controller face buttons. Whether the wheel will aim for the high-end […]

News Thrustmaster’s T300 base is now available as a standalone product

Three months after Thrustmaster announced that the TX (Xbox One and PC) would be available as a standalone base it's now the turn of the Playstation 4, Playstation 3 and PC compatible T300 base to be available as a standalone product. The base features the specs from the T300RS so you'll get the brushless industrial […]

News WRC 5 currently doesn’t support any wheels on Xbox One

Those that have been looking forward to getting their hands on WRC 5 on Xbox One this week may be surprised to find that it currently doesn't support any Xbox One racing wheels whatsoever. Here's the full list of current supported wheels for WRC 5: PC : ·G27 Thrustmaster ·T100 ·T300 RS ·TH8A Add-On Shifter […]

News We sample the very impressive HTC Vive VR headset at EGX

TeamVVV were at EGX (the UK's largest gaming event) this year and we could not resist the chance of getting our hands on some VR tech. On show was the HTC Vive virtual reality headset which was developed in conjunction with Valve, the very same team who brought us classics such as Half-life and Portal. […]

News President of Sony wants to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR

The President of Sony's Worldwide Studios has stated that he'd like to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR. Talking recently with Eurogamer, Shuhei Yoshida said “Many trial tests we've been doing, some genres just work fine. One of those genres is racing games. So when Gran Turismo comes out on PS4, I'd like to […]

Previews Testing the Thrustmaster 599XX Evo 30 rim in RaceRoom Racing Experience

We got our hands on the new Thrustmaster Ferrari 599XX Evo 30 rim last week well ahead of its launch. We decide to give the wheel a spin on the PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. We head to the recently released Spa circuit in R3E and jump aboard the Citroen racing car. The multi-cam […]

News Unboxing the Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition

Ahead of its release later this year, we've managed to get our hands on Thrustmaster's new 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition. Size is everything when it comes to this new rim. Measuring at 11.8”/30 cm, it's a lot larger than the standard T300, making it more comparable to a real life racing wheel, […]

News Thrustmaster unveil limited edition TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition

Just in time for the release of Forza Motorsport 6 this week (and we suspect to compete with Fanatec's Forza rim), Thrustmaster have unveiled the TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition for Xbox One users. he package contains the Xbox One compatible TX wheel base along with the luxurious Leather 28 GT wheel rim and T3PA pedals […]

News Fanatec debuts Official Forza Motorsport wheel rim for Xbox One

Fanatec and Turn 10 Studios (developers of the much loved Forza racing title series) have announced the very latest official racing wheel rim for the Xbox One console – the Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim GT “Forza Motorsport”. The metal Forza Motorsport wheel rim is covered with smooth leather and has the words “Forza Motorsport” stitched […]

News Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback wheels announced for PS4, PS3 and PC

Two new wheels will be joining the Thrustmaster family this October: the T150 Force Feedback and T150 Ferrari Wheel Force Feedback, each compatible for PS4, PS3 and PC. Like the Thrustmaster T300 wheel, the T150 is officially licensed by Playstation, containing 13 official PlayStation action buttons that replicate a Dual Shock 4 controller, with a built-in sliding switch […]

News Thrustmaster unveil 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition

A new wheel rim has joined Thrustmaster's ever-expanding ecosystem: the (deep breath) 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition. Based on the Ferrari 599XX EVO, the add-on is wrapped in authentic high quality Alcantara – the same material used on Ferrari wheels often used by Fanatec. Measuring at 11.8”/30 cm in diameter as an 8:10 replica of […]

News Thrustmaster announce TX Racing Wheel Servo Base For Xbox One and PC

Looks like Thrustmaster have been taking tips from Fanatec. Remember Fanatec's Clubsport Universal Hub that allowed you to create bespoke setups using wheel rims from their line-up of peripherals? Thrustmaster now has an equivalent, with the announcement of the TX Racing Wheel Servo Base For Xbox One and PC. The TX Racing Wheel Servo Base is […]

News Logitech G29 for PS3/PS4/PC – US release date announced

Amazon US have listed the Logitech G29 Driving Force wheel (compatible for the Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and apparently PC too) with a release date of July 15. The Logitech G29 was announced recently and received very mixed opinions from racing wheel users – many feel angered that older Logitech wheels are not supported on […]

News Limited Edition Forza Motorsport 6 Xbox One console announced

If you're looking for the ultimate way to declare your Forza fandom, then the Limited Edition Forza Motorsport 6 Xbox One console is for you. Announced this week, Microsoft are releasing a Forza-branded limited edition Xbox One to celebrate both the forthcoming launch of Forza Motorsport 6 and the tenth anniversary of the fabled franchise. […]

News Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 announced

Fanatec have revealed their latest high-end pedal peripheral: the ClubSport Pedals V3, which are "more advanced than most real car pedal sets". Aesthetically, the ClubSport Pedals V3 is a radical departure from its original incarnation, presented in a striking sci-fi-esque black and red colour scheme. For added authenticity, optional d-shape racing pedal plates can also be […]

News Project CARS to support new Logitech wheels at launch

Okay so this is not exactly the biggest surprise story of the year but nevertheless Slightly Mad Studios have recently confirmed that Project CARS will support the new Logitech G29 and G920 racing wheels when they launch. The PC and Playstation 3/4 compatible G29 is due to launch in the US next month while the […]

News Mad Catz take pre-orders for Farming Simulator hardware for PC

Mad Catz, who provide many different products for gamers, have revealed their very latest piece of hardware which may raise a few eyebrows. The tractor vehicle side panel and steering wheel with pedals set for PC was created exclusively for the recently released Farming Simulator 15 by Giants Software and is available to pre-order right […]

News Microsoft reveals Le Mans-themed Xbox One controller designs

Microsoft Studios has revealed a series of custom Xbox One controller designs, commissioned to commemorate Ford's racing heritage at Le Mans. Revealed shortly after Ford announced its plans to return to endurance racing in 2016, the three controller designs (created by the Xbox Hardware team) all hark back to three pivotal moments in Ford's history […]

News Logitech G29 and G920 Force Feedback wheels officially announced

The Logitech G29 wheel has been one of the worst kept secrets – every day saw new details and promotional photos practically confirming its existence. So its official announcement doesn't exactly come as a surprise. But here it is: ahead of E3, Logitech have now confirmed that the G29 Driving Force wheel, the successor to […]

News New product photos all but confirm the Logitech G29 wheel

Well, this all but confirms the existence of the Logitech Driving Force G29 wheel then. After being discovered in a product listing on the German Amazon website last week, the page has been updated with what is unquestionably official promotional shots of the peripheral, allowing us to see the G29 in far greater glarity compared […]

News Rumoured Logitech G29 to only support PS4 and PS3?

Despite stating they had pulled out of the console market altogether a few years ago, rumours have been suggested that a new Logitech Driving Force G29 racing wheel is currently in the works, due to be announced at E3. But while they have always been predominately marketed for PlayStation players, the Logitech G25 and G27 […]

News Project CARS causes wheel sales to soar

As with any racing simulator, Project CARS is best played with a wheel such as the Thrustmaster T300. Unsurprisingly, since the release of Project CARS demand for wheel peripherals has soared significantly – particularly on console where wheels aren't as commonplace as PC, with many retailers currently sold out of popular products. German site Computerbase […]

News Rumoured Logitech G29 Driving Force Wheel photos leak online

The Logitech G25 and G27 were some of the most popular racing wheels during the last-generation. Well-made, affordable and featuring respectable force feedback for the asking price, it's no wonder there was outcry when the PS4 and Xbox One stopped supporting them. The G27 was the last racing wheel released by Logitech back in 2010, […]

News Playseat Xtreme Elite Top Gear Seat revealed

Here's something every hardcore racing game and Top Gear fan enthusiast needs in their life: the Playseat Xtreme Elite Top Gear Seat. It's fully adjustable if you're a giant like Alan, allowing you to adjust the incline of the seat, the distance to the pedals and steering wheel and more, and includes built-in mounts for a sequential […]

News RSeat RS1 Assetto Corsa Special Edition unveiled

Think you’re a hardcore Assetto Corsa fanatic? Then you need this: the Rseat RS1 Assetto Corsa Special Edition. The Assetto Corsa-branded racing seat comes as part of a recent partnership between developers Kunos Simulazioni and Bulgarian racing seat maker RSeat, and comes complete with a black and red colour scheme to match the game and an […]

News Fanatec announces Clubsport Universal Hub for Xbox One, new wheel will be a “much lower price point”

Fanatec has announced that their Universal Hub designed for the Clubsport wheel base will be released on Xbox One next month following their recent partnership with Microsoft that will see future racing peripherals from Fanatec released on Xbox One. First released last year on PC, the Universal Hub allows you to attach one of the […]

News Is your Thrustmaster T300 or T80 wheel no longer working with The Crew? Here’s how to fix it

The other day I thought to myself "Hmm, it's been a long time since I've fired up The Crew. Why don't I take it for a spin?" And so I plugged my Thrustmaster T300 GTE into the PS4, started up The Crew and…nothing. At first I was worried my T300 had bitten the dust, but […]

News Unboxing the Thrustmaster TM Leather 28 GT wheel rim add-on

The Thrustmaster T300 is an irrefutably sublime wheel that no avid racing game fan should be without. However, one blemish that lets it down is the cheap-feeling rubber texture surrounding the wheel rim that my fingers disapprove of. This is where the TM Leather 28 GT comes in, Thrustmaster's new wheel rim add-on that's coated in […]

News Fanatec wheel support coming to PS4, Xbox One and Project CARS

Wheel compatibility has been the subject of continuous contention among racing game fans looking to upgrade to the current crop of consoles. It's been long established that last-gen wheels manufactured by the likes of Logitech and Fanatec will no longer work on PS4 and Xbox One, leaving you with no option other than to upgrade […]

News Thrustmaster T3PA-Pro add-on pedals announced

Thrustmaster has welcomed another new member into its family (or ecosystem, as they like to call it) of racing peripherals: the T3PA-Pro pedal set. Essentially, it's a deluxe version of the already high-end T3PA pedals – those who already bought the Tstandard T3PA pedals (full review coming for that soon) will probably be seething with rage […]

News Thrustmaster reveal TM Leather 28 GT Wheel rim

The Thrustmaster T300 is an outstanding wheel, and we heartily recommend it if you want to enhance your racing experience on PS4 or PC. However, there are still a few niggles: chief among which is the tacky texture of the wheel rim. Whereas most of its competitors are coated in authentic alcantara and luxurious leather, i.e. […]

Reviews Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari GTE Wheel Review

Console owners are at a difficult crossroads when it comes to force feedback wheels. After being long-served by Logitech and Fanatec over the years, long-time owners of the G27 and CSR wheels were dismayed to find they no longer work for PS4 or Xbox One, despite being compatible for PC. In the case of the […]

Features One Handheld Gaming System To Rule Them All

As technology has improved and adjusted to meet the modern lifestyle, so has our perception and use of video games, moving on from the solitary home gaming experience of the 1980’s, to the epic online ‘always connected’ multi-player offerings we see today. Likewise, the manner in which we play the games has altered – none […]

News Thrustmaster firmware update optimises fan cooling and power management for TX and T300 RS

New firmware updates have been released for Thrustmaster's flagship racing wheels ,the Xbox One-compatible TX and PS4-compatible T300 RS, that optomise the cooling fan and power management. TX Racing Wheel Firmware V48 Changelog – Optimized cooling fan management (the cooling fan turns off quicker now when the motor cools down). Detailed instructions on how to […]

News How to optimise wheel compatibility for The Crew on consoles

For console users, playing The Crew with a wheel currently leaves a lot to be desired, to say the least. During my initial playthrough, I experienced severe dead zone, not to mention a loss of force feedback at certain intervals. Apparently this is an issue exclusive to the console versions – the PC version is […]

News Fanatec announces licensing agreement with Microsoft

German racing game peripheral maker Fanatec has announced a licensing agreement with Microsoft. According to the official press release, the new deal will guarantee a "broad range of racing wheels" that are suitable for "all kinds of racing styles and budgets" will be made available for the Xbox One console. The release text also revealed […]

News DriveClub wheel compatibility confirmed

In the run-up to its release next week, Sony has confirmed which wheels will be compatible with DriveClub. Suffice to say, it's a paltry list that pales in comparison to Project CARS' lengthy list, although don't forget it's available for multiple platforms. In essence, if you don't own the latest Thrustmaster peripherals, you're out of […]

News DriveClub PS4 bundles announced for Europe, includes white glacier PS4

If you're a racing game fan pining over buying a PS4, chances are you've been holding off until the release of Evolution's long-delayed DriveClub, the console's first party exclusive racer that was originally due to race off the line at launch last November. Well, Sony has you in mind, with the announcement of two PS4 […]

News Fanatec Clubsport Wheel Base V2 Revealed for PC and next-gen consoles

Fanatec has revealed the successor to their popular ClubSport Wheel Base. Simply named the Clubsport Wheel Base V2, it features a state of the art brushless servo motor, as widely speculated by the community, along with plenty of other improvements. Despite its familiar appearance, Fanatec boast that there is almost no part that hasn't been replaced or modified. "Our […]

News Unboxing Thrustmaster’s T300 GTE wheel

The first major wave of a new racing game generation is on the horizon, so we've appropriately decided to kit ourselves out with a new peripheral to try them out on: Thrustmaster's T300 RS wheel (in this case, with the Ferrari GTE rim). We'll have a more detailed report on the T300 RS in the […]

News Project CARS wheel compatibility list unveiled

Update: this list has been updated to reflect Fanatec's recent PS4 and Xbox One compatibility announcement. Chances are, if you're a serious sim racing enthusiast who is eagerly awaiting the release of Project CARS, you& own a wheel and pedal setup. Knowing that a large portion of its hardcore fanbase will fall into this category, […]

News DriveClub PS4 bundle announced, dynamic weather showcased

Last year, DriveClub was set to be one of the PS4's key launch titles. As we know, this didn't happen, and the social-centric racer has since been rescheduled to race off the line this October – nearly a year after its original planned release. But what if you don't yet own a PS4? Or you […]

News Fanatec releases Porsche 918 RSR replica wheel rim

Fanatec are still showing no signs of slowing down after their onslaught of product reveals over the past few months with the reveal of yet another new wheel rim. And this one is rather special. The latest addition to to the ever-expanding Fanatec family is the Porsche 918 RSR Wheel rim for the ClubSport Wheel […]

News Mad Catz Xbox One Force Feedback Wheel set for release in July

Thrustmaster have had the next-gen wheel market to themself, with the release of the Ferrair 458 TX wheel and the forthcoming T300 RS. It's about to face some competition, however, as the Mad Catz Xbox One Pro Racing Force Feedback Wheel and Pedals has finally been dated after it was announced way back in August […]

News Thrustmaster unveils Ferrari GTE rim for T300 wheel

Thrustmaster has revealed its first PS4-compatible wheel design: the T300 Ferrari GTE. Based off the 458 Challenge wheel, the Ferrari GTE is the latest in a long line of Ferrari-branded Thrustmaster products, and currently compatible exclusively for the PC, PS3 and PS4 Feature-wise, the Ferrari GTE – a 7:10 replica of the same wheel used […]

News Thrustmaster announce the T300 RS: the first official force feedback wheel for PS4

While Xbox One players have been enjoying Forza Motorsport 5 with the Thrustmaster TX 458 Italia Wheel, PS4 players are still waiting for an equivalent racing peripheral. Yes, there's the DriveClub T80 already available, but its lack of force feedback is a deadl-breaker for hardcore racing game enthusiasts. Then again, there aren't any racing games […]

News Fanatec announces Universal Hub: “A revolution in Sim Racing”

Fanatec continue to bombard us with new product reveals. Turns out all those swanky Wheel Rims that we originally perceived to be overpriced were leading up to this: the Universal Hub for the ClubSport Wheel. The Universal Hub allows you to mount any of the six recently-unveiled Wheel Rims to the ClubSport Wheel. Better still, […]

News Fanatec Drift Rim revealed

Fanatec is back with yet another new product reveal, with the announcement of another Wheel Rim for the ClubSport Wheel Base to add to the growing collection, bringing the total of revealed rims to seven over the past week. Continuing the Drift and Rally theme started by the Static Shifter Paddles and Handbrake accessories is […]

News Fanatec ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles & Handbrake announced

Just when you thought Fanatec couldn't possibly make any more new peripheral announcements, here's two more for you. Seems they've exhausted their line-up of wheel rims for now, however, and are focusing their attentions onto the Drift and Rally markets with the unveiling of the ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles and ClubSport Hand Brake. Rallying and drifting demands […]

News Fanatec GT Rim revealed for ClubSport Wheel

Fanatec has continued their slew of Wheel Rim reveals with the announcement of its latest add-on for the ClubSport wheel: the GT Rim. Structurally, this one looks similar to the Flat1 Rim announced earlier this week. Its surrounded by the same modular buttons. What sets the GT Rim apart, however, is that you can mount […]

News Fanatec Flat1 Rim revealed

Another day, another Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim reveal. Joining Fantaec's family of ClubSport Wheel rims this time is the Flat1 Rim, which, in this writer's opinion, is one of the snazzier-looking rim add-ons revealed so far. Like the Round1 Rim announced last week, the Flat1 Rim is smaller than some of its brothers, measuring at […]

News Fanatec unveil Round 1 Wheel Rim for ClubSport Wheel

Fanatec has announced yet another new member to the Clubsport Wheel Rim family not long after the birth of the Classic Rim, Formula Carbon Rim and Stock Car Rim. This latest model is called the 'Round 1 Wheel Rim,' a circular, lightweight GT-style rim. At just 270mm in diameter, it's marketed for people who want […]

News Fanatec unveils new ‘Oval Rim’ replica CSW wheel

Fanatec has unveiled yet another wheel accessory for its Club Sport Wheel base, this time inspired by the rims used in stock car racing. With a 350mm diameter, Fanatec's new 'Oval Rim' design is the exact same size as the steering wheels used in current NASCAR races, The Alcantara padding around the wheel rim is […]

News Fanatec announce Formula Carbon Rim

Fanatec is certainly going to town on these high-end peripheral reveals this week. First we had the astranomically-priced ClubSport Wheel Classic Rim. Now we have the announcement of its F1-inspired brother: the Formula Carbon rim. Whereas the Classic Rim was built entirely with premium quality aluminium and leather, the Formula Carbon Rim, as the name suggests, […]

News Fanatec unveils Classic Rim add-on

Remember when Fanatec teased that they were working on an "insanely cool addition" to the ClubSport Wheel Base a few weeks ago? Turns out we were right in predicting it would be another wheel rim add-on accessory. Fanatec has unveiled the swanky Classic Rim for the ClubSport Wheel Base, the latest product in their rich […]

News Fanatec working on “insanely cool new addition” to the ClubSport Wheel Base

Popular peripheral manufacturer Fanatec are reportedly working on a new addition for the ClubSport Wheel Base, following the release of the Clubsport shifter. According to VirtualR, sources close to Fanatec describe the peripheral as an "insanely cool new addition to the CSW" Since the CSW base is renowned for supporting changeable wheel rims, it seems […]

News Ford Mustang GT licencing & Project Morpheus compatibility confirmed for Project CARS

The all-new Ford Mustang GT and 'Project Morpheus' support will feature in Project CARS, developer Slightly Mad Studios has confirmed. Discussing the two new announcements on the official World of Mass Development website, Slightly Mad was able to confirm the sixth-gen Ford Mustang will be added to Project CARS before the game's release later this […]

News Facebook acquires Oculus for $2 billion

It's fair to say there are polarising opinions on the viability of virtual reality gaming. Some pass it off as a gimmick that makes you feel sick, while others embrace it as the future of interactive entertainment as we know it. But now one company has taken a gamble on Oculus by purchasing the company […]

News Thrustmaster announces budget Ferrari 458 Spider Wheel for Xbox One

Following their TX Ferrari 458 Italia wheel, Thrustmaster has unveiled a new racing wheel for Xbox One: the Ferrari 458 Spider wheel. But while the 458 Italia wheel is a premium product, its sister Spider is a more affordable alternative; an entry-level wheel intended for racing gamers on a budget. Let's gut this out the […]

News Mario Kart 8 gets its own officially-licensed racing wheel

Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo were both given the honour of having their own branded wheels released, with Fanatec's CSR range and Thrustmaster's T500 both baring the badges of the respective racing franchises. But now it's Mario turn, with the announcement of an officially licensed Mario Kart 8 Wii U wheel. The peripheral was spotted […]

News Unboxing the Thrustmaster TX Ferrari 458 Xbox One Wheel

Christmas has come early here at VVV towers, as Alan has received his Thrustmaster TX Ferrari 458 Xbox One Wheel, which is currently the only wheel available for Microsoft's next-gen console. This of course means Alan can finallyy play Forza 5 as it was meant to be experienced. We'll have plenty more feedback to come […]

News Thrustmaster’s TX 458 Xbox One wheel pedals have no clutch

With Thrustmaster's new TX 458 Edition racing wheel about to go on sale to coincide with the launch of Microsoft's Xbox One, a new product page on Thrustmaster's website has answered some lingering questions whilst outlining some new features. Chief among which is the confirmation that the wheel will be bundled with a set of […]

News Fanatec explain why their CSR wheel won’t work on Xbox One

In light of their update yesterday confirming the development of an Xbox One wheel, Fanatec have posted a lengthy explanation on why you won't be able to use your existing Fanatec CSR wheel, Forza 4's flagship racing peripheral to play Forza Motorsport 5 on Xbox One. "Several people have raised their concerns and we understand […]