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Sim racing has experienced a boom in 2021 and that's led to some serious interest in getting a good cockpit. Whether you're new to the scene or more experienced and looking to up your game, one of these cockpits will give you comfort and support while you race all day and night.
Logitech G923: The Surest Thing In Sim Racing
Photo: Adam Ismail
A decade ago, if you were getting into sim racing and wanted to buy a steering wheel, there wasn’t much shopping around to do. You pretty much bought a Logitech G27 like everyone else and called it a day. Today, the offerings are far more diverse, with higher-end options from Thrustmaster and Fanatec sending wheel-feedback to your hands via belt-drive or, in especially advanced wheels, direct-drive motors.
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Problem is, belt-driven sets can still be quite expensive and aren’t perfect either. For example, Thrustmaster’s T300, a popular $399 entry-level belt-driven wheel, comes with pedals that are generally disliked by sim racers. What’s a newcomer to invest in, then?