There are many fans of Sim Racing games (racing simulators), games that are undoubtedly much more enjoyable when you have the right peripherals. In this article we are going to tell you what, for us, are the best peripherals for racing simulation games .
Keep in mind that for this type of game you do not need a complete cockpit (although many say it is ideal) composed of a fixed racing chair and a configuration of three monitors, in addition to the rigor simulation peripherals and a gaming PC. powerful enough to move everything. In general, and especially if you simply like them and want to go a step further, with a good steering wheel and a good pedal board you will have enough. In any case, let’s see what for us are the best allies you can have.
ThrustMaster TH8A and T3PA (pack) + TS-PC Racer
This is one of the most advanced steering wheels from the famous manufacturer ThrustMaster. It equips a powerful 40-watt Force Feedback motor with enormous dynamic torque to handle everything from long corners in Stall mode to dynamic zigzags in Dynamic mode. It has an integrated engine cooling system to avoid temperature problems in the engine, and of course incorporates a D-Pad and several configurable buttons for all kinds of simulation games.
Together with this steering wheel, we recommend the T3PA pedal pack and the TH8A lever from the same manufacturer. On the latter, we must highlight the HEART technology (Hall Effect AccuRate Technology), non-contact magnetic sensors to guarantee greater durability and a resistant plastic and metal structure. It also allows it to be used as a lifelong manual gear change and as a sequential gearbox.
As for the pedalboard, it incorporates the three very resistant pedals with configurable resistance for greater control over the accelerator, brake and clutch.
Logitech G29 Driving Force + lever
The usual Logitech G29 Driving Force cannot be missing from a list like this. It provides us with everything we need for Sim Racing, with the wheel and its configurable keypad and the pedal kit. Although the steering wheel already has sequential shifting, we also recommend the Logitech G Driving Force shifter for a better driving experience (this is compatible with the G29 as well as the new G920).
ThrustMaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310
This is a high-end kit consisting of a steering wheel plus the pedal board, signed by the prestigious brand of sports accessories Sparco, and it is in fact a 1: 1 scale of the Sparco P310 Competition steering wheel. The flywheel has Force Feedback through a 40-watt power servo motor with integrated cooling system, and incorporates a dual belt-pulley system as well as a shaft mounted on metal bearings to obtain the best performance.
The pedals are metal, large and solid, with adjustable pressure so that the user can configure them to their liking. The brake pedal also has the innovative Conical Rubber Brake Mod so that we feel the adhesion of the car when touching the brake.
Fanatec Forza Motorsport
The Fanatec brand is exclusively dedicated to simulation peripherals, as is the case, and offers products only of premium quality, so the price is quite high. In this case, one of its best kits is this one dedicated to Forza Motorsport, and it is intended to be a 1: 1 scale simulation of a real racing car. It is made of the best quality aluminum, steel and plastic, with a genuine leather steering wheel.
The steering wheel includes the German-made VlubSport V2.5 base, while the pressure-adjustable pedals allow an adjustment to suit the user.
GT Omega bracket
In all cases, having to be assembling and disassembling the simulation peripheral kit every time we want to play can be a bit cumbersome (unless you are lucky enough to always have it assembled), so we also consider a specific support such as This one offered by the manufacturer GT Omega, compatible with all the systems that we have put on the list. Thanks to this, you can have the steering wheel, pedal board and gear lever mounted and when you want to remove it you can do it in its entirety.