Sim Racing as CHEAP as Possible in 2024!

so for whatever reason you're interested in getting into the rabbit hole that is Sim racing but a quick Google search and you realize this may not be as accessible as you may have thought it to be don't worry though because in this video I'll be guiding you and providing several suggestions for how you can begin Sim Racing for as cheapest possible and for your convenience all products and gear mentioned are linked in the video description if you're looking for great deals on Sim racing PC and gaming peripherals make sure to check out [Applause] [Music] which I'll cover in a second come with table clamps and Mounting Solutions for users who don't have access to a dedicated sing cockpit or wheelstand this could be a great option for you if you are tight on budget and space but keep in mind that consistently removing and reinstalling the wheel onto your desk may get annoying especially if you'll be doing so constantly a whe stand is also a common option for beginners as they take up less space than a full-fledged cockpit but do a good job at holding up your entry to mid-level wheel and pedals wheel stands are usually found between the $150 to $250 price point and provide a good middle ground for those who really just want to get up in racing and don't care too much about the look of their setup a Sim racing cockpit is usually the preferred option for most and though high-end ones can far surpass the $11,000 Mark there are especially nowadays a lot of solid ones available for far less than that for example the NEX racing G2 light Pro which I've recently reviewed offers a goodlooking and comfortable seat wheel pedal and shifter mounts and is fully retractable for those tight on space this one retails for $300 new but there are slightly cheaper options which I've also linked in the video description keep in mind that on the websites like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist a lot of great Sam racing gear can be found for far cheaper prices so if you can't find anything in your budget or don't want to spend more on taxes shipping buying on the secondhand Market could be a great option for [Music] you now that you know where you'll be placing your gear it's time to talk about the star of the show The Wheel and the pedals now for complete novices who are extremely tight on budget you'll be looking at options such as the Logitech G29 and g920 thrustmaster t128 t248 t150 and TMX while all of those options are the most affordable in Sim racing they do quickly get outclassed if you spend a little bit more but before that let's actually talk about them the thrustmaster t128 is the cheapest and newest force feedback wheel offered by thrustmaster and often retails for around $150 however with a full plastic wheel low levels of force and abysmal pedals unless you're buying this for a child I wouldn't really recommend it the t248 is the bigger brother to the t128 and is a much more solid option with a higher quality wheel and pedals but is significantly more expensive at around 3 to $400 and at that price point you'll find a lot better for only a little bit more it's for that reason that at its $400 retail price I would not recommend it however if you do find it for around $200 to $300 it is a solid [Music] Choice keep in mind that both the t248 and t128 are compatible with consoles but play special attention to which version you buy as it will only work with either Xbox or Playstation not both and of course all of the wheels that I mentioned in this video will work on PC now discontinued by thrustmaster the t150 which works for PlayStation and the TMX which is basically the same thing except it works on Xbox are very solid options that can still be purchased new for around $150 simply speaking at around the $150 to $200 price point the are solid options and can often be found used for even less than that now moving on to Logitech the G29 which works for PlayStation and the g920 which works for Xbox have been the crown jewel of entry level s racing wheels and pedals for close to a [Music] decade simply put they're a good option between the $150 to $250 price tag now I know that I just flew past all of those but keep in mind that if you are looking for more detailed reviews and comparisons of them I have separate far more in-depth videos talking about all of those products and they are linked below now if I were making this video about a year ago I would have been moving on to talking about something else however in 2023 approaching 2024 the landscape of entry level Sam racing wheels has changed dramatically all of the eff mentioned wheels are simply fading out of existence and being replaced by far superior direct C systems which provide a night and day experience when it comes to realism performance and in-game [Music] immersion so what am I talking about well closer to the3 to $500 price tag entry-level drag cve systems which are often bundled with wheels and pedals come into the mix and blow everything below it out of the water the main players here are going to be the following and again I have four reviews on all of them if you want to know more more the mo rasing R5 bundle offered with a synthetic leather wheel pedals table clamp and 5 newm dtive wheelbase offer $500 this is an extremely solid package all at a competitive price point but will only work on PC not on consoles the fitech CSL DD ready to race bundle which also offers a 5 newm drag Drive wheelbase with solid pedals and a wheel for only $400 significantly this one will work work on Xbox does not come with a table clamp although one can be purchased separately and will allow you to upgrade to a much more powerful 8 NM drag Drive wheel base if you purchase the boost kit power supply separately later down the road now when talking about entrylevel drag Drive Wheels you'll hear everything about fitech and mosa all over the place but there are other lesser known competitors out there such as CIS with the cus C5 in at only around $250 this direct drive wheelbase is unique in that the wheel is integrated into the wheelbase itself but ultimately it provides a decent dir dve experience at a very compelling price all of the wheels I mentioned come with some type of bundle that includes the pedals wheelbase and steering wheel meaning that alongside having somewhere to place them onto you should be good to go other considerations regarding monitors shifters hand hand brakes and other accessories really come down to your preferences ultimately if you are looking to start out for as cheap as possible one monitor is fine the paddle shifters included with every wheel would not necessitate a separate shifter and regardless of being on PC Playstation or Xbox there are decent Sim racing titles for each now I've covered a lot of different Hardware options in this video which definitely can get confusing but hopefully this video served as a good introduction of what's out there in the entry level range remember remember I have far more in-depth reviews on all of the hardware mentioned if you are interested in learning more so with all that being said let me know your thoughts down in the comments did I miss anything which you would consider important for entry level Sim Racers to know about and as always thank you all for watching stay safe and have a fantastic rest of your day

Channel: OC Racing

Views: 332,081

Keywords: sim racing, sim racing for cheap, sim racing discount, budget, 2023, 2024, moza, fanatec, thrustmaster, logitech, direct drive, r5, r5 bundle

Id: 2v7tdRQnDLA

Length: 8min 21sec (501 seconds)

Published: Sat Aug 26 2023