I’ve shown you how you can have a good sim racing experience for $500 (or £500 for my fellow Brits), but let’s be honest — this will only get you so far. What if you’ve been behind the wheel for a while and you’re ready to take things to the next level?Well, it starts with a pro wheel and pedals. I personally rather like the Logitech G Pro and the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race to fill this gap.
And then, you need to upgrade your sim seat. No matter how good that Playseat Challenge chair was with your beginner wheel, the sheer force of a direct drive wheel will probably make it fall apart!And that’s where I introduce you to the PlaySeat Formula Instinct — F1 Edition. Perfectly timed for the start of the 2025 season (my money’s on Ferrari taking the title, by the way), this is purpose-built to give you the best track-racing position and experience you can get.
At least that’s what they say, so to put it to the test, I raced an entire full-length F1 season in F1 24 to establish just how good it is (spoiler alert: it’s amazing).This is a purpose-built sim seat for F1 — sporting an authentic position, plenty of customization to get the wheel angle and pedals just right, and a huge amount of compatibility with all the best direct drive wheels. Pair that with impressive comfort with the patented Modufoam cushioning and a lightweight construction that’s easy to stowaway, this is a great upgrade for the enthusiasts and pros alike.
View DealAnd as for my fellow B.