Can you feel the holiday cheer slowly creeping in? Well, I can. And if you’ve been looking for a sign to finally get that racing wheel for your gaming setup, this is it. While Xbox controllers create an immersive elusion when playing entries such as Forza Motorsport (or even the highly-anticipated GTA 6 – when […]
Read MoreThrustmaster makes some of the leading sim racing wheels for PC and console. In many cases, the wheel can be used across a combination of PC, PS4, and Xbox, but while consoles are usually a simple plug-and-play, there’s a little more work to do to get going on the PC. In this guide I’ll walk […]
Read MoreIn his new book Origins of the Wheel of Time, historian Michael Livingston explores the real-world myths and legends that Robert Jordan used to construct his epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Those influences include characters and motifs from Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, and Japan, among others. “He’s not confined in any […]
Read MoreA standard controller or mouse and keyboard setup will get the job done in practically any game. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, though, treat yourself or someone in your life to one of the best racing wheel or flight sim yoke deals for Xbox PC, which will elevate the experience and the immersion in […]
Read MoreIt can be difficult to know which of the many racing wheels for Xbox and Windows PCs is right for you, especially when so many are hard to find. As part of the sweeping Black Friday discounts on Xbox accessories and products, though, the premium and overall-excellent Thrustmaster T248X racing wheel is enjoying a monumental […]
Read MoreFinding an affordable entry into at-home sim racing can be tricky. Racing wheels aren’t known for being cheap, and hundreds of variations exist. Anyone craving the experience of arcade racing or the chance to dabble in realistic simulation should be able to do so without breaking the bank or settling for the absolute bargain basement […]
Read MoreIn a physics lab in Amsterdam, there’s a wheel that can spontaneously roll uphill by wiggling. This “odd wheel” looks simple: just six small motors linked together by plastic arms and rubber bands to form a ring about 6 inches in diameter. When the motors are powered on, it starts writhing, executing complicated squashing and […]
Read MoreLogitech is proud of its sim racing heritage and the risks it had to take with pricing and manufacturing in the earliest peripheral days. Logitech G wants the brand new PRO direct drive wheel and Trueforce to tackle the professional sim racing scene, focusing on testing from esports gamers, pro racing drivers, and scene enthusiasts. […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Logitech G has unveiled new sim racing accessories aimed at the high-end enthusiast crowd and esports gamers, with variations for Xbox/PC and PlayStation/PC to be sold exclusively via the official website by the end of September. The $999 Logitech G PRO racing wheel features a direct drive system, bypassing internal […]
Read MoreYou can get the Thrustmaster T248X racing wheel on sale for just $349.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab) right now, and that’s a great deal considering it rarely drops from that $400 MSRP. In fact, it has only dropped from its regular price twice in its lifetime. This deal is actually just a price […]
Read MoreBringing racing simulation into your home isn’t as straightforward as it could be, with different mechanics for force feedback and varying levels of build quality making it a little confusing. Some might be well versed in the scene, looking for a high-quality wheel to affix into an at-home cockpit, and others might want something more […]
Read MoreThe Information‘s Wayne Ma today published an in-depth report reflecting on Apple’s struggles to build a self-driving electric vehicle, including technical challenges and several leadership changes since the project began around eight years ago. Next-generation CarPlay experience coming in 2023 Notably, the report reveals some interesting details about the physical appearance of the so-called “Apple […]
Read MoreRacing wheels are a fantastic way to bring immersive driving into your home, whether for a fun-filled arcade experience or something more realistic for the bona fide simulation enthusiast. There’s plenty of choice for wheels and pedals, with all kinds of gears, belts, and magnets under the hood targeting specific types of feedback. Not everyone […]
Read MoreAmazon is hoping their new series The Wheel of Time, based on the books by Robert Jordan, will be the next Game of Thrones. Science fiction editor John Joseph Adams was captivated by the show. “I thought it was great,” Adams says in Episode 507 of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. “I have […]
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