Who more who less has ever played a game of cars, even on a Nintendo machine where the Mario Kart They serve as star titles of a genre that has millions of fans around the world. But while gamepads allow full control, if you want to feel the wind hitting your face, there is nothing comparable to the touch of a good steering wheel and some matching pedals.
Now, even if you are clear that the new Gran Turismo 7, or the sensational Forza Horizon 5 You are going to play them with a steering wheel and some pedals, did you know that you have at hand the possibility of printing a plus of realism if you buy a support to install them, in such a way that you come to think that you are inside the mythical classic Toyota Celica of rallies? To achieve that experience, you must resort to a segment of peripherals for consoles (and PC) that will transport you with little effort to a world of practically total simulation.
What kind of support do you need?
These supports are metallic structures, in many cases, that allow us to adopt a more natural position in front of the steering wheel and the pedals (or the gear lever), acquiring a completely natural position that emulates the one we set when we get into our car. Now, you have at home a steering wheel and some pedals to accelerate, brake or change gear with the clutch, Which support model should you choose?
What elements can you install?
If you are looking for a structure to recreate the cabin of a car, the first thing you have to think about is what kind of simulation you want to recreate in the living room of your house. A modified variant of a road car where we sit upright at a 90 degree angle behind the wheel, or perhaps something more like a Formula 1 driver's position? As you know, in the latter case the person who sits at the controls of the car has a practically horizontal posture, a few centimeters from the ground and with such a low perspective on the screen that they barely see what is passing in front of their noses.
You have decided to buy a support, what conditions should you take into account?
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It is important that the model is compatible with the support you are going to buy. As a general rule, manufacturers allow us to install anything that has a reliable grip system but, in some cases, you must know the dimensions of the platform where it will be placed so as not to have problems that this fixation is not as immovable as possible. If this happened to you, it would be a very serious problem because the device must be perfectly fixed to withstand the jerks and movements that we are going to make with each curve that we take in the game.
pedal
The pedals are another of the fundamental elements that help to obtain a much more real experience when driving in a video game. It is normal to find models with two or three pedals (with or without a clutch) so we recommend that you opt for the most complete, even if you always play with the manual gearbox through the paddles on the steering wheels. You never know if in the future, going a step further, you want to live a driving experience that is as real as possible with a set of clutch pedals and a 100% manual gear lever, and which we are going to talk about now.
Gear lever
It is an accessory that many players do not usually buy first, since it trust those paddles located on both sides of the steering wheel, to raise or lower gear without depressing the clutch. It is this method that is used by games such as F1 that Codemasters releases every year, as well as old rally titles where a good part of the experience lies not so much in hitting the inside of the curve braking late, as in reducing the engine speed by going down to third, second and first to get out accelerating while moving the lever progressively. If you are going to want a gear lever remember that the support includes a platform within the structure, to place it, either to the left or to the right.
Four models for all drivers
Taking the above as a reference, We leave you with the four models that we have selected. To say that, although the manufacturers set some models of steering wheels from the best-known brands as compatible, in reality any one that has a reliable anchoring system and that does not exceed the dimensions of the platform where it is placed will work. With that in mind… here are our favourites.
Self-victory Support
Compatible steering wheel models: Logitech: G25, G27, G29 and all models from Fanatec and Mad Catz.
This model is perfect to play with a chair in front of the television, since the legs are below the steering wheel and the body adopts the typical position of when we drive a car. In addition, it brings support for the gear lever that we can adjust in distance and height to what is most comfortable for us.
View offer on AmazonHusuper Seat for Simulation
Compatible steering wheel models: any model adjustable to your platform.
Clearly It is the most sporty support model, the ideal for those who want to experience what it feels like to drive a car practically glued to the ground. If you are going to play with a title of F1 With the first person perspective, you will feel practically the same as Hamilton, Sáinz or Alonso taking each curve. Even for the rest of the games it will also be comfortable due to the finish and position of the seat. It also has an extra platform to place a gear lever on the right.
View offer on AmazonVEVOR Steering Wheel Support
Compatible steering wheel models: Logitech G25 G27 G29 and G920, Logitech Driving Force GT/PRO/EX/FX and Thrustmaster F430 and T500RS.
Simple model but tremendously useful since we can fold it to collect it and that it does not take up too much space at home. The steering wheel platform is fixed to a tube that we must place between our legs and that we can recline as much as we want or raise and lower it in height. It has support for a gear lever and it is an extremely simple model to get started in the art of virtual driving with a Gran Turismo 7, Forza Horizon 5, etc.
View offer on AmazonSelf-victory (folding)
Compatible steering wheel models: Logitech G25, G27, G29, G920, Thrustmaster T300RS, TX F458 and T500RS and all Fanatec wheels.
This model is particularly compact as it folds up and takes up very little space. The base to place the steering wheel is not too wide, so be careful when buying this support if your model is larger. For the rest, it is adjustable in height, inclination and has a surface to place the gear lever to the right or left. If you have driven a lot in London, leave it as in the photosIf not, to the other side.
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