The fanciest simulation rigs available

The fanciest simulation rigs available

Oct 9, 2020 1 Min Read Posted by OverTake Team
4DOF MOTION SIM In the 4DoF Motion Sim, the player sits high up on four hydraulic fixtures that move and incline them according to the vehicle's movement. This provides the player with an immersive flight or driving experience on four rotation axes enabled by the set-up's mechanics. The spectacular optics of the entire device hint at the fact that it is able to simulate G-forces up to 2G – safety belts are included. YAW VR MOTION SIMULATOR The designers of the Yaw VR Motion Pro Simulator came up with a unique concept: a hemisphere functioning as the player's seat is supposed to imitate centrifugal forces occurring in the virtual world. The sim rig costs around $1,500 and is completed by VR goggles for full immersion in the game. On the downside: it has to be assembled by the customer at home. Once that is correctly done, though, the hemisphere can move freely on the fixture underneath it, providing orientation tracking of the player's angle through three degrees of freedom (3DoF). VERSARO MODULAR SIMULATION SYSTEM Versaro is one of the biggest manufacturers for professional simulation rigs and offers a wide range of set-ups for different simulations. They cover everything from flight simulation to sim racing with variable equipment depending on the professional player's needs. The Versaro Modular Simulation System for sim racing is available in seven different stages (the photo shows stage seven) with prices ranging from $8,000 to $40,000. RACINGCUBE FaseTech's RacingCUBE is a more stationary sim rig approach compared to other candidates in this gallery. Nevertheless, this rig provides excellent suspension and orientation tracking, allowing the entire seat to rotate alongside the player's orientation in the game. In our photo, the simulator is completed by VR goggles instead of attached screens, but those can also be added on FaseTech's configuration site. A full RacingCUBE with attached screens would cost up to roughly $8,500. R-CRAFT MULTI AXES MOTION SIMULATOR YouTuber machkun1 has showed the world of sim racing how to get creative with their rigs: he assembled his very own rig back in 2017. The centerpiece of his set-up is a multi-axes motion simulator, moving on six axes for an excellent and realistic racing experience. Machkun1 went all-in for his rig, as the motion simulator alone costs up to $25,000 and will therefore most likely remain a dream for the majority of the sim racing community. However, in combination with the VR goggles, the YouTuber has made the most of this already great device in his DiRT Rally video, which has over 5.4 million views. FORCE DYNAMICS F1 301 401CR In the world of professional sim rigs, Force Dynamics provides Formula 1 pro-racers with the rotational and inclinable 401cr. The rig is in the upper price category and provides sustained G-forces and 360 degrees motion range. Desktops can be mounted directly onto the build, moving them alongside the actual rig. ACTORACER SIM RIGS Actoracer is a German sim rig manufacturer and takes part in the ADAC Simracing Expo in Nürburg every year where they provide visitors with an exclusive sim racing experience on their rigs. Actoracer provides fully assembled rigs, with all the parts configured to function in the best possible way for the player. Prices for the rigs are agreed upon according to the customer's needs.

Sim rigs have come a long way in the racing scene – we’ve gathered together the fanciest ones there are so far.

Photo credit: Vesaro

Simulation rigs are the ultimate way to maximize your racing experience without actually being on the real-life racing track. Although they can cost a fortune, really passionate racers often do not hesitate to upgrade their private sim racing set-up with a fully immersive, rotational rig. Check out our list of the craziest and fanciest devices there are on the market.

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