Where are the best places in the USA to find stores that actually have SIM gear in stock you can test

[oomus]

I am searching for the best stores in the USA to actually put hands on wheels, pedals, cockpits and full turn key sims. I am looking to upgrade to a new setup but would like to try things before I buy things this time. Anyone know of places that stock it or expos that happen during the year in the USA?

 

[Yes No]

I've heard that some Microcenters have rigs that you can try out... But no clue if it's just an occasional thing or a store specific thing.

It looks like they just recently (within the past few years) started doing this... They didn't have much sim stuff last time I went to their store... But that was back in 2021 before I moved overseas.

 

[Whitestar]

I've also heard that Microcenter let's you try out gear. For what it's worth.

 

[eSZee]

Yup. My local MC(Westmont, IL) has a rig set up and running while the store is open.

 

[Jump_Ace]

A buddy of mine moved to Kansas City, I guess there's a Microcenter near there. He's always bragging about it, he hasn't mentioned a sim rig though. I'd LOVE one here in Portland, but thats a pipe dream.

I've always wanted to, you know when I win the lottery, is have a sim rig store where you can come try out some rigs, gear, motion sims, vr and probably high end PCs/consoles. And provide a service to build the rig at your house. Of course all of that equipment would come with a small fee. But it'd be cool to just let people come, hang out, drive, maybe include a small coffee shot. It'd be hella niche, but also one of a kind.

Anyway, I remember years back our local Fry's had a playseat with GT5P and I had a lot of fun destroy everyone's lap times


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