The already-pleased Project CARS community is going to be delighted even further, as Playseat revealed information regarding their newest product: the appropriately-titled Playseat Project CARS gaming seat. Needles to say, the product was developed in collaboration with Slightly Mad Studios, the creator of the popular racing simulator. The studio is responsible for decorating the seat with handmade stitched Project CARS artwork and popular visuals that identify their simulator.
To ensure the premium status of the new seat, Playseat used highly durable materials and a unique alcantara seat covering. From the technical viewpoint, complete support for all current steering wheels and gaming platforms is also confirmed. The complete list of features is listed below:
- Especially developed for Project CARS fans
- Developed in cooperation with Project CARS and professional racing drivers
- High quality, handmade stitched artwork
- Unique color matched materials
- Highest quality decal artwork
- High quality black alcantara with officially licensed Project CARS logos and imagery
- Compatible with all steering wheel and pedal sets on the market, including Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec
- Compatible with PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U, PC and Mac
- Durable black coated fully adjustable framework
- Superior build quality, stability and comfort
- Easy to assemble
- Easy to store due to its patented foldable design
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 130x50x98 cm / 51x20x39 inches
- Net weight: 20,55 kg / 45.30 lbs
Certain recommendations have also been published:
- Recommended drivers height:
Minimum 120 cm / 47 inch
Maximum 220 cm / 87 inch - Recommended drivers weight:
Minimum 20 kg / 47 lbs
Maximum 122 kg / 270 lbs
Although price has yet to be announced, we’re certain that hunting down laps in Project CARS is going to take on a new dimension with this seat. For the complete breakdown, check out the official website.
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I have a wheel Stand Pro as well. The center post used to bug me but I learned that by leaning the post on a angle toward you solves that problem completely. So save you money folks and just get the Wheel Stand Pro.
I’ve been using my Playseat Evolution for a year now ($500+ with shifter mount and slider). Here’s the lowdown: The center post is not an issue for me after carefully installing the pedals in a perfect position, but I could easily see it causing grief for anyone who isn’t so handy. I can certainly heel-toe without banging into the post.
Having said that, the Playseat with center post is a poor product for other reasons entirely. #1 is the flex. This thing flexes several inches left/right at the steering wheel during normal use. Big rippings yanks on the wheel while catching oversteers are even worse. Also the entire chassis will flex under hard braking, making for an inconsistent amd frustrating experience. My old homemade rig, constructed of relatively weak electeical conduit, had about 30% of the game-ruining flex. This is not good.
Also not good- the pleather seat has ripped at the seam after 1 year of non-abusive use. If you are wise, you will pass on the entry-level Playseat. My dad opted for the Open-Wheeler rig found on Amazon, and even though it’s a center post style, it is MUCH more rigid and enjoyable. Time will tell, but durability is likely better based on my experience. The ripped seam on my seat could be chalked up to being a possible lemon, but not the flex.
Avoid.
I bought a Playseat a year and a bit ago, I didn’t know there were so many options available for racing seats. I should have done some research, anyway the center post seemed like something I’d be able to get used to. It turns out that if you only have two pedals there is nothing to worry about but know I want to upgrade to a three pedal set and I don’t think it will be viable with this racing chair. I might be able to get away with it, maybe, but I’m sure that things like heel toe techniques will be out of the question.
They should do a redesign of their seats. The other annoying thing about them is that if you increase the height of the wheel it also moves the wheel closer to you, these height/ wheel distance to body should be independent. It makes it impossible to get a perfect set up.
It uh…still kinda looks like the regular Playseat. A lot of people say they hate the center post, but once you get used to it, it’s alright. Not great, just alright. The chairs though are spectacularly comfortable.
I gotta say, i really hate center post wheel stands. Shame.
Fully agree.
I have a Wheelstand Pro and the center post is annoying me at times. I suppose it’s not entirely the same using a full rig but it’s still inconvenient, I wouldn’t pay the usual Playseat prices if it’s still there.