STACK #257 March 2026

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THE WHEEL THING UP YOUR SIM RACING GAME!

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WHEELY CHALLENGING!

When you make the leap from controller to steering wheel, don’t expect to master it straight away. Years of driver training via stick and buttons takes time to retrain, but once you click with the added realism of wheel and pedals, you’re sure to find those lap records tumbling.

MAKING A STAND!

You have the wheel and shifter, but your bottom is still parked on the couch. What?! Well, the clever people at Next Level Racing are here to help, with cool rigs to house your racing setup, whether you’re space-challenged or have a cavernous area to play within. Kicking off with the tiny footprint Wheel Stand Lite 2.0, the sweet spot for those with smaller spaces is the Wheel Stand 2.0. This folds up fairly flat with wheel and pedals installed and is relatively easy to move about. Don’t wish to BYO chair? Go for either the GT-Lite Cockpit or more advanced F-GT Lite Cockpit. Both are incredibly adjustable, and feature built-in racing seats and space for wheel, pedals, and accessories such as shifters and handbrakes, yet they remain foldable with your gear installed for portability or storage.

THRUSTMASTER T598 RACING WHEEL FOR PC + PLAYSTATION OR PC + XBOX Thrustmaster’s range of wheel controllers is broad, with options for beginner, such

with incredible oomph. Thrustmaster’s HARMONY technology adds high-frequency vibrations, a cool functionality that lets you really feel rumble strips, tyre screeching, and road textures. Meanwhile, the included Raceline pedals ensure accuracy and durability, with upgrade options available.

as the T98 Ferrari 296 GTB, right up to pro. But the latest jewel in their crown is the T598.

This introduces Direct Axial Drive technology, which is powered by an advanced Axial Flux

The 30cm detachable wheel rim features precise mag-shift flappy paddle shifters, a multifunctional encoder to store favourite presets, and an integrated screen for on the-fly adjustments and checking key race data.

motor. This delivers 5 Nm of constant torque with +100% overshoot capability and ultra-low 5ms latency – which means it produces smooth, cog-free force feedback

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