PlaySeat Challenge review: The best BUDGET sim racing seat (2022)?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- In my PlaySeat Challenge review, I find out whether it's the best budget sim racing seat/cockpit around. Plus an unboxing-ish, how to attach a shifter and handbrake accessory and other useful details.
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PLAYSEAT CHALLENGE CONSOLE COMPATABILITY?
The PlaySeat Challenge is compatible with just about any steering, either using its pre-drilled holes or you could add your own. That includes the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5 and PC.
WHAT ABOUT COMPATIBLE STEERING WHEELS?
As for steering wheels and pedals you can attach, the Logitech G923, G920, G29 all work as well as anything from Thrustmaster, including the T300S and TS-XW Sparco, and Fanatec (CSL Elite etc). I bought the PlaySeat Challenge myself with my own moneyz.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 PlaySeat Challenge review: The best budget sim racing seat?
1:04 PlaySeat Challenge: Design & features
4:31 PlaySeat Challenge: Is it comfortable?
5:43 PlaySeat Challenge: Good for sim racing?
6:54 PlaySeat Challenge: Shifter & Handbrake?
8:10 PlaySeat Challenge: Worth purchasing then? - เกม
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I made that mistake too, there were actually two packets in the box. Hopefully we'll be fine.
Hows it going?
@@trexitooo Pretty good, I'm still glowing and the doctor said it's permanent, but at least I can see well at night.
@@proxysauru good
@@proxysauru still glowing or cured
Love mine. Done mad 14 hour stints in it, walked away without being crippled! Can’t ask for more than that!
Jeez yeah that's a good test.
A Tribe Called Cars The upside of no FIA rules limiting drive time in endurance racing, LOL
Funny story... was doing an endurance online one time, had to pee like a racehorse, came in to the pits in PC2 and went to the loo while the car fueled and changed tires. Took a little longer than usual to get my business done, came back and found that the game had disqualified me for being too long in the pits! 🙄😂 5 hours down the toilet, LOL
So, pro tip... that Alcantara will retain smells if you pee in your race suit! Give the pre-race coffee a miss on endurance racing 🤪
@@1RolandG70 🤣👏
@@1RolandG70 Bro, just wear adult diapers.
very good review.
I use it with my Fanatec. I flipped the wheel plate and used cable ties for the pedals. Because it's a deck chair it really moulds to your shape so is super comfortable. 9.5 out of 10.
had my playseat for about 2 years now and i still enjoy it. Great video man
I just recently purchased and received one of these. I have to say this is wonderful for someone with a small living space because the ability for it to fold up while the pedals and wheel remains attached, is amazing. One thing I will say is that if you have a wider frame (hips) you may find it a bit uncomfortable at first but you will eventually mold into it.
That roll was amazing
🐸 DO A BARREL ROLL!!
Great review. Iv been searching for a seated rig that I can put away after use and from your review iv just made an order. 10/10
Cheers Dean, hope you enjoy it.
Binned it right in to that boulder at the end. Great review none the less, thank you.
Thanks very much. Yeah sometimes I drive a little too spiritedly...
Thanks for the awesome review. One of the better reviews on this item.
Cheers, I take a lot of time to make them.
I am convinced. I’ve been doing lots of research before making any big purchases on getting into racing sim and I think I’ve found the right game and setup to buy, thanks
Nice, hopefully I helped. It's definitely worth researching and not going too crazy initially, but equally some really cheap equipment can ruin the experience. Enjoy!
Thanks for the review! Your video sold me on it. Can’t wait to still drive terribly and get P20 every race with a wheel and chair versus just the controller lol.
It's all about coming last in style and comfort!
Nice review, considering this to purchase for my G29 🙂🙂
It is nice to sit down with a drink, and watch your content
Thanks again Jezza.
That barrel role at 1:16 or so lol. So sick!
I have had a Playseat Challenge for about a year. I find it is a great solution for a rig that I need to be able to move out of the way from time to time. Much more solid and much more comfortable than most people would think on first viewing. I was was super lucky and got one for $100 Cdn (around 70 Euro) at a local store, but my decision was made not on price, but on sitting in one for the first time.
Hi what store was it? Need to know and check cause amazon wants $329cad for one
@@sergeyrukin908 it was a local furniture rental store in Smith Falls Ontario, called Easy Home, but I don't think they normally carry them.
@@bobmcl2406 ok i see. Thanks anyway. Thinking maybe could find a bargain in Toronto:)
Thanks for this video! Can you please tell me how high from the ground the wheel base is when setup?
Heres me getting into forza and who do i see my ole boy from snowrunner days. Loved ur snow runner vids
That was a sick kick flip at 1:22 lol
Could you make a video about a good budget setup overall? Including a wheel and shifter and pedals? Your input would be super helpful. Thanks man great video
I've been doing some research, just got some more stuff to test but there will be a video about this at some point.
Agreed!
Subscribed for these future vids! 🙂👍
@@ATribeCalledCars DO YOU NEED HELP?
If you looking budget setup with all of this you should check Logitech ones. Its cheapest way but not the best. Better than Logitech wheels is Thrustmaster even TMX but if you want clutch you need to buy TMX pro, if you want shifter you need to buy Th8a... And its not cheap any more...
Cheapest setup with wheel is Wheel stand pro + Logitech, thats all...
This or fgt lite?
Got the thrustmaster TS-XW and playseat on its way can't wait!
That's awesome, hope you enjoy both.
Nice video already have 1 but watched this anyway
Really appreciate it. Hope you enjoy using it.
For smaller people like me, just put a small pillow in the seat. I also use the seat for non racing games. Just clap the wheel aside and you have a great fps seat.
The old pillow trick, good suggestion!
Great video! I've got a question, did you just use the strap for the tlcm or did you secure it in any other way?
Just the strap, feels enough for me but perhaps I'd be tempted to try another solution if I was able to buy it (not really got much time for DIY these days).
Don't know if you care after 6 months, but the pedals are held in place by being held down by the strap to some foam which gives more than enough friction for it to ever move back. Also there is a stopper in the front which keeps it from going forwards when braking. I for one can't press the pedals hard enough to move them even an inch.
Great review, I am planning to get a tgt2 with T-LCM but a bit worried that the pedals frame won’t be able to stay in position under heavy braking. How is your experiences using T-LCM?
They stay in position for me but I am not particularly stampy. Of course, you could make some sort of strut or another more permanent solution than the twisty system for keeping things locked in place.
Would you recommend it to me for a Fanatec CSL DD 8nm? To play Formula 1, I will use it with a lot of torque force, and hope that will not wobble
You've just got a new subscriber - Nice work Ben, thank you, extremely grateful. Mark @ Lowdown Shifter. @atribecalledcars
No worries and thanks. Keen to try out more stuff ;)
Do you guys ship to the states?
@@taylorwilliamm Yes Will, we deliver all the time, anywhere. Thanks for your inquiry.
I’m on a playseat challenge I love it
It's a great seat, definitely worth the money and still going strong for me.
@@ATribeCalledCars same apart from the riped bit
Does the velcro strap for the pedals come in different sizes cause mine barely fits for my t lcm pedals
It should be standard but then maybe the product was adjusted since this video. You could probably get a longer replacement on Amazon for a few quid although that's not ideal.
My current shitty setup have an issue where I get aching ankle from hovering the pedals and doing general footwork for long period of time. I need some help as I am wondering whether a budget solution like this can fix it or not. But then again I am a 165cm tall midget (5'5" for freedom unit) so this might not fit me at all.
If you're using an upright chair as I was before this it will help. You could actually put something under the pedal attachment to angle it to further help the issue but personally I've not needed to although I'm not the same height.
With how many screws did you mount the Wheel base with?? For my TX there is just two I could mount!!
Been a while since I had a look but I get the feeling I only used two. Not had an issue so far.
Nice racing seat, looks absolutely worth the price.
Btw, you are sitting in a Grand Cherokee SRT (not a Trackhawk), and i don't think it's a 2020 one, it's a bit older.
You are correct, it's an older SRT! That was quick.
@@ATribeCalledCars :)
ahahahah mr stampy of stampy upon trent
Im getting one of these today, is the pedals stand part strong enough for really hard braking? as the brake on the g920 is really damn hard
It seems to be but it really depends how rough you are. There are mods that can be done to improve rigidity and longevity if concerned or something breaks!
@@ATribeCalledCars Thanks. appreciate it
how is the wheel so calm on the plate? doesnt move alot..have you any custom-pieces on it or is it so stable out of the box?
Nothing custom, just my body weight holding it all down and what you get as usual.
@@ATribeCalledCars thank you! have bought it too a few days ago, and i´m very hyped by it! for that money a really good seat. but if your over 80kg i think youve got problems :-)
@@Lutzilla_ Nice, glad you're enjoying it. Haha unsure if you mean 80kg is a problem for the seat or my weight?
Yeah, the headrest is a bit too close or angled for my taste. But overall it's a great combination with a budget steering wheel. I drove hundreds of hours in Forza 7 on my XBOX in front of a 55" TV... ;-)
Btw: rock solid driving skills! Get it? Rock. Solid.^_^
Quality comment, as usual. You've 'cemented' my opinion. 55-inch TV, times are good in the UncleManuel household haha.
I use a 43”
Yeah that's the only issue I have with mine, I race exclusively in VR and the back of the head strap often hits the headrest, especially when looking up.
I could probably stick a thin pillow behind my back, but I find the seat surprising comfortable on its own.
1:07 I have the same Herman miller chair but blue
I love this chair, I got it second-hand hence the green (prefer the blue and black). Seeing as I sit down all day I wanted something decent and this has been great so far. Not had it long, mind.
i am your 1000 Like :)
Thank you very much, I remember when I used to get 10 likes maximum haha.
I’m stuck between this or the FGT lite 🤔
One of those things I want to try but not sure if I wanna blow the money on it. Probably not since I just bought a WRX STI :P
I think having a real performance car makes more sense, but then both would be the dream...
How can i move the steering wheel plate closer to me, i thought its only possible to adjust the angle?
?
The plate has screws so you can shift it forward and back a bit.
Any thoughts about a big rig focused wheel and seat? Sorry, Snowrunner brought me here so...
I've never looked, but the number of wheels that work with SnowRunner is limited so that helps narrow down choices. As for the seat, would probably be cool to go to a scrapheap and find a used truck seat and stick it on some metal poles. Voila.
I do not care about a seat thingy. Despite being a massive car nerd. Heck, I barely bother using a wheel, Xbox controller is fine for me.
Still watched the whole video though.
Not sure I’d ever bother with that sort of outlay in both money, and time.
But hey, another good video 👍🏻
Thanks Stuart. I was the controller type until recently so totally get it. It's an extra layer of hassle sometimes, but I also find the whole driving in real life versus games interesting so here we are. A review of a seat. My mum and dad must be proud.
Hi great video! What is the best mount for the TSS handbrake??
I've seen a few different types. Anything metal with rubber to help the clamp grip will do. I think the one I used is in the video description. Not the cheapest solution but reliable.
@@ATribeCalledCars hi, it seems there is no link to the mount, Can you add a link below? update: Found it, lowdown shifter....will try order it! :) it seems very nice!!
@@danielbysell7258 That's the one! Enjoy. I need to order the one for a proper gear shifter when I have a bit more free time.
For this price I recommend searching on the second hand market where you can find good setups. I got a really strong frame for 90 euro and bought a Sparco seat for 180 euro
That's a good tip if you're lucky, although I couldn't even find this seat or anything cheap in the UK a few months ago. Plus the folding nature will be useful to some, but then a good metal setup should, in theory, be more rigid.
Came here to review the foldability. Gotta make sure its easy to hide from the SO
Yes it's definitely important for many relationships, hopefully my review did the job!
"the steering wheel plate can be adjusted to be nearer or closer"
Great review! But thos are technically the same thing :)
I'm being a pedant of course ...but I've just got a playseat challenge "actifit" version and only thought the wheel plate tilted angle and didn't know it could alter distance too ( which wasn't quite covered how in your video but I'm gonna try see how to do it on my own)
Good spot, I didn't even notice that one! I can't remember about the adjustment, but if I wasn't imagining it I'm sure it's easy to work out. Good luck!
What about tous one VS Oplite Nitro Kart ?
I was about to buy one of these but I am 265-270 pounds and I am afraid this just won't work for me. =/
it works on ps4 and on need for speed heat ?
Should do if both have wheel support!
Can you use a shifter?
Yeah, there is a mount for that too. The handbrake in the video does sequential shifting too so it's versatile, although not so good if you want to shift and handbrake. But mounts work on both sides of the chair.
So I could fit a handbrake and shifter?
Yes as long as you have them on different sides, gets a bit cosy otherwise. Plus you'll need two mounting systems. I'm tempted to add a proper shifter myself and use the TSS handbrake for the handbrake, not sequential shifts.
what are the dimensions of it when its folded? Great channel btw!
Apparently it's "49 inches tall, 21 and half inches wide and only 11 inches deep", according to Google.
@@ATribeCalledCars thanks
How is the leg room
Ample for me at 6ft (183cm), the pedals can go much further too. I would say it is more a case of width being the biggest restriction.
Thanks for the review. Have been trying to find some info on the different configurations in terms of the strap lengths but couldn’t find anything. Any info on this?
Hey Rover. Different in terms of how much leeway there is for the pedals, backrest or seat angle?
@@ATribeCalledCars not exactly sure of the correct terminology as mine is still in the mail! The arm rest straps with the lines on them. As I understand it this adjust height etc? Would 3-4 lines be more of a GT style? Sounds like I need to learn and play around with the other adjustments you have mentioned.
@@rover1374 Ahhh yeah so those are partly for height and for the angle you sit at. Ideally you want your arms at around 90 degrees when holding the wheel for better posture, especially if you play a lot. The extending poles on the pedals are more for height adjustment as you can bring the pedals closer or further.
@@ATribeCalledCars makes sense. I just picked up a set of TLCM load cells as well so using those will be interesting. I read that 5 stripes on the arm straps
Is more F1 and 3 is more GT. I guess I will just play around and see what works.
@@rover1374 That sounds accurate, you are basically lying down in single-seatere but pretty upright in other forms of racing.
Would the logitech true force shifter be compatible?
If there is a compatible mount, I'd imagine there is. But I don't have that shifter myself.
@@ATribeCalledCars I'll have a look. Thanks
Nice
I’ve wanted something like this To play gran turismo with for ages and this ticked all the boxes
I'm not sure what else is as good for the money. The Omega stand I mention is cheaper but meh and you still need a seat. I might actually buy the PlaySeat Challenge knock-off and do a quick comparison, it's a fair bit cheaper and looks very similar.
Can you fit an e-brake on the challenge? I'm looking at purchasing but that's the deciding factor for me!
The shifter I'm using is also a handbrake, you can fit most accessories if there is a mount for it. Or can get one designed and 3D printed.
Fucking great review
Cheers, love the enthusiasm!
So a force feedback wheel is a waste of time on this rig??
Not necessarily, but I think if you spend that much on a steering wheel perhaps you would buy a better rig. Although space can be the issue.
@@ATribeCalledCars yep. That is the problem.
Do you think I would fit in it? I’m 154 centimeters tall.
Should be okay although if you're 153cm of leg and 1cm of torso probably not.
@@ATribeCalledCars haha
@@ATribeCalledCars thank you
For me this seat is the ONLY choice and it has nothing to do with being on a budget - I have a tiny home and the missus would be chuffed to see a permanent rig taking up space in the house. Takes less than a min to fold it and push it to one corner. It works great for me - 5ft 7, 180lbs. Great that they included many velcro straps making the wires all nice and tidy around the frame. Great value.
Totally agree with everything, it's a great choice. Still happy with mine.
Beware the velcro straps will loose grip and the chair WILL collapse depending on your weight. I am 14.5 stone. I have one of these and they're not very strong. Quite Flimsy, the pedals also need a velcro strap to hold them in place. I also had to buy/make two additional velcro and canvas straps to hold the bottom legs to stop them splitting appart. I'm currently looking at alternatives... nice idea and does fold quite well but it does wobble a bit and never feels as if you can throw your wheel around. IF you can pickup one cheap 2nd hand I'd recomend you do rather than fork out full price.
If you were 7.8524 black-sand boulders, you would have loved it!
Is the chair comfortable? That’s my only concern.
Very, was testing Forza Horizon 5 yesterday for a few hours and was great.
@@ATribeCalledCars Thanks! I might get this one soon.
@@user-vd3pu3kx5b Just check the height and width dimensions and you should be good to go.
What would you consider small?
In terms of what? Been a while since I made this video and I'm getting senile.
@@ATribeCalledCars at 5:27 you said that we should double check the dimensions if you are small, how small would you consider small?
@@Vinegarrrrrrr I think there is a minimum dimension on the website, I can't remember off the top of my ahead.
I have the loedown shifter thing too but it just isn’t tight enough it just falls when u out weight into it
You get thicker spacers in the kit, do they not work? Bit annoying if so!
@@ATribeCalledCars the rubber bits?
@@S55_Marquise You mean the metal clips that clamp round the bars on the seat? There are rubber inserts you can use, they stop the clamps from twisting under weight.
@@ATribeCalledCars yeah I used big and small didn’t work so I did small and small now I can’t in tight the thing the engendering is horrible how easy it breaks
@@S55_Marquise Ahhh that's annoying, I guess you could take a photo/video and tell the maker. Think it's a small team, might want to help!
I'm only back into racing because of ken block :(
RIP to an immensely talented driver.
Im 1,65 cm is that to small you think ?
That should be fine, unless you have really really long legs and a very short upper body!
I’ve made wooden P1 clone with less than half price of this. Some pro simracers change very good rigs because they want more stable constructions. Of course this seat is better than nothing but seriosly if you have time and some skills build your own rig even from wood.
If I had the space it would've been tempting, definitely an option! Probably more stable too.
@@ATribeCalledCars I have a very small apartment, so I keep the simulator in the corridor. When I want to play, I can easily take the rig to the living room because I've installed wheels under them. If I find more time I will share video about this, maybe it will be helpful for someone 😃
Well MEE6 pinged me so I'm here
And it manages to do this while muting Dr P. Impressive.
Cough cough not me cough
Still good ?
It is, a good option for those starting out and/or want something that can be hidden away.
@@ATribeCalledCars would you say the challenge acfit is better or is it worth spending more on the evolution?
Christian Horner, is that you?
Haha not the first to say that.
G920?
G923 (review in another video).
A Tribe Called Cars sorry, I meant Is the g920 compatible with the playseat 😂
@@Benhutchie22386 Yeah it is indeed. Sorry, crossed wires.
@2:33 this guy fucks lol my man
I AM MY BETTER HALF111 *running naked through the streets*
I almost got the 100th like 😭
Gonna sell mine . It’s too tight and uncomfortable for someone my size 6ft 200 lbs
Yeah you're heavier than I am, makes sense. It's not a particularly wide seat.
I have this thing and I don’t think it’s worth it. The materials around the back started ripping and I’m only 180 pounds. Also seat really hurts your thigh as it’s basically a glorified lawn chair. Would not recommend.
hi u sound like christian horner a bit
You talked about people Who are little, but what is little i am 167 cm
The best budget racing seat is just a used car seat bolted on some wooden board where you bolted on your ancient logitech G20 Momo edition racing wheel and shifter. I used the seat out of a Impreza.
Also, just because you are in self isolation does not mean you can play games in your underwear and then upload it on TH-cam Ben Griffin! What would your mother say about that?
I drive faster with less clothing, you save weight (I wasn't actually naked, don't want anymore rumours). And yeah you're right, an old car seat can work with some DIY goodness. I just don't have the time these days sadly.
Im a banana
Good to know.
WTF? min 1:19 xD
I am not putting my ass in that lawn chair
$200 lawn chair
You could describe it as that!
@@ATribeCalledCars Good work with the video btw
I just really hate how much they charge for that chair
@@UrNewStepdad91 Yeah totally understand and thanks for the praise. Appreciate it.
but bro you sit so far away from the screen 🥲
In an ideal office, I'd have a bigger screen mounted to the chair. But unfortunately I don't have the space.
day 21 of asking to be on the next best comments video
That seat looks like ass tbh, and the price they charge is criminal. if you can afford $200 for a garden chair with tubes, you can afford a bit more for a steel and aluminum direct drive handling simetik cockpit or diy aluminum extrusion cockpit
That was my first thought: this is just a really expensive garden chair… lol
@@GoLongAmerica Right lol