What our customers think of Playseat® Challenge:
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By SpApa from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun AmazingI'm so glad that this product exists. Amazing storage capability, comfortable, and high quality. Great price too. Can't forget the excellent shipping. I'm seriously so happy with this company. Great job! -
By DBurne from CanadaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome Alternative to a fixed SIMWhat an incredible find and absolutely awesome service. Ordered on a Monday and was delivered on Wednesday of the same week. Way faster than ordering items from eBay that are shipped from the US and the seat came from Europe to Canada. Arrived double boxed, so shipping was awesome!
For those that are looking for a SIM seat solution that can be put away when done playing, this is what you need. Setup is very quick, simple and was racing before you knew it. Love the seat, very comfortable and the ability to adjust the seat to suit whatever your needs are is fantastic. Takes less time now to setup and put away the game racing gear than before and way more comfortable.
Now time to upgrade my wheel and pedals.....
Keep the shiny side up! -
By Regijus from LithuaniaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun amazing producti just can say that it hold all this time like a boss of course after couple hours when i start sweat like a pig the seat material become wet as well but as a high quality material it was still confortable to drive and sit on it of course would be way better driving i think on a leather seat but playseat challange seat make a great job as well and i dont need to be worried about that can something go wrong with seat. so im happy about this your product but i will give 8/10 because no gear box holder and would be more comfortable that all rim would be a little bit wider but if we dont watch in these two options then 10/10 ;)
but its only two problems wich i saw after hard using this seat
the advantages of this seat is
good price
space saver
giving all experiance of simulation
love that i can controle seat how i want in all ways
stability is amazing
all those high quality stickers blowing my mind how they can hold me because my weight is 90kg
and of course i love that high quality material
and all design is really cool so just let you know that is amazing product. thank you. -
By xenonii from MaltaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very Comfortable, Affordable & Satisfies the Wife-factorAfter using it for 2 weeks every night, I had to write a review for this product.
Some background first. I had to upgrade from the Wheel Stand Pro which I used for 2 years. It did the job, but not quite. Having a separate chair was not comfortable enough for my back. I needed an upgrade. A full rig was out of the question, as our house doesn't have a man-cave. So my wife would not be happy with a rig lying around. I finally settled for the Playseat Challenge and man, still asking why I didn't buy this seat before.
Setting it up was a breeze. But then came the real test. Sitting down in it. I was somehow doubtful it would be stable. So I cautiously got in the seat and WOW! You really feel you got into a race car. I had to adjust a bit the seating position by tweaking a bit the velcro steps, but that's it. And did I already say it's really comfortable? Heck, this seat is more comfortable than my Celica.
Besides saving my back, another advantage I found was that everytime you open up the Playseat Challenge, it always gives you the same setup every single time, as if you're getting in your own car, which is great. Unlike the Wheel Stand Pro, where you have to fiddle around with the levers, so it's not always the same setup.
During sim racing, besides being comfortable, you also don't have a bar in the middle, like the Wheel Stand Pro. which might get in the way (especially if you're using 3 pedals and heal-and-toe).
Stashing it away, which is why I bought this in the first place, is quick and easy. Collapse the chair, strap a velcro band to secure it, wrap the wires around the pedals, collapse the pedals, strap another small velcro band and done - 2 min job flat.
Get yourself a present, and get this chair. You won't regret it. -
By ron_021 from MaltaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great value for money products. **Highly recommend**Around two weeks ago I decided to go for a Thrustmaster wheel along with a Playseat product. Although at first I was skeptical about the rigidity and comfort of the Playseat Challenge, I am actually very surprised with how the seat feels and its stability.
With regards to the wheel, I opted for the T300RS GT, as after reading numerous reviews this seemed like a great wheel at a reasonable price. Accuracy and force feedback feel great!
In short, I recommend this combination (Playseat Challenge + Thrustmaster T300RS GT) to anyone looking to add to their racing experience and willing to spend around 600EUR. -
By Yassy from SingaporeOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun The most practical gaming seat in the marketEver since I got my Playseat Challenge, I was addicted to playing driving games. It was the best racing seat I tried while playing my favorite driving games. Besides all the fun in it, it has all the features that I have imagined on an ideal gamer's seat. The design of it's portability and ease to setup and fold is genius. Plus my experience on purchasing this seat is remarkable, as it was beyond my expectations. The seat was delivered to me in a snap and in great packaging.
Thanks again PLAYSEAT. Here is one of your many very satisfied customer. More power to you and keep up the good work. :) -
By Benzer7131 from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Better than advertised, superb quality, durability, and function.THE perfect solution for the gamer with a wife that does not want your setup permanently in front of the family TV! I am a traveling sales rep and pack my seat, PS, and G27 into my truck for every trip - take into hotel and don't miss a race. Playseat just as stable and perfect today as when I unpacked it 18 months ago. NO issues, NO complaints, Playseat delivered more than expected (unusual today). -
By Aloha Greg from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect cockpit for space-challenged racers.I received my Playseat Challenge today and hooked it up to my Logitech G29 wheel and pedals. The assembly was very intuitive and I was racing on Project Cars 2 in short order. I am 6' tall and weight 250lbs. and was concerned about how I would fit in the Challenge chair. All I can say is "wow." It is extremely comfortable and I am very happy with my purchase. I highly recommend the challenge for those who have a confined space to race in. It is excellent in every way possible. After a great session of racing, my Challenge cockpit folded into an easily stowed package. Thanks Playseat! -
By Gaiden from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Playseat Challenge fit racing needs perfectlyMy gaming chair used for racing finally wore out and I started looking for a replacement. I needed a seat that was comfortable, and could be stored easily. I involved my wife in the process of determining the best option and we both found the Playseat Challenge appeared to be the best option. I ordered the seat directly from Playseat and the process was easy, fast, and actually fun. I monitored the seats journey via FedEx from start to finish as it traversed the globe. The seat arrived in excellent shape and I was able to assemble it in minutes. The materials are of excellent quality, from the Alcantara seat to the tubular chair frame, wheel platform, and high quality Velcro straps. My racing wheel and pedals attached easily and are very stable. I am able to race for long period of time without fatigued or becoming uncomfortable. An added bonus to the Playseat Challenge is the absence the wheel platform post found on other seat seat ups. There is no post between your legs! Thank you Playseat for providing an alternative to larger more fixed racing simulator chairs. See you at the races.
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By -Roland from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Pretty easy review to writeBack in 1998 I remember playing Gran Turismo for the first time and being blown away. Mostly because finally we have the game most of us idealized a proper racing game should be. In 2002 I got my first racing wheel. The first driving force gt. Which I had bolted to a dinner tray complete with a rocking recliner my grandad gave me. Not exactly ergonomical Lol. Hell, a gated shifter was unheard of. I used to imagine what a racing seat at home would be like. Fast forward too today where sim racing has become sort of a snobs hobby. It's expensive. You guys at playseat have found a very special niche with the challenge. Cost, comfort, reliability & functionality. I think finally, we have the rig most of us idealized a proper home rig should be. -
By Carlo from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfectly practicalLove that I can fold this up and move it out of site. I mount the shifter to the right seat strap and it works amazingly well. -
By Tim from BelgiumOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great E-racing seat on a budgetI will begin by saying that I'm very happy with my purchase so far. I have put in probably around 12 hours of racing in it so far.
Delivery was very fast, and the product was packaged very well.
The construction of the seat surprised me by its sturdiness. It was very easy to mount following the included instructions.
However, it is during the installation process that I discovered the few drawbacks.
First, the included velcro strap isn't long enough to hold my Fanatec ClubSport pedals. Thankfully it's nothing a few zip-ties cannot fix.
Next, as some earlier reviews have pointed out - there is no shifter/handbrake mount included. My Fanatec GT3 wheel comes with a mounting system (although a flimsy one) so I was able to mount the shifter this way.
On the plus side, I was able to correctly mount my steering wheel using the attached hardware and pre-drilled holes.
Cable management is tricky, if like me, you want to have everything attached all the time. You have to compensate for the chair folding in terms of cable length. This is not a design flaw - I don't think there would be a way of simplifying this.
In usage, as mentioned earlier, the construction is very sturdy. It does wobble a little bit, especially around the steering wheel, but it doesn't break the gaming experience. This is the price to pay for being able to have a real racing cockpit in a small room.
The folding aspect is great, it takes me around 2 minutes to fold the chair out and be ready for racing.
Storage is easy, but beware of it tipping over if you have heavy steering wheel and pedals - just put it against the wall to solve that problem.
There are two unexpected bonuses due to the design of the seat : First, no central pillar between the legs due to the wheel mounting system. You can move your knees around, like in a real car.
Second, the Vibration and Force Feedback of my Fanatec gear transfers into the light construction of the seat so I'm able to feel the bumps and the RPM of the car in the whole body. It greatly helps the gaming experience.
Once folded out, it looks and feels like a racing seat. It becomes the centerpiece of the room.
Overall it is a great buy for someone without the space for a full-on racing cockpit but who wants to experience the game in a different way.
It is relatively inexpensive for this type of quality. There are a few drawbacks but nothing major (although the shifter/handbrake mount would be welcome).
P.S.: It's much easier to convince your wife of having one because you can easily stow it away! -
By Onny from MalaysiaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun The glowing reviews just keep coming, don't they? :)My PlaySeat Challenge is perhaps one of the best value for money purchases I made ever. Coupled with my Thrustmaster T150, it is a pair made in armchair motorsport heaven.
Oh - thank you for providing those extra velcro straps.
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By E-MAN from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Bringing interactive education to a whole new levelThis is the second Playseat Challenge that has been purchased to provide interactive education and awareness to students and adults regarding the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The seat is used in conjunction with the One Simple Decision driving simulator from Virtual Driver Interactive.
The Playseat Challenge is a valuable tool that has raised our program to a higher level. The students are intrigued by the seat and are eager to participate. The seat is portable, easy to store and ship to events, and quick to set up.
The order process is efficient and the customer service is focused on meeting the needs of the customer in a timely manner.
I would highly recommend the Playseat Challenge to other organizations. -
By dave from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Playseat Challenge fits perfectly in my officeWorks great with my fanatec wheelset and fits like a glove, fast shipment and lowest cost compared to similar seat on the market -
By Blexpa from BoliviaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Excellent and comfortableA fríend buy this product for me at London, and travel all way home to Bolivia... The exact weight and size to travel like and extra bag and no custom issues. The materials used on this product are high level, easy to assemble and the utility at the end is 100% satisfaction. Now enjoying, and my pet is also happy for having much space, regards to the team. -
By Nizmo from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun This works perfectSo, there is no way that I can have a full racing rig in the middle of my room in front of my TV. At the time, I am limited on space but still wanted to play some Xbox racing games with my Logitech G wheel. Dragging out a shaky table wasn't working either.
Now within a few minutes, I am comfortable and ready to race! Everything is mounted securely to the Playseat Challenge. Plug in the USB and power cord. Folds up when I'm done. I'm really impressed with how stable the whole rig is. Feels just like a racing bucket seat and has many different adjustments to get comfortable. -
By ATOM-bob-omb from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great driving experienceIf you are looking for an wheel stand, look no further. I have been thinking about purchasing a wheel stand for a long time. I had a metal printer stand at work doing nothing and thought i give it a try. It was close without adjustability so, i thought about purchasing a foldable wheel stand. Then i thought i had limited space. The printer stand was a pain to move and set up. So how much better would a wheel stand make? Then i saw this Playseat Challege on You Tube, and glad i did. The set up and take down is easy, since it's all in one. The seat is comfy and once you have it adjusted to your liking, it can be folded up and ready again when you are. I would recommend to anyone that would need to setup and take down when needed. -
By SeedyBee from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Hits the ideal sweet spotThis chair hits the ideal sweet spot in terms of function and cost. Clever designing and the use of quality materials never makes the Playseat Challenge feel like a cheap choice.
The only ding I have to give it (and it's a quarter star off, not the whole one) is the triangle anchors for the arm rest Velcro bands. The triangle shape sticks out just enough to be noticeable pressing against your outer thigh. Now, I've sat in the chair for at least two hours and have never had any bruising, but an alternate design choice here could eliminate this one contact point. -
By Don from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great Choice for Space and MoneyI live in a smaller apartment with little closet space but I am very involved with Flight simulator's and Racing simulator's. The biggest challenge for me is I don't have the space for a large permanent rig setup and I didn't want to have to tear down my rig each time I have company over then have to set it back up again. The Playseat Challenge accommodates my needs in a couple of ways. First off its easily foldable when I need to move it and you don't have to remove your controllers beforehand. Just fold it up and stash it in your closet or in the corner of your bedroom or living room and that takes about 1-2 minutes in all to do. Secondly the Playseat Challenge works with my racing sim controllers as well as my flight sim controllers and if you have a tiny bit of knowledge on how to modify then you can easily rig up a shifter on the side of the seat as well as a throttle quadrant for flying. The last great benefit for the Playseat Challenge is it DOES NOT BREAK THE BANK. It's the most affordable seat out there on the market and it's more comfortable then many other seats in the similar price range and believe me when your sitting in this seat for hours at a time you need it to be comfortable and not make you sore which after hundreds of hours of use already I can say I never am. Oh yeah one last added benefit is its adjustable which means if you prefer to sit straight up you can, if you prefer to lean far back you can as well or you can have anything in-between to exactly fit your comfort zone. Dare I even say you could even take a small nap in this chair if you where so inclined to do so by leaning it all the way back. I hope my review has given someone out there answers to their questions when considering a Playseat purchase! -
By Devin from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Excellent value and quality!This is my first experience with putting together a sim rig. I am limited on space and needed something I could put away when not using, while still providing the immersion that a full cockpit does. The playseat challenge delivers in spades. From the build quality to the mechanical design I am thoroughly impressed.
Having the wheel fold out makes it very easy to get in and out, while allowing you to have an excellent stability and cockpit environment when in use. I am 5'8 and had no trouble getting I to a comfortable position, with plenty of adjustment available to fit my 6 ft friend as well. The simple strap and backstop system means your pedals are rock solid without having to hardmount them. And the sliding system means you have lots of room to move the pedals and get into the perfect position.
The seat is comfortable, with thick durable material and heavy duty velcro straps that can be adjusted to affect the support and seating angle. While not the easiest system, you can't really adjust while sitting in the seat, it only took me about 10 min of trial and error when I first set it up and haven't thought about it since. I can't really think of a better system for this chair that wouldn't increase complexity, price or weight so I can't fault Playseat for the velco set up. It works well, and is a good solution.
It's not the most stable platform, which is to be expected from something as light as this. However your body weight keeps it well on the ground, and to be honest the little movement that the force feedback causes adds to the immersion for me, as some of the ffb is transmitted into my most, much in the same way motion from a car would be. However I have no qualms about the durability of the chair.
The only concern I have is the plastic piece that locks the wheel carrier in place. I feel that if you didn't properly line up the metal tab with the slot in the plastic and forced it closed to many times that it would potentially break. However I am careful to line it up Everytime I use it and don't think it will break barring user error. I would have liked to see that part be metal as well though, for piece of mind.
Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. I got it on discount, bit would t hesitate to purchase at full price.
Solid 4 out of 5 from me, and a huge step up from other small or cpact alternatives. Great job Playseat! -
By Azzy from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Game changer, literally!I was aprehensive about ordering this as it was a decent amount and I was a casual gamer. I took the chance and couldn't be more pleased. The seat was easy to assemble and is as easy to use as all the company promotions say it is. It took my driving game to the next level and I am driving much better than I ever did with just a controller. My only issue is that it's a little narrow in the knee area for those with bigger legs. I'm about 5'11" and about 230 and the bracket for the seat strap digs into my legs a little bit right above my knees. It's not a deal breaker though, as it's easy to ignore while you're racing. Overall, the seat is worth the money, even if you're a casual gamer. -
By Josh from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great buyI'm glad I finally decided to purchase a racing seat! It's crazy how much a low racing seat changes how you feel while you play a video game. I use a Thrustmaster TMX Pro with the Playseat Challenge. The only problem when using the TMX is that the clamps hit the bar that supports the metal plate you clamp your wheel to. This is causing me to buy a hard mount adapter for the TMX wheel that I found online. The chair takes a little bit to get adjusted correctly as I am 6 feet 1 inches tall. I was able to get perfectly comfortable and love this seat. Overall I easily recommend it to anyone who needs to be able to quickly move their racing setup and/or fold it to put it away. -
By Sam from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Amazing comfort at great valueRecently got the playseat challenge to accompany my Logitech G29. Quite simply, I am over the moon with the product. The quality of the materials generate great comfort especially when it comes to long sessions.
The seat itself adds to the immersion factor of simracing. It really is a must to take your experience to another level on a reasonably tight budget or tight space.
The seat is perfect if you are limited on space or need to move it around a lot. It is light weight, can be folded up in a minute and laid back out again swiftly.
The stand that the wheel connects to is very sturdy and perfect for force-feed back wheels such as the g29. The plate can also be adjusted along with the pedal plate for comfort.
In short, I would definitely recommend this seat due to the great value and quality you receive. A highly comfortable and sturdy rig that is perfect for those who are on a tighter budget and lacking space -
By Parker from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great fun and ConvenientI got this because I wanted a racing simulator that I could pop out when I wanted and put it away without much effort. -
By Stikbone from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Seems to be good quality and great price....I have had the chair for a short time. And it's been great so far... -
By Randall from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great ValueWhen my seat arrived, it was like Christmas morning. The shipment arrived 2 business days after my purchase which is amazing, especially considering that I am in the US. The seat itself was very easy to set up. The instructions were very clear. I had the chair assembled and ready for an initial shakedown in about 10 minutes. Adjusting the seat to find my most comfortable position was a process that took a couple days of trial and error. While this may seem like a long time, it really wasn't, and the belt system used to suspend/adjust position makes this seat extremely custom fitting.
I was immediately shocked at how much better I could focus on driving instead of wrestling with a wheel stand or pedal movement.
Overall the seat feels very sturdy. I am a big guy, 6'2" (~188cm) and 230 lbs (~104 kg), so this really says a lot.
All of this AND it folds up! Are you kidding me? This feature makes for a high spousal approval rating.
My only issue so far has been the retaining piece that secures the steering wheel arm. It appears to have gotten bent at some point. This causes a little movement of the arm. This doesn't make the seat unusable, but it is just annoying. I am hoping that I can replace the part.
This seat is a great deal, and at its price, it is a no-brainer. -
By Phil_wr5 from Spain
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Best value for money available!After months (if not years) of tricky installation of my racing wheel, I FINALLY found the seat that suits all needs.
- My wheel fits perfectly on this seats (and I'm not afraid anymore to break the table on which I fixed it before)
- I can use the screen in the living room (the biggest at home) without having to move the screen or putting in place a crazy installation.
I simply move the seat (with everything attached on it and cable tighten with the equipment provided), in front of the TV, plug the 2 cables (Power and USB), run a couple of races and then move it back to his closet.
Being able to store/hide the seat in a closed (or anywhere) is a life changer as the "lady of the house" is not complaining anymore about my stuff lying around :D
Thank you playseat for this amazing product!! -
By samirs from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Above all expectationsAs a car designer, knowing the ergonomics of racing seats, this product is quite good for such simple structure. I was very skeptic in the beginning, however after ordering it, it blew me away.
1. Delivery was quite faster than promised in emails. Therefore were very happy when i received earlier than i expected.
2. Construction was quite simple, not too much hassle.
3. Sitting process is also cool, when you see right away you don't feel the comfort but after sometime, you feel the ergonomics are good. I wish steering part was adjustable, so you can bring closer to yourself. But still really good.
4. Overall impressions are quite positive. Worths every penny. Definitely awesome for such budget. Please keep it up! -
By Josh from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Lowest price sim rig out there with great space saving designI had been looking for a simulator cockpit for a while as using a rolling chair with my computer desk was causing problems, usually it's hard to heel-toe if the pedals move away from you every time.
Being an average married 30 year old, my wife controls every aspect of my life, and thank god she let's me have an office where I can play video games with her permission, but she wasn't going to let me add a big non collapsible sim rig to the room. WHAT AN EYESORE she would think, and so that wasn't going to happen.
THANK YOU TO PLAYSEAT for making a rig which folds up to the size of about 2 folding chairs stacked on eachother, because of this I was able to slowly convince my wife to let me get the rig. My cables are long enough that all I have to do it's fold it up and move it off to the side of my desk when not in use, and I can unfold it and be back in action when I want to play in no time.
Now I'm heel-toeing like a boss, breaking all my old lap records, and looking good doing it.
Build quality is much better than expected given the low price, everything is very solid and I was even able to mount my shifter on the side with minimal wobble.
Can't recommend this thing more. Thank God I found out about it. -
By Justinas S. from Lithuania
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Enjoyable and compactVery nice, comfortable, enjoyable and compact at the same time.
Stable enough for slim guy and G25, easy to get in/out.
The alcantara material is very nice and comfortable, I really like how compact and how easy it is to (un)pack it. Disconnect power adapter/usb put them inside the chair fold the chair, strap it on top, fold pedals, strap them - and that's it - can put it aside and clear the space.
I use it with G25 w/o shifter, Oculus Rift, racing in AC. Previously mounted G25 on computer table and sat on dining chair - obviously quite an improvement from that - also feel my times/consistency improved with it.
Cool product, thanks. -
By MrM from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great productThe play seat is better than I expected. Heavier than I expected (which is a good thing). Fun and comfortable for hours and easily adapts to different size people.
The only ways I can see to make it better would be a tilt option for the headrest and a slider, fore and aft, for the wheel.
Keep up the good work. I’m going to get another for my trailer.
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By David C from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great GearPurchased after returning stand with center post. The Playseat Challenge was recommended by my brother. Setup was easy and straight forward. In use the seat is comfortable (average height and heavy - not fat build) and easy to use. I noticed in a forum where it was mentioned that the seat could constrict at the thighs, I have not noticed any problem. I like the seating position and feel.In play it is stable and holds the wheel (TM300RS) firmly and steadily. The pedals work well with the velcro strap holding them securely in place. The entire assembly folds easily and quickly and is easy to store when not in use. Overall I am extremely pleased with the Playseat Challenge and would recommend it to others looking for an easy to use and not overly expensive gaming rig. -
By serunderpar from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun What can I say? It’s simply perfect!!!!I am what you would call a non-gamer, but my kids are so into racing games right now, and cars in general, that I decided to just go for it and buy them a race seat, wheel, and pedal setup. In summary, I couldn’t be happier. Very easy to set up, extremely comfortable, and surprisingly realistic to a high performance race seat. This is the first and last seat anyone will ever need to buy. Works great, extremely high quality, great instructions, and just well engineered all around. Thank you for making such a great product! -
By MikeSF from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Solid Seat, Good for Space SavingThis is a good starter seat if you are just getting into Sim Racing, which I am. Also great if space is an issue. As you can tell from the previous reviews, this is a solid choice.
It has a good position and mounting for your equipment. Shipping was super quick despite coming from the Netherlands. Double boxed and easy to setup. -
By John from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Pretty cool racing seatI ordered the play seat challenge mostly for the easy storage. I don't have a ton of room so this is easy to store. I haven;t been able to use it much because of problems with my 458 wheel, but the few times I have it has been great. Ordered right from the store, came pretty quick, about a week, but worth the wait.
I am short , a little over weight, so it is no problem getting in,a challenge getting out though!! I would load a picture, but do not have a wheel attached at this time, hopefully getting fixed!!
I am looking forward to a lot of fun racing action!Thanks play seat challenge for making a great product!!
John H -
By Chuck from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun PLAYSEAT CHALLENGE - Amazing Product and an Incredible ValueAfter recently purchasing the Oculus Rift and some driving games I was looking for a wheel and chair. I got the Logitech G920 with pedals and began looking for something to place it on. A full sized racing chair was not a possibility. The prices were kind of ridiculous and I wanted to be able to store it easily when not in use. I was looking at the wheel stands and was about to pull the trigger on one. I wasn't sure what chair I would use with it and couldn't understand how it could possibly hold the wheel very securely. Then I came across the Playseat Challenge. I am glad I happened upon the perfect solution.
After reading the reviews I decided to order. I couldn't believe how quickly it got to the United States. (3 days, I think!) The outer packaging was slightly damaged, but the second inner box was in perfect condition. I unpacked it and had it assembled in about 15 minutes. The Logitech wheel fit perfectly and secured with the included bolts. I was able to adjust the angle of the wheel platform, sitting position, and distance to the pedals so it fit perfectly. I am 6'3" 220lbs. This thing was plenty big, and sturdy enough for me to flop into it. It was also adjustable enough to work for my 9 year old. If you are much bigger than me it may get a little tight. The seat is about 19 inches wide and around your knees, where the wheel supports come down, is about 16.5 inches. Your legs angle in toward the pedals at that point and it fits me well with a little extra room.
Everybody wanted to take a turn once I got it set up. The immersion is incredible between the force feedback on the wheel being passed onto the chair and the VR goggles. Did I mention this thing is comfortable? I told my wife to come check it out. The VR games made her sick to her stomach, but she comented on how comfortable the chair was. She said she wanted to watch a movie in it. I told her to get out and I got back to driving. She can get her own. For something that looks like a lawn chair in the box the Velcro straps across your back, molded headrest, and sturdy frame give excellent support. The wheel and pedals are held securely and allow you to really muscle them around without them going anywhere.
Storing it away is as easy as the other reviews say. Fold the frame, strap, fold the pedals, strap, and slide it into a corner. No more than two minutes. When you unfold it the side Velcro straps put it right back into the position you had it in previously.
For little more than a quality wheel stand, do yourself a favor and pick this up instead. -
By Wonabe from Canada
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun FantasticThe chair was perfect it served all of my needs
It is also very comfortable
The only problem is that I have a hard time getting my friends out of my house.!!! -
By Mick from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun This is a great racing seat!So I was a little skeptical of this thing before I bought it. I mean $250 for basically a lawn chair with a piece of metal over your lap? How can it be worth that much? But I read some reviews, I was tired of my cheap setup, and I needed something that allowed me to keep my living room space too. So I pulled the trigger, and I haven't regretted it since.
This thing is awesome. Super comfortable, great quality alcantara, great mounting points for the T150 (with Ricmotech adapter), and it even included hardware! The only reason I was frustrated by that was because I went and got the exact same bolts it came with because I didn't realize it had them with it!
You can sit in the chair for hours on end and not worry about it, it doesn't get too hot, and there really isn't any noticable movement in the steering wheel plate.
10/10 would recommend, totally worth the price. Just buy the thing already, you know you want it! -
By Brock from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seat for the space saver!This seat is perfect for enhancing your sim experience while trying to save a little space. I live in a condo and have a 5 month old son so saving space is definitely at the top of the list when I was searching for the right seat. It also works great with the thrustmaster t gt wheel!!! I was worried that the t gt would be too bulky or heavy but it works fine. I have the T3PA-Pro pedals and even though the provided strap doesn't fit over the pedals, the "pedal tray" (I'll call it) still holds the pedals firm in place. It makes it even better that it is possible to have a nice, affordable, and functional option out there for sim enthusiasts to still be able to enjoy their favorite racing games. Playseat bravo on this design, I could have leapt for joy when it arrived at my door last week! -
By jbleaujr from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Excellent company and products!!I am a Disabled Veteran that lost his left thumb which greatly changed my ability to game. I love racing and first person shooter games but found it very hard to play anymore. Since I no longer work I was on the market for a seat for my Logitech g920 wheel and pedals to make racing easier for me. With the lack of funds and the wife riding me about money I found the Playseat Challenge and decided to buy it because they offered free shipping and it was priced right. When it showed up the setup was quick and easy. It took a few minutes to adjust it to me and I was off racing. Having severe back problems after five surgeries I was worried about the comfort but I am able to sit in it all day racing with no problems. I will absolutely suggest this product and company to everyone. I will also upgrade to better products from them as funds allow. Thank you for your quick delivery and great product!! -
By gerardo from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun What can I say, I’m speechless !!! AmazingPlayseat challenge! Where could I start. All the reviews I read, I have only one word to say ((((awesome))))! Never been happy and it exceeded all my expectations.
Built extreamly welll,
Very durable,
Looks amazing,
Feel incredible even after 8 hrs of game play . Plus I use it to play other types of game instead of racing lol.
Very easy build,
And finally, talk about space save out of sight when not needed , just folds away and take no space what so ever , freakin brilliant,,
The playseatstore, you guys hit it out of the ball park with this one. Amazing ... no complaints what so ever on this . Good job —- worth every dime . Oh almost forgot 48 hr at my door ,,,! Wow -
By Thierry from Belgium
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun very good experienceThis playseat Challenge was the most adapted product for my needs.
I do not have a dedicated room to play, so I needed a playseat really easy to install and to put away.
I need not more than 30 seconds to do it and to enjoy my Project cars2 in VR mode with a wonderful Logitech G920 controller.
I recommend this play seat very confortable. -
By Gamer for Life from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun I won with a Challenge by PlayseatOn 12-26-2017 after Christmas, I started looking for a way to use my wife's great gift of a P.S.4 pro & Thrustmaster steering wheel. But not having a way to mount the wheel for proper use. we discovered there was not much room for it either. So checking Thrustmaster ps4 on You-Tube for mounting ideas, there was this link that caught my eye. (PlayseatStore - F1 2015 hands-on). 1 click & there was my answers The Challenge was just the right fit for my needs & budget .Shipping was fast from across the pond to the great U.S.of A. & also received a free 3-month iRacing membership! -
By Dana from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun So much fun!The Playseat Challenge has raised my fun level to the max when I am racing on my Xbox. I used to sit in a regular chair with my steering wheel attached to a table, but now I'm sitting in a perfect semi-reclined position to use the steering wheel and the pedals. I'm a large man at 240 lbs., but I fit in the Playseat without a problem and it is comfortable for hours. It was easy to assemble, and I can easily fold it up and put it away when I'm done. It's lightweight, but it's rock solid when I'm sitting in it. Thanks so much, Playseat, for making a great product! -
By Silver Gruffalo from Ireland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Better than expected, great designSo, first off, this was due to arrive on the 8th of January and arrived on the 29th of December so already Playseat was winning. Very easy to put together and instructions are crystal clear. Very comfortable to sit in and you won't feel time going by. I struggle to find a fault with the product. Price is excellent, design is excellent. If you are looking for a first race seat, DO NOT LOOK BEYOND THIS. I would struggle to see why I would need to change it. To describe it in one word:
PERFECTION
Great job to all at Playseat -
By Hb from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun A great portable solutionI am new to sim racing and did a lot of research online to try and find the right platform for my Thrustmaster T300rs wheel and pedal set. I needed a portable solution, since I don't have the room for a full racing seat setup (or the funds to buy one). It came down to the Playseat Challenge or one of the competing wheel stands. Many online reviews stated that they ended up replacing their wheel stands with a Playseat Challenge, and they wished they had bought the Challenge first. That really helped me decide, and I'm glad I avoided that mistake. The Challenge is everything and more than I expected, and even though it was a little more than I had hoped to spend, I've discovered that it is well worth the price. I highly recommend the Challenge to anyone who only has room for a portable racing seat. Don't make the wheel stand mistake, save up for a Playseat Challenge. You won't regret it. -
By Nc3450 from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect option for lack of spaceThe playseat challenge is really well thought out in every respect I am 1.90m tall and find it really comfortable, easy to set up and put away , it is perfect for anyone who is limited for space the only thing is a proper option for shifter mount not the flat bar they offer at the moment as it is in the wrong position -
By RussWa from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun PerfectionLike most game console drivers, I can only dream of having a full sized driving seat setup. Room limitations and the need to move my wheel out of the room so family life can resume, have led to multiple wheel mount purchases. Finding a decent wheel stand is not too hard, but that still leaves the chair dilemma, the need for comfortable chair with good driving position that is portable. A quick Internet search led me to the Playseat Challenge. It is the perfect answer comfort, stability, and portability.
The Challenge arrived in the USA in less that a week and was well packaged, double boxed, and in perfect condition. Assembly was a simple process and was completed by following the clearly illustrated and diagrams in the manual. There are no language barriers to overcome; just follow the pictures and adjust the seat to position of your choosing. My Thrustmaster 300 wheel fit perfectly with the pre- drilled holes that accommodate most major wheel companies' products. An allen wrench is included along with mounting screws so there is no hunting for tools in the garage.
As far as driving goes, I can drive for much longer and in greater comfort using this seat. It is quite stable, though getting in and out of the seat takes some getting used to especially when the chair is in a steeply reclined position like I use. Once you get some practice egress is easy (I am 65 so...). Once I got to driving I shaved two seconds off my best lap time at Abu Dhabi and I am consistently faster than I was with my wheel stand and chair. The wheel does move up and down a bit, but it is not noticeable while driving and blends with road surface irregularities and bumps quite realistically.
Setting the seat up and taking it down are faster and easier than my previous wheel stand and chair. It requires only one trip to the closet instead of two and everything I need to race is right there. I can't recommend this chair highly enough for anyone who needs portability, comfort, and more speed! -
By AlexD from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Overall - very good productArrived quickly from overseas and setup was pretty easy. Took quite a bit of Velcro adjustments to get my ideal sitting position, but once it's set, you don't need to mess with it again. It's basically like an inclined hammock and super comfy, can sit in it for hours with no issues.
My only complaint, and this is minor, is the mounting surface for the wheel base. It's fairly sturdy, but even so - when mounting a Thrustmaster T300RS-GT Edition, there is some up/down wobble when steering. I have never used a wheel before so I didn't know the base and wheel would be so heavy to cause this, but to be fair, it's about as sturdy as engineering will allow for a portable/fold-able chair.
It's not problematic when playing because you're immersed in racing and don't really notice, but in the future when I have more space I will absolutely get a full rig so the wheel feels rock solid. I get a bit enthusiastic when driving and tend to push/pull the wheel and I fear I may break the mounting surface eventually on this product.
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By mauric10 from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great Gaming Seat.Great experience starting with placing the order and then followed by the delivery.
This was so easy to set up; I hooked it up to my thrustmaster T150; it's so easy as well to store; have enjoyed hours of playing Gran Turismo Sport on this gaming seat.
So happy to have found PLAYSET.
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By Ian from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun A new level of racing experienceI thought that after getting a racing wheel my sim experience was changed, but I didn't expect it to change so dramatically after getting a racing seat...
Space is an issue here, and I was looking for something that I can easily stow away when not playing, and can quickly set up when I have 20-30 minutes to burn on the road. A friend pointed out the Challenge, and I shortly had one ordered.
Shipping was quick, setup was a breeze, and once I sat in and played once I can't seem to get back to the "casually grabbing a controller and racing a couple laps".
Totally worth it, and I was actually surprised by the build and fabric quality. Highly recommended. -
By Max from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Thumbs upThis is great for a kid's room, upgraded my gameplay by far.
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By Brett B. from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Exactly what I neededI made my own little setup with some PVC and wood when I first got my wheel. It was neat, but I always knew I wanted to get a real seat. I also knew that I couldn't get a full seat, because I simply don't have the space. The Challenge is perfect for me. Set up and tear down in less than a minute, and it really takes up no space when folded up. It has surprising sturdiness for both wheel and pedals for being a foldable frame. It also has just enough adjustability to fit just about anyone. This chair is amazing. -
By The Moose from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun What a find!!Always wanted a Playseat, to feel more in the zone. However having 2 kids, I couldn’t get a dedicated setup. Found the Challenge by sheer luck as I didn’t know it existed and all I can say is, pure brilliance. Easy to set up and put away and suits my T-300RS GT great. The wife is now happy that I can tuck it away from view and I’m not destroying the settee with my home made stand.
Highly recommended by me and my family -
By OldRacer from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great place for some seat time!The next best thing to a fixed unit. So much better than TV trays, sandbags, stands or all the other things i went through. Gives a good "in car" feel and can store it away when done. One consideration if you plan to buy - seat angle and distance from wheel move at the same time. Body size and your ideal position will make a difference if this seat works for you. I let the straps out for a more laid back angle and found myself on the floor after a short time. Put some straps around the front and rear bars touching the floor for extra support and all is good. Overall one happy driver. -
By Johno from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Fantastic perfect for all game playingSeat ordered on Saturday delivered on Thursday. Excellent even for the larger player. Easy to put together and perfect if space is an issue for you.Put together as easy as anything and playing within 20minutes
would recommend to anyone.
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By Terry from United KingdomOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect seat for casual racerSince buying a steering wheel to enhance my driving games I wanted something better to attach it to rather than using my Black and Decker work mate and a dining chair (see before and after photos). After buying the Playseat Challenge as an early Christmas present to myself it has completely changed the experienced once again. Extremely easy to put together, comfortable even after hours of sitting in it and best of all perfect to store away in the under stair cupboard. Easily the best purchase I have made for my PS4, two of my colleagues purchased one also and they are equally as impressed.
Thank you Playseat!! -
By earnek from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Designed by GamersThe chair has good functionality to the design for the hardcore gamer. It is well constructed and has the ergonomics needed for long periods of playing that is indicative of the gaming world.
I felt the pricing was a bit high but if it lasts then I guess the price is justified.
I would recommend this chair for those that have a variety of games they have in their collection. With the ability to connect the peddles and steering wheel for the racing/GTA type games makes this chair an all round great addition to your world of gaming! -
By Chris Kelley from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun It does the job!I bought this rig because it was simple and easy to move. I was experiencing back pain due to sitting in a kitchen chair. I league race which calls for long hours in the seat due to high volume of practice. I can achieve that with ease with the playseat challenge. It forms to your body supporting every contour. It’s like a baby in a cradle. Because my butt isn’t going numb and I have no back pain, it’s led to better lap times and way more consistency in the long races. You can litteraly sit in this all day long without any issue. The quality is above what I would expect and it’s way more beefy than I thought it would be. I would have loved to had an adjustment to rake the pedals but I’m planning on building a platform to do that. The pedals being flat does put a little strain on the knees after long hours of racing. That being said your average Joe will never know the difference. Like I said I practice for long stents due the demands of endurance racing. -
By Brad from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun This thing is excellentIf you want something that isn't a permanent fixture in your room, but are pretty serious about your SIM racing, then you can't really top the Challenge. Most wheel stands cost just a little less and with this you get the whole set up. It is quite comfortable and is easy to fold up and put in the closet or wherever. I just got mine last week and have already logged quite a few hrs in it. I just wish I had more hands so I could give it four thumbs up. Excellent piece of kit. Thanks -
By dufus from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun greateasy to set up. very comfortable -
By Riggsaroni from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun WooHoo!So I am new to Sim Racing and just bought my first wheel (Thrustmaster t300rs gt) along with the Playseat Challenge - What a HOOT! I cannot imagine having one without the other - the Challenge is amazingly comfortable and sturdy for a light collapsible design, and at 200+ lbs my wheel and pedal set remain firmly in place. I don't believe there is a better system out there for the money. I am so happy I didn't try and make do with a stand, as the playseat brings a level of authenticity to the experience that I don't think could be replicated. -
By Carlo from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun What more can you ask forAfter picking up a Logitech G920 on a Black Friday Deal, I wanted a cockpit to complete the experience. I looked around on Amazon, eBay, etc, and found a few options that fit my needs. Originally I settled on a wheel stand made by a competing company that can eventually be upgraded using a real car seat but I decided to cancel my order and get the playseat challenge instead due to the cost and the ability to fold the seat up when not in use.
Shipping was fast and the seat itself is high quality. I love the seat and when adjusted it feels perfect for what we are all looking for, racing! I also grabbed the stick shifter adapter but you can also make due using a few RAM mounts. If you're looking for a cockpit yourself, look no further as the playseat challenge is an amazing seat. -
By Chauncy from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun What a Sweet ProductIt was Thanksgiving in the United States and I had just been given some of the best news of my life. I was getting a Playseat. No longer would I be relegated to a plastic chair and a rickety wooden table to conduct my Grand Turismo Sport racing. I had been given the green light and was ready to place my order. I searched for hours, looking for a “deal” or a coupon code but nothing would work. I chalked this up to the superior reputation of the Playseat name. Obviously they wouldn’t lower themselves to parlor tricks to garner recognition. Their name speaks for itself. Not only that, the Playseat Challenge was already on sale! Wasting no more time I delved into the website from my phone. I easily found my item and added it to my cart. I thought I’d try one more thing. Utilizing the chat function, I asked the beautiful young lady (she had a picture in the chat) if she would give me free shipping since it was my birthday. She politely declined. Undeterred, I pressed on. Item added. Shipping calculated (about $40 to the US). Paypal information entered. Submit. Woohoo! Now I just had to wait. How long, you ask? Well, I got back on the chat and asked my fair assistant and she quickly replied that it would be 5-8 days. For such a long journey, I was quite impressed. Notifications arrived in a flurry. My own personal Playseat was in the mail within a day. The Fed Ex tracking indicated that delivery would be 2 weeks, much to my chagrin. But wait! It arrived early! On the 7th day to be exact. I was elated beyond words and quickly set to work on assembling my racing seat.
Done. Yep. Assembly was a breeze. The instructions are illustrations only but it’s really pretty self-explanatory. Now that the chair was assembled it was time to adjust. A word to the wise: Do NOT attempt to adjust the chair whilst sitting in it. Unless you WANT to be splayed out on the floor with your girlfriend laughing at you. With that lesson learned I tried out several positions until I settled on a very laid back stance with my feet far in front of me. It’s amazing. I feel like a champion when I race now and my lap times have already improved. The fine alcantra suede really makes it a comfortable “ride” too. So far, I have zero complaints. Well, it’s a little hard to get out of sometimes but that’s not the chair’s fault. It’s my fault for making the position so low and for being 6 feet 2 inches tall and for not wanting to stop racing.
You know what else is great? I had a party the other day and needed space so I just rotated the steering wheel down and folded everything up and moved it into the closet. Easy peezy.
This is a great product and I encourage anyone that doesn’t have the space or money for a fully actuated racing dungeon to try this product. Tell ‘em I sent ya. (it won’t help you out, but they’re pretty nice anyway)
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By Steve from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun AWESOME !!!!!!!!!I'm beside myself on how "brilliant" they made this Playseat Challenge - the fact that it's not only comfortable and the ease of access to use it, it actually folds up to take up less room. The high quality material and the durability makes you feel like you are in the DRIVERS SEAT. Great product and would 100% recommend. Also, I received the product within 1 week without any issues at all. Easy and simple to put together - great for kids and adults of all ages !! -
By Brentu from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Definitely the best Bang for your buck for a Racing Sim seat setup!!!I have received my seat 5 day's early which was great! It took me like 15 minutes or less to put it together and having up and running. Very comfortable seat works great what a great product!
I know in January or February I'm going to order the stand that holds 3 tv monitors! -
By Shenika from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun My 8 year old loves itI got the playseat for my son but I'm in it just as much as he is. Easy to put together and it's comfortable. -
By Bambam from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun I am sitting is it right mnowAbsolutely love the chair good product good price if he ain't got no room in your house this is the chair you need to racing I would recommend it to everyone thank you play store I ended up ordering two on accident and they are very good about getting my money back on the one I still got the one cheater and it's great -
By Andrea Calvagna from Italy
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun really great buysuper fast delivery even to south Italy. Product is solid and robust, well engineered, made of quality materials, super comfortable, easy and fast to open/close, stable as a rock. If you plan to use it occasionally in the living room, this is THE choice. As my first seat, I am also super glad I did not spend more for other products, as I not missing their featurs at all. However, It is so cheap I still can consider upgrading my set up by adding any other type of plasyseat, in the future, for a two seats game set, as soon as a dedicated room will be available.
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By JK from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun How have I lived without this???This chair is a life changer. If you are like me, married and in a house that is barely big enough, you understand the space constraints I am under. Before this chair I had a basic (but still expensive) stand that just sat on the ground, not attached to a chair. I tried playing from my couch, my office chair, every chair in the house. Yeah they worked, but okay at best. The stand slid around, it was a constant adjustment, it flipped and flopped and mid race trying to adjust all these things...painful if not impossible.
The Challenge seat was not much more than the stand in cost, but it was a life changer. It is very comfortable, you can play the game for much longer (the wife loves that...no she doesn't...) and it takes up less space (she does love that!). It folds up easily, can be tucked into a closet or behind a chair and it out of sight. It folds out in seconds, I slide it into place and I am locked into a 1,000 HP track monster tearing up Willow Springs. The feel is incredible, it is a night and day improvement, so much more realistic.
Someday we all hope to have a full sim setup with a nice Recaro seat, but until I hit the lottery and can afford that full blown set up with a house large enough to hold it, this Challenge seat is the winner winner chicken dinner! Race on! -
By Jason from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Playseat challengeStruggled to find a playseat challenge. Due to their popularity. Finally decided to go straight to the source. And am so glad I did. Ordered it on Wednesday and it arrived on Friday. These guys know how to run a buisness. The product is very universal and adapts to any living space.
So anyone looking for the ultimate SIM driving setup look no further. Keep up the good work guys. God bless -
By Nick from Switzerland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun A Space Saving Fun SolutionTo get that "Low Driving Position" I've been using a "Bean-Bag". All I got was back backache! So my PS4 lay dormant for quite a time. GT7 came out, and I had to start again... but this time with my Playseat® Challenge. No more aches and pains. Just pure fun and my Playstation is running hot once more. I'm 1'96 (6'5), but with just 15 minutes assembly and adjustment, I found my perfect driving position. The design and quality is outstanding, as are the materials used. The alloy tubing is stable, the seat fabric feels really nice, and it was very easy to mount the Wheel and Peddles. When I'm finally dragged back into the real world, my Playseat folds up and stored underneath the spare bed. If you're into Driving Simulation... look no further than the Playseat® Challenge. -
By Scottypel from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome!!I love this product as I live in a small townhouse and I can fold it away and store it in my wardrobe when not in use. Its lightweight, but strong at the same time.Easy to adjust for anyone that wants to use it and highly recommended for the occasional player. -
By jp182 from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Best Bang for the buckGreat seat and more comfortable than it looks. Takes some strategic thinking to make it work depending on your space but it folds up nicely and doesn't take up much space (this depends on your wheel setup though).
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By tokenman from Italy
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Ottima e ComodaOttima sedia per giocare, non ti fa stancare la schiena, migliorabile ma ottima. -
By Nimola from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun AwesomeWell what I can say other than this thing is awesome. Without this sounding like a too stereotypical review, it really does improve the overall experience of driving with a steering wheel and pedals.
After doing lots of research I kept coming back to the Playseat Challenge and am definitely glad I ended up going that way.
The fact it folds up is just a bonus. It really has taken VR driving to another level. Definitely recommend...and I received the item with 1 week of ordering in Australia. -
By Jonathan from Canada
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By Simon from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great choice for a living roomI'm very happy with this playseat. I mostly play games on my PS4, which is in my living room, so I needed a seat I could move in and out of my living room.
It takes a few minutes to get this from its storage space into my living room, fold it open and it's ready to play! -
By NBJ from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great Gaming / Driving SeatJust received my seat and it was nicely packaged and easy to install - my G29 wheel was not an issue. Cables, a bit of an issue, but will most likely figure this out in the next few days. Logged a few hours in the seat and it is very comfortable. I have not folded the seat yet, but suspect that maybe be a challenge, especially finding the right piece of Velcro to hold the foot pedals. Other than that the seat is a great entry level seat at a very competitive price. Not to mention that it can fold up, saving space and ear time from my wife / kids. -
By Jeremy from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seat, more than just a 'lawn chair'So far so good with the Playseat Challenge. It really is the best alternative if you want a seat but need it to fold up and sit in a closet when required. It's much stronger than it looks and a lot of nice design touches went into it. Make sure to tightly fasten the velcro! -
By DrNatch from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun The best driving seat that works like a portable camping chairI recently got a racing wheel and pedals for my PS4 along with a copy of Project Cars. I was very excited because I could not relive the great times when I used to race shifter go-karts as a kid and drive really cool cars. Got home, fired up the TV and Playstation, dissasembled a bar stool, hooked the wheel there and sat at the edge of the bed to play. Wow!! This drives like a real car! But wait now I need something to lock the pedals in place cause they keep moving... Shoe box to the rescue, placed it between the TV stand and the pedals... Fastforward a couple hours later... My back is killing me. My improvised setup, although quite imaginative was terrible.
Decided to go on the internet and do some research. Long story short I found the Playseat Challenge read and saw countless reviews, some technical some not so much, got to the website and fired the trigger to get one.
Best decision ever!!! The Playseat Challenge is very well made, the fabric feels and looks amazing and it is incredibly comfortable for long driving sessions. It also has the benefit of being very easy to store under the bed or in a closet, so the girlfriend does not complain of your stuff being in front of the TV all the time.
So if you just got a wheel, want to properly drive your favorite super car and take it for a proper spin around SPA, don't even think about it and get this bad boy. NOW! -
By Johnny from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great Racing SeatThe Playseat Challenge works great. Unit came quickly and packaged well. It was simple to setup and I was racing in no time. Works perfect for my apartment as it is easy to store away when not in use. Thanks! -
By Colo Racer from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Excellent productI've been racing with a wheel stand for years. I sat on the couch very far away from the monitor. Basically, not the most ideal position.
From the couch if I setup the proper FOV in game, there was no way that I could play. So, my FOV was never correct.
In addition, sitting on the couch was uncomfortable and my back would hurt after a short while. I never played for more than 45 minutes because of that.
I also couldn't use a set of loadcell pedals I have on the wheel stand b/c there was nothing holding the stand so it would slide when I pressed hard on the breaks.
I finally decided that I would spend the money and buy the Challenge.
WOW. Now, life is different. Here are the highlights:
1) So much more comfortable. Be aware. Time will pass and it will be hours later before you decide to stop playing and that's probably b/c you must go to bed so you can get up and go to work the next day. Boy, I wish my work was to sim race :)
2) Setting up the correct FOV. Again WOW. In some tracks, my time has improved by over 2 seconds. In one particular track, I am over 3 seconds faster. Now, this is not a feature of the seat per se since you could do that by just sitting closer to your monitor on a regular seat, but for me, it is because I now have the Challenge that I can use in my living room and put away when I'm done (may hours later) and have my wife still be happy.
3) Who needs a butt shaker when you have this seat. Because of the construction of the seat, you feel the vibration coming from the wheel on your entire body. I find that so engaging and I believe it even helps with my driving since I know with my entire body what's happening with the car. But don't mistake the feeling of the vibration as a sign that the Challenge is poorly constructed. I've found the construction to be top notch.
4) I can use my loadcell pedals again. This in combination with the proper FOV is what has, I believe, contributed to the better lap times.
Here is the only negative that I found with the seat. There is no built-in way to place a shifter. I knew this so I bought the adapter with the Challenge. However, once I got it, I realized that the position of the shifter with this adapter would not be ideal. I decided to make my own mount. Ram Mounts to the rescue. I purchased the following items: Ram Zinc U-Bold 1-inch ball, Ram Mount Double Socket Arm for 1-inch Ball Bases, Ram Mount Motorcycle Brake/Clutch Reservoir Cover Base with 1-inch Ball.
Once I had these items, I placed the U-Bolt between the seat on the clamp on the right-hand side. I attached the double socket mount and the motorcycle mount to that. Then I attached the shifter to that using the table clamp that came with the shifter.
Final thoughts. Are you short of space and want to have a rig that is easy to setup and put away when done? BUY THE PLAYSET CHALLENGE. Is it better than your couch? Heck yes. Is it better than a desk chair? Heck yes. Is it better than a full-blown rig? If you don't have the space like I don't, heck yes.
BTW, it arrived to my house 2 business days (4 days early total) before the scheduled delivery date. I received it all the way here to the US in 4 days.
My current equipment:
Rig: Playseat Challenge
PC: Intel i5-6500, 16GB memory. 500GB SSD, 2TB HDD, GTX 1016 OC 6GB video card.
Wheel base: Thurstmaster T300RS
Rims: All Thurstmaster: Ferrari F1 Wheel, Ferrari 599XX Evo Alcantara, VG TX (never gets used)
Shifter: Thrustmatger TH8A
Pedals: Fanatec CSR Elite (oldies but goodies)
Sims I play in no particular order: Assetto Corsa, rFactor 2, Race Room Racing Experience, Automobilista, iRacing, and I'm looking forward to Project Cars 2.
Racing Level: I'm an average player. In every World Faster Gamer rFactor 2 trials I placed a bit better than 1/2 way every time. In iRacing I have a C license with a 4.97 safety rating and a ~1800 iRating (road, I don't do oval) after 2.5 months. -
By Lauras from Lithuania
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect!Great alternative for huge cockpits! -
By Mcrafts from Greece
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun AmazingVery comfortable and stable seat/wheel base platform. Light and easy to use. For the price range of the challenge seat you wont find a better one. -
By JDSpeed from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun I will be a return customer!Let me start off by saying I have never have had such a positive experience with a product or company as I have had the this one. I ordered the Playseat Challenge on a Friday afternoon from the U.S. I was notified on Monday the product was shipped, and it was at my doorstep on Wednesday before noon. The packaging was done excellent. As far as the seat itself. When you compare the price, and the quality of the seat, it's hard for me to imagine any product better on the market. The seat is comfortable, durable, and exactly as advertised. This company has provided me with excellent customer service and a high quality product. Plus 3 months free iracing. Fantastic. -
By bselva from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Much better than what I was expectingI bought Playseat Challenge only because I don't have space to have a regular racing seat, and I don't miss anything from those. Very high quality product, robust and adjustable. Perfect for weekend racings. -
By Jim from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun More comfortable than I thought it would bePleasantly surprised at its comfort. I'm 6 ft 2 in 220 lbs. fit is perfect. Materials seem nice. Happy with purchase -
By Derek from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seatWhen I first ordered I was slightly worried about the potential comfort of the seat. But from the first minute I sat in it the seat was extremely comfortable even after sitting playing for hours. Great quality for the price point! -
By Hector from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Just perfectThanks guys for the great work it's just beautiful the way it folds and still have wheel and pedals attached to it.stable while racing easy to put together and when storage it fits in any corner or closet and that makes me happy because my wife is happy if you know what I mean. Thanks -
By mrdolphin from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome RigThe is a very comfortable rig and easy to assemble. -
By Makuin from Spain
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Best playseat everIt´s the best ever playseat i tested.
The comfort is excelent, easy to mount and unmount.
I hope it lasts long.
Regards. -
By coach from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun very well likedMy son had the steering wheel and pedals for about a month and would not play it. We had nothing that could stabilize the steering wheel. Once, he got the seat, he plays with it all the time. We found other chairs but the price was so much. This chair was perfect. -
By Ken from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Good seatGood racing seat for a beginner like myself and little room. Not too over priced easy to put together, just a tiny bit wablly when the steering is hanging over, but it doesn't tip over. Over all I would recommend the challenge racing seat for a first time buyer.
Now the only negative thing is the price of the shifter mount. When installed the chair will not hold all the way correctly and I think it's over priced for a peice of metal. However it's does the job and shifter is attached well. -
By Ilgiogio from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Comfortable, sturdy and fun!I'm using this with the Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel base that is very heavy, but the Playseat Challenge is sturdy! The wheel base sits there firmly, no wobbling at all.
Unfortunately the CSL wheel base has only one screw hole that matches with the template on the metal base, but the Playseat Challanges shipped with two huge strips of excellent adhesive velcro tape and that is enough to keep the base in place while driving and when I store it folded.
The seat is very comfortable. After spending about 6 consecutive hours in it (this says a lot about how much fun it is), the only thing that hurt were my hands!
The seat has many degrees of adjustability, so I'd really recommend that you take your time figuring out what works for you. My only complaint is that I wish that the pedal board could be positioned a bit higher above the ground.
The design is great, you can tell that every single detail has been thought out with the user in mind; whether it was to make it comfortable or easy to store or enjoyable, they didn't cut corners.
The alcantara is a nice touch!
Storing it away is extremely easy, it takes just few seconds after developing the muscle memory :) If your wheel base is bulky like mine, make sure to tilt the steering wheel all the way in, if not almost upside down. The only downside of folding it is that you will loose the pedals setting, but I'm thinking that with the right marker I could mark the position on the rods.
Enough for now, let's race!
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By david from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very good, but can be improvedI really like the Playseat Challenge. It sets up easily and breaks down easily. Once you get it adjusted, it can be very comfortable. Pretty awesome product but there are a couple of things that would make it even better. I have a Thrustmaster T300 wheel and it is pretty big. Where it mounts is too close to the seat. It looks like you can use different holes on the mounting plate to accommodate, but it would be nice to have a quicker method of adjusting so I can switch from adult to kid mode quicker. The other thing which would be an easy fix. There needs to be more velcro to attach on the arm rests. I have to adjust it way back to get comfortable, but then there is very little velcro left to hold me up. It has dropped me a couple of times before I figured out where to adjust it to hold. I am afraid to let my heavier brother in law sit in it! I suggest making an American version for the new wider generation. -
By Bob from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Good Design IdeaWorks great......and folds up when I'm done so I can put it away and don't have to deal with clutter -
By Andy Brett from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Pleasantly surprisedOrdering online can be a bit of a lottery, especially with a product like this, as you can't really tell the quality of the product from pictures and poor build quality or flimsy materials would ruin any enjoyment to be had. The fact it is German gave me a degree of reassurance but it was only when it arrived that my mind was put at ease. It took 5 mins to set up with clear instructions and is everything I had hoped for. It feels solid and the seat is very comfortable. Thankyou to playseat. -
By Henree27 from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect Console/ Entry- Level RigI bought this Seat to work with my T300RS. I always wanted a race seat that fitted in my small apartment. The most seats on the market are too space consuming. So i was very happy when I discovered the playseat challenge.
It is perfect designed for small space and can be folded into a very small size. The best about this rig is that all the peripherals (i.e. the wheel, pedels) stay attached to the ri, even when folded.
I was also very suprized to see how stable it was. There is no movement that would feel wierd. I sit comfotrably in this chair even though i'm 2 meteres big.
The only thing that bothers me is the price. I would love to see that rig at a price of 150 €, that way it could fit perfectly between the higher positioned playseat evolution and conventional wheelstands.
I would recommend this product as an entry- Level rig and as a console rig. It is stable and drilled for most wheels on the market. I would definetly buy this product again and the shipment was fast and reliable. It only took two days to deliver to Germany. Great Product!!! -
By Mark from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome!I've wanted a PlaySeat for years but couldn't justify it due to space constraints. I finally got a PlaySeat Challenge and I cannot stop raving about it! It's very sturdy and more comfortable than I imagined. It folds up nicely when not in use while keeping the wheel and pedals mounted. Now it's time to upgrade my Driving Force Pro to a G29 with a gear shifter! -
By jdasenbrock from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Fantastic Product!I've been a console lap racer for years, all the way back to the PS2. As racing simulations got better, my experience didn't. Finding the Playseat Challenge has completely changed that. With limited space and budget, I thought having a true driving cockpit was never going to be for me. The Playseat Challenge is high quality, yet reasonably priced, and allows me to mount my wheel, pedals and shifter and drive in true comfort. Very stable when in use, but folds very compact without removing any of my gear. I would highly recommend the Playseat Challenge to anyone, especially those with limited space. -
By Grucharally from Ireland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun FANTASTICI have recently bought this amazing gamers seat, playseat challenge, I was extreamly supprised how comfy this is and how well it was engineered, It takes about 3min to setup and once it is folded up, I can store it :)
The driving position is the most important to me and I belive this was achived with this seat. The aesthetics are spot on.
I enjoy every minute playing. -
By Ron from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Leuke nieuwe beleving voor het hele gezin!De stoel is zeer makkelijk in elkaar te zetten. Het zitcomfort is variabel in te stellen. Het hele gezin maakt er inmiddels gebruik van en is een hele nieuwe beleving van een racesimulator! -
By Nixilistis from Greece
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect!!Very comfort chair perfect driving position!!very glad i ordered playseat challenge!!!full recommended -
By horhey1622 from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very good chair just one issue.The chair is great as far as being able to fold up and store. In my opinion it was not designed for larger men. I feel confined with no side to side leg room but I am still glad I purchased. I did not kill the rating because it does seem like a well constructed seat with just the one flaw. If I had the chance to sit in one before I purchased mine I would have still bought it. -
By JD from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Portable Racing RigThe Challenge is perfect for people who don't have a lot of space.
It is easy to set up, and break down for out of sight storage.
I have a G29 wheel and pedals mounted to mine, very sturdy and fully adjustable for anyone under 6' 1"
The overall design and fit is superb. -
By Mamberto from Spain
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun All perfectI recommend this product, good materials. Very funny. -
By vladmury from Denmark
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun comfortable and space saverThe seat is very good for those who are lacking space, its comfortable and provides a good support. The place for securing the steering wheel is OK, but its not rock solid due to side mounting brackets. -
By Jernej from Slovenia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Foldable stabilityI'm hardcore simracer and I had my T300RS clamped to my desk with T3PA pedals leaning against a wall but still moving around too much. I have very little space and little money - when considering my options, these two facts limited my choice to either a wheel stand or fully foldable racing seat. With wheel stand you need also a good seat, which I don't really have.
So I was left with a fully foldable cheap racing seat option, and in the whole market Playseat Challenge was the one and only choice.
So I researched and bought it.
After 2 weeks of testing, I can give my pros and cons:
+ amazing stability, the wheel and the pedals are firmly in their place, neglegible moving/bouncing.
+ I can feel force feedback through all the seat construction
+ from fully folded to fully installed in less than 2 minutes
+ amazing foldability, very easy to store, even self-standing when folded
+ quite comfortable, I use it not only for racing, but also for other gaming and general PC usage
+ Quality of the materials looks very good
- the seat sometimes squeaks a little bit when not sitting still
- even with discounted price (200€) and despite the good build quality, it is still a little expensive. But hey, it's not mass produced so we can't expect amazing prices. -
By zippynight1 from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun excellentFor someone with kids and a wife, not much room.. it is brilliant. -
By imclumzy from Canada
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Good Experience So FarFirst off, I've only logged about 1 hour of usage since receiving the Playseat Challenge, so these are my initial impressions. As context, I'm new to sim-racing but in real life compete in amateur endurance racing and have 3 years of wheel-to-wheel experience. I'm using this seat a training tool for skills improvement.
With respect to price, being from Canada I purchased the seat from Playseatstore.com directly in USD. I thought it would be shipped from the US but it was actually shipped from the Netherlands. The shipping was about $40USD via FedEx which resulted in another ~$30USD of customs and brokerage charges. So be aware of this depending on your country.
On receipt it was packaged nicely in a large box. Instructions to assemble were straight forward and I had it setup in about 10 minutes. The hook-and-loop straps (Velcro) are thick and strong but the little cloth red tabs used to grip and separate the straps are flimsy. They ripped off immediately. So top tip, don't use those to undo the straps, just grab the edge of the strap and pull.
Once assembled the overall design and construction is well executed. It's much beefier than a fold-up camping chair. I like the small rod that extends from the left side to potentially offer added stability. The rotating hinge for the wheel mount bar is a substantial piece of plastic, but plastic nonetheless. As is the locking collar that secures the bar in place. I will be sure to be gentle on those pieces as a failure would render the steering wheel mount useless.
In terms of ergonomics there is a lot of adjustability but you cannot adjust the height of the steering wheel, only the plane or tilt of the wheel face. The pedal holder feels solid and offers nice fore and aft adjustability but no tilt. I did like that additional hook-and-loop straps were provided to secure the wires and keep things looking clean. Also the additional straps to hold it in the fold-up position are well placed.
In terms of adjusting the seat position it does require you to get out of the seat, adjust the arm straps and sit back down to test it out. A few times doing this can be tiring but once set it was set in a comfortable position and it won't need to be reset, unless for a different person.
The seat is much firmer than I thought it would be. With the straps holding the seat material to the frame taut it feels firm, almost on the hard side. I like the Alcantara but once you're playing you don't notice it. Time will tell if I experience any fatigue on longer sessions.
Overall, I'm satisfied and happy with the quality and performance of the Playseat Challenge, but given the price, shipping, and brokerage I'm blown away with the value. It's good, but not a steal. -
By Daniel from Ireland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun I no longer see my wife.........best gaming chair ever!!As an avid gamer, I found myself in the usual position of having to enjoy my racing games in the presence of my wife......periodically huffing and silently judging me with her eyes on the living room sofa. Additionally, to this, I was becoming completely fed-up of the back seat driving my wife was doing with her constant digs over my lap restarts and occasional off-track excursions. I needed somewhere more private and a seat with room for only 1 arse to fully focus on my extremely important gaming time.
Enter the Playseat Challenge!!
Perfectly compact to store under the spare room bed yet sturdy enough to enjoy hours of gaming and repeated bashings from the dual motor force feedback in my Logitech G29 wheel, with no one to distract me or offer their unwanted reviews on my driving mastery!
The alcantara seat material offers a very soft and comfortable seat with a perfect driving position and strong pedal support, and all this with the ability to hide the seat away when your parents visit and may be fooled into thinking your still a teenager with your own gaming setup.
All in all, a great piece of kit and will transform any driving game you play whilst making you feel like you could smash any F1 driver on a good day!
Top-TIP!! Add a strong door lock to your man cave for an even better, uninterrupted gaming experience and while you are at that, clip on a cup holder to the frame to keep hydrated and cool!
Must buy for any gamer!! -
By Eddie from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Entry level? No way!After toying around with my xbox 360 racing wheel again, after the "get back into playing some driving games" bug bit me... a racing wheel that I've had for so many years... I started looking around.
Wheels. Price points. Models, etc.
then I wondered, as I have always... "what about racing seats? aren't they huge, bulky and expensive?"... just a bit of clicking around and bam, I found this. The Playseat Challenge.
At first glance, just perfect. And it's not because of room - I have room for anything. But, it had all the potential. A great price point (that is, if you add a Challenge and a reasonable wheel it adds up to a comfortable price), the space saving always comes in handy (in terms of storage) and dare I say I was really actually intrigued, and pleased to see that it was .. well, looks great, comfy, with the smart materials where they matter. Soft touch at the top; that's where you'll touch. Strong yet just-right velcro straps where needed, and the right plastic/metal tube mix needed to offer you the lightweight and great price product.
Even the shopping experience (US east coast here). One day earlier than anticipated, so I was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived!
For reference, I use it with a Thrustmaster TMX with the better pedals, no shifter at the moment (happy paddle shifting but might get the shifter some day).
I hate to say I'm not sure I'd tell anybody dabbling lightly into this hobby to get any other seat than this one! (and if you already know more and lean to the higher end stuff, go ahead!)
Installation and packaging was top notch. Packaging was in my opinion above the price point. Every corner that could be damaged/knicked had foam or other protection on it. Installation is straightforward and for me perfect (maybe some people might want words not just pictures? but I think if you are capable of configuring wheel controls for video games you go this ;).
Finally, a data point. An eight year old is able to use it (with some pillows), as well as me (average height/build).
Kudos to Playseat for making this product! -
By Brustar from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great option for people without much spaceThe Playseat Challenge is everything they say it is. Comfortable, compact and a great entry level option. -
By Okami from Japan
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect for limited space!!Very easy to set up and fold for especially limited space.
Perfect playseat for what it is made for.
Good material, but a bit expensive what it has.
Generally, very recommended. -
By Adam from Malta
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun BrilliantBrilliant product, brilliant service and superfast delivery. Very impressed. -
By Steen Bo Hansen from Denmark
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun fantastiskBare fedt. Super godt. Sjovt. Følelse rigtigt. -
By David from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Excellent Starter Seat But Has IssuesTo start, this is my first racing rig and I'm using the Logitech G29 with the Playseat Challenge. I do not have a shifter yet so it's just wheel and pedals for my setup.
Setting the seat up was a breeze, it folds easily and takes up surprisingly little space. The directions weren't bad, although it might be good to add some descriptions of things since it all is pictures. It's totally comfortable during racing although long sessions start to cause slight pressure points right above my knees where my thighs contact the chair, but if I lower the angle any further to reduce that pressure then the headrest is in an awkward position and has too steep an angle. Still comfortable though, just take a break every hour or so you'll have no problems. With that said, it's very adjustable which is cool. I haven't had anyone else race on it besides myself but I know that I'd be able to adjust it to their height, etc.
I'm already experiencing the fabric popping out from behind the small plastic windows near the headrest and I've had to use a pointy object to kinda cram it back in there which was annoying to see after only a few weeks of it sitting around and maybe seeing 20 hours of use. Only a cosmetic issue but still, not a great sign considering my other qualms with this seat.
Also the latch point of the wheel mount cross bar immediately starts showing wear due to it making very solid contact when in the locked driving position. I don't think it'll cause any problems but I'm mildly concerned about the long term durability since there are metal parts contacting plastic parts.
Same goes for the wheel rotation position adjustment. Even when firmly in place there's a fair amount of wiggle room. It makes me feel slightly nervous about racing roughly (hard corners and whatnot) and I end up re-tightening the knob every 30 minutes or so just to make sure it's still in place. With that said, it's cool that this seat can adjust the wheel angle since plenty of mounts cannot.
Cord management is fine, and there are plenty of extra velcro pieces that you can use to tie cords where you want them to be.
The seat might feel flimsy and start to tip easily when you aren't sitting in it, but don't let that fool you. That's part of what makes this rig's overall design cool because it's solid as a rock when you're sitting in it. Your weight is vital to the stability of the seat.
I'm not the biggest fan of the way the chair adjusts the distance to the pedals. It appears to be just a single plastic pin on each side that "screws" down to hold the bars in place at the desired extension. I would much prefer a more concrete setting like it was locking into a hole in the metal bar (similar to the way the rotation wheel mount secures to the left side of the seat). I say this because I didn't turn them enough the first time and when I hit the brakes hard at one point during a race the whole thing started to lurch forward a bit and I had to pause in order to tighten things down into the correct position again. When I tightened the pins down harder than the first time it just didn't feel right because I feel like I'm gonna break the small plastic part. And they could still come loose easily and cause the same issue. Maybe I'm missing something obvious which solves that problem. I guess just beware, make sure you've got everything secured.
Solid seat, but I do think this thing is kinda pricey. I got it on sale, but the suggested retail is $270. If you can spare the extra ~$100 just get one of the Evolution seats unless the storage space of the Challenge is a must for you, since I bet the full seat rigs are much sturdier and solid. But if space is the concern you cannot go wrong with this seat.
I'm happy with the purchase. It definitely solidified my love of racing games since driving with a real wheel in a real seat is super awesome. -
By Dundee from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Couldn't be happier!I was convinced to purchase this seat after reading other glowing reviews, and, frankly, they are spot on.
Firstly, it arrived before the anticipated arrival date.
The seat build quality is surprisingly good. The many levels of adjustability means everyone - family and friends - can find a comfortable position. It is sturdy and stable - made all the more so, thanks to your body weight holding it down. It doesn't feel like a "portable" rig, but the fact that it folds out of the way is a major bonus!
My one criticism is minor - the manual uses pictograms, which are generally self-explanatory. But it comes with a bag of accessories (bolts, straps, velcro strips) whose functions are not necessarily obvious, if you've never used a steering wheel before. The manual could be a bit more explicit about their functions.
Overall, excellent value, without compromising quality and stability. I highly recommend it. All my mates who've given it a go are planning to purchase one too. -
By Jackflash from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Playseat challengeI've had a few racing sim seats the last was a play seat evolution,
But the challenge is super comfortable it sits up a little higher and you don't have a bar between your knees,
pretty solid, if I could change one thing it would like to be able to adjust the angle of the pedal stand but other than that for the price better than anything on the market. -
By Tal from Italy
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect!!It's perfect for limited space ! Stable ! -
By Karnaugh33 from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun You might think you have no room for a Playseat, but think againFirst of all, I have the Thrustmaster TX Ferrari 458 Italia Edition for Xbox One/PC. It fits perfect. I haven't spent a ton of time in the chair yet, but I haven't noticed the pedals move and the wheel is not moving around on me.
The real reason I want to write this review, however, is to talk about how this fits in an amazingly small space. I have an incredibly small bedroom, and I never believed I could get a chair that would fit, still be comfortable and securely hold my wheel and pedals. After a very long debate with myself (months), I bought the Playseat Challenge to see if I could make it work. I honestly expected to return it a few days later, upset that it wouldn't fit in my room.
Amazingly, it does, and comfortably so. Yes, folded up it can be stuck just about anywhere. It really does fold down as small as it seems in the video. When I assembled mine I didn't adjust it much. I'm not leaning way back, and it's actually comfortable for me to have the pedals closest to the seat. I'm 6 feet tall, by the way, and even like this I'm very comfortable and not cramped. My knees are not hitting the base of the wheel or getting in the way. There is just enough space in my room for me to sit like this. I could maybe bring the pedals out an inch farther, maybe lean the seat back just barely more, but luckily don't have to.
Everything else about this chair is great as well. The material of the seat feels very heavy duty, and I do not worry about it. It's comfortable material as well. My longest play session in it is probably two hours, and I never got uncomfortable.
This is an easy five star review for me. Great material, seems very durable, comfortable, and it can actually fit in my super tiny bedroom. Amazing! -
By Damned from Italy
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Gorgeous!Playseat quality, no doubt about it!
If you have space problem this is the solution!
I think there not could be any solution better than this..yeah, maybe the pedal and the gearshift support could be a little better but no problem at all!
and extremely fast spedition!!
well done -
By Fabrice_P from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome seat, good supportOverall I am very happy with this seat.
Its not that comfortable and stable like an evolution or something like that, but its good enough to make a lot of fun.
After 8 hours of playing I have not felt any pain but you have to get in a good position first.
The first chair I recieved was damaged (rusty)but it was replaced within 2 days. Also the delivery just took 2 days.
So if you want a cheap seat or dont have that much space, go with the Challenge!
* Tested with F1 2015 by Codemasters and Project Cars on PC/PS4 and Logitech G29. -
By Benjamin from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun best buy in the last yearsThis playseat challenge is the perfect solution if you want a racing rig in your living room.
I can fold it open in one minute and start racing. Same thing if i want to store it again.
Works perfect with the thrustmaster T300GTE, and much better then a wheelstand pro wich i use to have.
It's very comfortable also, you can adjust almost everything, the seat position, lumbar support, wheel height,..
I used to have back pain when racing with my wheel stand pro, since i have the playseat challenge, i didn't experienced any pain at all.
A must buy for everyone who has no place for a real rig, and way better then any wheelstand out there. -
By Davin from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Overall Great Chair for the Money...This is a great chair for someone who doesn't have a lot of space, or just wanting to start out, as I had needed it for both aspects...
It works great for my Logitech G920, and all you need to do is screw it in, and place the additional gear shifter and you're good to go. There are many things that are great about this chair, such as the adjustable pedal holder, or the adjustable wheel angle... The fold up feature works great for just sliding into a closet or against the wall and out of the way, and it doesn't even take more than 5-6 minutes for you to put it all away. For the price it's just overall a great beginner cockpit... -
By moniker_a from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Overall great experienceThis has definitely been an upgrade from the wheel stand, and the mobility and design are perfect for a small apartment.
Pros:
- clever design perfect for small spaces
- seat is surprisingly comfortable
- adds to the immersion
- easy to setup
- fast shipping to the US
- reasonable price
Cons
- wheel deck is a little tilted
- the gear shifter attachment is far too expensive for what it is
- using a load cell, and the pedals tend to move around a little bit after a session. They haven't detached from the base, but it would be better if there existed a more solid connection between the base and the rest of the seat.
- pedals are only attached via one piece of Velcro onto the pedal base. adds another layer of movement.
Satisfied overall with the challenge. -
By SadiQ from Denmark
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Happy about my purchaseI can mention only one con... No gearshift arm included. Otherwise, very nice seat! -
By Brooks B from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Worth the priceI absolutely love the Playseatprojectcars Challenge. It was shipped to me in only 3 days, it was well packaged and very easy to set up. The quality of the rig was fantastic and it is very comfortable. The fact that it folds up and stores away was perfect for me because my wife would not allow a permanent rig in our living room lol. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something affordable and for someone hard on space. -
By BorisYohansenJnr from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Brilliant! Very happy with it.The fold up design is perfect for my limited space.
The reviews are right, its strong, stable and comfortable.
I use with G29. Can't fault it. Cheers. -
By Micha from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great product, fits the bill perfectlySpace has always been a problem with driving seats; the Challenge fits the bill perfectly. Great quality, looks and functionality make it the perfect choice. Good price and efficient delivery - from US to Aus in a few days - only tops it off! -
By John from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Works greatWorks great for a temporary race rig, can be folded and put away love it! -
By Khang from Malaysia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Fantastic design & comfortableThis is such a fantastic design with comfortable seat, can be folded so nicely for storage, fun for both adults & kids, steering mount is firm enough & perfect fit for my Logitech G27. Overall 5 stars. -
By Russell from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect for my application!This seat is perfect for someone who wants more than a wheel stand but doesn't need a full blown rig. The price was ideal (I got it during a sale and it was shipped to the US for under $250). I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It is much more immersive then a wheel stand or desk mounted wheel, yet you don't need to dedicate an entire room to your setup. I just pull the seat up to my desk or T.V. depending on what I wanted to play that day, plug it in and race. The versatility of this chair is what gives it it's value. You can play on console or pc and not have to build a dedicated set up for either. And when you are done, you can take 5 minutes to fold it up and put it in the closet or somewhere out of the way. This is a huge bonus since I think it actually makes the wheel and pedals take up less room then they would if you had to store them on their own. So even though you have a seat with your set, it actually takes up less room! -
By Connor McGregor from Ireland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Fantastic piece of kit!This is a perfect seat for a casual racer or someone with limited space.
I've used high end seats before and this is honestly an excellent compromise.
The seat has plenty of adjustment to suit many shapes and sizes. My friend is much taller than me and it took seconds to adjust the seat for him to play.
I have played for hours in it and had no cramp or uncomfortable aches afterwards.
It's extremely well built and very sold whilst using it.
Overall I'm delighted with the seat and I can highly recommend it.
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By Jay from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Challenge - great quality seatShipped extremely fast, delivered to Kansas in 4 days. I enjoyed tracking across the globe.
The selling point for me was the portability and this a great fit. I can place the seat in front of my 70" tv for racing session and break it down in 5 minutes.
The challenge is built well and very durable. My Thrustmaster TX doesn't move on mount at all. Extremely happy with this seat.
The only negative is not having a built in shifter mount. -
By WRX31 from Canada
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Overall I'm happy with my purchaseFirst the Pros:
1) Great design and quality
2) Very comfortable and adaptable to any person, driving position or peripheral
3) Quick and easy setup and storage
4) Portable
5) A fun simulation driving experience
Cons / flaws:
1) After all costs considered a bit pricey considering what you get: Euro dollar, Dutch taxes, shipping cost, duty and Canadian taxes.
2) The steering wheel platform is a little tilted
3) The steering support arm and attachment are not solid; the steering wheel is allowed to wiggle.
4) The pedal platform cannot withstand heavy pushes on the break pedal. Using the Ricmotech load module modification for my G25 pedals, the pedal attachment arms became unglued.
5) The seat does not include a gear shift attachment -
By Jaceracer from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect compromise setupThis seat is the perfect compromise between a full simulator setup and a wheel stand. The full simulator setup is a bachelor pad only item. The wheel stands remind me of a TV tray my grandma would bring out. They are not very comfortable.
I'm very happy with the Playseat Challenge so far. They did a great job of keeping it light weight yet strong and functional. -
By Sean from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun The best portable racing experience on the marketI'm a newbie when it comes to extending the videogame racing experience beyond the default Playstation controllers, but decided to take the plunge and bought a G29 wheel/pedal set. My next decision was what type of wheel stand to buy - at this point I assumed that a cockpit set-up was beyond my budget and I needed a portable solution that I could stow away when not being used. But then, for a similar price, I stumbled across the Playseat Challenge and found lots of positive reviews, so decided to take the plunge. The seat arrived at my home shortly afterwards and was packaged immaculately. It took just a few minutes to set-up and after adding my G29 I was literally off to the races. It's amazing how immersive the experience becomes when you're sitting in the seat. The seat is robust and comfortable with little design flairs that make it feel very professional. The clever design allows you to completely customize the seating, wheel and pedal positions. And once you're done racing for the day, it folds up in seconds and stores easily in a closet. I'm so glad I chose the Playstation Challenge instead of a wheel stand and would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to take their videogame racing experience to the next level. -
By AdeKloet from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Playseat Challenge a very stable seat for a fold up!You won't be disspointed with the palyseat challenge, I have bought it because I can store it away with my full G29 wheel on it. Setting it up is really easy, the seat is very well adjustable, and your own weight make it's very stable to use. The wheel bolds onto the wheel mount with the screws that come with the seat.
I am 1.86m long and still have enough space to adjust the pedals for comfortable driving. Good build quality for a good price.
Recommend for store away solutions! -
By Richard from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun ExcellentI've never owned a seat to use with my XBOX. Purchased the Challenge and received it a week ago. This seat has made a major difference in how well I'm driving in Forza 6. I'm winning and increasing the difficulty of the game as I go. I don't want to just win every time I play, I want to make it competitive. I would recommend the PlaySeat Challenge to anyone who may have a budget or someone that is not playing driving games all the time. WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT HAS MADE!!!!! -
By Mike S. from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome product for the money spentI am more than satisfied with this setup. It's quite comfortable (although a little on the narrow side) and extremely adjustable. Sim Racing is now a reality with this setup!
One of the strengths of this seat is the ability to be able to fold it up and stash away. My wife really loves this!
Very highly recommended.
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By enzocat from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect!My son and I have been using our new Playseat for the last two weeks and we absolutely love it. It adjusts quickly and is perfect for our driving games/sims. My one caution would be do not try and adjust the seat while sitting in it because we ended up on the floor.
The portability of it makes it perfect for people who cannot dedicate a large amount of space for a regular chair. I can only give very positive feedback for this fun and solid chair. -
By Willtrans from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Best seat for price!We ordered the seats(two purchased). Shipped and delivered to Australia in less than 8 days!! (from Netherlands)
Small issue but good emails sorted that!!( my oversight too!)
Great solid quality and carlike feel .
Highly recmmend this seat. -
By Damir from Croatia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect!Perfect seat for home -
By MIcrawler from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun overall this thing rocksI love it, few complaints really. At 5'8" it works well I would imagine if you were much bigger it wouldn't work well. Mostly due to the fact that the area where the wheel bar crosses feels thin and constricting. Although this and a minor bend needed to fix the alignment of the wheel mount bar I would buy and reccommended this and have had a few friends buy it aswell. -
By Adrian from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Amazing setup for small spaceThis seat is perfect for my small room and has helped me streamline my sim racing setup. It takes me less than a minute to get set up and a minute to put everything away. Overall the seat is very comfortable and I've put in several long sessions on iRacing without a problem. My G25 is mounted really securely and there are no stability problems with the seat. Overall, if you're looking for a seat and live in a small space this setup is for you! -
By MAMGF1 from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Go get it!All in all absolutely worth the money - and the delivery time was short too. -
By Craig from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Simply AmazingThe entire process has been amazingly simple. From ordering, shipping, set-up, and most importantly use - this product has exceeded all of my expectations.
Comfortable enough for long racing sessions, and easy to fold up and pack away keeps the wife happy too!
Couldn't recommend this chair highly enough! -
By David from Australia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Best seat on the marketThe Playseat is tailor-made to suit the modern family home - allowing you to immerse yourself & enjoy the thrills of driving simulators, then easily + quickly pack away to a compact size.
Only 2 things I would change:
1) Comfort - make slightly wider... particularly where the legs sit against the side strap mounts
2) Price - whilst it is a good design & quality build...this is quite an expensive item for what you get.
Certainly is lots of fun! -
By Brian from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great, but it hurt.Excited to finally purchase and glad when it finally arrived but then became so busy that it has taken 2 months to get around to assemble it which was a breeze. But then stupid me decided for whatever reason to undo the straps for the seat while sitting in it and the whole thing collapsed and boy did it hurt, part of the challenge hit a wound that was healing on my shin and re-opened it lol. Anyway dont be a dumbass like me and adjust while sitting, just get up and adjust little here and there. Other than that I love this rig :-) -
By Frank from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great designLots of fun using my new seat and easy to change adjustments to let my friends have a try, maybe a new customer or 2. . Eh? -
By Jay S. from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Best Value for the MoneyThis is the first racing chair that I've owned, so I have nothing else to compare it to other than regular office chairs. I'm going to go line by line for the product ratings. TL;DR? Look at Overall at the end.
Price/Quality:
Can't argue too much here. This is their lowest priced seat, and is the most practical of the bunch as well. Got a cramped living space? Got kids? Most importantly, got a wife/girlfriend who won't let you put a permanent rig in the middle of the living room or bedroom? This is the chair for you! I've got a family of six living in a three bedroom house, so space is a bit at a premium. I can fold the chair down and put it away out of sight easy. None of the other chairs offered by Playseat can do this. You'd think they'd charge a premium for it being practical, but not so. I'm pleased with what I got for the money I paid. It's not perfect, but few things in this world are.
Comfort:
This chair is very, very comfortable once you've got it set up how you like. I've fallen asleep in this thing because of how it cradles you. It may be a little too comfortable in that case. There's only one minor ding I have against it in the comfort category, but I'm going to leave that criticism in the design section.
Design: The guys at Playseat actually did a pretty good job designing this seat considering the value you get for it. I've got some problems with the chair, and this part of the review is going to mostly go over the negatives I have with the design.
I've got a Logitech G27 (as I'm sure most people who opt for an entry-level setup do), and the wheel itself mounts up perfectly to the mounting plate. They include the hardware you need. You just line up the wheel with the holes on the plate and mount it on. There's a big knob on the bottom of the plate for adjusting the tilt on the wheel. The knob tightens down a small, plastic splined piece into a mating splined piece on the plate itself. This makes the wheel fairly secure when tightened and has a minimum of slop. My only concern is that both spline surfaces are plastic, so the teeth might get chewed up if you don't tighten the pieces down perfectly straight and aligned with each other. Just take care with alignment and there should be no long-term troubles. Will you be adjusting this a lot? That depends. If you put the chair away after use, you will be adjusting this every single time you. Same with the pedals.
In order to get a G27 to work with this, you have to buy an additional bracket to mount it to the main wheel. If you're handy, you can buy an L bracket at a home center and fabricate your own, but I didn't mind paying for it. The shifter screws onto the plate, and the plate is clamped into the wheel with its main clamps. That's it. The problem with this design is that you can't fold the chair up with the shifter installed. You have to unclamp the bracket and slide it out of the wheel. With a little effort you can figure out how to fold the chair up and keep the shifter nice and tidy when folded, but it's an added hassle.
One major positive to how the seat is designed is how the entire wheel section pivots out of the way for you to get in and out of the seat. There's an extension arm at the foot of the chair to compensate for the balance when this is done. The chair would flop over without it, so it's good they included that feature.
The chair is a bit of a hassle to get in and out of. It's slung very low, which is part of why it's so comfortable. But getting in and out can be a chore.
Now onto the pedals. There has been a lot of criticism about the red plastic screws on the foot pedals breaking. I'm going to tell you the reason they break is that people over-tighten them. A lot. You don't need to go at them like a 400 pound gorilla. Give them about a half turn once you start to feel them making contact with the bar. Make them snug, not tight. Do this and your screws won't break, and they'll hold just fine. That having been said, I wish they could have put detents into the bar for easily repeatable settings. One of the more appealing aspects of this chair is that you can fold it up and put it away. The downside to this is that you lose your pedal setting every single time you put it away. One work around for this is to get the pedals adjusted how you like, and then mark the bars with pencil so that you can see where to lock the sliders down. A bit of a hassle, but certainly not a deal-breaker.
A nice aspect is that the bar itself pivots up and down. You can fold up a towel, find a box or something else, and adjust the pedal angle. There's no built-in clamp for angle adjustment, but at this price point what can you expect?
And now for the biggest beef I have with the entire chair. This would be an absolute deal-breaker for some people--the chair is very, very, VERY narrow. I don't know who Playseat has working in their testing/QA department, but they all must be super skinny and small. I can't believe no one noticed and/or addressed this issue before deployment. I'm not a big person by any means, and I barely squeeze into it. There are metal rings used to connect the arm straps to the bars. These rings cut into my thighs because of how narrow the chair is. If you're built like a child, have no worries. If you're average sized, take caution. If you're a big boy or girl, forget it. Playseat's lack of attention on this one aspect is appalling.
Fun:
Is it fun? You bet. Once you get it set up, it's a lot of fun. Your wheel and cables are a one-time setup once you've got the wheel base aligned with the plate and the wires wrapped to the lengths you need. Adjusting wheel tilt and pedal length every time sucks, but the chair folds up, so it's a given. One last ding on the fun factor is how heavy this rig is once you have everything installed. With a G27 setup, this thing weighs about 35 lbs (or approximately 16 kgs). Weight and adjustments are downsides, but don't ding the final score because there's little Playseat could do to change these things. It simply comes with the territory.
Overall:
The TL;DR version: A great entry-level chair for people on a budget or people who have a demanding roommate. The only chair in the lineup that folds up to be put away. Build quality is good. Be gentle with the plastic, ESPECIALLY the pedal screws (snug, NOT tight). Take caution if you're a big person because the chair is extremely narrow. It's a lot of fun, negatives aside, and you'll never go back to an office chair after experiencing this. Definitely worth the money. Go get one. Now. -
By CollectiveNight from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun AAA+++ GREAT Driving SeatThe Playseat Challenge is easy to set up and take down. Easy storage and is lightweight for moving from room to room if you need to store the unit after each use. This unit is well worth every penny. -
By Justin from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome productThis thing is awesome and goes great with the Logitech wheel. I have sat in it for hours playing several times. Being able to fold it up and out of the way when I'm not using it is also great. The only complaint I have is the pedal rest clamps are glued on so if your rough on the pedals like I am then you will eventually push the assembly out of the clamps like I did. -
By fuznotfuznot from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Nice Setup For Racing In A Small SpaceOverall I think this chair is a great value at the price. It is stable, well designed, and pretty comfortable for a fold up. Easy to set up and easy to fold and store. My one complaint is the pedal platform adjusters are not sturdy and broke loose quickly with aggressive braking pressure. I remedied this by wrapping a car tie down around the pedal system and chair bottom and I'm good to go. A strap of this sort might prove an simpler and more robust answer instead of the weak plastic fittings. As I have very limited space to set up in, and as I need to keep the area clear at other times, this chair is a perfect solution for me. -
By Rod from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Fun, easy setupThe playseat challenge is really quick to setup. Storage is a big plus for this seat because it folds up with the steering wheel and pedals attached. It's is really easy to use. The steering wheel and pedal is very sturdy. Adjustable straps and locks for the seat to fit people of all sizes. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. -
By antichrysler from Canada
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun great product but overpriced after exchange and dutiesFirst off I must say I really love using this thing. After a little trial and adjustment I have it set to a very comfortable driving position that I can maintain for hours of online racing. I have the room to leave it set up all the time and my cat also finds it very comfortable when I'm not using it.
The only negative is at current exchange rates and with taxes and duties added on it ended up costing me twice as much as the price listed on the American web site. Delivery also took 5 days.
I'd recommend this thing to anyone with limited space and or lower back problems who like racing but have a hard time sitting for any length of time. Just make sure you figure out what it's going to really cost you before deciding to order -
By dm776 from United StatesOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Comfy, and versatileGood seat after racing in it for an hour or more I can stand up and not be cramped or sore. Playing Forza 6 in first person view is a treat!
I have also found myself using the chair without the wheel as a gaming chair. So this seat is not exclusively for racing.
My only criticism is that there could be a wider version. As a 6 foot 200 pound person I'm close to the limit of the size of human this chair will comfortably accommodate. -
By Zenfish from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Love it!I love this chair! It is well made, sturdy, and lots of fun to use. -
By Zepps from EstoniaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun The best option for those with no permanent spaceFor all you guys out there wishing you would have a nice racing rig but you're worried about the wife factor: this is your solution!
My wife was totally against a cockpit standing in our living room and that force me to play with a gamepad for long time.
Until I found out about Playseat Challenge and after showing her some pictures/videos, I finally got "approval" to pull the trigger!
Actually the other day after playing at night I forgot to put it inside the cabinet again and found out my wife sitting on it reading a book. So yes, it's really comfortable and flexible :)
Now about the Challenge as a product.
There are lots of Pros:
It's much more comfortable that I had thought. Really, you can sit there for hours and not feel tired. I think it's even more comfortable than regular office chairs or some seating avaiable in other cockpits.
It really adapts to your body shape and weight. You just feel that you're safe and steady, like in a real racing seat.
Another thing I've liked is there is no central support between your legs. In this sense it's also more like a real car than most cockpits.
The build quality is quite high. The material your body will be in contact is really nice, it feels great and not sweaty as leather seats. The structure is sturdy enough. I have it for a short time, but it does look like it will last long.
Assembling was a piece of cake. Provided assembly manual is very clear, you just follow the steps and it's ready to be used in a few minutes.
I've bought a Thrustmaster T300RS together, so let's talk about putting both together.
The wheel base fits nicely, attached with 2 screws included in Challenge package. Balance is quite good as it's the position to drive. There is a simple adjustment on the lower part of the wheel base support, allowing to turn it up/down to your own preference.
Pedal set included with T300RS can be fixed with an included stripe and it stays in place when driving.
Cons:
To be fair there are a few cons, but I'd say they are more related to the Thrustmaster T300RS fitting in this product than the product itself. You may have different opinion if using different racing wheel.
But let's talk about them: when not in use, you'll probably want to close the Challenge for easy storage, as this is probably the reason you bought it anyway. The thing is, the way the wheel base is attached to the support (and there is no other way to attach it), make it impossible to fully close the Challenge, as the wheel itself will hit the chair fabric in the bottom part.
If you have a different wheel that the base is attached further, this won't happen. In my case I have to open a strap everytime I want to fully close the Challenge, which is not a big deal, but not nice as well.
Another con is how the pedals are attached to the base. There are no screws or plate to attach. Just a strap to go around the pedals and the Challenge base. Since T300RS standard pedals are on the small side, it's a little loose. There is stopper in the base though, so when playing I don't feel any movement as pressing the pedals just make it go agains the stopper anyway.
Attached picture showing the cons only, but the pros outweigh the cons for sure.
It doesn't get maximum stars for all criteria just because of that.
Bottomline:
Overall Challenge is a really nice and well designed product, I totally recommend it!
If you don't want (or can't) your racing rig using your room space all the time, this is what you should buy.
It's really much better than those things that you only attach your wheel/pedals and you have to sit on the sofa. -
By Aaron from ChinaOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Playseat挑战者有比较好的性价比，更重要的是它非常易于折叠存放。Playseat挑战者的做工很好，坐上去包裹性和稳固性都不错。预开孔可以很方便的将方向盘安装上去，我们甚至没有看说明书就完成了所有的组装，只花了几分钟。
它与Thrustmaster方向盘能够很好地配合，让赛车的乐趣提升了一大截。当然，它也有一些不足，例如方向盘会有轻微的晃动，但这对游戏的影响不大。但是比起更高端的产品，它的便利性就相当突出了，公司里每天大家在游戏过后，能很快将它们收起来，然后会议室立即可以用来进行工作。 -
By WyoPenn23 from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Exactly what I needed with no sacrifice in quality!I am constantly moving for my job from one apartment to another apartment. Practically speaking, a full size gaming chair set up wouldn't work with my living situations. However, I needed something for iracing. I looked around and most of what I found online was cheap looking, or uncomfortable looking, or some sort of do it yourself project. That is until I found the challenge playseat.
The collapsible design is perfect for small apartment living, or for someone who likes to store their gaming chair away when not in use. It was very simple to get up and going out of the box as well.
It is somewhat heavy once the pedals and wheel are attached, but that should be expected. The quality of the build on this chair is worth the extra weight anyway. There is no noticeable wobble and the chair is comfortable enough to get through endurance races without much issue!
I only have two small issues, or quirks, rather. One, I had to use some of the foam in the box to make little anti scuff pads so that the chair didn't scratch my hard wood floor. 2. I'm having problems with wire management. The wires from my g27, if not wrapped around one of the legs, fall right on my legs which can get tangled. But that's not necessarily a chair problem, and more of a system one.
Anyway. This thing is great! The same feel and security as a larger set up with the added bonus of storability! I would recommend this product. -
By Doug from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seat, fun, strudy, and easy to setupOverall a great product. I would recommend to friends. My only complaint is the lack of a shifter attachment included with the seat. I built my own, but it would have been nice to be part of the whole package.
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By Pak from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Incredible seatThis might be the cheapest model from Playseat, but is is a quality product. The initial setup is very easy, and so is the folding of the seat for storing. The seat is very comfortable and the range of adjustment is very good. I have a Thrustmaster T300 RS mounted to this seat, and it is soild. I highly recommend this for anyone who needs a flexible solution. -
By Davidthealien from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great productVery easy to set up, lightweight and super easy to fold for storage or unfold for use. Surprisingly comfortable. easily adjustable straps which are good. Im 6'6" and have no issues once adjusted to my height. As mentioned folds very easily for storage which was selling point for me as i do have a lack of space but wanted a racing seat. Pricing was only negative side if there is one as it is a lot of money. Would highly recommend to others -
By Chris83 from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect for RacingThe chair fits perfectly to the body and gives a very good feeling. You think you are sitting in the race car. It can be stowed very good and super easy to fold. Very space saving. The price is okay. The materials are high. The chair is very recommendable. I use it for F1 2015 and Project Cars on the PS4 and for GT6 on the PS3. It is the best chair that i ever had. When you don't have a lot of space is this the best choice. -
By G from Ireland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Love itAm using the chair for over a month now and have to say I love it. Its really well built, really sturdy and very comfortable. I can sit in it for hours without issue. Its highly adjustable as well to suit all body shapes. I'm 1.9m tall and weigh 83kg and I am aable to get everyhting perfectly adjust for comfortable seating relative to the height of my screen.As for folding it away, its faultless and very compact. It fits perfectly and unobtrusively under my stairs and its great that you can leave the wheel and pedals attached. If space is an issue for you but you don't want to compromise on quality then this is the chair for you. -
By utahphunk from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seat, adjustable, portable, no real weaknessesMy review summary really says it all. I'm very happy with this seat. The only caveat is something that I've read from someone else as well - The clips that connect the pedal bracket to the bottom of the chair itself seem rather fragile, so I'm always sure to lift the pedal brack up a little before I slide the whole seat off to the side of my desk when I'm not using it. -
By Mr Omneo from United KingdomOverall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect for those with limited spaceI've long hankered after a wheel & pedal set-up but was put off because most of the chairs I'd seen were way too large for my very small front room and it just didn't feel right using a stand with my existing computer chair.
Then someone told me about the PlaySeat Challange. At first I thought it was expensive for a 'fold down chair' but after reading some online reviews I took the plunge and I have to say, it's been a fantastic purchase.
The quality of the components is 1st class, assembly was ridiculously easy. From opening the box to sitting in the chair i spent less than 15 minutes. The instructions were extremely easy to follow but in all honesty you could put it together without them as there are just a few pieces to slot together.
And the comfort, oh how comfortable it is! I easily found myself playing for 2/3hrs without getting out of it, it's super comfortable. When in use it pretty much fills up what free floor space I have, as you can see from the photo but it quickly folds down for storage taking up minimal space. So compact it fits into the back of the wardrobe.
I have no hesitation in recommending the PlaySeat Challenge for those with either limited space or a limited budget. You will not be disappointed. -
By oscarolim from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great productI purchased this because is the only option that can easily be put away after playing, and if initially I had my reservations about the price and build quality, once I used it it is definitely worth the price.
It is quite sturdy (I'm using a TX on it), I can play for hours without feeling tired or uncomfortable, and once I'm done, I can easily put it away and use close to no space at all. -
By Drinu_29 from Malta
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Cheap Seat and very comfortable!The Experience on this seat is really entertaining first of all!
I played racing simulators with other seats but this seat is just epic!
It can be folded and stored in a small place like I did. I will reccomend to others for sure, Thankyou Playseat :)! -
By Maarten from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Not quite compatible with all steering wheelsThe Playseat Challenge is a fine product. To be able to fold it up and put out of the way is a must if you don’t have limitless space.
The only negative part of the aquisition was the promise that it was compatible with all steering wheels and pedals currently available. This might have been technicaly true, but in the case of my Thrustmaster T80 (and other wheels with similar mounting systems) this ment that the only way it could be mounted was with the wheel almost touching my chest. So it was succesfully mount but obviously not in a way that I could use. In order to usefully mount the wheel I found an adaptor from Wheel Stand Pro (€17,99) and I drilled a two extra holes in the mountingplaform. Now it fits great and I’m glad to own the Playseat Challenge. I just found the assurance of near universal compatabilty somewhat misleading. -
By Mehves from Turkey
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very comfortable although it is foldable and mobileThis seat is perfect as it can be folded and stored. I haven't found any other driving seat with this feature. Although it is very mobile, it is very comfortable. My thanks go to playseatstore.com as they sent the product very quick. It took long for me to receive it but it was due to my country's customs. -
By DFroN from United Kingdom
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun A review of the Playseat ChallengePros: Comfortable, foldable, stable and very quick to set up
Cons: Quite pricey, I wonder about long term durability
This will be a short review of the Playseat Challenge intended to provide information to those interested in the seat who are unable to see it in person prior to ordering. As Playseat don’t have many local stockists I suspect that most people will be ordering without ever having seen the chair themselves, as I did.
I purchased the chair from the Playseat UK store and it arrived a week later well packaged from Italy. Upon opening the box initial impressions were good; the alcantara material used for the seat is very soft and feels high quality, the metal frame tubing powder coated evenly with no marks or damage. Assembly of the seat was straightforward with adequate instructions provided.
My Logitech G27 wheel mounted solidly using the supplied allen key and bolts. The wheel stand is metal with predrilled holes for various wheel manufacturers and according to the Playseat website it “works with all steering wheels and pedals currently available” – I assume this is because you could simply clamp your wheel to the stand as you would on a normal desk in the event that the Challenge doesn’t have pre-drilled holes for your wheel type. The wheel angle is adjustable by a clamp on the bottom side and allows for a wide range of adjustment. Once clamped the wheel feels solid enough in place with a slight forward/backward flex when applying force but importantly there is no sideways play. I can say that the forward/backward flex is small enough as to be not noticeable during gameplay, it’s a non-issue.
I have the Playseat Gearshift Support bracket to mount the G27’s gear shift unit. There’s not much to say on it, it’s essentially a straight bracket mounted to the seat using the gear shifter and wheel’s own clamps. It allows you to mount the shifter on the left or right hand side of the wheel.
To the front of the chair the pedals are mounted with a Velcro strap to a telescopic frame allowing adjustment for different lengths according to your height. Here we find my only gripe with the Playseat Challenge – the clamping thumbscrews which allow for the telescopic adjustment are made of plastic and I’d prefer them to have a metal thread improving their durability. The pedal angle is not adjustable which may be a problem for some however I imagine it would be possible to pack out the bottom of your pedals to angle them if this was a big concern.
In use, I really like the Challenge. It’s adjustable enough to go from an almost lying down F1 style seating position to a more upright touring car position and everywhere in-between whilst being comfortable enough to be used for long periods of time. I’m setting the chair up at my desk and pulling my monitor forward so that the screen is just above the steering wheel and it works well. It takes me about 30 seconds to open the chair up (just like a deck chair) and connect it to mains and USB, it’s much quicker than having to clamp a wheel to a desk every time you feel like playing and it folds away small enough (60 x 49 x 38 cm folded) to allow me to store it in a wardrobe. This is very important to me as I can’t/don’t want to have a permanent Playseat setup. The Challenge would be great for use in a living room setup being light enough to move around and pack away.
Overall I have no qualms recommending the Playseat Challenge, I’ve been enjoying mine for 2 months now without issue. I do wonder how its long term durability will be, will the alcantara seating material stretch over time? Will the plastic thumbscrews wear out? However for now these are if’s and but’s, I have no evidence anything will fail and the chair feels solidly put together. -
By Brian from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Exellent quality and easy to setup and use.The seat is excellent quality and very easy to setup and use. The adjustments allow for setting the seat up for a great driving experience. The platform that the pedals attach to could be made to allow a more stable connection, the Velcro strip that is used to strap down the pedal platform will sometimes come loose and the pedals will slip. The ability of the chair to fold up and be stored is awesome, this allows for persons with limited space to own and use this seat. The only draw back of storing the seat was that the dye from the material of the seat leached onto the wall that it was leaned up against and has proven very difficult to remove or cover up. I would recommend that if the seat is leaned up against something else while stored that a cover be put over it or something placed between the seat and whatever it is up against. -
By Gabaj Tamás from Hungary
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seat but a bit overpricedin a 380ft2 apartment it is great for space saving, this is why i have a seat now. The other seats wouldn't fit anywhere after use. it is a great producet but a bit overpriced. -
By Tucker from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect for what its designed forI am a college student, living in a 510 sq/ft studio appartment, I am also addicted to Iracing. The Playseat challenge folds up perfectly to fit in my home. The seat is perfectly comfortable, and you can adjust it from a F1 style seating position to a Nascar position. The thing is also solid, i get little to no wiggle out of it when racing. One problem had was the little plastic peaces that hold the pedals on snapped, making it a bit harder to fold up and a little less stable. I would say that is the only cheap part on this seat though. I would recommend this to anyone.
G27 wheel/pedals
Iracing, RFactor 2
510 sq/ft studio appartment
9/10. -
By Plus from Mexico
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun I love itHi, i love my playseat; it's very comfortable, the experience game is better in every way.
Thank's for making this. -
By Andresc from Colombia
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun For those married!, this is the perfect choice.For those married, and your wife is strict like hell, with the order and decoration of your living room , this chair is the perfect choice. I always wanted to have a Playseat chair but the price and the enormous size of the standard models didn't let me decide to buy one.
I can fold it with so much ease, the materials and construction are so well done. The stability and the way you can adjust to your fit are unique.
If you have a T-Rex-Wife as mine... don't doubt to buy this chair, she will appreciate it. -
By Roger from Spain
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very goodI don't have room for a big cockpit and need something that can be folded and stored somewhere.
This playseat is perfect for this, and has very good stability.
I have a thrustmaster T300 wheel, and it works perfectly. -
By beaser from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun I love it !It is a great seat for all my games. -
By Dan from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Awesome Seat for your Casual RacerThis seat has impressed me in many ways. While I feel it is a little pricey, don't be fooled. This seat is made of high quality materials that you could not just make up at home. The seat is ridiculously ergonomically friendly, and the way it folds out can fit anyone. I would recommend this seat to all my friends. It folds up super nicely when you're done playing and can be placed under the bed or in the closet. You know what that means? The wife cannot get mad because it doesn't take up a lot of space! All in all, I have to give this seat a 10/10 review because it is perfect for me. I debated on making a makeshift DIY seat for cheaper, and I could not be happier with my decision. Thank you playseat! -
By joedoro from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very good but priceyWheelstand I used before was great for portability but bad ergonomically
A dedicated driving rig is great ergonomically but bad for portability. No way I could have one in my home theater room. And no way I'm going to drag it out every time I want to play.
So the challenge looked like an ideal compromise. And it is.
Sets up and breaks down in less than a minute. When not used it's out of sight.
Sitting in it is snug and after long runs I can feel it in the back of my thighs. I imagine not much different that actually driving in a race car. The way the wheel swings out to let you in to sit is wonderful.
There is just the tiniest of wobble from the plate that holds the wheel but otherwise is quite solid. I found the pedal adjustments fine. And being able to adjust the wheel rotation is great.
Price wise, it is a little more than one would expect to pay for what it's made of, but then again this is a niche product. -
By RicoF from Malta
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great basic playseatI cannot afford to have a fixed playseat, so I thought of buying this seat as it can be easily put up and away as needed. I have to admit I was more than surprised by its quality though at times the metal parts which hold the velcro can be a bit uncomfortable on the thighs, but it could be that I need to slim down a bit.
Overall I am more than satisfied with this seat, my driving improved drastically as now I feel more engaged in the game having the right posture. Definitely worth buying! -
By mccauley from Ireland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun part 1I bought the play seat challenge with the t300rs for the game project cars! This was my first seat and wheel so I read a lot of reviews before I decided to spend almost 600 euro on an item just for one game! I ordered it and within 4 days it was here, when I opened everything was nicely packaged and very very easy to set up, it's drilled for all types of wheel and my t300 fitted perfectly and very secure! The seat it self feels very race car like and is really comfortable when playing, I really can't recommend this seat enough for somebody who is tite on space as it folds away in seconds or doesn't have the high budget for a big rig! -
By Seedublyew from Canada
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Practical Awesomeness!My wife was sick and tired of seeing my old BMW 3-Series drivers seat in the middle of the living room whenever I would have a "driving session". After seeing the Challenge, I knew it was the solution we would both be happy with, and we weren't disappointed. The driving position is excellent, the "Alcantara" like materials are really high quality, the design is both sturdy and "racy", and ingenious way it all folds up to a slim footprint to store away makes it a winner in our apartment. And since it so easily and quickly sets up, I am able to get in more driving sessions, more often! And it looks so good, my wife doesn't even mind if I sometimes leave it out after! Perfect for drivers who don't have the space for a dedicated driving sim room. -
By Nikolaj from Denmark
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great seat for small roomsThe seat is great, very good quality, surprisingly comfortable considering the price, love the design of this seat and all it's features, easy to assemble and hide away with it's cleaver folding mechanism.
My driving experience improved alot with this seat and fits just perfect in my small room. In my opinion this seat makes the driving experience of my driving games more realistic
Overall I think the seat is amazing :) -
By yitchard from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun perfect for small living spacefits in nicely to my small room. platform is very stable. the seat is not the most comfortable, but i don't think it is possible to improve with a package this small.
overall a great buy for anyone who needs a platform for their wheel setup who does not have money or room for a full setup. -
By GTRaser from Austria
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Clears up every Space problemI thought for a long time to get a support for my G27. Just putting it on the desk was just torture for my back. But normal seats need so much space. But then I found the challenge. I checked a review of a famous Youtube Channel and after their words i decided to order it.
Very Friendlly email support (i forgot to type in the order number but that wasnt a problem at all) and after some days it was here.
I unwraped it, the short picrographic manual told me everything i needed to know and i was able to get started within a few minutes.
Important: also get the gearshift support if you use the g27 with the shifter, otherwise you will be in trouble.
the seat itself is foldable so you cannot expect that it is as stabile as a based seat. But even with this movable base i never had the fear to drop out of it or it coulld break down. I have to admitt, i was a bit unsure because of the straps if they will hold me but even with my too high body weight the seat takes it without any compromises. Big Pro: Because the seat is carried by the straps, the seat floor is flexible (as you can see on the product image), so it will get like a second skin on your back.
The wheell is fixed by a swing-arm which is flipped to the left while on the right side is a small fixing piece for the closed position. Also the angle of the wheel is adjustable so after some experimenting you will soon find your optimal seat position. -
By Charlie7 from Spain
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Perfect in small placesMy son enjoy it every day -
By Omar Diemer from Denmark
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Real racecar not needed with a PlayseatThis Playseat gives you the kick and feelings like driving in a real racecar. Save the day for a real racecar, and enjoy the race from a safe home position with your Playseat. -
By Marc from Canada
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun very goodThis chair is a very good buy, it's stable , very comfortable and the foldable system is very clever.I am very please with my purchase. -
By DoctorDigital from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Racing as it should be on minimzed space!You want a Racing Seat and do not have much storage room or even a Gaming Basement? THIS is the seat you are looking for!
It is solid (and I know what I am talking about, because I am not of a light build - if you know what I mean) and is on top of that wife/girlfriend friendly, since you can store it almost anywhere with litterally no place it occupies! So - if you want to do some serious racing and you have not much space and even your wife / girlfriend is not an active hardcore gamer, this seat is not only a compromise, this is the greatest and there is no discussion with your loved one - promise! ;-) -
By BON from Sweden
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Smooth but not cheapSmooth but not cheap
Quality is good. -
By Pjotr from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Highly Recommended!Great fun! An affordable, compact and solid solution for (Race-) gaming.
Highly recommended! -
By Peterbb from Switzerland
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great foldable seatGreat surprise for your beloved gamer and easy to put away -
By Johansen83 from Denmark
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great foldable rig!I didn't had high expectations about the Playseat Challenge, but i was really surprised about the build quality and comfort. Great adjustability and very easy to fold and store. It is not the coolest looking rig on the market, but you forget all about that as soon you're seated. -
By James from United States
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Surprisingly Clever Budget PlayseatThe design of the seat is incredibly clever for what in actuality is- a fabric hammock stretched over a few metal tubes. I was most surprised to discover how comfortable this setup is as well. I fatigue mentally well before I would physically when pulling a marathon gaming session in this seat. I've also found it to be very stable and adjustable, and the folding function is great for packing everything up into a closet.
It's a great fit for me, and it should be fine for particularly tall or short people as well. It is a narrow seat, however, so the more slender a person you are, the more comfortable you will probably be. -
By Mangla from Spain
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Very good, fun and useful productComfort, stability of play, easy to store and very practical and well designed -
By Richy from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Really good and affordable seatAbout a year ago i bought 3 of these seats,
1 for myself and 2 for friends who were interested.
Seat delivers way above spectations.
Really really comfi and real good materials ! I really like the way the seat is holding your body, slightly laid back position but not too much. Really nice when you drive for a couple of hours repeatly, no stiff neck or stiff shoulders.
Pedal holder is changeable in distance, not in height but i placed my pedals not against the bar but on top of it, so you create slightly more angle, perfect for my situation.
Steeringmount is not changeable in distance but when you have average body measurements, it's somehow always has a good distance, you can changen the angle of the steeringmount and thats in most of the times just enough to make it right.
First setup without sitting in you think it's a bit unstable but that's really not true, when you take place, the seat really hugs you and you feel like a racing driver instantly, because of your bodyweight the seat is rock solid when you take place.
Big plus when your using force feedback (asuming most of the people do) the pressure of the force feedback gives a great feeling through the seat and you get a real racy feeling.
I really like the seat and in my opinion it's a great and really affordable model, i've less space at home and when i'm done, i plug it out, fold it and place it in the corner.
Nothing but good words for this one !
I'm using it with a logitech DFGT.
regards Richard -
By jaime from Chile
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun top seatis the best seat to people than dont have much space in home. -
By nismosteve from Belgium
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great product for someone who doesn't has a lot of a spaceI have the seat for about a year and still very happy with it, since i play most in the living room the foldable design is great for me. It only takes a few minutes to set up and store it again. Comfort is pretty good and used materials are also durable. I use the Thrustmaster TX wheel which fits perfectly. -
By Sandaman from Netherlands
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Good seat for maximum fun at a minimum storage spaceBought the seat about a year and a half ago.
Used to have the Playseat Evolution A1GP in White, but it took up to much storage space.
The Playseat Challenge is a good alternative. I was supprised with the stability. My G25 with SRF-S1 mounts very stable to the seat. The seat is ideal for both Formula and Touringcar racing as it has an adjustible angle.
And the miss's is very happy that it can be stored away... -
By Alex from Italy
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun A great product.Easy to assemble, very comfortable to closed. Really good product to start racing in the car. -
By nfigueir from Portugal
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Works perfectly but may need some DIY for being perfectOverall the seat is very well made and if used with the recommended wheel/pedal set and being the average person this is a product which you can take out of the box, assemble, play, have fun, neatly fold it away in a closet and be good until the next time.
However, I don't have the recommended wheel/pedal set nor I am an average person.
Starting with the wheel I have a Fanatec Turbo S which fits without much problems using 2 screws and it stays secure. For the pedals since I own a set of Fanatel metal CSP pedals they won't attach securely to the seat frame because they don't have a flat surface underneath. As such, I had to do some DIY in order to attach it securely to the seat. This will also play a role when storing the seat away since the CSP are quite heavy and I need to use a couple of extra velcro strips to keep everything in place.
Finally, my size is also not the best fit for this seat.. I am 1m90 with 120kg which the seat is happy to carry around without breaking itself apart (a huge plus on playseat for that) and it feels a little small on the knee area but other than this, you can adjust the seat well enough to make it confortable for a few gameplay hours. I only which the whole frame was 5cm or 10cm wider but I understand I am not the average user of these devices.
In the end this is still the only option if you want something which feels like a real car and which you can store away when not in use. -
By Mattes from Germany
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun Great playseat for all with few spaceIt's a great chair and I enjoyed racing all over the world for many hours ;)
It's comfortable and long races are no problem. If the chair is folded it fits in a small corner and it is ready for racing in a few seconds.
All in all a must have for all racing game fans! -
By Napper198
Overall Price / Quality Comfort Design Fun If you want a racing seat go for itI was looking into racing chairs for a while now, but always hold of because of cost and space requirement. When I saw the Playseat Challenge at Gamescom and had a chance to test it out it was a instant buy for me.
Building it is very simple and require no tools, in fact it is harder to get out of the box than it is to build. Included Vercro straps help with cable management and keeping it folded when stored.
The chair is very adjustable but a bit of a hassle since you have to get out of it for a lot of the adjustments, but once done you won't need to change anything even when storing it. (Ok, if you have really long legs like me, you may need to put back the pedal rest when storing)
At first glance it doesn't seem very sturdy because you're basically sitting on Velcro straps, which is the main reason it is only rated for 122Kg, but once you adjusted it to your needs and sat in it for 5 min the chair has settled and withstands even heavy gaming sessions.
The hammock style seating is very comfortable even over an extended period of time and the alcantara gives it a premium feel , however it does get warm and possibly sweaty and the front loops that hold the back adjustment bands can interfere with your legs, which can get uncomfortable after a while, but even a thin piece of foam is a big improvement here and only a minor complaint of mine.
Storing it is done in under 30 seconds. Unlock the wheel plate, fold the chair, secure it with the included Velcro strap, lift up the pedal rest and secure it with the attached Velcro strap. done. It is to note, that it doesn't stand on its own when folded.
Summary: You want a racing chair, but you don't have enough space? Buy this one.
It's not a compromise but a full fledged alternative with it's only drawback being it's load rating. It is also a good choice if you just want to save money. -
By G. Mayer
Price / Quality Overall Comfort Design Fun Wow, this chair is really convenient!Wow, this chair is really convenient! It easily folds into a small package, but the race experience is still really great. I think the larger Playseat® chairs are more spectacular to drive but this one is certainly worth the money. -
By Collin D.
Price / Quality Overall Comfort Design Fun Nice chairI bought the Playseat Challenge a few months ago and I've really enjoyed it since! The chair is comfortable, adjustable and since I don't have a lot of space it's really nice that the Challenge is foldable.
All in all I must say: given the price it's a pretty comfortable chair. -
By T. Abasi
Price / Quality Overall Comfort Design Fun Very comfortable and adjustableI really like the Playseat Challenge. The experience is great and the seat is very comfortable. Thanks to straps you can adjust the chair exactly the way you want and the wheel can be turned up, so you can easily get seated. I also think it’s really great that you can fold the chair, including the wheel and pedals, so it doesn’t use that much room when you’re not using it. - 212 user review(s) | Back to top
