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What our customers think of Playseat® Challenge:
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SpApa - United States
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DBurne - Canada
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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! -
Regijus - Lithuania
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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. -
xenonii - Malta
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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. -
ron_021 - Malta
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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. -
Yassy - Singapore
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Thanks again PLAYSEAT. Here is one of your many very satisfied customer. More power to you and keep up the good work. :) -
Benzer7131 - United States
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Aloha Greg - United States
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Gaiden - United States
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Tim - Belgium
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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! -
Onny - Malaysia
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Oh - thank you for providing those extra velcro straps.
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E-MAN - United States
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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. -
QuikSilver - United States
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Sam - United States
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TheLlama - United States
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Jason - United States
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Pros:
- Easy to Setup
- Easy to Use
- Very fun to use
- Very adjustable to fit your needs
Cons:
- A little bit harder to get in and out of than a permanent setup.
- Under heavy breaking I have had the front of the chair come off the ground at times
- On long stints I think a permanent seat would be considerably more comfortable
Overall I would highly recommend the Playseat Challenge to everyone. I have approached Sim Racing with a "buy something reasonable to start and see where it goes." Over time I will probably build a permanent structure and will consider some of the playseat permanent setups considering how well built this was. -
Pam - United States
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P. Boyle - United States
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It's a little pricier than other budget wheel stands, but I think it's worth the money. -
Rudeboy - United States
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It's incredibly comfortable and sturdy and really gets you into the racing frame of mind. I use it with a Thrustmaster T300RS GT and the thing is rock solid. You look at it and you think it's just a fancy looking lawn chair, but this thing is built with quality. A 2 hour session will fly by with zero discomfort. It's especially nice if you don't have a dedicated spot to have a rig setup all the time. I can fold the chair up and slide it into a closet with minimal effort.
If you're looking to upgrade from a wheel clamped to a desk and an office chair look no further. It's the perfect entry into having a racing rig. -
Ryan - Canada
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DRacer - Austria
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MareCare911 - United States
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MareCare911 - United States
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bens - United States
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johnny_bravo3008 - Austria
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Got interested in sim racing a while ago and chose this seat to try it at an entry level.
Does it's job as promised and is of outstanding quality, perfect shipping on top.
Already had a lot of fun playing Assetto Corsa Competizione and will continue to do so. -
Infinity479 - United States
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There are a couple things I really like about the seat.
1. It is amazingly comfortable to sit and play in, its easy to personalize and once you set it to your needs it is very comfortable.
2. Great quality, very stable. Feels really stable when you're using it. I'm really impressed considering this is the entry level model. Love the quality.
3. Foldable - I didnt realise how compact it would be. Was all prepared to dedicate some sapce to keep the seat when its not in use, but it folds into a TINY profile
4. And lastly, another bonus for me... didnt realise I would be able to leave the pedals and steering wheel connected to the chair and it would STILL fold into this small package to store! I LOVE that I dont have to assemble and disassemble the seat every time. I didnt realise how big it a hassle it was for me to mount and dismount the steering wheel to my desk each time I wanted to play.
So.. love the seat. Can't wait to justify upgrading! -
Antony
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Nathan - Canada
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JAMES - United States
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Blake - United States
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The only thing buyers should be aware of is that if you have large legs, the metal loops that hold the arm straps dig into your legs making it uncomfortable to sit for any length of time. I used some of the protective foam and rubber bands that came with the packaging to cover the metal clips and it works perfectly so I'm able to sit comfortably.
The conclusion is there's nothing that should prevent you from buying this chair because it comes with everything you could want from a race gaming chair! -
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johnny_bravo3008 - Austria
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Got interested in sim racing a while ago and chose this seat to try it at an entry level.
Does it's job as promise and is of outstanding quality, perfect shipping on top.
Already had a lot of fun playing Assetto Corsa Competizione and will continue to to so. -
Applerage
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meilstone - Austria
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We recommend this product for all the racing enthusiasts out there on a budget and who prefer a compact yet sturdy solution. -
RiderUK - Croatia
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Somewhere in a galaxy, far, far away.....an item later identified as PS5 was discovered. It offered progression of the known.
Deep within it's layers, a parchment was found containing visual depictions that somehow serve to enhance the experience of the PS5 discovery.
Meanwhile, somewhere close to the Adriatic Sea, a young boy was juggling emotions and his thoughts on Christmas, gazing up at the afternoon sky, he sketched something on a piece of paper, tucking it in his back pocket.
Later, he caught up with his father, retelling the events that permeated his day.
The father compelled by what he heard recalled information that passed through the processing chambers of thought attributable only to full grown members of their species.
From an initial scribble amidst thoughts of an afternoon day, current facts occurring simultaneously, then being discovered thousands of miles away.
The quest was on, the challenge...to retrieve and manifest a unique piece of technology that would enhance the process of discovery and bring a new dimension of life, to the idle town Sibenik.
Several communications were sent out to scouts camped on the fringe of Europa with instruction to retrieve the object that would later be known as "Playseat Challenge".
The emphasis of the story is on the bond between young and matured members of our society and how they can combine their innate abilities to bring about, manifest and spread JOY - a highly contagious state that can initiate and spread, just from of an emotion emitted by pure, untainted frequency of a young fulfilled soul.
Epilogue: JOY turned to levels of pandemic, infecting all humanity.
They all played, seated comfortably connected, resolving challenges that plagued our existence from early times.
A new world dawned, a new journey began with promise of hope and prosperity. Abundance of discovery and experiences never witnessed began occurring in random on all fronts of our world.
Merry Christmas son, enjoy the RIDE!
Love,
Dad xoxox -
David B - United States
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Tyr Remroa - Canada
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-the braces holding the strap acting as armrests dig into your thighs
-no proper shifter or handbrake mount -
Matt v - United States
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Thomas - United States
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Once it is set up, and all the straps are set to the right length for you, it is absolutely great to sit in, being nice and comfortable for 1-3 hour sessions (I start to lose my arms and braking a bit at this point, not due to seat discomfort).
Overall, I would recommend, but only for someone who absolutely needs a folding rig. -
Kwiatek - Germany
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Axl - United Kingdom
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Majestic - United States
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Thewolf - Germany
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It makes my wife happy as well ! -
Jimi - Ireland
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- All the medal parts are protected by foams in the box.
- The assembly process is pretty straight-forward, all steps are clearly explained in the instruction attached in the box.
- The height and the angle of the base to which the driving wheel is attached is very easy to adjust.
- The product is quite compact, as you can see in the photo, but it is built with no compromise on the performance and functionality at this price. Would strongly recommend it to anyone that has limited space. The whole chair is 133 cm x 63 cm after installation, in which I can sit very comfortable (I'm 175cm)
- The chair has very good ergonomic design. After playing for an hour without moving my butt and I still feel comfy, despite having back issues for years.
With all that said, there is still some room for improvement though,
- I am currently using ThrustMaster T-GT II which comes with a fairly big mounting disc, which could not be installed since there isn't enough room around the bolts. Currently the wheel is attached with only the bolts, and I've added some foams between washer and the base to prevent scratches and as a buffer. So far it works well, everything still feels sturdy.
- The lock (the thing that can rotate to lock the arm of the base that connects the chair) can be made a bit resistant to turn. What I found was, after I get in and out of the chair a couple of times, it sometimes is rotated so the arm is unlocked which makes the whole base unstable, which eventually affects the driving.
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Nick - United Kingdom
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Majestic - United States
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Nick - United Kingdom
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Nick - United Kingdom
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Kanava - Liechtenstein
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Claudia - Germany
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What should I say, buy the seat was the best idea we’ve ever had so guys you made a very good job!
Eyerybody outside: Grab this Seat and have fun -
Phil - United States
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This chair definitely solves the problem - 1 minute to get it from a closet and set up and I can enjoy a couple of races in the evening. Then 1 minute to fold and move it back and my room is ready for the work in the morning.
I have quite long legs and arms and the chair is still very comfortable. The only thing - it lacks a place to install a shifter, but I'm not sure how many people actually uses shifter and I saw the company is already working on that addition. -
Luke - Austria
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The playseat challenge was the perfect decision. The assembly was easy, it folds away as promised, and the racing feeling, especially with VR, is awesome! And the price is really fair. Thx! -
Johannes - Germany
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The steering wheel (here G27 Logitech) can be securely attached to the console with the included Allen screws, so nothing slips back and forth.
The bracket for the pedals can be pulled out to the desired length and then locked with clamping screws, the adjustment range is sufficiently large. The pedal plate rests against a crossbar and is attached from behind by a wide strap with Velcro, so nothing slips at all. The steering wheel console can be folded up to get in and out; it is attached to the steering wheel bracket with a sturdy clamping screw with a detent. This also enables the desired height adjustment of the steering wheel for driving. There is even an extendable side arm to prevent the seat from tipping when getting in and out. To pack away, I just lift the pedal bracket (attached to the chair so that it can be rotated) and attach it to the steering wheel bracket with the help of an enclosed strap with Velcro.
In summary, I can say that after a few adjustments, this playseat fits me like a glove, even during longer online races (up to 90 min) I sit more relaxed than ever before. Gone are the days when the steering wheel clamps on the table independently or the desk armchair suddenly slips on the castors, I should have got hold of such a device much earlier.
The price is maybe a bit high at around 200 € but I definitely don't regret the purchase and recommend the seat to anyone who has little space.
Greetings to the entire Playseat team -
Adam - Ireland
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Maggi - Germany
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After trying out the seat myself I have no doubts! Also the comfort of this seat is insane. I'm relatively small and light and the seat is perfect. No wiggling, no pressure marks, all in all a very good beginners model. Would recommend 12 out of 10 times ;-)
In combination with the floor mat - incredible race feeling. -
Adam cummins - Ireland
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Lordmark - Italy
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RoyWez - Germany
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Your back is well supported and the comfort is good.
After playing it’s easy to stack it somewhere in a corner, so it won’t be in the middle of the room when not needed.
For this price i think it’s verry good! -
Johannes - Germany
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The steering wheel (here G27 Logitech) can be securely attached to the console with the included Allen screws, so nothing slips back and forth.
The bracket for the pedals can be pulled out to the desired length and then locked with clamping screws, the adjustment range is sufficiently large. The pedal plate rests against a crossbar and is attached from behind by a wide strap with Velcro, so nothing slips at all.
The steering wheel console can be folded up to get in and out; it is attached to the steering wheel bracket with a sturdy clamping screw with a detent. This also enables the desired height adjustment of the steering wheel for driving. There is even an extendable side arm to prevent the seat from tipping when getting in and out. To pack away, I just lift the pedal bracket (attached to the chair so that it can be rotated) and attach it to the steering wheel bracket with the help of an enclosed strap with Velcro.
In summary, I can say that after a few adjustments, this playseat fits me like a glove, even during longer online races (up to 90 min) I sit more relaxed than ever before. Gone are the days when the steering wheel clamps on the table independently or the desk armchair suddenly slips on the castors, I should have got hold of such a device much earlier.
The price is maybe a bit high at around 200 € but I definitely don't regret the purchase and recommend the seat to anyone who has little space.
Greetings to the entire Playseat team. -
Norbi - Germany
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Very comfortable, I think I could even work from here all day :)
Even though it looks a bit unstable when you are not sitting in it and not driving, I didn't feel any wobbling while playing, it felt stable.
One thing that is a but unfortunate is when you fold the chair you have to adjust the pedal positions and the wheelbase rotation, so when you want to play again, you will have to set it back to the position that's right for you. On the other hand, this makes the chair foldable which is a big plus for this chair.
Tested with Logitech G29, didn't have any problem neither with controlling the car or the strong brake pedal. I had to get used to the different sitting position, but after 45 - 60 minutes it felt a lot better. The package includes 4 screws and the screwdriver to mount the wheel to the base.
All in all, I think this is a great choice for people who want to add some more fun to the simulator experience but don't have much space and / or a huge budget. I definitely enjoy it :) -
Dan - Canada
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lordmark89 - Italy
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According to this, playseat challenge was the perfect answer to my needs and I am very happy with the purchase. It is shorter but wider compared to what I was expecting, but still it is very fast and easy to hide and unhide. If you might have to move it between floors consider that it is a bit heavy when everything is mounted on it, but it is fully acceptable (maybe a kid won't be able to safely move it on stairs on his own). Last but not least, the price. The quality is good, sturdier than you might expect, but in the end 200+ € is not so far from a real full seat/racing rig. Mounting is ok, wobbles a little but not too much and the in/out mechanism is fair so far. But still, I would like to see this kind of seat in the 150€ range, it would be a steal. Will never happen tough, since other stands with no seat costs up to 120-150€, so they are all overpriced but in the end this playseat challenge is a better value and very fun to use. -
Nikos - Germany
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The steering wheel (here G27 Logitech) can be securely attached to the console with the included Allen screws, so nothing slips back and forth.
The bracket for the pedals can be pulled out to the desired length and then locked with clamping screws, the adjustment range is sufficiently large. The pedal plate rests against a crossbar and is attached from behind by a wide strap with Velcro, so nothing slips at all.
The steering wheel console can be folded up to get in and out; it is attached to the steering wheel bracket with a sturdy clamping screw with a detent. This also enables the desired height adjustment of the steering wheel for driving. There is even an extendable side arm to prevent the seat from tipping when getting in and out. To pack away, I just lift the pedal bracket (attached to the chair so that it can be rotated) and attach it to the steering wheel bracket with the help of an enclosed strap with Velcro.
In summary, I can say that after a few adjustments, this playseat fits me like a glove, even during longer online races (up to 90 min) I sit more relaxed than ever before. Gone are the days when the steering wheel clamps on the table independently or the desk armchair suddenly slips on the castors, I should have got hold of such a device much earlier.
The price is maybe a bit high at around 200 € but I definitely don't regret the purchase and recommend the seat to anyone who has little space.
Greetings to the whole Playseat Team.
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Dan - Canada
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Skamer03 - Canada
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Skamer03 - Canada
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Recently I found out that they do Olympic races on the game I play now I can train with comfort . -
Cormac - Ireland
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hFIN - Finland
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Usually I had to set up my wheel, pedals and all the wires to my desk and pc before and take them away after every gaming session, which was a pain in the a**. This seat literally makes playing into plug and play because I can store it with everything attached onto it - I just fold it out in one minute, plug usb and power in and I am ready to go. Folding away also is super easy and fast, I can do it in two minutes. Both I do without an issue and it's not something you get tired of. Seat stores nicely as you can see in the picture and it is decent-enough looking for my wife to approve it in our living room when folded. It could look better though if the logo in the back wasn't there.
For a foldable seat this is very comfortable. I can easily play for hours and feel good about it. I am 180cm/86kg and the fit is just good (would fit to at least +10cm/kg decently). Upper back is the only minus as the headrest come quite forward, but it's not an issue to me though.
I paid 200 euros for this including the shipping (1,5 weeks to my door in Finland), which is bargain. These go easily 150e in after market, so you'll be able to get decent money back once you get room for a bigger seat. Price-quality is very good and the product feels very sturdy. It comes with two pairs of bolts for wheel and the tools so you don't have to go looking for those in a hardware store.
What I would change in this is to be able to choose a seat with either right or left handed opening (when you sit into it). That would make the wiring more easy when you have PC on right hand side and also attaching accessories (such as gearstick) to the wheel bar more practical. Now I have to be very careful with usb-wire because it hangs high. Also the instructions could be clearer, especially regarding adjustments. There could be a scale (lines) under the wheel and in the pedal pipes so that it would be easier to find the best adjustments (tilt of wheel, distance of pedals) each time.
This is super fun product and near perfection. Would recommend 10/10. -
Cormac - Ireland
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themicrowaver - Germany
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MrBottas - Canada
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molinomonte - Austria
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Absolutely fast delivery and very good quality! -
lookatbowen - United Kingdom
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There is enough room on the steering wheel plate for bigger wheels, and wheels that bolt down. The seat itself can be adjusted in multiple places to make the driving comfortable. Here are a few of the things I really like about the Playseat:
1. It was relatively easy to set up. 2. It is well made, there are nice stitching all over. The PS4 logo and blue colour are simply awesome to look at. 3. Multiple places to adjust the comfort of the seat. This was well thought out. 4. The steering wheel has a lot of options. One can bring the steering wheel closer or further away. You can tilt the plate forward or backwards depending on your seating or arm position and getting out of the seat is easy, the wheel can be unlocked and shifted over to the left. The movement almost feels like it does when getting out of a racing car. 5. The entire Playseat can be folded up and secured in seconds and it takes up minimal space. It can also stand upright or be laid lying flat without the need to disconnect the steering wheel and pedals, which is a bonus because when it comes to setting it up to play, it is two steps and you are done. 6. The use of velcro to tie up is clever and simple saving time. 7. Customer Support has been excellent so far. No complaints.
What I don't fancy:
1. The back of the seat to the headrest is a little too steep and I found my back getting sore. If I was shorter, I don't think it would be a problem. 2. The set-up manual would have been better if it used real photos instead of drawings. 3. The Playseat doesn't come with a gear shift plate, which was a little disappointing. I see they can be bought elsewhere, but it should have been part of the seat.
Overall, I am very happy with the seat. It has given me endless hours of enjoyment already and I can definitely say it has improved my driving ten-fold. If I had the space and or a room for a fixed chair I would definitely consider something bigger and better, but for the price, size and ease of use, it is perfect.
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Eraserluck75 - Germany
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Warum die anfängliche Enttäuschung?
Die Lenker Konsole hat für mein Lenker keine Befestigungspunkte gehabt. In der Beschreibung Santander für alle gängigen Modelle. Fürs Wirless RWA Racing WHEEL leider nicht. Als Handwerker habe ich mir dann ein Lich gebohrt. Wenn’s euch interessiert schreib mich an liebe Grüße -
Block - Germany
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Youri - Saint Martin
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I love that it folds away with ease. Doenst require allot of space.
Only bad point i didnt like is i wish the seat was a bit wider.
But its lovely -
Hasse - Denmark
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The Challenge is super easy to set up and adjust. Again, if you're using a load-cell brake, make sure the brake pressure doesn't bend the rig excessively. From there on, you should be fine enjoying your Playseat Challenge for hours and hours. -
Natan - Croatia
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Really easy to assemble, very customizable, I was pleasantly surprised with adjustability and amount of hours you can spend in it without being sore.
It also works for me because I am travelling between cities occasionally, it can fold and it's fairly light. Really recommend it for people who don't have much space or are travelling occasionally and want to sim race whenever they are! -
LongbeachNYRacer - United States
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Filiz - Germany
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Peter Ujvári - Hungary
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Mognoz - Italy
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Peter Ujvári - Hungary
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It had to be foldable to not take too much place when it isn't in use.
It is a perfect choice -
Dragonschild666 - Canada
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hamalfe - France
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The Playseat Challenge is perfect if you want something really confortable, that take only a small space in your appartement.
I've enjoyed any minute I've spent on it.
The folding mechanism is quite easy and allow me to fold the seat every time (even if I'm in general a lazy person...) -
Matty B - United States
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Samuel - Canada
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When it arrived and I opened the box, the room started smelling of roses and mythical plants until then unknown to man. The assembling part was both easy and yet fulfilling, as if I was accomplishing my true destiny in life, bringing something good into the world. The sound of the velcros on the straps still resonate in my mind, making my skin tingle at the thought.
Once seated in it, it is like being cradled safely in the arms of a gentle goddess, knowing she'll give you her protection while you drive your virtual cars. Somehow the seats adjusts to your body as if it was made of an alien living textile alloy.
As for storing, who could even think of doing such a thing? I know I haven't yet, but I have no doubt it would be very easy, just by looking at the marvel of engineering that this thing is. -
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Temsi - Austria
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The contact with the manufacturer was friendly and very satisfactory. -
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Sam - Canada
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It is very sturdy, which is surprising considering it looks a bit like a lawn chair. It is definitely sturdier than what I had before, which was a wheel stand with pedals attached.
For comfort, I still haven't found the perfect position yet, and when playing with a valve index, the cable doesn't really have a comfortable place to go. I might need to attach the cable to the side of the headset so that it falls off to the side instead of from behind. It is also unfortunate that the wheel distance cannot be set independantly. It is otherwise pretty adjustable, there's a lot of settings to play with.
As for the rest, it does everything it's supposed to. I feel much more inclined to boot up my racing games now that I have this.
Also watch out when buying from overseas, I thought I had paid taxes during the purchase but fedex made me pay additional taxes when it arrived. -
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Algirdas - Lithuania
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As soon as my new Playseat arrived I fell in love. Unpacking was pleasing, getting it all together was a breeze and playing in it was just so much fun.
First thing that surprised me was the materials and build quality. Not gonna lie, at first I had doubts about making this purchase as my expectations were far lower for this chair, I did not think it was as sturdy and well built. So while still assembling it I immediately understood what I payed for and that moment I saw that my money was well invested.
Playing in it is really really comfy. I can sit in it for hours and there's no backpain, no discomfort. Adjusting seat position takes just a minute and is really easy to do, so getting that perfect seating is very simple. Seat itself is so comfy that the moment I get up, my cat occupies it instantly.
So overall if you need something to put away, there's no other choice that would be so worth it. -
Chris - Germany
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Aufbau:
- leicht und schnell erledigt.
Qualität/Comfort:
- Trotz des einfachen Prinzips sehr stabil und robust,
- Lange sessions sind absolut kein Problem und können
aufgrund des guten Sitzkomforts gehalten werden,
- Passgenauigkeit mit einem FANATEC Set istmöglich
und auch montierbar, lediglich wenn man eine breite
Pedaleinheit hat, wird der mitgelieferte Klettgurt zu
kurz.
Größe und Abmessung:
- auch Aufgebaut kein großer Platzfresser,
- Zusammengeklappt schnell im Schrank oder einer
Nische verstaut (Base und Pedale können montiert
bleiben),
- ich mit 195 cm und 100Kg habe sehr leicht und gut
Platz, Sitze bequem und Stabil, lediglich die
Kopfstütze ist nicht exakt da wo sie sein soll.
Im großen und ganzen kann man den Playseat empfehlen. Er braucht nicht viel Platz, ist Stabil, sieht gut aus und erfüllt seinen Zweck. Auch kann man ihn sehr schnell verstauen wenn man fertig ist und nicht mehr benötigt, was als Argument verwendet werden kann.
Abwicklung und Versand liefen absolut perfekt und reibungslos. Auch hier Daumen hoch!!
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Red0095 - Italy
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ideale per chi ha poco spazio.
Molto confortevole nonostante la forma da "sedia da spiaggia".
è estremamente solida e permette diessere sempre stabili anche nelle fasi più intense.
Molto comoda nella seduta e grazie al sistema di regolazione si trova in poco tempo la giusta posizione.
Molto comoda ancre per sessioni >3 ore
Sono molto soddisfatto, stra consigliato!
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Usito - Spain
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Se monta en unos 8 minutos y se plega en segundos.
La verdad es que por mi tamaño he tenido que ir ajustando las tensiones de las cintas varias veces hasta encontrar un mayor confort. Vale la pena dedicar un buen tiempo antes de jugar, tu espalda te lo agradecera.
En general es lo que esperaba aunque si en algun momento dispongo de mas espacio en casa me encantaria comprar otro modelo de Playseat de mayor confort, porque la verdad que es muy divertido poder jugar a simuladores con el mayor realismo posible.
Salud y GAS !!!!! -
Hillsen - Germany
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Genau was ich gesucht habe. Da ich nicht durchgehend beim Zocken sitze und der Sitz nicht ständig im weg stehen soll, hab ich mich für diesen enstschieden.
Der Sitz kann einfach und schnell zusammen geklapppt werden, ohne dass man Lenkrad und Pedale abbauen muss.
Der Sitz ist stabil gebaut und sehr bequem.
Alles in allem ein Top Produkt für Anfänger und Gelegenheitsfahrer.
Nur zu Empfehlen!!! -
Markus - Austria
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Aufgrund des vergleichsweise günstigen Preises hatte ich nicht sonderlich hohe Ansprüche an die Qualität. Beim Zusammenbauen wurde ich aber eines besseren belehrt.
Der Sitz ist qualitativ extrem hochwertig und die Einzelteile sehr gut verarbeitet.
Das Zusammenbauen ist ein Kinderspiel, man braucht überhaupt kein Werkzeug.
Durch die Klettverschlüsse kann der Sitz perfekt an die individuellen Bedürfnisse angepasst werden.
Im Einsatz hat sich der gute Eindruck noch einmal bestätigt.
Das Lenkrad (Thrustmaster 300 RS GT) konnte mit den mitgelieferten Schrauben + Inbusschlüssel gut montiert werden, das Lenkrad sitzt bombenfest und die Neigung kann schnell und unkompliziert angepasst werden.
Wenn der Sitz nicht im Einsatz ist, kann er zusammengeklappt und verstaut werden. Auch das funktioniert erstaunlich schnell und unkompliziert.
Ich würde sofort wieder auf dieses Produkt zurückgreifen. -
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Pedromrolla - Spain
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Nice position and super easy to fold -
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Bob.W
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I use a Logitech G920 and it integrates with the seat perfectly.
This seat is awesome in every way. It's fully adjustable to suit any preferred comfort position!
The only reason I gave it 4 stars for comfort, is because I personally like the pedals tilted up slightly instead of being flat on the floor. I made a foam block to lift it and now it's perfect.
Maybe the next gen pedals could have height adjustment at the front to give the user some pedal tilt adjustment if preferred.
Buy this without any fear of quality or design, It's Fully Built for Purpose and excels at it in every way!! -
Rodrigo Garcia De Vinuesa González - Spain
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Gracias por el gran producto lo recomiendo 100 % su compra, precio inmejorable
Gracias por su producto 100 % satisfecho con el. -
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Mike - Austria
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I use it in combination with my Thrustmaster T300RS. Everything fits just fine, no need for any fiddling or "custom made" solutions - it just works.
The other big PRO is that you can store this thing in literally any place that is ~25cm wide / high. This way i can play my simulators on a really good rig and still have no issues with the wife complaining about any bulky thing.
I play my racing simulators in in VR and i just have to say this thing makes the overall feeling so much better.
Thank you Playseat! -
Ellie B - Ireland
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I ordered directly from Playseat and the order arrived very quickly, it was packages very well and it took us no more than 10 minutes to assemble.
The seat is excellent - comfortable and fun and the best is that you can fold it and move it away in seconds.
Having said that while is perfect for people up to 165cm it may come on the shorter side for taller people, even for me 170 cm the pedals come a bit close. Most probably there is a way to.adjust the seat for taller people but I still don't know it as we have the seat only for a couple.of days. -
Ben - United States
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Not this majestic device though. This seat folds up and fits in my closet neatly. When I need it, I unfold it, plug in two cables and go racing.
The frame is sturdy and the seat itself is made of the same material as the bucket seat in my 944 Spec. So while I can't for sure say that it improved my lap/stage times, I can definitely say I feel more at home than having my wheel clamped to my desk with my swivel chair rolling around. -
Juan Lu - Spain
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8 años depués tuve una referencia de un amigo sobre esta nueva silla que a simple vista puede parecer que no va a cubrir el hueco que dejo mi primera silla. Tras ver y leer diferentes analisis del producto donde lo ponían por las nubes decidí lanzarme a comprarlo.
He estado probandolo más de 2 semenas con un volumen de horas de juego importante, y os puedo adelantar, que el asiento vale cada euro de lo que cuesta. os explico a continuación los motivos:
1. Me ha devuelto la posibilidad de volver a jugar a juegos de conducción con las mismas prestaciones que si tuviera un asiento no plegable de conducción.
2. Su facilidad para plegarse y guardarse detrás de cualquier puerta es maravillos, no da ninguna pereza plegarla y juegar en menos de 2-3 minutos estás delante del volante jugando.
3. La rigidez de la silla es impresionante, apenas se notan las vibraciones de force-feedback del volante o el de los pedales.
4. El nivel de setup de la posición de conducción es impresionante a la misma altura que sus hermanas mayores. Puedes incluso regular los lumbares.
5. Peso muy contenido que permite no dar pereza para transporarlo y usarlo.
6. Ideal para cuando no tienes una sala dedicada a tus juegos y debes jugar en el salón como es mi caso.
7. En caso de querer venderlo posteriormente, el mercado de segunda mano es excelente, apenas hay vendedores porque tan pronto salen son adquiridos por los compradores.
Espero que este análisis os anime a comprarlo porque de verdad merece la pena.
Un saludo -
yanmannqc - Canada
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colltie - Ireland
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The chair feels sturdy and comfortable. Getting out of it can be awkward. The chair is compact so doesnt take up too much space and can be moved around.
Very happy with the playseat chair. -
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Flyinglosi - Austria
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The only reason, I only rated four starts on design is, that you can't mount "fanatec csl elite pedals" propertly without further materials (in my case, a custom made plate) -
Andrea - Italy
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Before the playseat, I had to mount to my desk my wheelbase. This operation was annoying, and sometimes I did not used the rim because I did not want to mount it. I bought the playseat mainly because I wanted to keep mounted my fanatec rim, so that I can just "plug an play" it when I have some spare time.
The playseat challenge is perfect for "weak" rims, such as the logitech g29 or thrustmaster t300, whereas it has some play with more "beefier" wheelbases, like the fanatec CSW 2.5 that I have.
The overall build quality is more than satisfying, but it has some little flex in the wheel base mount. I currently fixed such flex by placing the mount wheelbase against the desk, but I plan to 3D print a custom part to remove the flex.
There are also other tutorials that use some camera mounting arms to remove the flex, which costs less than 15$.
Despite this little flex, the overall experience is very good: the seat is very comfortable (I also use it to watch some TV series), and more importantly there is no play under braking.
I think that the playseat challenge is the best budget simrig that you can buy, especially if you just started simracing. Not only it makes you more comfortable and more consistent under braking, but also you feel more immersed in the racing game. -
TheSpoodnic - Germany
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It's very comfortable and very easy to use.
I would pay it again! -
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Lionidus - Germany
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it is easy to set up and has good quality -
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SorinL - Romania
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Very fast delivery in any place on the globe
Quality products built -
Amelia - Italy
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Lealowo - Switzerland
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Although she doesn’t mind me having a simulator at home, she does mind if it’s always going to be “there”. I won’t place it in my kid’s room, I can’t possibly put a rig in the living room, in plain view for my wife’s non-sim racing friends to admire, let alone our bed I raced karts and prototypes when I was younger but those days have passed since I no longer wish to invest time and money away from my wife and my kid. room.
The answer came from Playseat’s Challenge seat and It fits perfectly in my closet. I saw a lot of reviews before buying it and most said that although it isn’t exactly a rig, it is a great product for newcomers into sim racing.
I have over 3000 hours of sim racing under my belt and maybe half of that in real life racing. I ain’t no newcomer, and still I believe it has everything a decent rig should have, the sole exception being the fact that it’s got an up-and-down wobble due to the weight of the wheel and the driver’s hands pushing down on the wheel mount in a springy fashion. My brain quickly adapted though and by the time I was flying through Flugplatz in the Nordschleife I had forgotten everything about that wobble.
In every other regard the structure is stable and sturdy. I use Fanatec hardware including the shifter and the V3 pedals for which I had to do some DIY since the shifter mount from Playseat is not compatible with the Fanatec shifter and the pedals move a lot if not properly attached to the pedal base with some brackets.
The pedal base is very adjustable but the seat position is not as great as I thought it was going to be. To me, the position of the headrest leans too much forward and that put some strain on my upper back, especially when using a VR headset. I still have some adjusting to do though.
The seat is light and easy to lay. The suede is very appealing and the design speaks of racing. You can almost smell the petrol. The seat adapts to the shape of your body since it’s held to the frame by adjustable straps of velcro. Very smart design.
You could of course spend up to 2000$ on high end rigs but in my opinion it’s not going to be worthwhile for just a little more comfort and (that i can relate to) a steadier wheel mount, unless of course you’re all about looks and you want a crazy looking rig.
Make Playseat Challenge V2 steadier on the wheelbase and push the headrest just a tad further back and you get an already great product into a must have for sim racers of all trades.
8/10 overall.
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Rob - Denmark
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No need to highlight good things as you can see those for yourself so I will focus on issues I have encountered.
Connection between pedal stand and the seat is a bit loose so pedals move away from center position which is annoying to return. Wheel base plate can be wiggled easy when it is mounted all the way fron or back because it creates a bigger leverage. This can be fixed with 3d prints but I think it should be solves by playseat and added in future versions.
Seat did come a bit misaligned so a strap on the right side is tighter then on the left even though they are velcroed at the same distance.
However this does not affect anything except my OCD.
Definitely a good buy and good entry to a simracing cockipt. -
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PlayseatChallenger - Portugal
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It's showing to be robust enough even when subject to some "extra forces" when races get challenging. Only a bit aprehensive on the plastic pieces that are used to tighten the pedal support in place and the ones that connect it to the seat's framem but time will say if I'm right or wrong. -
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Godraw - Germany
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Obwohl ich bedenke hatte, Stabilität, Komfort usw. doch nach ein paar Minuten des Aufbaus und Einstellung des Sitzes, was soll ich sagen...sehr bequem. Als Lenkrad nutze ich das
Trustmaster T80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition. Wegen der Klemmvorrichtung für das Lenkrad muss man allerdings die Bodenplatte versetzen. Ist ja kein Problem, die vier Schrauben der Platte lösen, versetzen, Schrauben wieder anbringen und festziehen. Passt alles perfekt inkl. Pedale. Persönlich spiel ich hauptsächlich PSVR und muss sagen, wow, bin sehr zufrieden. Wenn fertig, Stuhl zusammenklappen und Bingo. Bilder dazu spare ich mir. Gibt ja genügend der anderen Reviewern. Also den Sitz kann ich nur wärmstens empfehlen wenn es um Platzprobleme geht. -
Fluke - South Africa
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Not here. The Playseat Challenge is a proper rig; one that you could easily swap between casual gaming and serious sim racing. The Playseat team have put in some serious thought into putting this together, staying true to the quality of design and construction Playseat is known for.
Fully adjustable, I managed to get the perfect seating position in minutes (6ft, 90kg). The Alcantara finish makes for hours of comfortable racing while the rig itself suffers from little to no flex with my Logitech G29. One thing I would love is for the pedals to be height adjustable but a small (fixable) detail on an otherwise fantastic product.
Look forward to my next purchase!
Thanks Playseat team! -
Boomerang Dan - Ireland
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Ryan - Ireland
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The build quality of the seat is fantastic. The materials feel super solid, taking my (heavy) weight with ease.
The comfort is great! I've sat in the seat for >1hr without issue.
100% Recommended -
Alex - Germany
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Easy assembly, less than 15 min. I had no problem adjusting the seat for my size (ca. 1,97m), still offering great comfort.
Great gaming experience, stable wheel base.
Stowing the Playseat is no problem whatsoever, done within seconds. Very happy with my new Playseat. -
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Phil - Germany
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One small thing that could be done better is a plate mounted onto the part of the pedals to fix them with a screw.
Overall service was perfect. Fast delivery -
Luke - United Kingdom
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mshino - Austria
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Overall I'm impressed by the quality of the seat - I didn't expect it to be as sturdy as it is. Based on the product pictures I didn't have big expectations, but in reality this thing is a beast. The metal used is of high quality and very sturdy, no matter the inputs.
10/10 would buy again! -
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Patbull - Germany
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Its 100 times better than a wheelstand.
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Drew - United Kingdom
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It’s made my game play better as I have full control of the car in the game. I’m happy with my purchase and I would recommend to anyone who is looking into online sim racing at entry level.
Keep up the good work playseat store.
Any chance of a discount on a sequential gear shifter wink wink -
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III Spl4sH III - Germany
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When you don´t have enough space for a hard installed seat, is this the most important tool what you should have to drive simracing.
The stability is very good, while you sitting on the seat.
Thank you very much Playseat, for providing an alternative to larger more fixed racing simulator chairs.
And thank you for the quick shipping.
Thumbs up!!! -
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Hellynhoshy - Portugal
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Thanks for the fast deliver and for having such a good support. -
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NightRaven_256
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I couldn't be happier. The fact it folds away so easily without unmounting the wheel of pedals is an absolute joy! And it takes up to no space as well.
Overall very good product especially for the price range. -
Sebastian - Germany
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Spoiled for choice, isn't it?
Not everyone has the necessary space for a permanent race seat, others don't want it for other reasons. And a desk mounted steering wheel that is constantly screwed on and off? Not many alternatives remain. Of course there are still the classic wheel stands, which have their justification. However, you need a suitable seat for these too. Nobody wants to use a rolling office chair for this, even an armchair is too uncomfortable in the long run. Yes, even a decent gaming chair costs as much as the folding Playseat Challenge. If you start thinking about it now, you already know, yes, a folding seat for simracing is needed.
Unboxing:
When you unbox the Playseat Challenge for the first time, you're surprised how compact everything is. The term "camping chair" in the guise of a racing seat is truly false, because both the fabric cover and the workmanship (including the frame) are robust and of high quality. Once you sit in the seat, there are hardly any vibrations. Everything is firmly in its place. Of course there are differences to a fixed rig whose goal it is to avoid any vibrations. But if you could expect this from a collapsible chair, you would have a wrong idea of what this chair can do. The feedback of the chair is very good, the robust construction leaves no doubt that you can have many hours of fun here permanently.
Rally specialists should be told that even rough steering movements are swallowed by the Playseat Challenge, nothing slips and the fun of the game is not spoiled.
Playing comfort:
I have now spent many hours in front of the monitor and am still very satisfied with the comfort of the racing seat. It folds in and out in under a minute. Accessories such as a digital dashboard (with a small external screen) can be attached as a DIY solution, but of course are not officially supported by the chair. Instead, it scores with a flawless pedal mount that won't slip even when the brakes are applied forcefully. If you want to look for a shortcoming, then there where the hook and loop fastener securing the pedal unit is attached. This loosens from time to time and if you forget the occasional check, it can happen that the pedals slip out of the holder when folding. I circumvent the problem by attaching an additional strap, then everything holds securely. But here we are talking about a little thing, straps just give way.
Steering wheel and pedals:
As steering wheel I use the TMX Pro (the Playstation-pendant is the T150) which is distributed by Thrustmaster. As pedals the well known TP3A. Unfortunately the TMX Pro has the peculiarity that in connection with the seat no mounting with screws is possible. The competition from Logitech G29/G920 makes it better here. The T300 from Thrustmaster can also be screwed on without problems. However, the TMX Pro's clamping device is better than its reputation, and if you want to avoid the steering wheel slipping minimally due to the seat constantly folding up and down, it's best to attach the hook and loop fastener supplied with the chair under the steering wheel. The counterpart on the steering wheel mount of the Playseat Challenge. In combination with the clamping device of the TMX Pro, nothing can slip anymore. But be careful, the hook and loop fastener holds enormously, a new loosening is only possible under effort. In connection with this steering wheel there is an adapter from Ricmotech, with which the TMX Pro can be screwed to the bracket of the Playseat Challenge. This would be the expensive additional solution.
Against tilting:
An important detail that almost goes under is the anti-tilting device at the bottom of the Playseat Challenge. If you forget to pull it out, the Playseat Challenge can tip to the side due to gravity when getting out of the seat. So, don't forget it! But the user manual points this out and is altogether well described.
Save space:
If you're not in a particular hurry, you can also just fold the pedals and push the seat to the side. This saves space and the racing seat can be left standing. But even when folded, the racing seat does not need to hide. When looking in the cupboard every day, the seat invites you to play again and again.
GT or Formula 1?
When it comes to seating comfort, I can reassure anyone. You sit comfortably for many hours. Especially since the seat position can be adjusted from upright (GT position) to half lying (Formula 1 position).
Conclusion:
What remains to be said about the chair? It's a piece of equipment that will provide a lot of fun for a long time, an elementary object of the sim world. As the basis for the steering wheel, it makes a decisive contribution to the fun of the game. After all, who can keep up for a long time when after an hour your back hurts from the couch chair? So it's better to grab a folding chair like this and be rid of your worries. Simracing is becoming more and more popular, the Playseat Challenge provides many reasons why this is so.
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TOK - Lithuania
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I have been using it already for more then few weeks and I can say, that it is a really well designed, comfortable, functional, takes very low space when it is not being used.
Even my wife likes it and actually she started to play Rally for the first time in her life :D
My kid is still too little (3y), but he also asks me to let him drive. He climbs up on my knees and likes to test drive for few minutes.
In General, for beginners and when you need to save apartment space - probably it is the best choice.
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Hellynhoshy - Portugal
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I bought this on a monday and there was a problem with the stock , they solve the problem in one day and send me another one for the same price . It arrived on friday ! Yeah overall Im really satisfied with everything . -
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Uwe - Germany
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Ich habe mich letztlich für den Playseat entschieden und das war eine gute Entscheidung.
- Der Playseat läßt sich leicht zusammenbauen und auch wieder verstauen.
- Man sitzt sehr bequem in ihm.
- er ist sehr robust
- und das Preisleistungsverhältnis stimmt.
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DG - Ireland
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GazzR - United Kingdom
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Remember to make sure the two side Velcro straps are together properly before sitting down!
They are all that hold you up.... -
Houdini - Ireland
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Riverkash - United Kingdom
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The order process was easy and was dispatched the same day as the order and arrived as predicted by the Playseat store.
On arrival, it took me approximately 30 minutes or maybe less to unbox and assemble. The seat is well made and well thought out in its construction. Thank you Playseat, this will give me many hours of fun. -
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Michael - Germany
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So I studied some reviews and youtube videos and decided for a playseat challange. This was definitely the right decision.
I had some doubts because I'm 1,84m tall but it turned out that the customization options of the seat are powerful and after some adjustments here and there it fits very well for me.
I have a Fanetec CSL elite wheel and used some cable ties for fixing the CSL elite padels. This is something playseat could improve. I also use a little pillar in my back but I do this in every chair, it just feels nicer to my lower back.
Assembly was very fast and easy as expected. The material of the seat and rack is nice and of high quality. During driving I have absolutely enough stability both for the wheel and the force feedback as well as for the padels.
I like it a lot and I hope to spend many more hours with the seat, it is an essential part of the overall racing sim experience.
Thank you Playseat! -
Noz - United Kingdom
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Crasher B - United Kingdom
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The chair was easy to install except the rather short strap securing the pedal set of my Thrustmaster combo. This only just fitted, and only at the narrowest part of the pedal base. I did find some self adhesive “velcro” pads which may have been intended to solve such issues but I couldn’t find reference to them in my “glance” at the user guide.
The chair is comfy for the most part and very adjustable and should suit 99%+ of all those likely to use it. Rigidity is very acceptable for a foldable, relatively light weight chair and gives drivers no real issues even with the most energetic steering wheel inputs! I would have liked a little more adjustability in the front to back wheel position rather than having to tilt the chair back backwards or forwards (and therefore sitting angle) in order to adjust the reach of the wheel. I suppose someone could design a second plate to attach to the standard wheel mounting plate and use this to provide a sliding wheel mount in a similar manner to the pedal outrigger. This could be sold as an optional extra.
The only issue I personally had, being a largish fellow of 1.85mtr and 110kg, was that it was rather narrow for me at the front of the seat (near the swing over steering wheel platform arm) and the front arm rest buckles dig into my thighs though only slightly but noticeable after extended play. I do not anticipate this being an issue for the vast majority of users, only those will a larger frame!
Overall this is a great piece of equipment with some real thought having gone into the design. Time will tell on longevity but from other reports I’ve read I don’t expect any issues. As such I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a relatively Inexpensive racing cockpit that can easily and quickly be put away when not being used. -
TOK - Lithuania
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I am amazed of the quality and comfort feeling in the chair.
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Price/quality is really overwhelming my satisfaction and it surely met my expectations, probably it is the best thing which I have bought during last few years period.
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True there is one IMPORTANT thing to mention - before first usage (I have a black chair), try to clean leather materials with some kind of a brush or a sponge, because after my few first excited hours of playing, I have got my white shirts and green shorts black spots. -
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Justin
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Playing with the wheel on the desk is OK but playing while sitting in the Playseat Challenge is far better !
Easy to build and to set up, the seat arrived like an Ikea furniture, except it's very easy to build it.
The wheel was also easy to put on. Two screws and it's done !
As for the pedals, one velcro band and it's good to go !
There are several settings possible to adjust the seat, the wheel and the pedals position.
Big plus ! Once you set it up, you don't need to do it everytime. You just fold it, store it in your closet and next time you want to play, you unfold it and boom ! Ready to play !
I was anxious about the stability (compare to a "real" rig) so when I first sat in it I was very cautious but, it is very stable and very sturdy.
It's affordable and very compact if you don't have a lot of space at home for a "real" racing rig.
I live in France and I received my package very fast (even with all the things happening now..).
One negative point, though : no gear box holder.. (but I will find a way..)
All in all, it's a very good product and I really recommend it !
Thank you Playseat ! -
Maltie75 - United Kingdom
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Following Thursday, Fed Ex delivered one times Playseat Challenge. I was a good Confined husband and completed the housework before I opened and set up my new aquistion for the man cave.
Setup - was very easy and adjusting was simple with the velcro armrest. Being able to attach the steering wheel with screws as well as the built in clamps is a really great idea for peace of mind that it is securely in place. That and the adjustable foot plate for the pedals makes this a superb purchase for a household with various sized people so they can all use it. It also has little velco straps so you can tidy all the cables and keep them out of the way. In next to no time I was speeding around Palm City (NFS Heat) and then Melbourne's Albert Park on F1 2019. When not in use it can easily be folded and put away, or if I am to slow my cat can use it as an alternative sleeping area to his other beds!!!
Am I pleased with the purchased....No.... I am absolutly over the moon and love it. Thanks to the cat I haven't had to put it away and it sits pride of place next to my other gaming chair. I am now just waiting for the Gearstick mount attachment for it so I can use the gearstick which is depressingly sat on the floor.
Many thanks Playseat and hope to receive atleast an email ref the gearstick mount soon if not the the actual gearstick mount which would be FANTASTIC...... -
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Maltie - United Kingdom
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Many thanks Playseat for hours of continued fun in such gloomy times.
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Esstro - Latvia
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Challenge was the chair that fits all the criteria:
1. Foldable
2. Comfortable
3. A bit pricey, but still an okay price
4. Nice quality of materials and overall build quality
Assembly process does not require a lot of time, the initial correction to your body -- this takes quite some time, but it's only at first with minor corrections over the first time playing with it, after that you are good to use it without the need to correct anything.
My usual racing sessions consist of 1.5-3h of driving, not getting up. Before I got Challenge, I was using regular generic dining chair. It was uncomfortable to use and since pedals weren't fixated, had some minor inconveniences that made me poorly focus on racing.
After getting Challenge, I no longer suffer from some random pains, I focus purely on the race, since my wheel, shifter and pedals are fixated properly and do not bother me during racing.
I highly recommend this chair to anyone who is:
1. A beginner and starts getting into sim racing
2. An advanced sim racer who is constricted with the space at home and needs a compact solution (there's just no better alternative to it, except doing everything DIY, which can be even pricier in the end)
Overall I am satisfied by this model and I am happily using it every day.
Thank you, Playseat!
P.S. Ordered my chair on Sunday, it was shipped out on Monday.
Came on Friday and it was a day later than promised by FedEx, but it is because of virus and border shutdown.
Still would say it was very fast shipping and much needed fun delivered right to my home in such unpleasant times in the world. -
Razmaster - Canada
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I looked at tables, racing rigs on amazon, and then i stumbled upon this. While putting it together you do certainly question if this is what you paid for, but upon hopping in the playseat and running raps in grab Turismo, you quickly see what it is all about.
For a person as myself with a larger frame, I fit in the seat and was definitely held in place. Having the ability to adjust the wheel and pedals to your seating position is great, and serves as a way to have other drivers fit in the seat comfortably.
Already hooked, grabbing more games, and my friends are already looking into getting their own playseats.
I highly suggest getting one, and changing your racing experience moving forward. -
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Aidan - Ireland
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such a smart design -
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webmarco - Italy
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You’ll find yourself playing for hours with no interruptions!
It is really comfortable and fully immersive in your driving game.
Be careful in buying it, danger of being addicted!! -
andreasala93 - Italy
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Ghost - United Kingdom
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MARCO - Italy
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easy mounting
I would buy it again -
Casey - United States
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Fris21 - Italy
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The adjustable seat makes it perfect for any player, for any driving style and for any title you play; es. F1, rally, project cars...
Can't forget the excellent shipping, two working days, excellent job guys.
Thanks playseat -
The weed Cream Guy - United States
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Aves - United States
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Ordering/Shipping: I ordered my Playseat during their Black Friday sale and got a great deal on it. The order was processed quickly and I received regular updates via e-mail on the status of my order. I had ordered my Playseat on a Sunday. It was delivered on Friday - a mere 5 days to get from the Netherlands to my home in Washington, DC. I received regular shipping updates from the shipper as well, which were much appreciated.
Setup/Installation: The Playseat comes in a decent sized box with just a few pieces to assemble. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and everything was super simple to put together. No tools are required either as they provide everything you could need. I had the entire thing set up in around 5 minutes, which is about as good as you can get for a "plug and play" setup.
Quality: The overall quality is top notch, especially for the price. I'm 6'5" (~1.96m) and 200 pounds (~90kg) and fit comfortably in the seat. The rails are heavy duty enough to where I feel no flex from them when I sit down in the seat and it doesn't flex or move around on me when getting out. The simulated Alcantara they use on the seat itself is great quality and feels somewhat similar to the Alcantara on my actual race seat, and breathes just as well. The swing arm setup for the steering wheel which allows you to get out and into the seat is a basic setup, but works flawlessly and seamlessly.
Design: The section for the pedals is adjustable in or out, so you can really customize where your feet are on the pedals, which is extremely nice.
The overall cradle design of the seat itself is extremely comfortable and very close to my actual racing seat. While you don't get the side bolster support you would from an actual race seat, you obviously don't need it since you're not experiencing any lateral g forces while playing. The straps that support the seat as well are near perfectly placed and don't interfere or bother you at all. While the seat is not adjustable forwards or backwards and has no adjustable lumbar support, I've never found that to be a problem. It seems to be perfectly fit for the proper form while racing.
The mount for the steering wheel is properly centered and easily lifts up and out to allow entry and exit from the seat. The wheel mount is also adjustable up or down like a telescoping steering wheel in a car would be. My one complaint would be that the wheel isn't adjustable up or down. I'd prefer if it was adjustable up or down, but you can adjust the telescope side of the wheel mount pretty easily to compensate pretty well for this.
Overall: If you have limited space and want a great racing seat setup, I would highly recommend the Playseat Challenge! It's extremely comfortable, well built and designed, folds up and stores easily and looks great! I've spent easily 40 hours in my seat since I received it and have recommended it to all of my racing friends who have mentioned in the past wanting a home setup. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one again! -
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Paul - United States
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I am using a Logitech Momo wheel with the Playseat Challenge. All I had to do was remove the center desk clamp from the Momo. The two "front edge" clamps work fine to secure the Momo to the baseplate using a couple pieces of wood to create the "desk depth" that the Momo clamps expect.
Very happy! -
Darius - Lithuania
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Icub - Finland
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The materials are excellent. -
PJ - United States
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Riku - Finland
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One improvement‘s suggestion: the angle between the head retainer and the seat should be a little bit adjustable.
Nevertheless I am very satisfied. -
PJ - United States
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Stu - Canada
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Chuck - United States
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AlexF - Finland
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Product arrived well packed and the box was way smaller than I expected (even was able to transport it in my Porsche which is rare for any kind of boxes). After opening the box instructions were very clear and assembly of the seat was quick and easy and entirely tools free. My Logitech wheel and pedals also fit perfectly on it.
I have been using the chair for some weeks now almost 5 hours a day and I can tell it is way higher quality for the price than I expected. It is very comfortable to use even long times and haven't shown any sign of being too weakly built on any part. Also it folds away while keeping my pedals and wheel on it so zero extra hassle for taking them on and off either. In the design they seem to have thought of everything since there is even a small pull out side support to stop the seat from falling when you open the wheel part to get into the chair.
It is first racing seat I have no regrets for going for this one. It doesn't feel any worse than my friends more expensive fixed one. Only happens to be cheaper and way more girlfriend friendly. -
floder - United States
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I'm using this mainly for iracing and my first 3 races produced two wins in this chair (neither me nor playseat claim that you will win races with this ;)
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Mr.Simplicity - United States
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Overall though I really like the playseat challenge. It's not without its faults, but for the price this is a really good option. I just wish it was a bit wider. NOTE: there is no shifter placement on this chair, you can get the official shifter mount bar from playseat, but I recommend rigging up your own shifter mount with some clamps and angle iron. -
Mattia - Italy
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JDMC - Ireland
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Ordered directly from the Playseat Store, delivered in 4 days. very easy to put together and easy to adjust. I am an average height and weight and the seat is very comfortable. I am using the Playseat Challenge with a Logitech G29, and had no problems installing.
The most amazing thing is how it folds up to a very reasonable size, even with wheel and pedals hardbolted - even my wife is impressed (relieved) that it can be easily stored.
All in all, you just can't go wrong with this. If you are stuck for space it is a no-brainer, and even if you have lots of space it's worth getting too. Now i just need to learn how to drive properly ....
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Fedex - Italy
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zlobnyj - Lithuania
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Comfortable position achieved (Height - 1.84 m, ~6ft)
Shipping was quick enough, took around 4 days.
Overall happy with the experience and would recommend to others looking for a racing rig that can be hidden away.
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Vlad - Netherlands
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Clouscoco - France
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kc_il - United States
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Maxi - Italy
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MrBrad - Italy
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Ho acquistato di recente la playseat challenge sono molto soddisfatto l’ho trovata di ottima fattura molto comoda semplice da montare geniale la possibilità di poterla richiudere su stessa, per chi ha poco spazio è una gran comodità si infila in uno spazio abbastanza ridotto io la consiglio per chi vuole fare una esperienza da simdriver e non ha spazio.e senza spendere tanto. 5 stelle . -
Joao83 - Italy
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Cosa altro dire....io sono contento dell'acquisto, fatto direttamente sul sito del produttore, prezzo ottimo visto la manifattura del prodotto. Consigliatissimo!!!!
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Seolhyun - United Kingdom
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Unfortunately, there is a minor drawback which makes the seat slightly annoying. The servo mounting position isn't quite rigid and there's definitely some movement there, detracting from the whole experience slightly.
All in all though, the seat is excellent value for those looking for a smaller footprint racing seat. -
Panikenskywalker - United States
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ShelbyGT500 - Canada
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I ordered the challenge seat and it arrived prior to the expected delivery date. The unit was well packaged and very easy to assemble, just follow the pictured instructions and it took about 15 min before I was already to race. The design of this rig is very well thought out and will adjust accommodate any size person, comfort is amazing. This rig improved my driving ability, skill and most of all comfort. I highly recomend buying this unit if you are struggling to enjoy your racing game experience! -
Marco - Italy
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È semplicemente perfetto, comodo ed utilissimo per una guida reale con vari giochi di auto.
Abbinato al G29 di Logitech è il TOP.
Provato anche con il VR e sembra proprio di essere in macchina.
Consiglio tantissimo, soprattutto a chi ha poco spazio, visto il suo poco ingombro una volta chiuso e perché la chiusura e l’apertura sono veramente velocissime.
Resistente e stabile durante la guida. -
Joao - Portugal
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Michel - Netherlands
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Na opzoeking gedaan te hebben ben ik bij playseat challenge uitgekomen en de gearshift suport.
De playseat challenge is gemakkelijk in elkaar re steken, ik had zelfs de handleiding niet nodig want alles wijst zichzelf uit.
Mijn Logitech G27 past er goed op en gemakkelijk gemonteerd alsook de shifter op de optionele gearshift support.
De kabels kan je mooi vastmaken met de bijgeleverde velcro strips.
Na het spelen kan je de stoel eenvoudig opvouwen en dan neemt die weinig plaats in.
op 1 minuut is de Playseat challenge open of dicht gredaan -
Lluis - Spain
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Solución perfecta para falta de espacio en la zona de juego y a la hora de guardarla ocupa muy poco espacio.
El material es de buena calidad y da una buena sensación de inmersión en los juegos de carreras.
100% recomendable.
Playseat very comfortable, strong and light, easy to assemble and fold. There is no need to disassemble steering wheel or pedals to store.
Perfect solution for lack of space in the game area and you can save it anywhere.
The material is of good quality and gives a good feeling of immersion in racing games.
100% recommendable. -
PcolaBill - United States
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Guess who got a Playseat Challenge, right, I did...
Love it!
Easy to setup. Very solid, especially since it folds up. It is also pretty comfortable but a bit narrow for my somewhat over-size hiney.
Time to race, pull it out, fold down the pedals, sit down, drop the wheel and everything is perfectly setup.
Company coming, it is out of sight in 30 seconds.
I love this chair and wish I had gotten it sooner. If you are on the fence, come on in, the water is perfect, you will not regret it. -
johnestock - United States
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GAME CHANGER. With the wheel (and the arguably weak pedals with the TMX, but who cares, can upgrade later :)); and this chair, force feedback on high and I'm having an absolute ball playing F12018, Dirt, and attempting Asseto Corsa but damn that game is twitchy. I have driven cars on multiple race tracks around the world and well, I just don't have the time to do that anymore. Look, the thing is rock solid, folds really well, and you can the guys that designed and built this thing give a sh*. Not some cheap Asian knock-off, poorly designed item. They ship it to you from Europe via Fedex (included, amazing, you can track it all the way)! JUST GET IT! You can see the other kids stuff etc. in this pic, but you can also see how nicely it tucks away, and just open, plug in, and ready to go! -
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machi - Italy
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real
very cheap
user friendly
small for best recovery
buy this -
Devilkeeper - Italy
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sehr einfach zu montieren, man sitzt gut, cool zu verstauen, da man nicht alles abmontieren muss, komplimente playseat.
easy to build, nice to seat, easy to take away without take away the steer and so on, compliments playseat -
destep - United States
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Mickey - Italy
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The only weak point is that the seat is not enough adjustable to be used by kids smaller than 150cm, therefore my little son needs to wait for a couple of more years. I believe that can be fixed by making liftable pedals frame.
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dave - United States
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Nizmo - United States
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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. -
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SeedyBee - United States
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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. -
Don - United States
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Devin - United States
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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! -
Azzy - United States
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Sam - United Kingdom
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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 -
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Randall - United States
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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. -
Phil_wr5 - Spain
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