@@SimulatedDrivingResource either sim racing software, cockpits or wheelbases there are lots of overpriced products made to profit off the hype. I do like the Playseat trophy and I enjoyed your review of it. The pros and cons were clear and I knew what I was getting into when I got it, but I also got it on a sale for 500 instead of 600. I tried to make the math, I would need at least 400+ for an aluminium profile, 150 or 200 for a proper bucket seat, also some casters or metal support adapters to put the rig into the aluminium frame. and it would be big and heavy. I live in a small crowded place so having a smaller lighter but sturdy cockpit that includes a chair was a very good option for me. I still think that at 500 it's not cheap by any means considering we get a "actifit" seat but TBH having a bucket seat would be too much for me atm. I saw also the Oplite and it looked really good and I kinda wanted it but the metalplace that holds the base into the arms didn't seem to have such a strong connection as this one.
The playseat Trophy is a very good choice. It is apart from the Challenge the best product bang/buck that they have to offer. 500€ for it is a much more 'reasonable' price. They seem to be more affordable now and it will go up a bit in the "best seat" video that is upcoming. Your math is spot on for the alu rig. For around 600 you have a decent barebone rig (with seat)... i think given your available space for sim-driving, you made a very good choice!
I didnt include the footage, but I actually needed to CRAWL out of it... I didnt want to push myself up in the seat because I was afraid of breaking it. Horrible experience.
Hey man! Ive been watching many video’s of you and i like your honesty! I now own the playseat F1 and played only real F1 games up until a few months ago. I started GT7 and ACC and liking the feel of gt3 cars etc. I have an issue with the F1 seat however, it gives me a lot of backpain. Even after almost 2 years… and the 3 paddle formation doesnt feel right on this seat. Do you think its a good option to sell this one for around €700+ and buy the Playseat Trophy for €500. And use the €200 for a nice round fanatec steering wheel? I already have fanatec pedals and loadcell. It might be a downgrade in case of the seat itself but maybe its an upgrade for my needs? Idk. Can u let me know what you think of my position for seats rn. Thanks!
Take whatever money you can get from it and buy whatever tubular frame (if that carries your preference) you want from the countdown video (ua-cam.com/video/gR4WOG4WUmU/v-deo.html) and live a long, happy and backpain-free life. You will certainly not have the feeling you downgraded your chair friend
@@SimulatedDrivingResource thanks for the quick reply! I saw your ranking vids and they gave me a good perspective. But i was afraid that switching from a F1 to a Trophy was a “downgrade” but if the trophy is a lot more confortable and more compatible with different accessories such as a shifter etc then its all in all a upgrade in my books!
@@leavii5449 the difference with the Trophy is that you can adapt the cloth of the back, meaning you can make it firmer or that it hangs a bit more. Its just much more configurable. Backpains also dont necessarily come from a bad position of the back, it can also be caused by the position of your feet on the pedals.
@@SimulatedDrivingResource aah thanks, didnt know that abt the backpain! Thanks. I will give the f1 another try with another seating position. If its still not “perfect” ill sell the f1 and buy the trophy👍🏼
I would sugest trying to change the angle of the pedals and perhaps also a cushion for your lower back. Unfortunately this seat doesnt allow too much customization of the position.
I would say you have plenty of choice for monitor stands from Playseat, Next Level Racing, Simlab, Rseat. Integrated to this rig, not possible... and would not recommend it either.
I am an avid F1 fan, but even I sit in a 'normal' rig. I'm also getting to that age where comfort is more important than flashiness. Yeah, it looks good.... But being in my mid 40's, I don't really see me enjoying for a long period. Have you ever looked at RSeat? They're a French manufacturer for sim-rigs. Good review man, as honest as it can be.
Yes, I have been on the brink a few times of buying an RS1 i believe, with the "single" bar coming from the side. They also have a formula seat. Any particular model you would advice in testing?
@@SimulatedDrivingResource Well, not really... But from what I hear from several friends, they actually have very sturdy rigs for quite a decent price. I say 'quite', but that was actually the brand I was gonna go with, when I started my sim racing journey. Now I'm in an alu-extrusion rig
Well, I have an alert for rseat on second hand site, so when it pops up for a price i am comfortable with, i'll buy it for review. It might be the first single bar holder seat i actually would like.😏👍👍👍
I've just ordered this chair on a decent deal and then found this video 😂 hopefully I can be happy with it .. coming from the playseat evolution at least lol!
@@SimulatedDrivingResource I hope so, are you able to tell me how long it is in cm from end to end of the chair? I saw 140cm on website and a reddit post of 145cm? Appreciate and thanks!
@@thedeveloperadam that's really from the tip of the pedals to the extreme end of the chair. 140 cm may be without pedals to where the end of the frame touches the ground but not including the arching up chair? I don't know, its quite a big difference!
With my rigs I map the brake to the (farthest left pedal) clutch pedal and use my left foot for braking on my Playseat Evolution and Formula Pro Red. I can buy decals almost anywhere eh! Thanks for posting your review eh! :)
That is a work-around too my Canadian friend 😏 butttttt still would be more fun without a middle bar 😎 and yes, why not go the extra mile and make it a nice BAR PR01 😯
It's cool but not over $1000 cool. How do you like the TS-XW so far? I'm gonna pick up the 818 when it comes to the states. Just don't want to buy a whole new setup right now. I know I'm way off subject now but that's all the attention I want to give playseat. Lol
I like it a lot PJ. I really am thinking about selling the TGT and keeping the ts-xw. Just because it looks so much better. Not sure when it wiill come to the Status though. I still am doubting to get it. I did order something else though from GT Omega 😇
I agree with your comments, I was considering one but I could see just by the design it was probably overpriced for what it is. It probably costs about 100$ or less to make.
If it costs 100$ is unclear but what is clear to me is that they are misleading the customers with this rig. Its common I guess for companies to do this but the audacity to ask that sum for this hardware with these specs is mind-blowing. I am glad you reconsidered on the purchase.
If anyone feels the need for an F! seating position get a NLR F-GT for £350 .It's actually very solid for a fraction of the price .The price of this one is crazy when I bought I completely rock solid aluminium profile rig for £684.I absoluteley love my gt omega prime but cant imagine anyoe buying this and saying the same .A shame as some of theier cockpits look pretty decent although id never opt for a centre support system
F1 drivers don't choose to drive in that position and I'm sure if they were given an option with their driving position they would take it. Sim racers choose to be in that position and pay a hefty price for the privilege, as shown here. It think this rig is so much rubbish compared to just about anything on the market and most definitely when compared to rigs in the same price range. Good honest review!
Oh come on... no one except the people with too much money to burn will buy this. Not even that stable, livery stickers, pole in the middle... If you want to get the solution from Playseat and only Playseat, just pay more and get the Formula Evolution or the Formula Pro or whatever it's called. The frame looks WAY sturdier and it looks more 'flex-free'. The F-GT and even the F-GT Elite which is about the same price will totally trash this rig in terms of value, stability and adjustability. If you buy this rig it's solely for the style. If not even the F-GT is better for a small fraction of the price.
@@SimulatedDrivingResource Yeah playseat took a big L. I understand cause if you be too honest they're not gonna send you stuff anymore and the channel can't run hahaha
@@kalebasphalt not really. People don't want to hear that the 1.2k rig they bought isn't good for anything. There is always a layer of diplomacy that needs to be added.
Your comments on this rig were really good. It's funny how the most expensive rig can be outclassed by cheaper and more modest rigs.
What especially bothers me is the audacity of a company to even sell a seat like this for a price like that... but well...that's business i guess 🙄
@@SimulatedDrivingResource either sim racing software, cockpits or wheelbases there are lots of overpriced products made to profit off the hype.
I do like the Playseat trophy and I enjoyed your review of it. The pros and cons were clear and I knew what I was getting into when I got it, but I also got it on a sale for 500 instead of 600.
I tried to make the math, I would need at least 400+ for an aluminium profile, 150 or 200 for a proper bucket seat, also some casters or metal support adapters to put the rig into the aluminium frame. and it would be big and heavy.
I live in a small crowded place so having a smaller lighter but sturdy cockpit that includes a chair was a very good option for me.
I still think that at 500 it's not cheap by any means considering we get a "actifit" seat but TBH having a bucket seat would be too much for me atm.
I saw also the Oplite and it looked really good and I kinda wanted it but the metalplace that holds the base into the arms didn't seem to have such a strong connection as this one.
The playseat Trophy is a very good choice. It is apart from the Challenge the best product bang/buck that they have to offer. 500€ for it is a much more 'reasonable' price. They seem to be more affordable now and it will go up a bit in the "best seat" video that is upcoming. Your math is spot on for the alu rig. For around 600 you have a decent barebone rig (with seat)... i think given your available space for sim-driving, you made a very good choice!
100% agree. Needed to be said👍
Can you mount the Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals to this rig?
According to the official PlaySeat store, all TM pedals fit.
Yeah I'm 38 now. I'm fit and all that, but I can't imagine getting in and out that rig will be fun. I struggle with my rig enough as it is.
I didnt include the footage, but I actually needed to CRAWL out of it... I didnt want to push myself up in the seat because I was afraid of breaking it. Horrible experience.
@@SimulatedDrivingResource we need to see this footage 😂
@@robertcarr4172 😒 i reeaaaaaaally dont know if I want to immortilize myself in that way.
Hey man! Ive been watching many video’s of you and i like your honesty! I now own the playseat F1 and played only real F1 games up until a few months ago. I started GT7 and ACC and liking the feel of gt3 cars etc. I have an issue with the F1 seat however, it gives me a lot of backpain. Even after almost 2 years… and the 3 paddle formation doesnt feel right on this seat. Do you think its a good option to sell this one for around €700+ and buy the Playseat Trophy for €500. And use the €200 for a nice round fanatec steering wheel? I already have fanatec pedals and loadcell. It might be a downgrade in case of the seat itself but maybe its an upgrade for my needs? Idk. Can u let me know what you think of my position for seats rn. Thanks!
Take whatever money you can get from it and buy whatever tubular frame (if that carries your preference) you want from the countdown video (ua-cam.com/video/gR4WOG4WUmU/v-deo.html) and live a long, happy and backpain-free life. You will certainly not have the feeling you downgraded your chair friend
@@SimulatedDrivingResource thanks for the quick reply! I saw your ranking vids and they gave me a good perspective. But i was afraid that switching from a F1 to a Trophy was a “downgrade” but if the trophy is a lot more confortable and more compatible with different accessories such as a shifter etc then its all in all a upgrade in my books!
@@leavii5449 the difference with the Trophy is that you can adapt the cloth of the back, meaning you can make it firmer or that it hangs a bit more. Its just much more configurable. Backpains also dont necessarily come from a bad position of the back, it can also be caused by the position of your feet on the pedals.
@@SimulatedDrivingResource aah thanks, didnt know that abt the backpain! Thanks. I will give the f1 another try with another seating position. If its still not “perfect” ill sell the f1 and buy the trophy👍🏼
@@leavii5449 take care friend and enjoy the drive 💙💪
Any idea how to stop lower back pain after around 45 minutes of use?
I would sugest trying to change the angle of the pedals and perhaps also a cushion for your lower back. Unfortunately this seat doesnt allow too much customization of the position.
how do i get a monitor stand for it
I would say you have plenty of choice for monitor stands from Playseat, Next Level Racing, Simlab, Rseat. Integrated to this rig, not possible... and would not recommend it either.
I am an avid F1 fan, but even I sit in a 'normal' rig. I'm also getting to that age where comfort is more important than flashiness.
Yeah, it looks good.... But being in my mid 40's, I don't really see me enjoying for a long period.
Have you ever looked at RSeat? They're a French manufacturer for sim-rigs.
Good review man, as honest as it can be.
Yes, I have been on the brink a few times of buying an RS1 i believe, with the "single" bar coming from the side. They also have a formula seat. Any particular model you would advice in testing?
@@SimulatedDrivingResource Well, not really... But from what I hear from several friends, they actually have very sturdy rigs for quite a decent price. I say 'quite', but that was actually the brand I was gonna go with, when I started my sim racing journey. Now I'm in an alu-extrusion rig
Well, I have an alert for rseat on second hand site, so when it pops up for a price i am comfortable with, i'll buy it for review. It might be the first single bar holder seat i actually would like.😏👍👍👍
I've just ordered this chair on a decent deal and then found this video 😂 hopefully I can be happy with it .. coming from the playseat evolution at least lol!
If you are into F1, i am sure you will enjoy it and it is 1000x better than the evo already
@@SimulatedDrivingResource I hope so, are you able to tell me how long it is in cm from end to end of the chair? I saw 140cm on website and a reddit post of 145cm?
Appreciate and thanks!
@@thedeveloperadam urgh... I measured 170cm 😐
@@SimulatedDrivingResource 170?! Waaaat where did the extra 30cm go? Well that’s my room needing to be rearranged ffs 🤣
@@thedeveloperadam that's really from the tip of the pedals to the extreme end of the chair. 140 cm may be without pedals to where the end of the frame touches the ground but not including the arching up chair? I don't know, its quite a big difference!
With my rigs I map the brake to the (farthest left pedal) clutch pedal and use my left foot for braking on my Playseat Evolution and Formula Pro Red. I can buy decals almost anywhere eh! Thanks for posting your review eh! :)
That is a work-around too my Canadian friend 😏 butttttt still would be more fun without a middle bar 😎 and yes, why not go the extra mile and make it a nice BAR PR01 😯
It's cool but not over $1000 cool. How do you like the TS-XW so far? I'm gonna pick up the 818 when it comes to the states. Just don't want to buy a whole new setup right now. I know I'm way off subject now but that's all the attention I want to give playseat. Lol
I like it a lot PJ. I really am thinking about selling the TGT and keeping the ts-xw. Just because it looks so much better. Not sure when it wiill come to the Status though. I still am doubting to get it. I did order something else though from GT Omega 😇
Is this the Playseat Formula Pro version or just the Playseat Formula?
I believe it is the same. The official designation is just Playseat Formula.
I agree with your comments, I was considering one but I could see just by the design it was probably overpriced for what it is. It probably costs about 100$ or less to make.
If it costs 100$ is unclear but what is clear to me is that they are misleading the customers with this rig. Its common I guess for companies to do this but the audacity to ask that sum for this hardware with these specs is mind-blowing. I am glad you reconsidered on the purchase.
If anyone feels the need for an F! seating position get a NLR F-GT for £350 .It's actually very solid for a fraction of the price .The price of this one is crazy when I bought I completely rock solid aluminium profile rig for £684.I absoluteley love my gt omega prime but cant imagine anyoe buying this and saying the same .A shame as some of theier cockpits look pretty decent although id never opt for a centre support system
F-GT is loads and loads more interesting then this one so yup... entirely agree.
I have the Red one bought years ago eh If buying now I would get the tubular steel built Playseat
Yes, the (sensation) edit. Intelligence 😅 I think it is called seems much more sturdy. But so is the price 🙄
@@SimulatedDrivingResource Yes; PLAYSEAT® FORMULA INTELLIGENCE - SILVERSTONE SILVER
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Pfffffff... it is expensive that one. Dont think I will ever be able to find that second hand for a reasonable price.
@@SimulatedDrivingResource Yes; Only if I win the lottery eh!
F1 drivers don't choose to drive in that position and I'm sure if they were given an option with their driving position they would take it. Sim racers choose to be in that position and pay a hefty price for the privilege, as shown here. It think this rig is so much rubbish compared to just about anything on the market and most definitely when compared to rigs in the same price range. Good honest review!
Amen!
Am I the only one that thought that this man was Valtteri Bottas??😂😂
Absolutely 😎
Hello man
Sup friend?
Oh come on... no one except the people with too much money to burn will buy this. Not even that stable, livery stickers, pole in the middle... If you want to get the solution from Playseat and only Playseat, just pay more and get the Formula Evolution or the Formula Pro or whatever it's called. The frame looks WAY sturdier and it looks more 'flex-free'. The F-GT and even the F-GT Elite which is about the same price will totally trash this rig in terms of value, stability and adjustability. If you buy this rig it's solely for the style. If not even the F-GT is better for a small fraction of the price.
Just love these comments. I always have to be sort of diplomatic but you guys dont have to 😏 thank you Kaleb 👌👌👍👍👍👍💪💪
@@SimulatedDrivingResource Yeah playseat took a big L. I understand cause if you be too honest they're not gonna send you stuff anymore and the channel can't run hahaha
@@kalebasphalt nobody sends me anything my friend. Boohoo 😪😎
@@SimulatedDrivingResource then you can be as honest as you want!
@@kalebasphalt not really. People don't want to hear that the 1.2k rig they bought isn't good for anything. There is always a layer of diplomacy that needs to be added.
It's a joke. My friend have one. Waste of money
I agree. It could (read should) have been a lot better for that pricing.