NEW iRacing Buyer's Guide 2024 | Keep your COSTS DOWN!!!

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  • @Tincoco_
    @Tincoco_ 6 місяців тому +133

    kinda sucks that the iracing community has in a way allowed this type of in game purchase stuff to happen this way. Cus constantly having to buy to play what im playing monthly to play is absurd

    • @theshawnmccown
      @theshawnmccown 4 місяці тому +5

      That's my number one problem with it. Followed by the fact that I couldn't care less how my stats compare to anyone else. I am curious how much better, if at all, is Iracing's simulation of the cars compared to other sims like AC, ACC, R3E, AMS2, RF2.
      If they had a single player version that just sold tracks and cars and packs but no monthly subscription, then I'd get it. Everyone wants to feel like they are a pro without a car and I feel like there is a lot of hype put into this sim to make players think they can drive in real life like they do in the sim and this sim can be used to prove it. People buy into that and then end up in fantasy land paying whatever they demand to feel like this is real. I have enough sanity to know this is just a sim game and there is ZERO bragging rights in a game. Do it in real life and I'll be impressed.

    • @LuukVdStreets
      @LuukVdStreets 4 місяці тому +6

      Probably the amount of people that are interesting in hardcore sim-racing content is very small so to stay financially healthy, iRacing needs to make sure that their player base is slowly turning into financially unhealthy people.

    • @theshawnmccown
      @theshawnmccown 4 місяці тому +1

      @Tincoco_ I purchased a month license and a few tracks and a Porsche 911 gt3 r ($3.50 for the Porsche). Pulled up the same tracks and same car and matched the car setup as closely to iRacing's default for the Porsche in Raceroom and AMS2. Tweeked the triple screen setups to match and the Force feedback as well. Raceroom felt different enough that it was noticeable. AMS2 felt so close that I couldn't hardly tell one from the other, with the exception of graphics.
      I'm going to do the same thing with ACC, RFactor 2 and PC2 to see how they compare.
      iRacing right out if the box felt great even with the default car setup. But, with matching setup, AMS2's simulation and FFB feels right up there with it. So, on those fronts, iRacing is overly hyped. IRacing and Raceroom offer the most content for tracks, cars and liveries. IRacing pulls ahead in all these areas with the added bonus of allowing custom liveries. So, iracing gives the realism of AMS2 with greater content selection than Raceroom. But, graphics sits between the two.
      I love R3E but, after doing this test, iRacing and AMS2 pulls ahead. I wish iRacing would drop the subscription model for people who play single player and A.I. races. Maybe even allow private server races with no earned class points or official races. Just sell content like R3E does. Also, beat out R3E by offering an offline mode.

    • @chriscotton4207
      @chriscotton4207 3 місяці тому +4

      Yup, I'd be willing to spend and even a reasonable monthly. But each track is absurd. That should be part of the monthly.

    • @Romad_20
      @Romad_20 2 місяці тому +1

      Guess what, no one cares. Iracing will be fine like they have been for 16 years and will continue to provide updates, support, new tasks and cars and of course, great online racing. I don't really understand the complaints at this point. They are not changing anything for people who don't pay now. Also, they're the only game in town for oval

  • @markelliott3906
    @markelliott3906 7 місяців тому +20

    Have been thinking of getting into iracing recently and have watched a few of these videos and I think this is the best one I have watched! Thanks!

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому

      Ah thanks Mark! Let me know if you need any help getting set up if you do take the plunge!

  • @WiesiekTV
    @WiesiekTV 7 місяців тому +30

    Ferrari 296 GT3 is just a no-brainer. I just love this car and the series, love the drama etc.
    Its sooo coool

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому +5

      Haha drama is guaranteed!!

    • @jaronbrandes5054
      @jaronbrandes5054 7 місяців тому

      I did my first 296 race last night and it was nuts. People dive bombing from 8 tenths back. I had my most incident points ever in that race. I had 2 from me going off track and I had I have 12 from people resending me trying to dive bomb. It was fun though. Some of those guys need to go back to the Mazda series to learn how to control a car

    • @WiesiekTV
      @WiesiekTV 7 місяців тому +1

      @@jaronbrandes5054 Yeah but tbh 296 gt3 is easy car to drive, some ppl even saying it is one of the easiest car to drive in iracing

    • @jaronbrandes5054
      @jaronbrandes5054 7 місяців тому

      @@WiesiekTV yeah it is easy to drive. Just the dive bombing is annoying. But I don’t take it serious. It gets my racing fix out

    • @Slades_Garage
      @Slades_Garage 7 місяців тому

      I hate the way the 296 drives. Sluggish boat.

  • @rogsan_
    @rogsan_ 7 місяців тому +6

    These informational videos are always great. Amazing job, Ben!

  • @donjezza
    @donjezza 7 місяців тому +11

    +1 for the Ferrari, one thing to mention is it's easy to drive, very important for beginners. Another good thing to mention is to try to take advantage of the free test sessions during maintenance, this was how I decided which cars to buy early on

    • @TheColblas
      @TheColblas 7 місяців тому +1

      Where can I see when these maintenances are? Are they at the end of the seasons?

    • @donjezza
      @donjezza 7 місяців тому

      @@TheColblas there is always one every update so definitely in week 13 but also hotfixes, look at the notifications when you start the game. They don't let you use the most recent cars and depending on your timezone it might not be convenient but I found them very useful

  • @Nick_Kearney
    @Nick_Kearney 7 місяців тому +5

    I'm in the iRacing 100% Club, so I own everything. While it is "nice" to be able to join any session I want, there's a lot of content I never get to use in official online sessions. Ben is very right about having to head to AI races or league races to make use of some content, even if it does appear on an official schedule.

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому

      Boom, the 100% club! Nice work Nick! I imagine I’ll be there one day 😅

    • @limitpointracing
      @limitpointracing 7 місяців тому

      Great video man for us new Sims Racers. Just Graduated out of Rookies so definitely gonna pick up the Ferrari

    • @revenanke3132
      @revenanke3132 Місяць тому

      So... How much was it in total?

    • @Nick_Kearney
      @Nick_Kearney Місяць тому

      ​@revenanke3132 last I looked it was over $6000 AUD. That's assuming no volume discounts.

  • @parker.mp3
    @parker.mp3 7 місяців тому +16

    There was a post recently on Reddit about getting 1 year of iRacing and the FIA F4 car in exchange for a $10 donation, it took a day and a bit but I got my code from them, I think it’s only for USA and Canada but I can try to find the post if anyone wants it

    • @Reiter.Racing
      @Reiter.Racing 7 місяців тому +1

      Would be cool with the Link :) 😃

    • @juliwomp
      @juliwomp 7 місяців тому

      that would be amazing if you still had the link

    • @TheAIThinkTank
      @TheAIThinkTank 6 місяців тому +2

      I think it’s scam

    • @parker.mp3
      @parker.mp3 6 місяців тому +2

      @@TheAIThinkTank I thought it seemed sketchy too lol

    • @justinmuntean7689
      @justinmuntean7689 6 місяців тому +3

      Was not a scam. It was Canada e-sports, and I also got it for a ten dollar donation.

  • @Pihkalaa
    @Pihkalaa Місяць тому +2

    I wish iracing was like many ither games that you have to spend money once and u get the full game forever

  • @martinelliott9961
    @martinelliott9961 7 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed your video about this last year Ben, was very helpful.
    I’m a Very part time gamer, dad too young kids and a job, race when kids are in bed.
    The Falken challenge is also a good one, I bought the McLaren’s for that and most weeks it works out ok.
    If not, I race something else for the week to save the bank balance.

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому

      Ha we are very much in the same boat Martin! Yes great shout re Falken Tyre / GT4. Definitely up there with the most accessible sports car choices!

    • @TheNuno190
      @TheNuno190 7 місяців тому +1

      Be wary of the gt4 schedule.
      Since it can be vary alot from season to season!

  • @theliamonator
    @theliamonator 6 місяців тому +1

    im new and just wondering what the overlay programme is at 4:46 (weather chapter)

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  6 місяців тому +1

      Hey buddy - it’s RaceLab apps. You can download a free or paid for version. Google it and you’ll find it 👍

  • @LucarioVz
    @LucarioVz Місяць тому

    Something people dont get is pricing for various countries. In my case, A track or car is a FULL DAY'S worth of my salary. I got a promo of 1 year and the F4 car for the price of a month but I rarely play because I need to buy stuff.

  • @Darlexis
    @Darlexis 7 місяців тому +1

    YAY!! Thanks you!! I love your opinions on this stuff!

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому

      Ah thanks man - hope you enjoyed the vid!

  • @Master-Songan
    @Master-Songan 7 місяців тому +4

    The prices are crazy on iRacing. I love it after driving there for 2 months, but...i bought AMS2 for just 5$ and it has right out of the box more way more tracks / cars and looks even better. But i like the FFB on iRacing way more.

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому +3

      Hey man - yeah it’s very expensive compared to anything else out there really. But! For online racing it’s unbeatable. I primarily use AMS 2 as my offline sim, so get the best of both.

  • @sloppy_sock
    @sloppy_sock 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey which layouts are you using in the background footage? Thanks :)

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  2 місяці тому +1

      @@sloppy_sock hey buddy - it’s racelab apps. If you google it you’ll find it 👍

  • @MinguMeister
    @MinguMeister 5 місяців тому

    Hey nice video just wondered where you get that info from at 2:20?

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  5 місяців тому

      @@MinguMeister hey buddy! It’s a website called “Iracing reports”. If you google it you’ll find it 👍👍

    • @MinguMeister
      @MinguMeister 5 місяців тому

      @@Ben_LaBroca Thank you so much

  • @CaptRohmer
    @CaptRohmer 5 місяців тому +4

    Oof, it’s a subscription service that also requires players to have to buy their own cars? I tried googling the cost but only found actual used cars. Thanks for the info

    • @carenthusiast6748
      @carenthusiast6748 3 місяці тому

      people who defend this have stockholm syndrome

    • @DB-zp9un
      @DB-zp9un 3 місяці тому +1

      Month to month with no volume discounts or anything is $13 USD.. If you buy everything they have right now, with the 30% discount I think it's just shy of 2k USD... But as they add more things if you want to have EVERYTHING you'd just have to keep buying it..

    • @carenthusiast6748
      @carenthusiast6748 3 місяці тому

      @@DB-zp9un my comment about this was deleted lol

    • @DB-zp9un
      @DB-zp9un 3 місяці тому +1

      @@carenthusiast6748 interesting.. Did you just post facts like that or were you more critical about it? I mean it is what it is.. If folks dont like the format, they dont have to use the service.. But it's not going to change the price is it?

    • @CaptRohmer
      @CaptRohmer 3 місяці тому

      @@DB-zp9un 2k USD seems a little steep for a video game. I get that hobbies are expensive, etc - but these are all digital assets. Same company as Star Citizen or is everyone doing this now?

  • @SimTrackDays
    @SimTrackDays 7 місяців тому +6

    I'll be honest i keep my costs down by skipping this subpar rental all together..

  • @hairlokk8672
    @hairlokk8672 6 місяців тому

    Havent played it in a few years now, but thinking i should get it running again. Need to visit the store tho, after i bought new computer its so bloody hightech i cant use 1 of my screens due hdmi is the oldest stuff on the gfx card

  • @Eddydatscrazy
    @Eddydatscrazy 2 місяці тому +1

    $14.99 per track? That’s wild. You can get R Factor 2, Asetto Corsa, and project cars 2 for $20 (Not from steam of course, but insta gaming). You can literally get three games for the price of one track.
    I thought about joiningI racing, but the player count is always below 300. Don’t waste your money guys.

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  2 місяці тому

      Ha it's definitely expensive, and you're right re. the number of other titles that are cheaper. But that's not true re. the player count - right now there is 7,953 players online...and that's far from peak time. And as a result the online offer is unmatched.

    • @Eddydatscrazy
      @Eddydatscrazy 2 місяці тому

      @@Ben_LaBroca that’s fair, I used steam player count from google so that information must be wrong. Now that has me thinking about other games I looked up 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @BKFinestt
      @BKFinestt 3 дні тому

      I’ve been considering it but I settled with FM and ACC. I love GT7 but I don’t have a wheel for ps5 😢

  • @silentbob3999
    @silentbob3999 2 місяці тому

    yes,it is expensive! but! you get the best simulator.
    in my opinion,a car and a track every month(only if you want to of course).
    then it doesn´t hurt so much,when you have spent 1000 or more dollars at some point😅

  • @priceG
    @priceG 5 місяців тому

    Usually when I buy tracks, I use IRBG to see if the tracks that I want are also being used on another series and I'd like to race.
    I had a blast with the Ferrari 296 last season and with the credit bonus that I've got, I decided to run F4 this season. Hopefully the Super Formulas have a nice schedule next season, that's my goal
    I'm also interested in IndyCar, but it has a few ovals mixed with road courses. I haven't really raced at any ovals, how hard is it compared to road racing?

  • @Zombiefruit
    @Zombiefruit 5 місяців тому +9

    Super helpful in convincing me not to pay them a cent. Ridiculous to charge hundreds of dollars and then charge for cars and tracks on top of that. I'll stick with ACC

    • @yeastydynasty
      @yeastydynasty 5 місяців тому +6

      I find it funny that people bag on triple A companies that do microtransactions but turn around and dump hundreds of dollars on microtransactions in iRacing...

    • @carenthusiast6748
      @carenthusiast6748 3 місяці тому +1

      same

  • @Vandantcyclone
    @Vandantcyclone 21 день тому +1

    When you buy tracks, do you keep them forever?

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  21 день тому +1

      @@Vandantcyclone yes but to access any content you need an active subscription

  • @SmithersSimRacing
    @SmithersSimRacing 7 місяців тому

    Been thinking of buying the super light you might have just helped me out .. cheers Ben also mate you know whats happened to Jamie Red ken ?

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому +1

      Hey buddy - yeah Jamie has decided to call time on UA-cam. He’s still hanging out on his discord and doing some racing, just not on YT. You can join his discord here! discord.gg/wZweRGNM

    • @SmithersSimRacing
      @SmithersSimRacing 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Ben_LaBroca Thats a shame use to like watching his stream ... thanks Ben

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому +1

      @@SmithersSimRacing me too buddy!

  • @larsiedgaming1278
    @larsiedgaming1278 7 місяців тому +1

    First i need to find place so i can buy a propper rig😂. Hope i will be able to join you in the naar future!💪🏻

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому +1

      That would be awesome mate - good luck!

  • @billbaggins1688
    @billbaggins1688 4 місяці тому

    I drive formula cars.. I have given up on buying new tracks for a bit. I just wish iRacing would schedule Interlagos. They NEVER do.
    ALSO: the currency factor from AUD to USD is horrible.

  • @billwiley7216
    @billwiley7216 2 місяці тому

    Really since an iRacing subscriber never really "owns" any content that is usable without an active subscription it would probably be better to be able to buy a "Season Pass" for the different series a racer wanted to participate in that included access to all of the cars and the tracks for that series for the current season with nothing additional needed to purchase.
    Price the packages reasonable enough that a racer wanting to participate say in 3 different series would not have sticker shock in the amount of outlay to be able to participate.
    I expect something like this would keep more players coming back multiple years than feeling like every year they have to not only pay for new tracks or maybe a more current car but the subscription cost as well.

    • @Romad_20
      @Romad_20 2 місяці тому

      I think people are coming back just fine otherwise they would change something

    • @billwiley7216
      @billwiley7216 2 місяці тому

      @@Romad_20 Anytime you see a thread concerning iRacing whether on a sim forum or here on you tube there are countless post of people that comment they will not play iRacing because of their business model of selling every piece of content seperately and also requiring a subscription price.
      Iracing may be doing okay but they are leaving a lot of potential money on the table that they could add in if they were more reasonable.
      Also iRacing had a monopoly on good matchmaking and ranking in the past but LFM has threatened that feature and is doing it across multiple game titles with the biggest right now being ACC.
      Wait until EVO hits and LFM then has a title that may rival also in the types and different classes of cars and racing disciplines and all of the cars and tracks will be availible to the racers for the single retail cost of the game title while also offering modern graphics rather than the decade old cartoonish graphics of iRacing!
      iRacing is overpriced for what it offers and there are now others in the arena doing the same thing iRacing is doing and really offering a better product at a MUCH cheaper price point.

  • @rmp.attackerfake9446
    @rmp.attackerfake9446 Місяць тому

    15 dollarydoos for a track? My brother bought GT7 for 15 as well 😭 I really want to get into iracing but when it's this expensive...

  • @christosswc
    @christosswc 6 місяців тому +1

    Keep your costs down.
    That's ironic.
    A year and a half ago they offered a 3 month special or something like that so I thought I'd give it another go and bought it at the discount.
    When it expired it charged me a renewal without me ever requesting it.
    I launched a complaint with iracing and they said that this was specific to their European clients,the automatic renewal, and there was nothing they could do.
    Adding insult to injury they also said that this practice had now been discontinued and there would be no automatic renewals anymore without the client intentionally requesting it, even for European clients.
    Back to RF2 then and I'm done with them, that is not an acceptable business practice.
    When you're looking to get a good deal and keep costs down and fun at the maximum and they go and eff you like that it's GG game over, especially when they refuse to make things right, I do not forgive.

  • @abredzio1272
    @abredzio1272 Місяць тому

    I kinda wanna buy iRacing but I dont have anyone to play with...

  • @SMCORTES
    @SMCORTES Місяць тому

    im spending almost $75 dollars monthly man, this game is way too expensive

  • @skibi003
    @skibi003 6 місяців тому

    iracing is better on steam or website ?

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  6 місяців тому

      Hey buddy - I’m not too sure of how it works on Steam. I don’t imagine it’s cheaper but you’ll need to compare the costs of sub packages.

  • @mattjones1207
    @mattjones1207 7 місяців тому +1

    Don’t move from road to Oval like me 😅👍🏻

    • @Ben_LaBroca
      @Ben_LaBroca  7 місяців тому

      Ha - like starting all over again at £0!! 😅

  • @MrJohansen
    @MrJohansen 2 місяці тому

    Iracing buyers guide: buy ACC, LMU, or RF2 instead
    I cancelled my iracing sub in 2020 and my only regret is not cancelling earlier

  • @jeeziRacer
    @jeeziRacer 4 місяці тому +1

    Firstly I’m not a hater and I genuinely want to see everyone either do really well or make a shitload of money.
    This is the strangest video I’ve ever seen on UA-cam and it confuses me
    Why would your opinion about what cars you should drive have any bearing on absolutely anyone who uses iracing?
    As we love driving what we love driving and the opinions of a below average sim racer (no disrespect) I’m average and I’ve raced you a few times so that’s just my humble opinion, so it wouldn’t change that and why on earth would you think it would? Like I said no hating at all!! And wish you all the best
    And im certain 95 people out of 100 don’t actually gives a shit about what things cost on iracing mate?
    All the best dude

  • @ayrtonborges7677
    @ayrtonborges7677 5 місяців тому

    Too late I already spent 1.1k Canadian in the 7 months I’ve been playing.

  • @skobmor3526
    @skobmor3526 5 місяців тому +1

    I was considering getting into iRacing, but after all this research no frikin way, pure money grab, nexon has games that are better at monetization ffs

    • @Romad_20
      @Romad_20 2 місяці тому

      Again, they've been here 16 years and are adding subs. Pretty sure they don't care

  • @chief117s15
    @chief117s15 3 місяці тому +9

    Paying monthly is a scam, I don't care what anyone says. No game needs a player to pay monthly, as well as them having to pay more on top of that for extra content. Literal scam. Will stick to AMS2.

  • @ScholliUlz
    @ScholliUlz 2 місяці тому

    Keeping your costs down in sim racing? Simply don't drive iRacing. It's the best thing you can do. 😅

  • @reganstevenson9532
    @reganstevenson9532 7 місяців тому

    The multi piece discount doesn't exist anymore

  • @carenthusiast6748
    @carenthusiast6748 3 місяці тому +2

    Yeah no. Gonna stay with ACC. I hate stuff very you dont own it and have to pay till the end of time.

  • @DB-zp9un
    @DB-zp9un 3 місяці тому

    Yea, that's not how my brain works unfortunately. Gimme all the stuff..

  • @richardsracingmad
    @richardsracingmad 7 місяців тому +27

    Think I will enjoy AC2 more than iRacing…so that’s where I will put my wallet

    • @SlowPokeRacing33
      @SlowPokeRacing33 7 місяців тому +32

      Based on what? There's not even a gameplay video of ac2 yet.

    • @glitchinthematrix9306
      @glitchinthematrix9306 7 місяців тому

      Exactly lmao ​@@SlowPokeRacing33

    • @MrAlanevo
      @MrAlanevo 7 місяців тому

      @@SlowPokeRacing33does he mean ACC?

    • @richardsracingmad
      @richardsracingmad 7 місяців тому

      @@SlowPokeRacing33 based on that AC is my most played sim

    • @Wyn3e
      @Wyn3e 7 місяців тому +3

      @@MrAlanevono AC2 aka AC evo

  • @TVCHLORD
    @TVCHLORD 5 місяців тому +1

    this garbage subscription game has 200 players on steam right now

    • @alang.2054
      @alang.2054 5 місяців тому +1

      most people don't play this game via steam, they play using the official website, currently it's around 11k people online. And that's enough. We don't need people who can't afford it, high entry barrier and lower player count keeps the community cleaner

  • @stevec850
    @stevec850 7 місяців тому +2

    the first 1 minute of this video wasn't needed

    • @atlantic_love
      @atlantic_love 6 місяців тому +1

      Every video I come across nowadays is "leave a like and subscribe, it helps out the channel a lot bla bla bla". It's as if they don't understand that if the content is good, people are likely to do those things. Otherwise, no begging in the world will make them do it.

  • @Qhimadi
    @Qhimadi 7 місяців тому +2

    acc + ac + lfm , the answer

    • @mgm418871
      @mgm418871 7 місяців тому +3

      Is someone trying to get people to play acc/ac because no one plays it and the lobbies are empty????

  • @Sethsimracing
    @Sethsimracing 6 місяців тому

    @Ben_LaBroca thanks for this! Next season, I think I'ma get into the Super Formula Lights and the Ferrari GT3!!!

  • @MisterArgos
    @MisterArgos 21 день тому

    I knew that you have to buy cars...plus subscription...now I heard you have to buy tracks...when I will have to buy gas and oil for my car? Coffee and meals for a driver? Give some change for a bum cleaning my car window? Game just lost a potential customer.