After announcing their first sim racing rig, Corsair has now shown the hardware for the first time at gamescom 2024.
The Corsair brand is known throughout PC gaming for their high performance gear, but in recent times it would appear they are branching into sim racing. Sim racers probably know it best for another reason, though - the company was a front runner for acquiring Endor and its sim racing hardware brand Fanatec until Endor filed for insolvency. Corsair is still interested in Endor, however.
Already in June, Corsair had announced its own sim racing rig. At gamescom, the cockpit was ready for sim racers to try in various different configurations, including with a set of brand new Corsair OLED 21:9 screens. Interestingly, all of the rigs were exclusively equipped with Fanatec hardware, and Corsair also showcased some Fanatec gear at its booth.
The PC hardware manufacturer is now branching into sim racing. Image: Corsair
The entry level rig comes with a mount for a single monitor that can range from 27 inches up to a 49 inch ultrawide screen. But that can be upgraded to accommodate screens up to 65 inches, plus an additional mount that can put a screen of up to 34 inches above the other monitor. Then for those who prefer a triple screen setup, a mount that supports such a setup with screens ranging from 27 to 55 inches plus an additional overhead monitor.
Prices are set to begin at $799, but keep in mind that does not include a wheel or a seat. For an additional $200, a seat will be included with the rig itself, but if you already have a seat, the rig is engineered to accept third party seats with a standard 290mm bolt hole mounting pattern.
Add-on rails for the rig come with T-slots like you would find on regular aluminium extrusion rigs, meaning sim racers can mount button boxes, handbrakes, shifters and the like in a more flexible compared to other rigs with a similar overall design.
The rig itself does have quite a large footprint, however, so keep this in mind if you are thinking about adding it to your setup. Corsair are aiming for a Q4 2024 launch of the cockpit.
Might you be interested in picking up the Corsair sim racing cockpit? Tell us on Twitter at @OverTake_gg or in the comments down below!
The Corsair brand is known throughout PC gaming for their high performance gear, but in recent times it would appear they are branching into sim racing. Sim racers probably know it best for another reason, though - the company was a front runner for acquiring Endor and its sim racing hardware brand Fanatec until Endor filed for insolvency. Corsair is still interested in Endor, however.
Already in June, Corsair had announced its own sim racing rig. At gamescom, the cockpit was ready for sim racers to try in various different configurations, including with a set of brand new Corsair OLED 21:9 screens. Interestingly, all of the rigs were exclusively equipped with Fanatec hardware, and Corsair also showcased some Fanatec gear at its booth.
The PC hardware manufacturer is now branching into sim racing. Image: Corsair
Corsair Sim Rig
Corsair's sim rig cockpit product is constructed of a 50mm steel tubing and the ability to adjust driving positions for anyone between 5'0" (1.55m) to 6'6" (1.98m). Plus additional optional accessories can be accounted for such as a tray for your PC or console, plus mounts for a direct drive wheel, a shifter, inverted pedals, stream decks, lights and cameras.The entry level rig comes with a mount for a single monitor that can range from 27 inches up to a 49 inch ultrawide screen. But that can be upgraded to accommodate screens up to 65 inches, plus an additional mount that can put a screen of up to 34 inches above the other monitor. Then for those who prefer a triple screen setup, a mount that supports such a setup with screens ranging from 27 to 55 inches plus an additional overhead monitor.
Prices are set to begin at $799, but keep in mind that does not include a wheel or a seat. For an additional $200, a seat will be included with the rig itself, but if you already have a seat, the rig is engineered to accept third party seats with a standard 290mm bolt hole mounting pattern.
First Impressions
Our own @Yannik Haustein got to try the yet-to-be-named rig in Cologne and reported no flex to speak of. Possibly the biggest strenght of the rig is that no tools are needed for adjustments once it is set up - small levers that work like a ratchet replace the need for allen keys and the like, making adjustments to angles, mounting heights and more much easier.Add-on rails for the rig come with T-slots like you would find on regular aluminium extrusion rigs, meaning sim racers can mount button boxes, handbrakes, shifters and the like in a more flexible compared to other rigs with a similar overall design.
The rig itself does have quite a large footprint, however, so keep this in mind if you are thinking about adding it to your setup. Corsair are aiming for a Q4 2024 launch of the cockpit.
Might you be interested in picking up the Corsair sim racing cockpit? Tell us on Twitter at @OverTake_gg or in the comments down below!
