The Playseat Challenge X could seriously bolster your racing sim experience.
The Challenge X is a refresh to one of thebest gaming chairson the market.
It’s another collaboration between Playseat andLogitechfollowing in the footsteps of the excellentPlayseat Trophy Logitech G Edition.
I tackled the build solo and never felt like a second pair of hands was necessary.
The pedal mount also received an upgrade on the Challenge X, mainly because it now actually exists.
My MOZA SR-P Pedals for example would need extra BYO hardware to be able to be mounted.
The compromises needed to achieve a more portable form were clear from the start.
Its a comfortable, effective solution that I was happy sitting in for long sessions.
Given the wheel deck is essentially balancing on a pole this wasnt a surprise though.
The rigidity and bracing points just dont exist in a design like this so compromises need to be accepted.
Again I imagine a lighter, less powerful wheel like the G923 may offer a more stable experience.
The same is true with the long G Pro pedal base.
This fouls the crossbar under the seat so sticks out further than is ideal.
Should you buy the Playseat Challenge X?
If you need something that’ll store away easily, this is a great option.
I also checked for compatibility with the MOZA R12 wheelbase and MOZA SR-P Pedals.
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