Sim racing cockpits, also known as sim racing rigs, are the frameworks used to attach and configure your racing simulator gear. Sim racing has exploded in popularity over the last decade making your choices for cockpits wide and varied. Although it’s good to have choices, it can also make it difficult for the beginning gamer to get started. Before you lay down your hard-earned money, you might want to keep an eye out for some of these features of the best sim racing cockpits.
High-Quality Materials
There are a lot of budget-friendly racing cockpits out there, but when you consider how much time you’ll be sitting in that chair and how heavy all of your gear will be, do you really want to take a chance on something that’s not really well-built? While most well-known sim rigs should be able to hold the basic gear, more durable models are made for rigidity and can accommodate higher forces created by better gear. So, if you’re looking to create the most realistic system using the best gear (if not now, then in the future) you’ll need a sim racing cockpit made with high-quality materials.
The sim racing cockpits offered by Obutto are made with a steel frame and thick-walled piping. If you can build it, our cockpits can take it!
Ergonomic Seating
Besides needing something that will hold your monitors, keyboard, racing wheel, and more, the next feature to consider is the seat. This is where you’ll be spending all of your time, so it’s essential to get the best, most comfortable seat possible. You’ll want to make sure your seat is also made of high-quality materials, contains sufficient padding for support, and is adjustable so you can reach everything you need to without cursing undue strain on your body.
Adjustable Mounts
Whether you have one ultrawide sim monitor or a triple monitor setup, it’s important to find a racing cockpit that can hold them and allow you to adjust and position them as needed. You’ll not only want to be able to adjust the height to be perfectly aligned with your line of sight, but you should also be able to adjust them with regard to distance and tilt.
“Nice To Have” Extras
A basic sim racing cockpit may be able to do the job you need it to, but there are also those that provide the little extras that make for the ultimate gaming experience. For instance, not all cockpits come with a shifter mount, speaker mounts, or something as simple as a secure place to put your drink. Consider how features such as these may not be a necessity, but they will certainly enhance your gaming experience now, and into the future.
Are you looking for the best in sim racing cockpits at an affordable price?
Check Obutto for ergonomic gaming stations, racing cockpits, and workstations designed with you in mind. Check out our gaming cockpits page for a list of standard and optional features.