Playseat® Evolution Black

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Without the PlaySeat Mat we feel the PlaySeat looks incomplete and so we are not sure why it was not included as standard. It's perfect for longer gaming sessions, particularly those long races on Forza, keeping you upright and comfortable the whole time. To look at it alone is probably enough to make you want it, but it's definitely not all show and no go. The dimensions of the chair are 130 x 50 x 98 cm / 51 x 20 x 39 inches and whilst it can fold away, you do need a bit of storage space if you are not going to leave it set up. PlaySeat offer the Evolution and Alcantara in black and white with black or grey frames but they are in essence the same seat.

Make no mistake, this is a luxury product for those with the cash and the space in their home to house one but the PlaySeat racing seat truly elevates your racing experience to new heights. Sitting in any position for a long duration is likely to cause you discomfort but you do feel that the padding in the seat could have been bolstered to provide a bit more comfort. The housing plate is wide enough to accomodate most wheels and whilst the Drive Force GT clamped on, there is provision to screw to the plate should it be needed depending on the wheel you are using.

Microsoft's Forza Motorsport franchise is one of the best virtual racers around, and for the last couple of years hasn't even been limited to just the console. This PlaySeat review will therefore treat the three models as one in addition to the few different limited edition types based on the Evolution / Alcantara seats such as the Forza style seat. The chair is modeled on the sort of thing you might find in actual racing cars, with an integrated pedal platform, steering wheel stand, and support for adjusting both recline and height.

We did try place some foam between the points of contact but we found its just too impractical and eventually gets lost after one too many adjustments. It's also well made, comes with a five-year guarantee to back it up, and is made from quality materials throughout. The steering wheel ended up higher than I would have liked owing to my high knees but ultimately was not a problem in the slightest. The leather looking vinyl can get marked relatively easily so try not to wear any sharp clothing or anything that can cause it to dent (things like jean studs can mark it). Packing and storing the PlaySeat could not be easier and you can simply detach the seat and base from the frame and fold away for storage.As there's no platform for the pedals —simply a small frame you strap them to — the whole thing folds up in such a way that it can fit inside a cupboard or under a bed. As for the chassis, once you assemble the two side plates to create the chassis, the frame parts slot in together and tighten with hand screws at 3 points, the base just underneath the chair, the footplates and at the steering wheel column. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.

Once you are seated, you really do get the sensation of being in a real race car from your race height, position, leg angling and arm positioning. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. We got our grubby mitts on the Black Evolution model and had the opportunity to play about with the Forza model and Revolution model.

While it comes from a brand you may not be familiar with, this is actually one of the best gaming chairs you can get right now. You may find that the cushioned seating does not provide enough comfort to withstand long play sessions and I certainly felt that during endurnce races in Gran Tursimo 6. If you're looking for something to up your racing game but want to keep the spending a little tighter, then Playseat also has the Challenge.

It's incredibly well made, with a full steel frame that's powder-coated to both look good and offer some durability. Again its unfortunate its not in as standard but its presumably left as an optional extra to keep the basic cost down for those without a gear shift. Its annoying to have to make length adjustments frequently by unscrewing the knob just under the seat which is why we said earlier above that the seat slider is a must have.There is a noticeable lack of space near the feeting area particularly if you have a clutch pedal and want to use your left or right foot for the brakes. The PlaySeat Gear Shift Holder is compatible with the Logitech G25 and Logitech G27 Force Feedback Wheels and is easy to assemble and configure on to your PlaySeat . If you really want to take your experience to the next level, you have to be comfortable, and you can be in Playseat's ultimate Forza-fan chair, the Evolution. I might be well placed to comment on the comfortness and build quality given my aforementioned height and weight. Inside you will fine the Chair itself as one piece folded with the chassis and frame parts disassembled.