Nacon Direct Drive Sim Racing: First Impressions
- Nacon, the new owner of the WRC series, is entering the sim racing market with its RevoSim brand.
- Priced at £699, the RS Pure bundle—including the wheel base, rim, and load cell brake and accelerator pedals—aims to compete with established brands like Fanatec, Moza, and Thrustmaster...
- Beyond the starter bundle, nacon offers accessories such as a hybrid shifter, a clutch pedal add-on, and a load cell handbrake.
Nacon bursts onto the sim racing scene with the RevoSim RS Pure bundle, a direct drive racing wheel system aiming to disrupt the market.Priced at £699, this offering boasts a 9Nm torque wheel base, a quick-release rim system, and pedals with a load cell sensor. News Directory 3 delivers first impressions: the build quality impresses, especially considering the price point. The system, currently Windows-only, is positioned to challenge established brands. Delve into the metal wheel, synthetic leather rim, and complete features controlled via a dedicated smartphone app. Assess the potential impact on the competitive landscape and explore the accessories available. Explore whether Nacon’s initial foray into sim racing delivers, and whether it can compete against established brands. Discover what’s next …
Nacon’s revosim RS Pure Bundle enters Sim Racing Arena
Nacon, the new owner of the WRC series, is entering the sim racing market with its RevoSim brand. The initial offering is the RS Pure bundle, featuring a direct drive racing wheel and accessories.
Priced at £699, the RS Pure bundle—including the wheel base, rim, and load cell brake and accelerator pedals—aims to compete with established brands like Fanatec, Moza, and Thrustmaster in the competitive direct drive market.
Beyond the starter bundle, nacon offers accessories such as a hybrid shifter, a clutch pedal add-on, and a load cell handbrake.
The RevoSim wheel base delivers 9Nm of torque and features a quick-release system for swapping rims. While it doesn’t support third-party rims, the build quality appears excellent for its price.
The pedal set features steel and brushed aluminum construction, equipped with a 100kg load cell sensor. Color-coded elastomers allow users to adjust the brake’s resistance.
Initial impressions suggest excellent build quality for the price, with an all-metal wheel base, metal wheel, and synthetic leather rim. The rims include a selection of buttons,and a smartphone app allows control over presets,force feedback,and input mapping.
Currently, the system is compatible with Windows only. Nacon has been in talks with Xbox and PlayStation regarding console compatibility, but no announcements have been made.
What’s next
A full review is forthcoming to assess the RevoSim RS Pure bundle across various racing scenarios, software support, and its broader ecosystem. The £699 price tag makes it a possibly compelling option in the sim racing market.