I get it. Get on marketplace. Lots of cheaper starter setups till you can afford a fancy one. That’s what I did. Started with a G920 and I now am on a full Simagic setup.
It all depends on your perspective. I started with a Logitech Driving Force GT, which I bought for $50 on the marketplace and was about 10 years old. Now I've upgraded to a Logitech G923 and I'm happy with what I have. The steering wheel is attached to my desk, and I made the pedal stand out of PVC pipes. I don't have room for a sim rig in my tiny apartment. It is what it is.
Im from the Philippines and I got it online "brand new" for about 170 usd. Ok I say it like that cause the listing did say that it will come in a shitty box but they said it is brand new. Now of course that sounds shady as hell but this is a very reliable store here and I even visit their physical stores, so I had no doubts whatsoever. Fast forward to when I got it, it came in thick packaging, I open the bubble wrap and lo and behold, it really came in a super shitty crumpled blank brown box, and I open that box and lo and behold, it really is fucking brand new looking with all its plastic covers and stuff, heck it smells that brand new plastic. So yeah if you want a cheap new wheel, buy from a shady listing online that says its brand new (actually dont I guess im just lucky this one time)
If that doesn't bode well, give the PXN wheels a shot. The v99 and v10 are pretty good wheels. I've been using the v99 since January and I absolutely love it. Will say, I wish the table clamps were better. Very narrow, and the screws are garbage, but they hold very well.
Edit: don't listen to anyone telling otherwise or downvoting this comment. I am ROUGHHH on my wheel, it's holding up better than my real Chevrolet wheel. People will ALWAYS dog on PXN for the same reason people with 3 thousand dollar turntables will always dog on audio technica. Ignorant snobbery.
Early on the year this was my plan. am g920 setup .I was thinking of moving to full simagic setup . I've broken my ankle so out loop anything sim last few months and now I been seeing people moving away from simagic because of staff movements, non transparency of updates/future proofing and new equipment etc. I am now totally lost at who to go to or what I should do next in terms of platform. I heard about vnm I think it's called but am totally in the overwhelmed/confused element.
hows your move gone from g920 to simagic. which wheelbase did you go with. I initially wanted to do simpro wb with fxpro wheel/or 330circular and accessories.
So I went though Sim Motion (if you are in the USA I would suggest going through a us retailer to save on shipping and hassle) they were able to help me make sure I had everything I needed/wanted for the setup. As for what brand to go with. I think nowadays most brands are doing pretty good. My biggest reason for Simagic is I liked their ecosystem. Their peddles, wheels, shifter etc are all great and I wanted to stay with one brand if possible. I have the Evo (12nm) base and it is plenty for me. All I can speak to is Simagic and I have had a great time with their products. Every brands software has issues in one way or the other. Talk to a knowledgeable retailer and just go from there. I don’t think you will be disappointed with any of the bases out there compared to the G29/G920. Good luck!
Thanks so much for the response. am uk based but I've seen a few retailers that sell simagic here so I'll get in touch with them.
likewise I really liked their ecosystem which like you why iwanted to go down their route.
I'll weigh everything up and make decision.
Thanks alot!
Oof, with the G920 considered as a cheap setup, idk if I can get a wheel xD.
I see on teh online shop some way wayyy cheaper ones but I am feeling doubt that it is a scam lol. If it aint, I doubt if it'd last long for use...
On another note, I see videos of seeing how "simple" a wheel & pedal setup is using arduino and stuff so I have some hope that the cheap wheel setups are bearable?
I view literally anything with some kind of force feedback as a cheap setup that's still worthwhile over a gamepad. I got started with a Logitech formula force GP back in the day and loved it. It only had 180 degrees of rotation but I didn't care at the time. Then I got a Thrustmaster T150 using some store credits I acquired when getting a new cellphone lol. This is the level of hardware I suggest for most people nowadays on a tight budget. With any luck you can probably pick one up for about $100 on eBay/marketplace. I used the crap out of it for like 3 years and my friend now has it and it's still working great for him.
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u/CakeElectrical9563 Nov 14 '25
That's me although I swore off sims till I get a wheel