Playseat Challenge Racing Seat
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Good price and convenient, but far from perfect...
I bought the Playseat Challenge because I don't have a dedicated location for a racing sim. I can move my desk chair out of the way, unfold this seat and be driving in a few minutes. It does those things well, but I rated it neutral because it has some deficiencies. First the pros.... It is sturdy and looks good. The fabric is very nice and the pedal setup works very well. It is a big improvement over my desk chair with the pedals wandering about... Show More
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Good but could be better
I think this is a great solution for a home cockpit for those of us who don't have an extra room and an extra computer and monitors for a dedicated rig. My only main issue with it is the rig starts to hurt my knees. It might be the way I have it adjusted. But after playing for an hour, when I get up, my knees feel misaligned or something. I might be able to fix this by adjusting the velcro so I'm sitting more on top of the chair rather than sitti... Show More
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Excellent value: not the best, but great for the price!
It is a fancy lawn chair. It's a fancy lawn chair made out of alacantra. it's a fancy lawn chair made out of alacantra that's surprisingly stable, adjustable and fun to use! This is my first "cockpit" style racing seat - but I've spent literally days pouring over reviews of other items, such as the GT Racing, Next Level, and knock-off chinese variants of wheel stands and cockpit style assemblies. The Playseat Challenge was one of the least expe... Show More
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Great for racing and more!
This is the perfect chair if your low on floor space and budget. I use this for racing and my son uses it for regular gaming. Im 511 and 250 lbs and fit in the chair fine although I find that my thighs rub against the tip of the frame and get slightly irritated after a couple hours. Also I found that if I recline the chair too much, there is not enough Velcro contact on the arm rest and the chair will collapse. Im not used to reclining while raci... Show More
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Great for Small Living Spaces
You have to have a racing seat if you are going to experience the game to its fullest. This seat works great for the experience. It is easy to set up and put away, and takes up hardly any space for storage. Too small issues. 1) The arm rest buckles can dig into legs a little, but this only becomes noticeable after 30 to 45 minutes of playing (just add additional padding and issue is resolved). 2) The wheel can bounce up and down a little bit (thi... Show More
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All it says it is.
I was concerned that the seat might not be secure enough but every thing feels solid and secure once you sit in the seat. My previous seat was a DIY PVC seat that I made and this feels as solid as that did. And this folds up quick like a bunny and has much better build quality than the seat that I made. The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars is that the frame's angle is not quite right for me personally. What I'm saying is that th... Show More
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B&H is super quick and I will buy from them again
Set up was quick and easy. It makes driving games so much more fun. The only thing I did not like about it was how my Microsoft X-Box 360 Wireless Racing Wheel attached. The ad says it works with all wheels. Technically, that is true but to connect my wheel you either have to just use the supplied velcro or buy an adapter plate for another $32. The velcro works just OK - not as stable as I wanted so i will buy the adapter plate. Easy to move to the closet when you are done and the quality seems pretty good. B&H is super quick and I will buy from them again
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Small adult/child sized
There should have been a disclaimer on this thing that said it is sized for small adult/child. Im 63 and the top of the headrest sits solidly in the base of my skull. I dont exceed the max weight for it but the angular hoops that hold the Velcro adjustment starts on each side of the seat dug deeply into the side of my thighs I only attempted to use it for a couple hours and still have deep bruises from it a week later. For a bigger person this seat is a torture device. Should be note on it saying not taller than 510
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The Challenge that isn't...
This chair is great. My first sim racing chair and wheel. Bought it for my son's birthday (sort of). He loves it, too. Assembly was straight forward. Mated with Logitech wheel and peddles simply. Haven't folded it up yet (what does that say?). I'm 6' and 170lbs and fit well in it. My 12yo son requires a couple of pillows but doesn't mind. The pedals move to fit us both comfortably. For entry in to the sim racing world, this is a great place to start.
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Amazing and comfortable chair
Chair works perfectly for my wheel base and wheel. Gives enough room for the wheels and wheel. You can adjust how close or far away you want the wheel to be attached to the metal base. Just requires you to remove the screws with the tool they give you. I've raced in the chair for up to 2-3 hours at a time and I'm never uncomfortable or feel like it's bad posture racing. Easy to stow away or move around the room. Would buy again in a heartbeat.
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Good racing rig
Im 62 and this fit perfectly. I wanted something I could move at my desk do a quick race then fold away and this fit this purpose perfectly. Only need 2 U-bolt + 1 L + 1 triangle bracket for a grand total of 5$ and you got a shifter stand!!! Thanks B&H, fast shipping as usual, would buy again. J.
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Worth every cent
I wasnt enjoying playing my F1 game very much due to stability problems with fixing the steering wheel to my computer desk but with this seat the game comes to life. This chair is super stable and extremely comfortable. A great purchase and Im immensely pleased with the quality and ease of set up.
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Portable setup
Easy to setup seat, but make sure you take the time to adjust all the Velcro and straps to optimize comfort. Once I did that the seat has been awesome. The only thing it was missing was a way to attach a manual shifter. I found a well built one on eBay, the xl65r and have been enjoying Forza 7.
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For small apts etc
The playseat challenge is perfect for my 1 bedroom apt. With my Logitech g920 I finally feel like Im driving a car! So comfortable and so cool, and the best part is I can fold it up and stow it away without any disassembly. What are you waiting for buy it! Also super fast shipping
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Not too bad
For the price it is not bad. The set up was easy and it was packed wonderfully. My issue is that the leg area in the seat is not large enough. I am not a huge guy 6ft 190, but my legs rub on the metal that hooks to the velcro. So make sure to measure your leg area before you buy.
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Great stowability
This is a great entry level rig. Great mount for the wheel the only thing missing is a place to mount a shifter. However the stowablility of the chair with all hardware mounted far out weighs any downfalls. If your looking for something more like a car go with a fullsize rig.
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Crazy immersive for a low price
Bought this to set up my first sim-racing rig and have no complaints. At 61 and 240 im not small, yet i fit comfortably into this. for the low price point, it is very sturdy and is very immersive for the games. And that it folds away so small is an awesome bonus
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Good ergo
I'm 5'8 and the ergonomics are comfortable. One wish I had was a more secure foot pedal design, for storage purposes. The strap the secures the pedals works great, but when folding up, sometimes the strap slips and the pedals fall. Other than that. Great.
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Perfect Racing Seat
The racing seat is a perfect fit for me and my 7yr son. It is more stable and comfortable than anticipated. Most importantly, it can quickly be put away after use. Finally, we can experience a true driving experience when playing GT5 on our PS3.
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Very nice
It is a good product, comfortable for hours on end, it is adjustable to a point taller people may have an issue with it. My only complaint is that the steering wheel mount has play in it but not distracting at all. great product for the price
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Great alternative to bigger rigs
This chair is super easy to set up, super comfortable, and quite sturdy despite it's lightweight and simplicity. I use it as my general gaming chair now too. I wish they included an additional strap for pedals rather than just the one
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Great alternative to bigger rigs
This chair is super easy to set up, super comfortable, and quite sturdy despite it's lightweight and simplicity. I use it as my general gaming chair now too. I wish they included an additional strap for pedals rather than just the one
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Great alternative to bigger rigs
This chair is super easy to set up, super comfortable, and quite sturdy despite it's lightweight and simplicity. I use it as my general gaming chair now too. I wish they included an additional strap for pedals rather than just the one
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Great value for the money
Great for small spaces, folds up nicely. If youre using Fanatec Clubsport V3s they dont fit well, and the feet with destroy the foam. Had to mod my pedals to fit. Other than that the seat is very comfortable, and would recommend.
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