Gaming Chair - Let's Look at VisionRacer

VisionRacer VR3 "Chrome Edition"

We tested the VisionRacer Gaming Seats (VR3's) we bought head-to-head in our Demonstration Centre over the past 2 months so we can give an honest review of the system and experience, and we had a hard time keeping the staff off them! This 'gaming revolution' isn't just another gaming chair, or gaming rocker - its the high end of gaming systems for the ultimate experience, combining playability and realism. This is a steep change from the focus on graphics, to experience.

To really test the system, we installed the Logitech G25 steering wheel which delivers the ultimate in force feedback, and if you combine that with a good set of speakers to deliver the bass, then you have the ultimate machine. As far a price goes, the VR3 list price is expensive - but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for. Gaming Rockers are fantastic, and a great laugh at the same time - but VisionRacer has the edge. We installed a Samsung 24" with HDMI - and the screen and visuals matched well with the steering wheel and Logitech speakers. You can go for cheaper screens and speakers, although if you are investing in the VR3 Rig - the price increase is nominal. To get the most out of the system don't for less than a 24" LCD Screen and some reasonably priced speakers to get the desired effect - otherwise you'll be devaluing the investment. It's times like this where professional consultancy and installation has to be considered to get the most out of the system.

We also found that after several hours playing (seriously we couldn't get off it), that we weren't in discomfort. The VisionRacer is sturdy and comfortable, whilst realistic at the same time. Its obvious a lot of effort has gone into the design phase here, providing a solid ergonomically correct chair.

Overall, the car seat combined with gear shift control and force feed back gave this gaming seat the thumbs up by everyone who tested it.

The VisionRacer is currently under testing in a 3 Screen PC configuration running the G25 steering wheel (which is PC & PS3 Compatible). The steering wheel compatibility is important because hardware on the PC can be upgraded more easily than that of PS3's - although its your choice at the end of the day.

If you have young children, you'll need a couple of cushions to shift them forward, though in all honesty, this isn't a game for young children at this expense, its a serious investment for the die hard gamers.

In summary, the VR3 is best of breed as far as gaming seats go. The VisionRacer will do the Racing Game industry, what the Wii did to Console Games...its all good.

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