If you have been thinking about the possibility of buying a steering wheel and pedals or if you already have one, but want to go one step further and move from the desktop to a copkit complete, where you can place a seat and several monitors to enjoy a superior sensation of immersion, you should take a look at the new model that peripheral manufacturer Thermaltake has just presented.
New GT500 Racking Simulator copkit from Thermaltake
When designing the GT500 opkit, Thermaltake has taken into account all the needs that any computer enthusiast needs. racing video games can have in order to offer the greatest sensation of immersion and comfort possible.
This comes a cube design similar to those F1 racing cars and it is made of aluminum with a steel structure while the seat is made of fiberglass, making it much lighter than any other model we can find on the market.
The seat can be moved forward and backward and also reclined to adapt to all types of users so that spending long hours of gaming is not physical torture. It does not include any type of padding so, no matter how ergonomic it may be, comfortable, what is said to be comfortable for spending many hours is not, neither this one nor any other.
It has RGB lighting through different strips that include up to 20 lighting effects that adapt to the rhythm of the music. Obviously, it is compatible with a large number of steering wheels, levers and pedals from the best-known manufacturers such as Logitech, Fanatec and Trustmaster among others.
If we have enough space, we can additionally purchase the monitor stand that allows the installation of up to 3 monitors to build the perfect cabin and thus have a greater view of the environment, especially the sides.
If the space we have reserved for the copkit is very limited, instead use the triple monitor standwe can use reality glasses virtual Meta Quest 3 to enjoy a better sensation of immersion.
This support, made of steel, allows you to install up to 3 monitors. 32 inches such as the TGM-V32CQ Curve model from this same manufacturer. This support is compatible with VESA mount 75×75, 100×100, 200×100 and 200×200 mm and the height can be adjusted to adapt the display between a minimum of 920 mm and a maximum of 970 mm.
Price and availability
Thermaltake’s new GT500 copkit is now available for sale, although for now only in the United States and has a price of 850 dollars. At the moment, the manufacturer has not commented on the price it will have in Europe or the availability, but, if we take into account that it is already on sale in the United States, it will be a matter of weeks or even days before its availability expands to more. countries.
If the price of this Thermaltake copkit is out of your budget, on Amazon we can find this white PlaySeat copkit for only 299 euros. It is compatible with pedals, controls and levers from the main manufacturers and is one of the best sellers and best rated on Amazon.