Playseats Evolution Gaming Seat | List Price: $299.99

| Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation2, Xbox, Windows, PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 Brand: Playseats Binding: Sports
Features: - Combines genuine racing simulation experience with living room comfort; measures 52.1 by 19.7 by 38.6 inches
- True-to-life gaming seat compatible with most racing titles and consoles
- Reinforced steel tubular construction adds stability and eliminates wobble
- Three adjustment knobs for different-sized gamers; under-seat storage compartment
- Works with Xbox 360, GameCube, PS, PS2, and PC; for ages 8 and older
Poor Quality Control [Posted on 2008-06-16] As a fan of racing sims, my Playseats classic/Logitech Driving Force Pro combo has seen a lot of use. So, when I wanted to upgrade, the obvious choice was a Playseats Evolution and Logitech G25 (a popular combo here, it seems). The Evolution seems to be designed for the G25 - everything fit together beautifully, with much less wobble than the classic, and Playseats helpfully includes bolts for the wheel and pedals to eliminate wobble there as well.
However, I can't put the seat together, because someone at the factory broke off a drill bit while threading one of the holes - then decided to leave it there. I now have a nicely powder-coated fragment of drill bit that can't be removed. The seat is nothing but a pile of parts until I figure out how to get a replacement post. There's no phone number in the box, and their website lists contact info in the Netherlands.
This seems like an improvement on its predecessor in every way - but thanks to poor quality control, I wouldn't know.
Very Cool! [Posted on 2008-06-23] This thing works awesome and is built very well.
Nice and sturdy unlike the cheaper versions.
The price definitely reflects the overall quality.
It folds up nice and is very adjustable so it stores away pretty easy.
Playseats Evolution + Logitech Wheel + PS3 GT5 Prologue = Best Racing Ever!
Great Product [Posted on 2008-06-27] Very comfortable and can take your gaming to the next level. The wheel mount is stable and secure with very little (if any) wobble. Everything is fully adjustable to suit your most comfortable position. I am about 6'2" and have no problems fitting into the seat and there is still length to spare in the foot pedal adjustment. If I may be a harsh critic, the only area which could see improvement is the incorporation of some lateral adjustability in the foot pedal rest. I use an Xbox 360 wheel and the pedals could be slightly more comfortable if they could be moved to the right. The central post supporting the wheel nearly interferes with your right leg when you reach for the brake. Overall, I am very satisfied and will use this product for years to come.
great for forza 2 [Posted on 2008-06-28] this is a great product. very sturdy. works well with the 360 wireless wheel using the provided velcro. doesn't take up too much space when you're not using it. it wasn't very comfortable at first, but after adjusting it a bit, it's pretty comfy now. i sit in it even when i'm playing non-racing games. assembly isn't very difficult and it comes with all the needed tools.
This thing is fun! [Posted on 2008-07-03] Bought this after buying the Logitech G25 wheel. The shift plate wasn't available so I had to order that from another website. The center post for the wheel gets a little annoying when working the pedals but otherwise a fun product. *NOTE* I also use this for my Saitek X52 and the shift plate works great for the throttle (you can switch the sides the plate is mounted quickly and easily)
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