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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Playseat Challenge Black: The Ultimate Foldable Racing Chair for Budget Gamers! by Edward Freeland

Revainrating 5 out of 5

First day on the track.

My first impressions are very positive. I'm a 6ft 270lb male and I fit in perfectly but I wouldn't want to be taller. (Also, the bigger guys will want to "adjust" before they sit down, otherwise they'll have a special male awkward situation). Assembly is easy. So easy, you don't need to read the instructions. Just follow the pictures printed in the book. Velcro straps for easy adjustment. Grid marks are a great feature for making sure each page is even. Another great detail are the Velcro cable management straps that wrap around the frame. In addition, there are Velcro straps that tie the chair together when folded. The folded chair fits behind my corner sofa in the living room which makes my wife happy. You can tell that this design was well thought out and a lot of effort went into the product. The materials feel durable and I think this will last with careful and gentle use. All reviews are mostly positive, but the attention to detail makes this a quality product. Edit: After a few days, two little things bother me. After so much packing and unpacking, the pedal set tends to be off-center. No big fuss, just need to keep an eye on it.2. I can't attach my TMX Force Feedback to the chair. This is more about Thrustmaster than Playseat. The TMX is an entry-level bike and as such its assembly methods are limited, but it is a beginner's chair. It seems they are destined to cross paths. The options now are the sticky Velcro straps that come with the chair, or the wheel clip (which takes up valuable legroom). I'd like to see a hole large enough to fit the threaded rod used to clamp the wheel, then I could be left to my own devices to find a bolt that would work to secure the wheel.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • No