Playseat World Rally Championship Gaming Seat

by Playseat

Product Features

• Professional quality gaming seat for racers, modeled after seats in real World Rally Championship rally cars
• Compatible with the Playstation2, Playstation3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wiki gaming consoles and PCs
• Compatibility with most electronic steering wheel and pedal sets
• Fully adjustable driving position; integrated side head protection; foldable seat
• 250-Pound maximum user weight, 87-Inch maximum length

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the ultimate professional driving simulator experience with the Playseats World Rally Championship racing seat. Featuring several new modifications not found on previous Playseats models, this chair provides ultimate comfort with a unique style to boot. Modeled after the dynamic race seat styling featured in real World Rally Championship rally cars--complete with head stabilizers--it offers thrill-seeking fans a highly realistic experience of what is widely regarded as the most challenging motor sport competition in the world.

Features and Specifications:

• Compatible with the Playstation2, Playstation3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii gaming consoles and PC
• Compatible with most electronic steering wheel and pedal sets on the market
• Racing Seat: Extra strong, lightweight, powder coated tubular steel racing seat frame with high-tension spring and wire system
• High-profile side bolsters with ultra high-density foam
• Fully upholstered in Alcantara Suede fabric with official WRC branding and synthetic leather reinforcements in high-wear areas
• Removable seat back and base cushions, integrated side head protection
• Patented foldable system in the back of the seat for easy and fast storage
• Extra strong, heavyweight, powder coated steel chassis with special oval steel tubing to the pedal support plate and aluminum quick release handle for multi-point adjustment of the gas, clots and break pedal set
• New patented fully adjustable steering wheel support with aluminum quick release handle for easy adjustment of height and length and universal steering wheel plate for almost all wheels in the market
• Extra strong, powder-coated triangle tubing with extra space for putting thought all wiring and PU protection between tubes to avoid scratching of the powder coating
• Fits up to a 42-inch waist
• Recommended driver length: 47 inches minimum, 87 inches maximum
• Maximum user weight: 250 pounds

Note: Each Playseats product contains everything you need: patented foldable seat; Velcro pads and straps plus screws to securely fix your electronic gaming controllers; assembly tools for a quick build; detailed, easy-to-follow instruction manual; printed manual. Does not include controllers, steering wheels, or foot pedals.

Product Description

Modeled after the dynamic styling featured in real World Rally Championship rally cars, the Playseat® WRC gaming seat is the perfect way to bring the racing experience home! It features a powder-coated tubular steel frame, and the seat is fully upholstered in Alcantara® suede fabric. It's compatible with most console and PC steering wheel/pedal sets on the market.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 35 inches ; 45.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 51.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002IXC686
• Item model number: 72008
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,480 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #3 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Controllers > Racing Wheels
  • #22 in Sports & Outdoors > Fan Shop > Home & Garden > Furniture > Folding Chairs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable, almost perfect., May 22, 2011

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kkalp77 "kalper" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Playseat World Rally Championship Gaming Seat (Video Game)

I have had my Playseat WRC for about 4 months now and can say it was worth every penny. Extremely comfortable, even for those multi-hour Gran Turismo endurance races. Solid feeling when you are in the unit -- I had my doubts about the pressure locks when I first got it and can say that the unit does not move a bit during play, even with multiple drivers rotating through 7 hours of Suzuka in the rain.

Getting in and out of the seat can be challenging, especially with the optional gear shift holder in place. The wheel support coming up from the seat makes the positioning very stable, but also limits your positioning options (since height and distance from your seating position are tied together) and can be tricky to get your leg around when getting in. I've seen other reviews saying it interferes with pedal operation but nobody using my WRC has noticed that problem.

This unit was obviously designed for the Logitech G25/G27; my G27 mounted perfectly with the included screws. Cable routing can be a little tight but with a few zip ties or velcro straps you can keep everything nice and neat (A shame Logitech does not build longer/detachable cables into their devices...). A tray for holding the AC adapter would be nice, but you can zip tie that to the crossmember under the chair to keep it out of the way.

Recently upgraded to a Thrustmaster T500RS; the wheel fit perfectly, but the pedals did not line up to the foot plate. I have heard Playseat is working on an adapter kit, but in the meantime a few zip ties will hold the pedals solidly in place.

In all, very impressed, just a few rough edges - would easily recommend.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars close to perfect!!!, December 25, 2011

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Dr. John M. (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Playseat World Rally Championship Gaming Seat (Video Game)

A pleasant surprise: The seat worked just as promised, and just as good as the other reviewers said. The wheel I am using is the new Fanatec GT2 wheel and the clubsport pedals.

Assembly:

The unit assembled with little difficulty. All of the parts and tools are included. The items were wrapped well and NO scratches on anything! I would say it took abut 15 minutes to assemble and faster if you have a ratchet driver. The upholstery on the seat smoothed better than I thought a folding design would, and the fasteners appear to be of good quality.

Comfort:

A solid fit for a 190lb person.The padding is fine in the seat and there are no rough spots. I will be adding a small lumbar pad to make it "just right". All of the metal parts are well finished as well.

Quality/solidity:

Quite good. No creaking and only a small amount of flex. No demerits here. The clamps on the sliders are VERY solid and secure.

Cons:

A few nits to pick: 1) the bottom of the seat's rails should have rubber feet. You cannot just drop the chair on a hardwood floor and go racing. It would be a disaster. Rugs would be damaged over time as well.

2) there should be mounting plates for different wheels. Lets be honest, there are only 3 or 4 wheels that anyone would use with this. (logitech, thrustmaster, and fanatec) Why can't they have a kit that accepts all of the models?

3) angle of the pedals. It should be adjustable. but, it is not hard to just shim and modify it a bit for a better fit. Still, it would have been nice to have it included in the kit!

I only give 5 stars if the item goes "above and beyond". This item does not, but it is very much a satisfactory product that is only a few small nits from perfection!!

5.0 out of 5 stars WRC Playseat, January 18, 2012

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Skittzoid - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Playseat World Rally Championship Gaming Seat (Video Game)

I received the WRC Playseat as a gift for Christmas from my wife. When I opened the box I noticed the workmanship of the upholstery was excellent. Especially the embroidery work on the logos. The assembly was easy enough but I did have a broken zipper on the seat cover back. I contacted Playseat and after a few emails and possible fixes they sent me a new seat with a prepaid shipping label to return the old one. I have to say the customer service at Playseat is the best I have encountered in the gaming world. Quick, easy and very pleasant. I am glad to have and endorse their product. As for playability and comfort. I am totally happy and would recommend this product to anyone.