We’ve tested and rounded up the best sim racing cockpits for every budget and space, including motion control rigs that simulate acceleration, braking, and cornering for next-level realism.

But don’t for a second think that you can’t get into sim racing on a budget. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. Nowhere is that more true than in the world of sim racing.

The best budget racing wheel is the Thrustmaster T128, a hybrid drive wheel with superb paddle shifters and a good amount of responsive grunt, along with plenty of wheel-mounted buttons for all ...