Guides
Buying advice & reviews
Practical UK-focused guides — budgets, platforms and upgrade paths without hype.
Buying Guides
Best Beginner Sim-Racing Setups Under $300, $500 and $1,000
Three realistic UK starter paths by budget with wheels, pedals and mounting advice.
01/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Platform Guides
Best PS5 Racing Wheels and Complete Setups
PS5-compatible wheels ranked for beginners through Direct Drive with mounting notes.
05/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Platform Guides
Best Xbox Racing Wheels and Complete Setups
Xbox Series X|S compatible wheels from budget to premium with rig suggestions.
06/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Buying Guides
Best PC Direct-Drive Setup for Beginners
How to choose your first PC Direct Drive bundle without overspending on the wrong ecosystem.
10/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Explainers
Direct Drive vs Belt Drive vs Gear Drive in Plain English
Understand force-feedback types without jargon overload.
12/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Buying Guides
Load-Cell Pedals: Are They the Best First Upgrade?
When load-cell brakes help consistency and when they waste budget early on.
14/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Setup Guides
How Much Space Does a Sim-Racing Cockpit Need?
Footprints for wheel stands, foldable cockpits and full 8020 rigs in typical UK rooms.
16/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Buying Guides
Wheel Stand vs Full Cockpit: Which Should You Buy?
Decision framework for UK buyers weighing foldable stands against profile cockpits.
18/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Setup Guides
How to Check Whether a Wheel, Pedals and Cockpit Are Compatible
Step-by-step compatibility checks before you buy mixed components.
20/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial
Trust & Methodology
The Rocky Score Methodology and How Recommendations Are Selected
Transparent scoring across performance, value, compatibility and setup ease.
22/06/2026 · RockyRacer Editorial