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179 user reviews | Back to top
What our customers think of Playseat® Evolution Alcantara:
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Aaron3w - United States
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Jason J - United States
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It's sizeable but not too huge, and it collapses into a reasonably small enough size to be tucked away behind some other items or in the corner of a room. If you're seriously space challenged, maybe avoid it, but it's able to get more compact than I thought it might be.
It definitely accommodates people of varying sizes, but shorter people whose legs are definitely not long (such as, me: I'm 5'6" and my torso makes up more of my height than my legs do) should expect to work a little harder to get their adjustments right. I can't get the steering wheel high enough to where I want it to be, because I can't move the steering column tube far enough away to be able to raise the actual wheel stand bar because I need the pedals to be close enough that my tiny tiny legs can actually reach the pedals.
That being said, there's a wealth of adjustment you can make to this seat in so many ways. I've only just begin playing with it and have every confidence that I'll find the right setup for my body size. Also, in the end, it turns out the seat slider was absolutely a must with my body size, because I can move the seat a little farther back away from the column positioning, quite helpful. Without it, I'd have been forced to have the steering wheel way lower than would be comfortable.
My only issue is with the footboard for the pedals. It doesn't necessarily seem flimsy, but I am concerned about the longevity of just the two bolts and series of connected holes (it's like that for the adjustment/tilt of the footboard) with working heavy on the pedals. In the photo you can see I have the T3PA-PRO pedals, which are 15lbs. I have them inverted, GT style, and it puts the weight both high, and farther away from the center. This necessarily creates more stress on the bolts holding the footboard in a particular adjustment spot. It wobbles quite a bit even with minor braking force. It doesn't affect your driving much, but it's noticeable and ends up making me worried about how it will handle stress in the long term.
Also: DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE STEERING COLUMN BAR, IT DOESN'T GET IN THE WAY OF THE PEDALS AT ALL UNLESS YOU LEFT FOOT BRAKE -- and even then, just change the brake pedal positioning to the left side, and invert the pedal plate orientation and it's much easier to left foot brake with. This is one piece of information I was desperately trying to find before I bought this, so I want to make sure I say it loud and clear for all!
Overall I'm very, very happy so far. Excellent purchase! -
Alex - Netherlands
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Overall:
- Very stable set(even with intense racing sessions);
- Durable;
- Easy to adjust;
- Lots of fun!!
The seat is very easy to stow away after an intensive race-session(see picture). If you have little space the seat can be easily dismantled, because the seat uses hand-twistable bolts that hold the units(seat & pedals) together.
With the purchase of a racing-seat, it was important for me that the seat would be easily adjustable to various lengths and heights. The seat is very easy to adjust, within 10sec you can have the whole seat adjusted from my preference(1.87m), to my girlfriends preference(1.65m). If you have a wooden floor, I recommend buying the Playseat Floor Mat, otherwise the adjustments might cause scratches on your floor.
My setup:
- Playseat Evolution Alcantara
- Playseat Gearshiftholder Pro
- Playseat Floor Mat
- Thrustmaster T300 RS Racing Wheel
- Thrustmaster TH8A
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Shneebna MRR 108 - United States
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First off, it was on sale, it was shipped and arrived earlier than expected, the instructions were accurate and concise. It was assembled in less than 20 minutes, and everything was in the kit, and fit perfectly. At that point I was already impressed, and then I sat down in it, and felt the luxurious feel, quickly and easily adjusted all the elements to my fit, and I was ready to mount the wheel and pedals.
I very easily mounted the MS wheel and pedals to the mounts, and there are ample ways to do just about any wheel and pedal set. Then I tie wrapped all the cables, and moved it into the gaming room where I re-arranged all the pieces in the room to accommodate the seat, which it added another whole look to the room!
At that point I climbed in and started racing! I t was that easy!
The design and features of the Playseat are superior to the other manufacturers especially in the tubular construction and reinforcement sections. I really drive hard and this seat stands up to the rigors without any issues!
Not only is it totally functional, it also looks fabulous! I t reminds me of the seat in my Camaro, and I really like the whole feel of it.
I would recommend this or any Playseat item to everyone who wants to become a better driver, because this will help you do that!
In fact, I planning on buying another one for my wife to place along side of this one.
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SvenT23 - Netherlands
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The level of realism it adds is brilliant and the set-up is so nice because everything fits so well.
Even when I'm not using it it sits fairly inconspicuously in a corner of my living room behind a seat, but every visit I get people are genuinely so interested in it. People that have absolutely zero interest in gaming or racing still have to, at the very least, sit in it.
Games like GT6 are an entirely different experience, with gusts of wind hitting you at high speeds and hard/long races becoming a semi-workout if you want them to.
Love how robust everything is while maintaining the easy adjustability of it all, except that for shorter people the steering wheel gets pretty close to them because the pedals have to be within reach. Just a very minor remark though, because everyone has been very impressed with it so far.
Really happy customer right here. -
BigDanSubaru - United States
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I am going to design my own platform made from 80/20 products that will allow me to mount the whole setup to a hard surface while still maintaining all the adjustability. Plus I can build onto the rig later on to add more features like speakers, fans, monitors and other things.
I highly recommend the seat slider if you are going to have friends race with you. It is way too time consuming to adjust the rig over and over even with the quick knobs. Plus you will scratch up your posts sliding them in and out repeatedly.
Overall it's a great buy. And the center pole isn't something to worry about. It doesn't bother me one bit. I can't wait until the Logitech G920 comes out so I can truly test the functionality of this setup. But after gaming in it for a few days I am satisfied with this purchase for sure! -
Michael - Canada
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Pros:
- As compact as a racing rig can be while still approaching the "real deal" (I made a lot of research before settling on the Playseat)
- Satisfyingly robust
- Nicely finished, quality materials
- Love the alcantara
- Great seating position when adjusted properly
- The seat itself is comfortable (considering this is meant to feel like a racing seat which are usually quite stiff). I've seen reviews mentioning that they feel a bar on their back where the seat folds, but I have not found this to be the case. I tend to have back pains but this seat is comfortable to me, although it's true it doesn't have good (if any) lumbar support.
- Wires can be routed through the steering wheel post for a clean look (just remove a plastic cap). Works with the G920 at least.
- Nice optional accessories
- Close to the ground, but not too low
- You can easily add a ButtKicker for extra immersion
Cons:
- I would have liked a tad less flex when steering. It's not too bad, but sometimes during quick maneuvers I feel it flex a bit and it can be distracting. Maybe it would help if it was not on carpet.
- Same goes for the pedals (the G920 brake pedal is quite stiff, causing pedal plate flex when pushed hard). I'm actually considering ways to solidify the pedal plate so it doesn't flex as much (although it's not super noticeable when racing).
- For the price, I would have liked at least the seat slider to be included. It's a pretty useful accessory and it feels like it should be part of the kit.
- Although it does not block proper operation of a middle brake pedal (like on the G920), you can indeed feel the middle steering wheel post sometimes. You can shift the Logitech pedal sideways by a centimeter or two with "tracks" on the pedal plate and it helps, but still. I suppose it would be less of an issue for taller people that can put the pedals farther from the steering wheel post.
- I'm 5'7" and the pedal distance adjustment was barely OK. Had I been shorter I couldn't have brought the pedals closer to me without lowering the steering wheel (to replicate the feel of a race car, specifically a rally car as much as possible, I keep the steering wheel near its highest position).
All in all, although the Playseat Alcantara Evolution is not perfect, it's a pretty nice racing cockpit and probably the most compact and affordable you can find. I'm satisfied! -
DU66IE - Australia
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I do not know how I have been able to play racing Sims until I bought the Evolution Playseat.
Amazingly simple and quick to order, very high-quality materials have made this my best purchase in Years.
The realism is second to none. Do not hesitate, buy this product now!
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Ryan - United States
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MaxOscar - Italy
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quickest - United States
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The design is great, minimal but extremely well thought out. Your communication to your customer base via your product is so smart: the packaging presents itself in the way of a high-end product, where every element is wrapped and properly isolated by paper and not just the usual bubble wrap; that tells us customers that you care about your product, and as a consequence so should we. White gloves to assemble the platform are the ultimate touch to make it a great experience rather than a chore. Very powerful. The experience remains pleasant throughout the assembly routine because you provide all the tools needed for the job, and these tools are proper tools, they do not break or lose threading; the manuals are very clear and everything goes together really well, piece after piece.
The final product is very efficient, sturdy and very functional.
In all honesty, for the price I was expecting the usual “Chinese” standard, with a wobble at every joint, but the only Chinese thing in the end was indeed…the price!
Excellent job guys! -
AdeF1964 - United Kingdom
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Cold Ice - United States
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Stumpy1598 - United Kingdom
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Over all very happy with the product recommend it to everyone and anyone, even if your just starting out and looking for a decent chair thats worth the money this is it -
DougVickers56 - United Kingdom
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I looked at various options available and decided that a Playseat was the way to go.
Then came the discision of which one to buy.
The range of Playseat products is excellent and there is someting for all budgets and needs.
I finally settled on the Evolution beause the more upright seating position if better for me personally.
It arrived very quickly and was quie easy and quick to set up.
Build quality is very good and it is sturdy without being too heavy.
I use the Fanated CSL Elite F1 and it fitted perfectly.
I have diven many laps on many tracks and find it is extremely comfortable.
My car control and speed has improved significantly since using the Evolution which is a big plus point for me.
I drive every week in a League race which means I am in the seat for quite some time so it is important to be comfortable to be consistent.
Would I recommend the Playseat Evolution?
Yes I would, and I already have!
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Timb3rwolf_83 - Germany
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Jak - Germany
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Two minimal complaints: installing the seat slider is a bit tricky, esp. because its full of grease. And there is a little flex in the steering wheel holder - I do not think, that it makes any difference, but the steering wheel moves slightly. -
Mingo - United Kingdom
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I have now had several sessions lasting well over an hour at a time with the seat and I can say that it is very comfortable and stable with very little flex from the frame. There is a lot of adjustability so finding the right driving position was easy. My only criticism would be that the angle of the back support cannot be adjusted but this is only a minor gripe given how much of the rest of the chair can be moved.
Finally onto the part my Wife likes, I can easily stow it away by separating the seat from the wheel/pedal mount. The seat folds up and goes in the cupboard under my stairs while the wheel and pedals go behind my sofa. This takes seconds to do and means I can clear the living room ( at least until I set up the spare bedroom as a sim room!).
In summary the Playseat Evolution is a Great value peice of kit!
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Mingo - United Kingdom
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The instructions were easy to follow and the finish of the parts is very good. It looks very cool and high quality. My new Fanatec gear bolted straight on and is solidly kept in place. Once seated it took a few minutes to adjust the driving position but again this was very simple thanks to the generous adjustability of the Evolution.
The seat is comfortable so long sessions will not be a problem and there is very little movement from the wheel or pedal mount. When not in use I split the seat in two, storing the chair under the stairs and the wheel/pedals unit behind the sofa which my Wife finds very nice!
In all, given the quality and finish of the seat, the price is worth every penny and I would recommend the Playseat Evolution to any one who wants to take their sim racing to another level. -
Mingo - United Kingdom
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The seat itself is very comfortable and I'm sure some long sessions will be no problem ( today I drove for over an hour). There is plenty of adjustability so finding the correct driving position is easy. For me the ability to separate the seat from the wheel/pedal mount is a bonus as it allows me to stow it away. To finish it off the Playseat floor mat provides a decent non slip base. In summary, a great peice of kit! -
Cars10 - Germany
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Mark - United Kingdom
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IAN.P - United Kingdom
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RP
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Cameron - United Kingdom
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Will - United Kingdom
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Ell - United Kingdom
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Gill - United Kingdom
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SteelWR84 - United Kingdom
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So took the leap and placed my order. Really quick delivery and on time as per the tracker.
The putting it together was pretty straight forward. Id say toughest part is actually getting the pedal and steering colum positions just right but not to difficult.
Seat is lovely both in looks feel and comfort. Since getting the seat in the right positions for me iv even notice my lap times starting to get faster! So even better!
Overall this is a great product which i have no regrets making the leap and getting. If you thinking about this then you should go for it! -
jenson muppet - United Kingdom
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Adam - United Kingdom
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Soph - United Kingdom
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J - United Kingdom
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XBox Boy - United Kingdom
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By Harry Shreeve aged 14
Playseat Evolution and Gear Shifter PRO review
When the package arrived very shortly after purchase (very fast 48 hour delivery considering it came from another country) I rushed it inside to release it form its box. The wonderful looking seat was packaged perfectly and safely, leaving it impossible to become damaged. I removed the chair from its packaging and with a smile on my face I constructed the fine looking racing simulator. At purchase I was worried of the hours I would have to spend building it; however I soon realised upon installation that this was going to be a very quick task. The instructions were informative and easy to follow. I sat in the seat to test its stability and feel, however found myself struggling to remove myself from the seat due to its sheer comfort. I could sleep in it! I am typing this review whilst sat in it! When using the product you find yourself to feel just like you are sat in a real car, as it gives such a realistic feel, it really is the perfect racing simulator set up, a real 'must have item' for any car enthusiasts. Personally I use a wheel with force feedback (a Logitech G920) and was worried the seat would wobble when the force feedback chirps up like a raging bull, however the whole item is rigid and could take whatever the wheel could throw at it.
To summarise in one sentence I would say: A must have item, rigid, beautiful, comfy and perfect.
Purchasing the seat was simple and quick, you just search your item click on it, add to basket and safely and securely order your fabulous new racing set up. But there is more! You can buy accessories to further improve your already awesome Playseat, for example you could take it up a notch (in terms of realism) and purchase the seat slider which gives you the ability to move your seat back and forth just like a real car! This is also handy if your mates or any visitors fancy a drive on the rig, and they are taller or shorter than you, this is the perfect accessory to easily change the height, so anyone could use it! Also, if like me you have a gear shifter there is the Playseat Gear Shift Holder PRO which is firmly secured onto your Playseat and is adjustable for anyone who wants to use it. The Gear Shift Holder is very stable and refuses to wobble no matter how rough you are with it!
So finally what would I rate this perfect product on a scale of 1 to 10? 1000000000000000 is what I would rate it. It really is the perfect racing simulator from Playseat.
Thank you Playseat for this wonderful package, with amazing value for money. It is the best birthday present money could buy.
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Chris - United Kingdom
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Apart from that I don't have any complaints, easy put together, well made and has a lot of adjustability.
Would recommend for someone who is just getting into sim racing. -
Andy - United Kingdom
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Juergele - Germany
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Max - United Kingdom
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Jake - United Kingdom
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Kipras - United Kingdom
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Kind regards,
Kipras
P.S wash your hands!!! -
Kipras Balciunas - United Kingdom
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Kind regards,
Kipras
P.S wash your hands!!! -
Brookspeed - United Kingdom
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Exceptionally pleased with the speed of delivery of my online order.
The quality of the packaging and the way the seat and fittings were packed was noticeable.
The seat and fittings are of a very high standard and went together with ease.
I would highly recommend.
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Bertie - United Kingdom
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Beetlejuice - United Kingdom
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Bertie - United Kingdom
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The quality is better than what you would expect from something this price, it feels like something that would have cost £400+ but it cost me £291.36 inc. tax + delivery!
It have a perfect amount of cushioning on the seat, not too much that you start to sink into it too much like a bean bag yet not too little that after sitting in it for a while you can feel the metal inside the seat. I would definitely recommend the Alcantara version because that little extra cost means that you have improved comfort and with the white or black evolution the fabric starts to stick to your skin after a while (I have tried out my friends) but with the Alcantara version you don’t get any of that.
The design makes the product stable, robust, Good looking and easy to move/ put away into something like a cupboard. The fact that the seat folds in half makes the process of putting it into a small space incredibly easy and the fact that it is easy to assemble means that you can take off the pedal each and the staring wheel column to make it easier to put it in a smaller space.
Finally it provides great fun and provides an immersive experience that makes you feel like you are in a real car.
If you are thinking of getting this product and you don’t already have a force feedback wheel I would definitely recommend getting a wheel and seat bundle from the playseat store as you get a small discount off the seat if you buy a wheel as well. -
James - Spain
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I've had a steering wheel and pedals for almost 2 years now, but due to not having anywhere suitable to mount them and not finding time, I have barely been able to enjoy them. Now thanks to Playseat I finally can do that, and I really am enjoying it so much, maybe even more than I thought I would. I only now wonder why I waited so long to buy one...
Regarding the seat itself, I am very happy with the product. It is comfortable, it's got full adjustability to get the right position, and it's very sturdy despite being more towards the lower end of the market in pricing. I do fully recommend it to anyone considering buying one, particularly if you are not able to or don't want to spend the money on a more expensive setup.
As others have said, the assembly was very straight forward and I had it all ready to go in under an hour, including with the seat slider that I purchased additionally. It handily comes with all the tools you need (a couple of Allen keys) and even extra bolts for mounting the pedals. That part was the only bit that I had a little difficultly with, which was aligning the holes of the pedal plate to my pedal unit (g29) but for now I have attached it through the lower row of bolts only (there are 2 rows on this unit) and it feels very strong and secure.
Overall, a very happy customer! -
VH - Australia
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Ginopappa - Hungary
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The seat is amazing -
Oliver - United States
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Randle - Australia
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StreetZ - United States
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Notorious BBC - Canada
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Dave - Canada
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Seat setup is easy, getting the right position takes a little trial and error yet entertaining.
The seat is very comfortable, I'm an old guy playing F1 on the kids PS4. The seat makes the game for me and now I have jealous friends :) -
Willdabeast - United States
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Forest - United Kingdom
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On a side note I found the customer service team to be friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended -
Paul - Ireland
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Overall a quality product and would recommend to anyone looking. -
KC 404 - United States
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I had ordered the mat but I didn't arrive with the 1st shipment, but was there the next day by the same Fed Ex driver. He was excited to know how I liked the seat, so I invited him in to check it out!
He loved the seat and mentioned that he did flight simulation and was gonna check out Playseat!
The mat really finished it all nicely and will save my flooring.
GREAT PRODUCT -
Farrelllito - Ireland
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Eren - United Kingdom
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Christophe
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A New Era of video game is in front of me with this kind of equipment.
All the material is installed since 2 days, so it is a little bit too early to have a right opinion.
I already have ideas to upgrade my Playseat.
I will share my upgrade soon... -
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Stuart - United Kingdom
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DRVFAST - United States
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KC 404 - United States
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It takes up no room and is very easy to move about. I can't wait to get my wheel and pedals and go racing! -
Darren - United Kingdom
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John - Ireland
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David
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This thing adds a whole new dimension to your racing games!! -
Kva91
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The racing experience got so much better with this Playseat. No more back- or legpain after multiple hours of racing. The seat barely moves while driving.
Materials used are very decent and durable. This is a one-time buy (until you want to upgrade ofcourse).
The seat can easily be adjusted from small kids to tall adults.
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Brian - United States
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Juica - Slovenia
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What i like:
- Adjustable
- No wheel, pedal or seat wobble
- Rock solid frame
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Christian - Denmark
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rts - United States
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Manuel Gomez - Spain
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I just tried it and I am very happy to have bought it -
Ari - Cyprus
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It was delivered in a few days and setting it up was very easy. I have also bought the seat slider, which is useful if more than one person is going to use it.
The Playseat Evolution is compact, but it does take some space, even when folded. It is very robust and somewhat on the heavy side, and even though you can move it around, you cannot easily lift it.
It adds a level of realism to racing games. I highly recommend it. -
Keith - United Kingdom
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Qas - United Kingdom
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I will have to wait for my steering wheel and pedals to be delivered by fanatec and then give it a proper test.
Overall, my review for the Evolution Alcantara is very good and at a reasonable price. It is stable and doesn't move and it is reasonably comfortable too, the mat helps to keep the seat in position so I would reccomend buying the mat too.
I have already reccomend this playseat to a few of my friends so we can compete whenever we visit each others house. -
Agust - Iceland
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The setup was also pretty straight forward and took no time at all. It's also easy to move the thing around and the seat can be adjusted forward so it takes up less space. If you want to take your driving games up to another level the Playseat Evolution is a no brainer.
The free shipping to Iceland was also a fantastic touch! -
Mati - Canada
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Shipping- Shipping was was good considering this product is available to be shipped worldwide. Shipping was done by Fed ex in a week.
Pros
-Alcantara material is very nice, it is worth the money over the regular evolution material.
-An optimal seating position can be achieved even without things like the seat slider add-on.
-Extra screws where included which worked to mount the t300rs.
-The steering wheel post does not block you getting to the brake pedal if you left foot brake and correctly adjust the pedal mount and the steering wheel mount.
-When driving, the whole set up feels generally solid, there is some flex in the pedal and steering wheel mount but it is really not noticeable when you are focused on the track.
-Nice velcro pads are included to make sure everything is stable and that you don't scratch your floor.
Cons
-If you want to do a proper set up, this will take at least one hour, but this is expected with a rig at this level.
-This is a good option to get into sim racing if you are SURE that you want to be serious about this hobby. If you might lose interest after some time, a rig like this might not be for you.
-The seating position is low to the ground, so you will need something to put your monitor at the same height as the seat.
Overall
-This is a good product, but as most things it is not perfect, however once everything is adjusted and dialed in you will find it meets all of your on-track expectations.
Happy driving! -
Treze413 - Portugal
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Mark - United Kingdom
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Hamza - Australia
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Thanks a lot Playseat store from Down Under -
Jlewis - Canada
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The driving position is good and my logitec wheel and pedals attach to it firmly.
The centre post impedes the brake pedal very slightly but thats a minor gripe.
I haven’t used it at length and I’m a heavy guy so can’t vouch to how it stands up yet but so far, i would recommend this product and i would buy it again. -
VIARANI LUCA - Italy
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I already knew. -
Ollie - United Kingdom
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LXM - Romania
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It has some minuses like there is no hight/back adjustment (my tv is higher and would have liked a bit of adjustment there). My back also hurts a bit after 1h of continuous use, but a mate of mine had no problem sitting in the same chair so it might just be my back :)
Other than that you have to have space to store it in the same room as the packing requires some unwanted steps. -
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Lexi - Iceland
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Matt - United Kingdom
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The only flaw i can make is the lack of adjustment on the steering wheel angle, having an adjustable plate like the pedals are mounted would be a much better solution to allow rake adjustment. -
Rudi - Belgium
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A good gaming experience
Seat adjustment in depth highly recommended -
W1LH3LM - Canada
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Roy - Netherlands
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Doobs - United Kingdom
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When you get the box you will think "Well they forgot to pack something in here" because it is far too small to contain everything. I can only assume the guys at playseat store spend half their life in a sardine packing factory and the other half playing tetris, because from this small box emerged everything I ordered.
All the stuff is good quality and fits together well. Don't rush the build part, enjoy it. look at it like it is the best meccano set you will ever use.
Once built dont go strapping down all the wires to the frame straight away, have a few hours of getting used to it. I thought I had the perfect driving position but after playing for a couple of hours i tweaked it around, so best to get happy with the set up before you commit to where you run your wires.
If you get a shifter stand get the ones that attach down near the seat and not up by the wheel, it is a much more natural place for it to be.
I am 41, i should have grown out of stuff like this but I was grinning like an idiot on my first go. Love it.
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Laying out, reading instructions and checking parts 10mins
Typically i check items, available tools and instructions. All items packaged well. Each item easily identified with instructions and complete.
Assembly:
Took about 30mins (two people)
At first the number of items seemed a little daunting and the instructions were more visually than descriptive text. However, once working through the visual instructions, i found this better, more clear; which helped the speed of assembly. For example the instructions made selection and location of fixing part easier.
Some notable things during assembly:
The seat slider is greased to enable smooth action, be careful not to get on hands and transfer to seat cloth.
When installing the foot plate consider the angle of your pedals, saves time when later setting up and adjusting.
Also, its a bonus to have help when aligning items during assembly, though not necessary as one person could easily assemble; as the rig seem designed for intuitive assembly. I used the supplied allen keys and spanner, although adequate found the spanner on the small side for gripping
Setting up and Adjusting 15mins (one person)
I installed a Thrustmaster wheel and two pedals system on the rig which was a straight forward bolting and clamping process.
Adjusting the rig was easily done with the seat slide mechanism and adjusting the main body slide for legs and steering wheel height. This was good news, as there are four other gamers (sons, daughters) in the family of varying sizes wanting to use the rig. Infact i tried each person when adjusting 7r - 14yr kids who found the rig comfortable and stable.
One note on adjusting: As i had estimated the foot plate angle during assembly, no adjustment needed. Although, when testing comfort and position; i found the usability of the pedals were slightly impeded by the rig, as being too central. Which meant couldn't use similarly to a typical car. Fortunately the rig has a versatile foot plate, so pedals could be offset to the right. This made the usability better.
Overall:
The rig is good value, top build quality, easily put together and adjustable. The only small design flaw is perhaps the pedal position, being a universal and not custom rig, this can be forgiven. One easy fix would be to widen the pedal foot plate, or redesign the steering column in a way legs don't straddle the central assembly, perhaps a u shaped design.
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Rudi - Belgium
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Now, all that's left to do is beat the clock. Gentlemen start your engine !!! -
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Rich - United Kingdom
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HOWEVER, after building the unit and taking it for a spin, I would never go back! I LOVE THIS CHAIR!
I have the Playstation VR but this chair takes all that to the next level. I use this is combination with the Logitech G29 wheel, pedal and shifter which fits seamlessly this chair. All bolts straight on!
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Peter - United States
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Before purchasing, I had several questions about my selection of the proper seat and accessories for my needs. Since my kids and I differ pretty significantly in size, specifically height, I’d inquired about the available seat slider accessory. I was concerned that the range of adjustment provided by the seat slider, and the Evolution seat itself, might not be sufficient for us. However, the staff assured me that the seat slider would work for us, and did so in a prompt and friendly manner. So that was a positive sign from the start.
The shipment arrived undamaged and well-packed, including strips of packing tape to secure the contents and prevent them from shifting inside the box. The components of the seat frame are all well-wrapped and neatly packed in the seat itself. Everything was wrapped in either cardboard or foam packing materials. The seat itself was completely enclosed in a layer of bubble wrap.
This model is the Evolution Alcantara, which is wrapped in Alcantara — a synthetic suede fabric material — and has a very comfortable feel to the touch. A nice touch I noted upon inspection of the seat: the leg and shoulder bolsters for the seat are reinforced with leather patches. These are two areas of the seat likely to see heaviest “wear-and-tear” during use of the seat, as well as when drivers enter and exit the seat. So these patches will hold up longer than the Alcantara material would in these particular spots.
Overall, the material and finish of the seat are quite impressive. The seat cover is also setup to accommodate folding the seatback down for storage, in that it attaches via hook-and-loop (Velcro) strips in the back which can be easily disconnected to avoid tearing the fabric during folding.
Assembly of the seat was pretty easy -- my 12-year-old son helped. We adjusted the brake pedal platform to the desired angle for us, out of eight possible positions. We then adjusted the height of the steering wheel platform to best accommodate all members of my family. Note that nearly every part of the seat can be easily adjusted: the distance of the pedal platform from the seat, the distance of the wheel platform from the seat, the height of the wheel platform, and the angle of the pedal platform.
Now that the seat was successfully attached to the frame, it is time to add the game controller components to their respective locations. The Evolution comes with a pedal platform which contains a multitude of pre-drilled holes, no doubt mapped out for at least a dozen different pedal sets available. Since we have the Thrustmaster T300 GT RS, we searched for the compatible set of mounting holes for this pedal set. Attachment was quick and easy with the provided M6x1.0 mounting bolts.
The mounting holes for this pedal set did, however, position the pedals directly in line with the frame’s centerline. We were concerned that this would prevent clear access to the brake pedal. However, several test runs around Willow Springs confirmed we were all able to pivot our foot to reach the brake without issues.
Once the pedals had been secured, we turned our attention to the sliding adjustments, which determine how far the wheel and pedals are from the seat. Since my youngest daughter is barely 5-foot, while I am nearly 6-and-a-half feet tall, we were very interested to see how quickly we could swap out our driving setups between lap sessions. We found, after some experimentation, that the slider knobs were easy to grasp and twist, even for her small hands. If I was careful to not overtighten, she would be able to loosen them, make the adjustments, and retighten.
Since there are quite a few cords and cables dangling about after all connections were made, I wanted to tidy it up a bit. And it just so happens that the folks at playseatstore.com included a set of black Zipties with the seat. So I went to work, and tidied up all the cabling, securing it into place with the ties. Once done, all the cables were well-secured out of harm’s way, and only two cables — power and USB — ran between the Evolution and the console.
After a few hours of use in the seat, I must admit it is quite well-made. It fits all members of our family well, including me — the largest of the bunch. Everyone has been pleased with the feel of the seat. And it certainly does look sharp, too. The handsome “Playseat” white embroidered stitching across the headrest is a nice touch, as are the aforementioned leather-reinforced bolsters. The headrest has the embroidered logo on the back, as well.
As I’ve mentioned before, we have both small and big kids (me!) who will all be sharing use of this racing setup. So being able to quickly adjust the seat setup to accommodate both big and small folks is a key requirement. Without that, it’s a non-starter. After testing with both my kids (of various sizes) and me (a large-framed person) this seat has delivered on this adjustability requirement. We’re all quite happy with how easily changes can be made, as we swap out drivers.
Overall, the Evolution Alcantara gets high marks for fit and finish. We’ll see how it holds up to steady use by 3-4 people over a few months, but I have high expectations for its durability under these conditions.
I've also posted this review online via my personal blog here, including many more pictures of our racing seat setup:
http://havingfunalongtheway.com/review-playseat-evolution/
Thanks to the great team at playseatstore.com for their prompt attention to answer my pre-sale questions, and for prompt delivery of the seat itself!
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Bram - Netherlands
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Good seat, offers the right experience.
Must buy: seat slider!
Very nice to have: the alcantara :)
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bulova - Italy
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Kotsapas - Cyprus
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Gives you the feeling of a racing car as fas as the racing position is concerned. A bit expensive though..
A disavantage would be that the things that holds the steering wheel is not very stable.. -
Kfranck - United States
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Marty - United States
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Thanks gain for a superior product! -
Daniel Caballero - Mexico
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bjoern - Sweden
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wndrk1nd - Germany
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Great quality build and looks like a racing Seat!
Easy to install and dosn't take many space.
Now i love to play racing Games. Feels very realistic and my friends are very jealous that they buy a Playseat too.
Thanks Playseat for fast delivery! I buy soon additional accessories for my Seat!
I suggest all my friends and buddys your Seats and Service!
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Shneebna MRR 108 - United States
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Love it! -
Steff - United Kingdom
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The seat is firm but comfortable, a little lumbar support cushion would be an ideal addition too. After a while your lower back strains a little, just like in a real car. Have loved using it, can't wait for a better game to play though.
Overall I thoroughly recommend this purchase ;) -
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Bokiko - Netherlands
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high quality seating, hooked up to my ps3 with gt6 and grid autosport many hours have been enjoyed. -
betaros - Germany
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Alberto Martinez - Mexico
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overall I'm really pleased with the product and with the services provided by Playseatstore.com -
Roy - Belgium
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As to be expected it needs some time to get the positioning just as you like it, but offers great comfort and fun once you get it just right.
Fixing the pedals (csr elite) proved to be a bit more challenging then i expected. Was a bit dissapointed by that to be honest. But in the end sorted it out and now im just enjoying the ride.
Overall a very good seat, i recommend it strongly. -
Joe H - United States
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Bouli - Canada
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It is a bit expensive, but that could be easily solved by including a gearshift holder as standard, which you need 9 times out of 10 anyway. It may also be a tad hard to adjust for taller people, especially those with long legs.
Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Playseat Evolution Alcantara to fans of racing games of any type. It completely changes your experience for the best and really connects you to the game. -
Ricky - United Kingdom
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Varo - Costa Rica
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I recommend this for any race fan. -
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Dan - Romania
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-Materials are good
-It does not squeak
-it is adjustable
Neutral:
- could have been sturdier but the trade off is increased weight
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MrChristos - United Kingdom
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stoneymason - Germany
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After creation of the first drawing and price checking I decide to buy a playseat.
Service and delivery were top. The assembling the seat was easy.
The quality is very good. I was very pleasantly surprised.
The seat cushions could bea little bit more comfortable. Buttt this is all.
All in all, I enjoy this race seat to drive. -
Racket - Ireland
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Delivered really quickly, easy to build, my G27 wheel and pedals fit just fine on the provided stands and provide a solid unit for putting my all into any sim-track action and not having to worry about the pedals coming loose or the wheel moving, along with being easy to adjust to suit any position I may take on the seat, I'd recommend it to anyone, especially those who, like myself, may be a little wary as to how well it would suit their need.
It was got early in my stages of planning but I'm really glad I could build almost anything I want to around it to provide an all-round gaming experience and not just racing. -
:Pim - Netherlands
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Easy to put together.
Looks great.
Sits like a real chair.
Very stable and solid.
You don't see of feel the bar for steering wheel.
I can't stop playing, it's so much more fun! Even writing this makes me want to send a challenge in DriveClub :) -
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MartinB - France
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The price is a bit high, the investment important, but I don't regret at all this one. The quality is excellent. I just finished to assemble all pieces and sit inside than I passed a day whole inside. The comfort is impressive!!
If you're a keen on car simulation (as I am), this is the product to buy. -
Lollo - Croatia
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Desquesne David - Belgium
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more realism with the seat and more best performence!
so confortable to endurance racing.
thanks for this product -
tudro - Romania
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A few problems though. I couldn't pay by credit card because their system was not working. Also, while trying to figure out the card payment with them (2-3 days) the transport cost went from 0 to 30 euros i think, which was not a cool thing to do, especially because i couldn't place the order eariler because they had problems with the payment. Also, when i placed the order the site said 'free shipping worldwide. Yes, we really mean worldwide' and i'm on the same continent as them :-)
I'm also having a small problem with the pedals support. The pedals from my T300 RS don't fit in the best position. There is only one position i can attach them to the support. It was very hard to adjust the distance between the chair, the wheel and the pedals so that i can reach the pedals properly and not hit the wheel suppory with my knees. It's not perfect, but in the end i got used to it.
Also, one plastic cap was broken, but i guess that was fedex's fault. Not a big deal.
All in all i would say the price is ok and the chair is nice. I would recommend getting that thing that allows to adjust the chair without unscrewing all the knobs. Especially if you have friends over this can be very annoying. -
zlaffa - Ukraine
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Although it's a great piece of sport coming to my room, there are however some omissions:
1. Very few screws in a box - only six, while steering wheel and pedals require four screws each, so I should bind them not using all threads;
2. Perforations on steering wheel and pedals plates are not well - pedals can be installed in only position, where all screw-threads are under the plate perforation (which purpose other holes are made for? - the question I was not able to answer myself :) )
3. While I'm not rather tall, I love sport seating - seat should be adjusted as far as possible from the wheel and pedals, and that's where I faced the problem, that using of brake pedal in this case is not so comfortable I would like to be, cause it's shadowed from leg by steering wheel rack, and right leg feels rather uncomfortable touching all the time that rack.
But, considering all of this, it's still great thing made by people who love and understand what they're doing! Hope my review will be useful for futher improvements. -
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Magicstick
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Quick delivery
Easy to put together with easy to follow instructions
Downside is if you want to play with a 3pedal setup with clutch then the centre steering pole will get in the way
Theres aslo a little play in the centre pole moving when steering hard right or left
Overall i would recommend the product -
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