• TriflingToad@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Saw a YouTube video yesterday of a sim racer hobbiest that spent upwards of $700+ on literally just a wheel, shifter, petals, etc. Like not even the seat or computer or monitor or anything. Literally JUST the wheel parts.

    Which is crazy but I have no way to complain as I’ve spent like 1,000 on my computer setup at least even excluding the actual PC.

    Then there’s Steam…

    Compare yours with mine! https://help.steampowered.com/en/accountdata/AccountSpend

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      2 months ago

      If you’re good enough you can compete against real NASCAR drivers. Much cheaper than even the most basic amateur racing such as auto cross.

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      2 months ago

      1000243151

      Oh dear, I think I have a problem. I wonder if that counts keys bought for games from other sites like humble bundle redemptions? Even if it does, I guess I should focus on my backlog.

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      2 months ago

      700 bucks for a wheel is kinda mid tier, I say this with a 300 buck logi wheel.

      Starts getting pricing when the drive motor alone is 1000 -2000 see fanatec