Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition review: sim racing chair is fun and very lightweight

Do I need one? No. Do I want one? Absolutely.

A black and grey Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition sim racing chair sitting in a wood-floored lounge
(Image: © Future)

Our Verdict

The Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition is a stripped-down, function-over-aesthetics sim-racing seat that still feels incredibly sturdy and solid. It's made for dedicated racing gamers who don't have a lot of space, as it folds away very neatly, and it's fully adjustable too. It's not the cheapest, though, but if you love your high-speed gaming, it'll be worth it.

For

  • Lightweight and portable
  • Highly adjustable
  • Comfortable seat material

Against

  • Have to factor in cost of steering wheel
  • Not the most exciting design

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We mostly cover hardware and software for creative pros and hobbyists on Creative Bloq, but even us passionate creatives have to let our hair down every once in a while, right? So when gaming accessory company Playseat got in touch about a new sim-racing chair they're launching, little wannabe racer me couldn't say no, now could I?

So I've had the Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition in my house for a few weeks, taking up a part of the lounge floor after work quite a few times, as I have found just how misplaced my confidence as a 'great racer, if I just had the right kit' really is. Because I can't blame the Challenge X seat, that's for sure.

The Verdict
9

out of 10

Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition

The Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition is a stripped-down, function-over-aesthetics sim-racing seat that still feels incredibly sturdy and solid. It's made for dedicated racing gamers who don't have a lot of space, as it folds away very neatly, and it's fully adjustable too. It's not the cheapest, though, but if you love your high-speed gaming, it'll be worth it.

Erlingur Einarsson
Tech Reviews Editor

Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer. 

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