Playseat Challenge X - Logitech G Edition Sim Racing Cockpit

Bought a G920 years ago and rarely used it because of the hassle with desk mounting, sliding chair, etc. Got back into sim racing and this was my first upgrade…and I must say it’s ALMOST exactly what it says. I’ve used it for hours every day since I got it (several months) and no issues with the quality!PROS1) Well constructed and easy setup2) Folds up easily, very small footprint3) Easy mounting for belt drives & low power DD wheel bases4) Slight flexing but not really noticeable & much better than expected!5) Pedal position adjustment is SO simple, and plenty of distance for tall 6’ plus sizes6) Much more comfortable than expected, no issues with hour long (or more) sessions, relatively easy to get in/out ofCONS1) Biggest complaint, no sliding adjustment for wheel to seat distance. If you want the wheel farther away, you have to lower the whole chair to increase the distance from wheel mount to seating position. Basically, I have to sit F1 style to get the wheel out of my chest (I’m 6’ tall) and it’s still almost too close. I get why you can’t “slide” the chair position (it IS a folding setup after all) but would like to have seen some slide adjustment on the wheel mounting plate at the least. That would have made this almost perfect!CONCLUSIONFor a first entry, budget, small footprint, all-in-one fold up solution, this rig is ALMOST perfect. Craftsmanship is excellent for the price and suprisingly rugged/robust. All mounting hardware was included, and as stated, setup was simple. Adjustability is fine for most, could be better for taller people (only real complaint).As a side note, I just upgraded to my first DD wheelbase (Moza R5 Bundle) and it handles it fine. Was worried it would be too much for the rig but it’s perfectly fine with no more movement than the G920 which wasn’t really noticeable when driving anyway.Highly recommend this setup if you’re looking for an upgrade to your desk mount wheelbase and pedals. Made a HUGE difference in every facet of my driving from lap times to getting away from assists. Paired with the Moza R5 bundle, this rig finally gave me the confidence to jump into online multiplayer competition.If you’re a beginner like me, don’t have several thousand $ to spend, and most importantly, the wife won’t let you have a “permanent” rig…look no further, this is definitely the route to go!

Coming from having my wheel and pedals installed on a desk and floor, I must say that this cockpit is a must for anyone wanting to do sim racing either as a hobby or a budget pro setup. My PC is in a small room so having the folding feature was a must for me. I used to sit on a regular chair and my back was hurting after a few minutes of playing. This seat definitely takes makes it more comfortable to race for hours.I use it with a Logitech G920 set. The seat offers several driving positions but only a handful are usable with the G920. If I want it higher at a level of 5, for example, the wheel is too close to me and even though there are holes to move the wheel back, it is not possible because you can't screw the shifter holder, plus the front claws are in the way so you can't line up the holes for the screws.Moving the cockpit for storage is easy since it is not too big nor too heavy. It takes only 2 minutes to fold and move it aside.When racing there is only minimal play of the wheel stand, not enough to be annoying or distracting. I do wish that Logitech had thought of a way to make the wheel stand riser to move either to the left or the right, since the way my room is setup I have a wall to the right, which is the only way to enter the cockpit with the riser open.Other than that, I love this cockpit and it has brought a much needed improvement to my racing setup.

This chair is pretty comfortable and works well for a racing setup.Pros:- Affordable (as far as racing setups go)- Comfortable-Easy to fold up and move out of the way.Cons:-Has adjustable heights, but none of them feel quite right.-The threaded bolts that come with the chair for attaching the steering wheel are too short. I was beyond frustrated trying to attach my G29 steering wheel. I just happened to have a long enough bolt in the same diameter in my garage that worked.

This chair works perfectly with my Logitech G920 and is a huge improvement for more precise driving and braking. The assembly was pretty straightforward and only took 15 minutes or so. Since it's the G edition, the wheel, pedal and shifter fits almost perfectly, except one minor issue: when folding, the shifter somehow obstructs the tube and prevents the wheel from tilting further. As a result, I can't fold the chair to the upright position and hence the pedal is blocked.It appears my shifter has an additional piece for supporting when the shifter is mounted to a desk, which is not shown in Logitech's official website. I'm guessing this could be a later version with improvements. I inspected and realized that piece can be easily removed by removing the four screws (highlighted in the last picture). Once removed, the chair can be folded without any issue.The build quality of the chair is great in my opinion. It also looks good and is easy to adjust. The wheel support wiggles slightly when shifting due to its design for easy entry/exit, which I can live with. There's aftermarket reinforcement mod to solve this issue, but they are likely to disable the easy entry/exit feature, so I probably won't consider it.