Presenting Episode 99 featuring Shift 2 Unleashed of the Need for Speed Series of games by Electronic Arts. We take an in depth first look at the game on the XBox 360, the PS3 and the PC. We also talk about wheel settings and the mods available for the PC version. On top of all that, we have a segment of Top Simulated Cars of All Time Sponsored by Tamiya.  We hope you enjoy the show. 

Episode 98 and part 2 of our review of Gran Turismo 5. This is not your average review as it comes after over 69,000 miles of combined driving (including B Spec) and nearly finishing the career mode in order to cover every aspect of the game. In addition to the final review we also give you some tips to help you conquer the game. On top of that, we bring back Top Simulated Cars of all Time in order to put another car from GT5 on the list. Top Sim Cars is now sponsored by Tamiya. 

Presenting our full review of the Official Gran Turismo 5 racing wheel by Thrustmaster, the T500RS.  We put in on the Shibami scale and tell you our opinion on this new wheel for the PC and Playstation 3

Presenting our Force Feedback racing wheel buyers guide for the PS3 and PC. We get a lot of enquiries about which wheel to buy and it's mainly about Gran Turismo 5. We decided to put together this guide, to tell you about 10 Force Feedback wheel and pedal sets that work great on the PS3 and the PC as well.  Jessica test drove every one and along with Darin, tell you how much each wheel is, a few details about each so that you can decide, which wheel is best for you. We put 10 wheels in this guide to give you a wide range to choose from and check out. From Logitech we look at the Black Momo, Driving Force Pro, Driving Force GT, G25 & G27. Then from Fanatec we check out the Carerra, 911 GT3 RS and GT2 and finally two entries from Thrustmaster the F430 and new T500RS.  This guide is here to help you make a decision and see what's available, or not really available.. 

Episode 95 featuring our full review of the new Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2 Wheel for the PC, XBox 360 and PC. See how the guys set it up on their PC and how they rated it on the "Shibami" Also, stay tuned at the end to see who won a trip to a racing school through the German Motorsports Association.

Our first look at the new Nascar 2011 for the Xbox and PS3. Despite several efforts at motorsports gaming this is Eutechnyx's first time with ths Nascar licence. Check it out and see how they did. On top of that we check out a pair of Gunnar Glasses to see how they perform. 

F1 2010 by Codemasters that came in 3 variations, one for each system available. Which version is the best, Xbox360, PS3, or on the PC? After taking enough time to fully test Codemasters F1 2010 we are able to put it on the Shibami and score the game. We also add 2 Formula One cars to our Top Sim Car List, one from F1 2010 and the Williams-Toyota of IRacing.

This show includes our first look at the full release version of Gran Turismo 5.   Tom Haake takes you on a tour of the features, while Darin & Shaun point out the good, the bad and the ugly. We also cover which wheels work with GT5 and which do not.   We introduce "The Pit Stop" with Jessica Lopez with the latest sim racing news and to top things off Top Sim Cars adding 2 cars from GT5 to the list.

In this Episode, we check out the Fanatec GT3 RS V2 wheel and how to set it up with Gran Turismo 5.   Shaun checks out the Logitech G510 Gaming Keyboard and G700 Gaming Mouse.   Tommy goes retro and checks out MX vs ATV Unleashed for the PC and a mod called REV for it.   Hope you enjoy the show!

In this Episode, we attend the Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch party in Hollywood, California.  We give the title a full review on the PS3 and we take a look at a new racing rig on the block for U.S based sim racers, by Sim-Seats.  Hope you enjoy the show!

In this Episode, we check out the latest version of Netkar 1.2 as well as Ferrari Virtual Academy tracks, Mugello and Nurburgring.   We also revisit our Top Simulation Cars of all time list.   Watch and find out how to enter a contest to win a code for Stigs garage for Forza Motorsports 3 by Turn 10.   Enjoy!

In this Episode, we head to Las vegas, Nevada to cover the 8th annual Gran Turismo Awards at the 2010 SEMA Auto show.  Jessica and Shaun follow Kazunori as he judges the final vehicles for a chance to win a spot in a future edition of Gran Turismo. We also stop by iRacing's booth and interview a few sim racers. One is a pro racer Brian Sellers.  He talks abut his rig and experience as a sim racer. In addition, we got some great footage of the cars on display at SEMA and Ken Block doing some sideways driving in his WRC car.   Hope you enjoy the show!

In this Episode, we finish off our iRacing open house coverage with a look at the tour that all the iRacers got to go on. In addition, we were able to get some footage of the Williams FW31 and Mazda Miata in action! Shaun sits down with iRacing's Vice President of Art and Production Greg Hill to talk about some new enhancements to the online service and also gets to check out where things are with upcoming track, Spa-Francorchamps. Our top story of the show is a conversation with the Godfather of sim racing, Dave Kaemmer to talk about the new tire model that will be implemented very soon. We also show you the new tire model in action. Enjoy!

In this Episode we start by going back to the Eyefinity setup and show you a way to run triple screens without the need for a display port capable monitor or display port cable.   After that, we have a new Top Simulation Cars of All Time and we put Dirt Factor for rFactor through our ratings . Find out if it makes the top 50 or will the LFS Caterham get bumped? Then we boot up the PS3 version of WRC 2010 and show you how we setup our Fanatec wheels, in addition we take a look at wheels by Logitech and the Thrustmaster F430.   Last but not least, Shaun reviews the Logitech F540 wireless headsets that are compatible with the PS3, XBox 360 and PC.  Check it out!

In this Episode Jessica talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. about sim racing.  How he first got started, what kind of equipment he uses and more.  She even talks with him about the differences between real life and sim racing.   Then we take a trip to Boston to take part in the iRacing open house.  Shaun sits down and talks with several iRacers about their start in sim racing and what it means to them. Enjoy!

In this Episode we check out the PC version of WRC 2010 by Milestone and Blackbean. We put it on the "Shibami"  and we also show you how to set up a G27 or Logitech wheel with the title.   Check it out!

In this Episode we check out the PS3 version of F1 2010 by Codemasters. We don't "Shibami" it but do go in-depth and test it with 7 different wheels and tell you how we set them up in game. We also show you how to set up a buttkicker if you are using an HDMI cable for your video/audio.  Let us show you what "Living the Life" is all about in the F1 2010 career mode and after that we'll tell you how we feel about this new title with pros and cons  and by putting it on our "Revs Scale."   Next month we will put all 3 versions of F1 2010 (PC, XBox 360 and PS3) on the "Shibami" and see how it fairs online.  Hope you enjoy the show!

In this Episode we check out Ferrari Virtual Academy to see what its all about.   Then we review the Playseat GT Nascar edition and put it on the "Revs scale".   Last, we head to the Green Hell.  We check out Nordschleife for rFactor and put it on Top Simulation Cars of All Time. Enjoy!

In this Episode we are finalizing our coverage of Gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany with Andreas Nie. The show begins with an interview with the creator of the Racestar ConverTTable. It's a coffee table that converts into a sim rig.   Then Andreas meets up Danny Engels of SK Gaming who is a Pro Sim Racer and finds out what it takes to get started as a professional gamer.   Concluding with looking at a full-motion simulator by SimForce Emotions.  Check it out!

In this Episode we are back in Cologne, Germany for coverage of Gamescom with Andreas Nie. Andreas meets up with Paul Jeal and Stephen Hood,  lead developers of Codemasters' F1 2010. Whatch for a great interview! Our crew also took a trip the the Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California to check out  LA Racing School.  We met up with local sim racers there and got to engage in some friendly head-to-head racing, for a chance to win a 20 lap drive in a Super Late Model. In this competition, we used iRacing and drove in the Blue Tiger Motion Simulator. If that's not enough, we also have another segment of Top Simulation Cars of All Time.   Enjoy!

In this Episode we are in Cologne, Germany for coverage of Gamescom with todays star being Gran Turismo5 in all of its glory.   Andreas Nie hosts this report, he meets up with Famine & Venari of GTPlanet and venture to gather as much of GT5 Gamescom has to offer. To start things off, they discuss what they learned during the "Breakout Session" that Kazunori Yamauchi hosted.  Then, they sit down and talk with the man himself, Kazunori for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, video was not allowed, however photography was. They wrap things up with their impressions about the GT5 demo at Gamescom.   Watch and see and abundance of footage of GT5 and  a new segment of "Top Sim Cars of All Time."   Hope you enjoy the show!

In this Episode we start off by looking at the GTV Racer,  a new lightweight and easy to put away wheel stand.  We have a track edition of  "Top Simulation of All Time." Do you have what it takes to beat the ISR guys at Montreal in CartFactor? The show finishes up in Cologne, Germany at Gamescom, checking out Gran Turismo 5. Enjoy!

In this Episode,  we start things by looking at Need for Speed: World for the PC by Electronic Arts.   Then, in "Top Simulation Cars of All Time," we check out Eastern Creek Raceway and lay down some laps in the Bathhurst Legends mod.  Think you can beat our lap time ?   Last week we showed you Eyefinity triple screen technology. This week we show you how to do it with Soft TH on a budget using two NVidia cards.   The top story of the show is our review the new all-in-one budget rig by GT Omega Racing. Check it out!

In this Episode we start things off  by looking at Mod Nation Racers by Sony's San Diego Studios for the PS3 and PSP.   Then we  "Bump" another car on the "Top SImulation Cars of All Time"  watch to see which car makes the top 50.  We  have some exclusive footage from iRacing , as Greg Hill shows us some of the stuff they have in the pipeline (Pocono, Dover, F1, MX5) and Shaun talks about the new build.  In our Top Story, we show you how to setup triple screens using Eyefinity technology and an ATI 5850 graphics card. We test the system on iRacing, rFactor, Live For Speed, Need for Speed Shift, Dirt 2 and GTR Evolution. Hope you enjoy this one!

In this Episode we start things by looking at Split/Second by Blackrock Studios and Disney Interactive. Then onto "Top SImulation Cars of All Time" where we decided to bump a car off the list and only keep the Top 50. Tune in to see which is the first car to get bumped. We review two items for the hardcore sim racer:  The Rev Burner, GI Max and GI Pro by http://www.symprojects.com. & to top things off we check out the Racer GTx cockpit by http://www.hotseatsim.com Enjoy!

In this Episode we take a look at Atomic Accessories new Lamborghini Gallardo Force Feedback Wheel.   In addition, we test out the new Steadiplay wheelstand to see if it's a good fit for sim racing.  iIRacing releases its new build this week , packed with new items that we cover and "Top Simulated Cars of All Time" where we will add two new cars to the list to fill in the top 50. Enjoy!

In this episode, we take a look at  Forza Motorsports into the Past, at the Present and into Future. We  review the Plei Chair by Plei Factory. In the segment "Top Simulated Cars of All Time"  we add two new cars to the list. Hope you enjoy the show!

This episode is an E3 2010 special report. Darin interviews Thomas Jackermeier of Fanatec.  They discuss a few new products coming, as well as sim racing in general.  Jessica interviews Tritton Technologies about their new line of headphones.   We also take our first look at World Rally Championship (WRC) by Blackbean Games with exclusive footage accompanied by an interview of Fabio Paglianti. An action packed episode, you don't want to miss!

In this episode we cover E3 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, in Downtown Los Angeles, California. We starting with Test Drive Unlimited 2 by Atari and Eden Games. Jessica talks with one of the lead developers. Then, Shaun interviews a developer from Criterion games regarding upcoming title, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.  Meanwhile, Darin checks the game out. Jessica also stops by the Turtle Beach and Playseat's booth to see what they have to offer. Enjoy!

This episode is a special report from E3 2010 on Gran Turismo 5. We get an in-depth look at the soon to be released Gran Turismo 5 by Polyphony Digital and Sony.  We have exclusive footage of GT5 from the Mercedes SLS party featuring GT5 as one of the stars. Darin is part of the Sony "Breakout Session" where they release some new facts of what is coming in GT5. Shaun interviews Chris Hinojosa-Mranda an Associate Producer from the GT5 team. We also see GT5 in 3d with Head Tracking. Discuss this show with us here at our forums

In this episode we cover E3 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles, Californai.  It is our  first of four E3 special reports. This show covers F1 2010 by Codemasters' who invited us to a private demo and while we were there, Darin interviewed  Lead Developers, Paul Jeal and Stephen Hood and asked all the questions you've hopefully wanted answered. Enjoy!

In this episode, Jessica and Shaun take a look at the soon to be released Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition and see how it performs on both the PlayStation 3 as well as on the PC.  Darin and Shaun review the new Superstars V8 Next Challenge for the PC, developed by Milestone and published by Black Bean Games.  We also have our 23rd edition of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" adding a 46th car to the list. Enjoy!

In this show, Darin and Shaun review the new Superbike World Championship title SBK-X for the PC, developed by Milestone and published by Black Bean Games. Shaun and Tommy take a look at the alpha build of GP Bikes for the PC and they also discuss the type of controllers used to play these motorcycle simulations. We also have our 22nd edition of "Top Simulation Car of All Time" and the Porsche Fabcar from rFactor makes the 45th car on the list. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Shaun meets up with Indycar driver and 2010 Indy 500 hopefull, Townsend Bell to discuss sim racing and driving his Honda powered Dallara. The interview took place at CXC Simulators where Townsend frequently tests. We also introduce a new member to the review team, Tommy Haake. Tommy and Darin review the Fanatec Clubsport pedals with the color and tune up kits. We also have our 21st edition of Top Simulation Cars of All Time. This episode we look at the Class 1 Buggy from the EWOR Evolution Mod for rFactor. Hope you enjoy the show!

 In this show we get to meet up with Andy Gray from Codemasters' to get a preview of F1 2010 in it's early alpha stages. We brought our own wheel with us for the occasion, a Fanatec 911 Turbo S attached to a Rennsport wheel stand. Shaun and Darin give you their take on this early build while Jessica interviews Andy Gray and tries to get some new details on the upcoming title. We also have our 43rd  edition of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" Enjoy!

In this episode we get our hands on a new ECCI Trackstar 7000 which is the first force feedback wheel made by ECCI, or Extreme Competition Controls Inc. ECCI has been around for more than 15 years making high end sim racing wheels for  the PC that do not incorporate force feedback. See how Darin and Shaun feel about the implementation of  the technology in their wheels. We’d like to thank Veteran Sim Racer, Rhawn Black for bringing us his new ECCI wheel to test out. Also on this show, we take a look at Ray Brydens book, iRacing Paddock . Then we add two more cars to the 19th edition of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" Enjoy!

In this episode of Inside Sim Racing Jessica Lopez and Shaun Cole build a gaming / racing PC from scratch. Darin Gangi and Shaun show you some external displays for iRacing and rFactor.  We do a retro review on Enthusia by Konami for the PlayStation 2. We also put two more cars on the "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" which both crack the top 5. One is from rFactor, one from GTR2. Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode we take a look at the Porsche Carrera Wheel for the PS3 and the PC, is this the wheel to knock off the mighty Logitech?  We cover Capcom's newest version of GP Bikes in the form of the 2009/2010 version.  We also take a listen with the Siberia V2 Headphones by Steelseries and top things off adding two more cars to the "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" Enjoy!

In this episode a first look at rFactor 2 and interview with developer Gjon Camaj. We also have another first look at the Apiga AP2 Foldable sim racing rig. In addition, we check out a console title for the XBox 360 - Reflex MX vs ATV  and  as always another segment of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" Check it out!

In this episode, we check out the Thomas Super Wheel who is known for making bullet proof products, we put their Pedals set with the Load Cell upgrade to the test to see if it lives up to their reputation.  We also take a ride on Trials HD the action packed Motorcycle game for the XBox.  After many submissions the results are in for the Viewers Choice for Simrigs, see the winner in all of its glory.  In addition to all of that we will add two more cars to the "Top Simulation Cars of All Time"  Join Jessica, Darin and Shaun and enjoy the show!

In this episode we cover Indy 500 Evolution for the XBox 360 and Formula One Championship Edition for the PS3. We review the Buttkicker Gamer2, in additon to our first Top Sim Car shootout featuring the Caterham for Live for Speed, RFactor and GTR Evo. Enjoy!

This show covers Virtual RC where RC racing meets simulated racing on the PC.  We also combine 4 different titles from SimBin and score them against the rest of the racing sims out there. Including Race 07, GTR Evolution, STCC and Race On. We unveil our new sim index scoring.   For all of the beginning sim racers we have sim racing tutorials, letting you know what sims have the best racing schools built in.   Last but not least, we have another installment of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" Check it out!

On this show we cover the MX Simulator which might be the first real Motocross sim ever.   We also take a look at the Logitech Momo Wheel.  This is one of the most loved wheels on the planet and we will find it if it deserves the attention.   We add two cars to the "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" list.  The Toyota Corolla AE86 and FSONE for Rfactor.   To cap off what is already a great show,  we cover the 3rd annual "Mod of the Year Awards" by Simraceway and Jessica will be giving away the top honor trophies. Enjoy the show!

In this show, a full review of IRacing.com's simulation, including an Interview with the "Godfather" of Sim Racing, Dave Kaemmer. Also covered on this show, "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" featuring the VW Jetta TDI and the Aussie V8 Supercar. In addition we also cover Dirt2 again, this time for the PC including all of the mods for the sim. If that isn't enough we also have coverage of the Simraceway GT3 Competition with a top prize or over $5,000. Enjoy!

In this show we review Richard Burns Rally for the PC and include all the mods over the years from places like RallyeSim. Will it rank as one of the top simulations of all time?  We also check out the Xlerator Wheel stand. We put the Peugot 205 from Richard Burns Rally and the MMG 2007 F1 McClaren on our 10th "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" segment.  

On this show we look at Superleague Formula a PC sim that focuses on Soccer and Formula One. We also take a look at the Project Gotham series for the XBOX 360 and rate versions 3 and 4. In addition, we review the Microsoft 360 Wireless Racing Wheel and put it through our weighted rating scale (now known as the "Shibami") To round things off, we will also have our 9th installment of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" segment featuring the Superleague Formula car as well as the Ford Escort of GT legends converted to RFactor. Enjoy!

In this episode, we finish our Wheel Shootout between the Logitech G27 and DFGT, Fanatec 911 GT3 RS and 911 Turbo S and the Thrustmaster F430.  We score Gran Turismo for the PSP as well as review and score F1 2009 by Codemasters for the PSP. We also have 8th edition of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" with the Megane Trophy Car by RSDG and the GT Legends DeTomaso Pantera. Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode we bring you part one of our 5 wheel shootout. The 5 contenders are: Thrustmaster Ferrari F430, Fanatec 911 GT3RS and 911 Turbo S Logitech DFGT and G27. Watch part one to see how they faired on the performace side. Also we get to tour iRacing's headquarters in Boston, where Jessica Lopez sits down with Dave Kaemmer and Tony Gardner.  As always, we have "Top Simulation Cars of All Time"  with the PCC 2007 mod from rFactor. Hope you enjoy the show!

On this show we review Supercar Challenge for the PS3 and Top Race for the PC. We take a look at iRacings new build with the Dallara Indycar, Corvette C6-R and Mosport. Also in "Top Simulation Cars of All Time"  we review the Toyota Supra for rFactor and the Indycar by iRacing.com. Shaun brings you some "Tech Tips" about where to start with a set-up. Check it out!  

In this episode, we review of Need for Speed Shift for the PC and XBox 360 by EA and Slightly Mad Studios. We also have our 5th edition of "Top Simulation Cars of All Time" which includes the Trellet Legends Mod, LFS Formula BMW and Lotus 79 by iRacing.com  and we revisit "Track Tips" and  Forza 3 to answer some questions from our forum. Enjoy!