Followers of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are getting one other new wheel to contemplate in 2027. It comes from Chinese language model, PXN, that already has a wholesome ecosystem of racing wheels, flight sticks, and different assorted {hardware} for simulator followers.
The W TS should still be a bit of manner off really launching, however I noticed one on the SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt, the place PXN was exhibiting. It was a non-working mannequin, as in, I solely obtained to see it on a desk, however first impressions are fairly good.
I’ve actually been moving into the truck simulator video games this yr, and transferring onto a wheel for it’s the subsequent step. One factor that instantly stands out with PXN’s truck wheel is the value I used to be informed to count on it at.
I used to be informed they’re aiming across the €160 – €170 mark, which might undercut the present competitors by a great quantity. It does not really feel low cost, although, regardless of focusing on a lower cost.
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The design is “Scania-influenced” which, with no license, is as shut as it may possibly get. I’ve additionally by no means pushed an actual Scania truck, so I’ve obtained no level of reference. However the wheel is trimmed totally in leather-based, and it feels actually tender and high-quality.
It is a typical 400 mm wheel design for truck driving and is full of 34 buttons to do all the belongings you need to do along with your digital truck cockpit. You’d assume that it will be plug and play with each SCS truck sims, since these are the target market.
Clearly with out really utilizing it, that is only a very fast first impression. However first impressions are good. The horn is sweet and clicky, good for some digital street rage.
It additionally seems to be like PXN will likely be promoting a whole bundle to get you prepared to start out trucking. It’s going to embody a set of Hall Effect pedals, a 6 nm direct drive wheelbase, and a clamp to regulate the angle so you may go full, genuine trucker. However I do not understand how a lot this bundle goes to price.
PXN is also pretty good at supporting other companies’ wheelbases, so there’s a good chance you’ll be able to use it on your existing setup.
From what I’ve experienced of PXN hardware so far, it’s a definite contender for the more budget-conscious, but without having to give up on features. The company has also debuted some more serious wheelbases, but for trucking, especially beginners, 6nm in the planned bundle will be plenty.
I’m also told that the PXN W TS is targeting a Q1 2027 launch. So you can’t treat yourself for Christmas, but it’s not too long to wait.
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