Half a second is probably not accurate, lol, but the lag is enough to make it nearly impossible to correct a slide. It was used on an Xbox One with the Forza Horizon series games, mostly.
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TJ, can you please let me know the 411 on your system? My Son and I are converting the garage into a workshop, for his Supra and the Karts, we are putting a simulator on one side of the garage. I was hoping to be able to run multiple simulators on the same game so that two or more can race each other or practice racing as a team to draft as a team to gain speed? If not, I was also looking into VR, with a three way screen, so you can run VR and or the three screen system. We will be working on that in six weeks or so and In the mean time I am trying to nail down the systems that does both F series and Karting, looking at Karting first priority and F series can be an ad donated? Thanks for any assistance you can render, we really appreciate you! We are dead serious about Karting and the simulator is one of the training pieces we are putting in. We then can go to the track and see if you can translate the experences learned on the simulators to real time practices. Also I do not know if multiple drivers can be linked or not. If so We can practice driving as a team, blocking, drafting to gain advantanages that single drivers do not have, etc. Thanks 
Charles,
Simplest way to run a sim is via an Xbox or PlayStation. The popular sim titles are Forza, Project Cars and f1 2018.
A computer setup is much more powerful but overkill unless thatâs what you are really into.
Basically Xbox with a force feedback wheel and pedal set.
Unfortunately the kart simulator isnât available on Xbox and PlayStation. 
The options and layouts for sim racing are as numerous and varied as karting itself. It really depends on your specific needs, so the best thing to do would be to research what sim games youâre interested in, check what their recommend PC specs are, and start your PC search from there. You can go full-custom or pre-built on the PC. Obviously with a custom computer you can tailor it to your needs, but youâll also need to source the building of it. newegg.com or pcpartpicker.com are good places to start your PC research. Depending on how serious you want to be, you can find computers thatâll run most sim games for $500-$2000+.
Youâll also need a wheel/pedal setup. The three big names are Logitech, Thrustmaster, or Fanatec. Each has a ton of different models, pricing levels, etc. depending on your needs. Youâll need to look at what game you are planning on playing and what controller youâll need for it. For example, playing KartKraft only means you donât need a 3-pedal setup or a shift knob. However, if you are going to be playing other games, you might need a clutch pedal or a shift knob. Most wheels are going to retail for $150-$1000+, with plenty of good deals on used stuff if you can find it.
Youâll also need some way to mount all this stuff, which is usually some kind of wheel stand or dedicated sim chassis. Again, it depends on your specific needs. See how much space youâve got, what your budget is, and how immersive you want the experience to be. I bought a Next Level Racing F-GT chassis because it was about the cheapest option to get a âFormulaâ style seating position. They were having a sale on them on Amazon for $389 I believe. Itâs a really nice piece, I put it all together earlier this week.
Or as Dom said, you can get a pretty good experience playing something on Xbox/Playstation as well. The wheel/pedal options are a little more limited but they do have some nice stuff for consoles as well. Some console games allow splitscreen multiplayer, so you could play two people on one console if you wanted, however it isnât really the ideal setup, but it still can be a lot of fun. I canât count how many days me and my friends wasted in middle school rocking some old Gran Turismo with crappy steering wheels.
If you go the PC route, you will need two complete simulator setups to play against each other.
@Bimodal_Rocket Console release is slated for 2019 according to KartKraft!
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Then how can you run the program if you desire to have that real live feeling and visually impacting as was stated earlier?
The iRacing flea market on facebook is a great place to get the best sim setup for your given budget. From mild to wild, someone in there can guide you can even build something custom.
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If anyone is looking for a VR headset for Sim racing⌠This is supposedly a good deal at $110.
I just ordered one.
Hereâs what someone (His name Pramoda Ravi) said about it
Lenovo Explorer is the best bang for the buck, period.
Pros:
Resolution is slightly better than the Rift
$110
Windows Mixed Reality > Oculus Home
No external tracers
Adjustable headband
Swivel headset (major plus, being able to focus correctly is SO EASY)Cons:
No mic or audio
SDE is as apparent as with the Rift
FOV is very similar to the RiftIf you bought a Samsung HMD and canât get the computer to run it correctly because it needs a 1070 or better to function⌠hereâs your answer. Requires very minimum computer requirements which means you can enjoy great graphics with a slightly worse screen than trying to play everything at low settings with a great screen. Trust me, you want the first. Also, for $110⌠holy $hit, this is a f**ing steal.
James:
Please write about this when youâve had a few hours with it. Sounds very interesting.
To those looking to get in on sim racing:
This headset has just freed up several hundred dollars youâd have had to spend on a large Tele. That money can instead be spent on a decent controller and mounting setup.
My advice - spend big on something good. 20 years ago I bought a Hyperstimulator on the basis that it will never be obsolete. Iâve loved looking at it in my living room every day Iâve owned it, and the physical immersion (in a 94 Williams cockpit) supplies an experience you donât get from a plastic Logitech (as much as I love their gear). The controls are racecar-weighted, so itâs a very satisfying and very physical experience.
Above all, itâs well built - thereâs no flex anywhere in the system so your input to the controls goies into the controls and nowhere else.
Whatever you buy, mount it rigidly. If youâre serious, you cant have stuff moving around while you drive.
Iâm pretty sure that rig would be of interest to pretty much every major sim racing forum. Iâd imagine those were pretty rare even then.
Just ordered one! Vr here we come.
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Iâm actually thinking about VR for my next rig too.
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