Sim racing is a rapidly growing field, and with it, a wave of influencers and YouTubers claiming to be specialists in equipment. But beware: everything you hear on social media is not necessarily true.
Pseudo-experts who speak without testing
Many of these content creators have never had the products they criticize, whether positively or negatively, in their hands. They give an opinion based on technical sheets, images, or what they have heard... but without ever having conducted real tests in real conditions. And testing a product is not just about plugging it in and doing a few laps. A good test takes time, comparisons with other equipment, and objective analyses. Whether it's a chassis, a base, a steering wheel, a pedal set, or any other accessory, a thorough battery of tests is needed to assess quality, feel, and durability.
The lack of objectivity due to fear of brands
On the other hand, some YouTubers receive equipment for free from brands. Their goal? To speak positively about it to maintain their relationship with manufacturers and ensure they receive more products in the future. The result: they carefully avoid mentioning the negative points, and you end up with a biased opinion.
The problem is that it completely skews the perception that a buyer can have of a product.How can one know if this steering wheel, this base, or this pedal set is truly worth its output, its feel, its actual performance?A biased or incomplete review does not reflect the reality of a product in prolonged use. It is therefore essential to take a step back before relying on a single source of information.
Don't blindly trust online reviews.
It is essential to take a step back before buying a sim racing accessory based solely on a YouTube video or a post on a forum. Do your research, read multiple reviews, and prioritize those that are detailed, reasoned, and accompanied by real tests.
"If a product is good, it doesn't need a marketing boost to establish itself. And if it has flaws, a serious and honest test will bring them to light."
👉 Moralité : ne vous fiez pas aux apparences et méfiez-vous des avis trop tranchés, qu’ils soient excessivement positifs ou négatifs. Le vrai test, c’est celui que vous ferez vous-même !
👉 "Coming soon, we will publish a list of the true sim racing experts... and maybe also one of the YouTube clowns who say anything!"
