| Reviews : Playseats Evolution Gaming Seat (Black with Silver) |
Technical Details
- High-tech chair for racing video games puts you in the middle of the excitement
- Adjustable to almost every game console/computer and steering wheel
- Just install separately available game steering wheel and pedals
- Reinforced steel tubular construction eliminates excess wobble; folds for storage
- Measures 52.1 x 19.7 x 38.6 inches (L x H x W)
Product Description
This racing stimulation cockpit gives you the ultimate realistic racing experience. New, solid leg-friendly framework for a comfortable fit. Reinforced steel, tubular construction adds extra stability, eliminating excess wobble. Increased seat cushioning. Ergonomic race chair for real life race stimulation. Made of high quality materials, non-flammable. Multi adjustable for ages 8 upwards. For use with all Logitech steering wheels, patented folding racing seat and easy to assemble. Playseats works with PC, XBOX 360, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, PS ONE, PS2, PS3.Amazon.com Product Description
With its completely renewed design and double-stitched vinyl cover, the black Playseats Evolution gaming seat puts you smack dab in the middle of your favorite racing game. The seat works with almost all racing peripherals on the market and every game console, including the Xbox 360, GameCube, PlayStation2, PCs, and more. More importantly, the chair is notably comfortable while delivering the most realistic racing simulation around.Details include a reinforced steel tubular construction that adds stability and eliminates excess wobble, a non-flammable seat material, and an easy-to-assemble design. Just install a game steering wheel, such as the latest Logitech model, on the middle pole and attach a couple of pedals along the bottom (all sold separately). The setup is also easily adaptable, with multiple adjustment knobs letting you move the wheel and pedals closer or farther, depending on your height. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, the Evolution seat is the perfect accessory for gamers who want to boost their lap times in style.
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Customer Reviews
By Fernando Carbone (Miami, FL)
I am impressed with the quality of this chair. The frame is very solid and the chair is very comfortable. Totally adjustable, I would buy it again.
By Donovan Myers (Macomb, MI United States)
I bought my Playseats Evolution Gaming Seat back in 2007 around the time that Forza 2 came out for the Xbox 360. I also purchased the Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless racing wheel. I also own a PlayStation 3 and a Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel that I have used with the seat.
I can't recommend this seat for the following reasons:
1. The included "seat" that gets mounted to the whole thing is very cheap and not even close to a real car seat. It comes "folded up" and you basically unfold the back section. Because of this, there is a metal rod that runs across right where my backbone hits the chair. Since this is a "cheap" chair, it does not have very good lumbar support and after a few races my back really begins to feel the metal rod.
2. The steering wheel mount is designed to pivot up and down, but it is very hard to get the bolt tight enough to keep it from pivoting up and down when you're actually using the seat. Occasionally you'll have to yank up on your wheel to pull this mount back into position.
3. Wheel support & Nickle and Diming. The Xbox 360 racing wheel I purchased with the seat didn't mount well and I had to hack together a solution using some foam material (craft store) and particle board. Eventually I made it work. Since I bought my seat, I see that Playseats has introduced a 360 wheel mount solution (for extra money) as well as seat rail sliders, stick shift holders, etc. For $300 all of this stuff should be included. Especially with how low quality the seat actually is.
The Xbox 360 pedals work fine w/ the pedal mount if you jam them back under the lip which causes some scuffing and wear to the pedals. The Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel works well with the steering wheel mount but there is no reasonable way to attach the pedals. I don't believe zip-ties and velcro are an acceptable mounting solution (though PLENTY are included).
4. This may come down to personal taste, but, the between the legs design results in a very flimsy, unstable feel to the whole thing.
As some other reviewers have mentioned, I also wondered if I received a "used" product. My box was very badly damaged (but everything inside was okay).
If you can pick this up for $150-200 and are willing to put some work into it (replacing/fixing the seat rod issue, welding the steering wheel mount so it doesn't pivot, etc) then it might be a decent value.
By S. Adams (Sixburgh, PA)
This is a great product. Very easy to assemble with a multitude of wheel and pedal positions. Very comfortable seat and super cool looking. I have an Xbox 360 steering wheel, I did not purchase the adapter plate and you do not need it. The zip ties that are supplied with the chair are sufficient to attach the wheel and pedals to the frame. Don't waste your money. The construction is very solid. I weigh in at 225lbs. and there is no wobbling at all. I race every night and when I'm done I find myself still sitting in the chair watching tv, it's that comfotable. Before I forget my cat digs it to. When I get up she jumps in after I've warmed it up!! If your looking to make an investment in a racing chair you can't go wrong with this one!
By David Hofmann
I was a little skeptical about the quality, I'm 193 cm tall and 240 pounds (113 kg) and I'm not the most gentle driver. My biggest concern was that the construction would be too flimsy and the whole thing would wobble or bend. Once I was using it I was positively surprised, it more solid than I thought. Yes it moves a little, but it doesn't take you out of the game at all.
The adjustments for different drivers is easy enough and quick. Even my 7 year old can drive in it comfortably. With some extra padding you can make it work for even younger drivers.
This sear is designed for the Logitech G25 wheel. There are holes and screws for the G25 so installing it was super easy. Overall the whole assembly didn't take very long.
The seat itself is very nice and comfortable and seems solid enough even for my size and weight. It folds in the middle for easy storage, but don't expect too much, even when folded the whole setup is pretty large.
The driving experience with this seat and the Logitech G25 is just pure joy. I have finally found the right setup and I think this combo gives you a very good price/performance ratio. I have tried much more expensive seats that were in no way better. If you are into race games this is the thing to have!
A few words about accessories. The gear shift holder is a must have for the G25. The seat adjust rails are a waste of money. They don't work properly but you don't really need them anyway. Between drivers you'll have to adjust the pedal distance and steering wheel plate anyway so the gliding seat doesn't add anything.
The carpet is also not really useful. It's pretty narrow and I don't see the use of it if your room has a carpet floor already. If you have hard wood floor (like I do) just use adhesive felt pads and you are all set.
By J. Williams (USA)
I read lots of reviews that said the Playseat Evo was worth the $299 price, and I have to agree. Sure, I would love to pick one up at $199, or even $149, but I certainly feel like it's worth $299 after putting it together and adding a G25 wheel. Very comfortable seat, and high quality construction. I highly recommend. If the price ever does drop again, I'll pick up another one to add some flight controls to for flight sims.
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