Asetek just gave us a peek at something big, and for once, it’s not priced like a Formula team’s budget sheet. At this year’s COMPUTEX 2025, Asetek rolled out an early preview of a new, all-in-one sim rig that’s console-friendly, direct drive-powered, and coming in at around $1,000.

That price tag turns heads. Because up until now, if you wanted decent force feedback and a solid cockpit, you were either spending double that or building Frankenstein rigs out of eBay parts. Asetek’s gearing this toward plug-and-play simplicity, but still with solid performance in mind.

What We Know So Far

• Direct Drive Base: Compact unit (5nm torque likely), optimized for console compatibility
• Console Support: PS5 and Xbox Series X support teased, but no official list yet
• All-in-One Package: Includes rig, base, wheel, pedals, and mounts
• Target Price: ~$999 USD

Based on early footage and booth reports, the rig includes a steel cockpit frame with adjustable pedal tray and seat mounting, plus Asetek's slick software suite for tuning FFB and pedal curves.

Console Support (Finally Done Right?)

One of the biggest gaps in the sim market has been legit direct drive setups that work natively with consoles. Right now, you’ve got the Fanatec GT DD Pro on PlayStation and MOZA staying PC-only. Asetek entering this space could bring much-needed competition and kill off the "console = casual" myth once and for all.

If they land PS5 and Xbox Series X certification, this could be a game-changer for living room racers and casual fans who want to upgrade without the PC rabbit hole.

Who This Rig Is For

• Console racers ready to graduate from belt-driven wheels
• Sim fans who want performance without a DIY project
• Anyone new to Asetek’s ecosystem looking for a one-box solution

This rig won’t replace the Invicta-level setups, and it’s not meant to. What it does is lower the barrier to entry without compromising on the feel. If they nail the execution, it could be one of the most important sim hardware launches of the year.

When’s It Coming?

No hard release date yet, but reps at Computex hinted at a late Q3 or early Q4 2025 launch window. That means you might be able to bolt one of these together before the holidays.

Final Thoughts

Asetek came into the sim racing world swinging and now they’re swinging lower, in the best way. A console-ready, full-featured sim rig under $1K? That’s a bold move, and one the market’s been begging for.

We’ll keep a close eye on pricing, specs, and final console support. But for now? This looks like the rig that could bring more people into sim racing than anything we’ve seen in years.

Source: Tom's Guide