In the hot seat for race game thrills

While everyone loves a good arcade racing game, it’s difficult to get that ‘real’ feeling in your living room with just a console and a widescreen TV. Invest in the new Liberty MultiDrive RS Driving Simulator, however, and there will be plenty of feedback.

Compatible with PC, Sony PlayStation3 and Microsoft Xbox games, the metal-framed chassis has an adjustable bucket seat, steering wheel, gearlever and pedals. The 5.1 surround-sound system, with a subwoofer mounted under the driver’s seat, gives life-like audio. And the pedals, wheel and gearshift use various levels of force feedback for the ultimate realistic driving experience.

Different monitor sizes – from 26 to 32 inches – can be specified when ordering, or you can mount your own screen. Feeling flush? Then buy more than one simulator and link them together for some head-to-head racing – provided you have the space, as the chassis is 1.2 metres long and half-a-metre wide.