What simulation accessories do I need to get started?

For flight, start with a yoke or stick plus a throttle, then add rudder pedals. For racing, start with a wheel and pedals, then add a mount and shifter. Buy for the type of sim you play most, and build up in layers rather than all at once.

Can I use flight and racing gear on the same PC?

Yes. Each controller is a separate USB device, so a flight yoke and a racing wheel can both be connected and are mapped independently per sim. You won't usually run both at once, but you don't need a separate PC for each hobby.

Is simulation gear plug-and-play on Windows?

Most of it, yes. Class-compliant USB controllers are recognised by Windows without extra drivers, and major sims detect them automatically for axis and button mapping. Some brands offer optional firmware tools for calibration and custom button programming.

Do I need a cockpit or rig for simulation gear?

Not always. Light flight controllers and lower-force wheels mount to a desk or stand. Stronger force-feedback and direct-drive wheels benefit from a rigid cockpit because they generate torque that can move a desk. Match the frame's strength to your hardware.

Will sim gear work on PlayStation or Xbox?

It depends on the model. Much sim gear is PC-first, while specific wheels, bases and controllers are certified for a console and may need particular firmware. If you play on console, confirm that exact product supports your platform before buying.

How powerful a PC do I need for simulators?

Flight sims lean on the CPU and RAM for scenery and traffic; racing sims lean on the GPU for high frame rates. A strong CPU, 16–32GB of RAM, an NVMe SSD and a mid-to-upper GPU cover most setups at 1440p. Add headroom for VR or multiple monitors.

Does Evetech deliver simulation gear across South Africa?

Yes. Evetech ships flight and racing simulation gear nationwide with local warranty, so you avoid overseas freight and import risk on bulky equipment. Check this page for current stock and Rand pricing.

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Simulation Gear — Flight & Racing 🎮

Simulation gear is the hardware that turns a PC into a cockpit or a race car. On the flight side that means yokes, sidesticks, throttle quadrants, HOTAS units and rudder pedals; on the racing side it means force-feedback wheels, load-cell pedals, shifters and the rigs that hold them. Each one replaces keyboard-and-mouse input with controls that move and respond like the real thing.

Pick gear by which sim you spend your time in. Flight-sim fans building for MSFS or X-Plane want yokes or sticks and pedals; sim racers in iRacing or Assetto Corsa want a wheel, pedals and a stable mount. Most controllers are USB plug-and-play and are mapped per device inside the sim, so you can mix a wheel, pedals and a shifter on one PC without conflict.

Evetech carries simulation gear for both flight and racing, with local warranty and nationwide delivery on heavy, awkward-to-ship kit. Browse by type below — or jump to our dedicated flight, racing and simulator-chair pages — and pair your controls with a PC that holds a steady frame rate at your resolution.

Simulation Gear — Flight & Racing 🎮

How to Choose Simulation Gear