Gaming cockpits

MadMossy · 19 Nov 2016 at 06:00

Looking for possible ideas on a gaming cockpit that could accommodate a Logitech G25 and Saitek X55 for a VR gaming setup.

Primarily because my current setup has me messing about fitting numerous peripherals to get started and my X55 cannot be mounted on my desk (not enough space for starters)

I've seen numerous gaming chairs but non offer mounting of both wheel/flight peripherals or they do but have unnecessary and costly hardware for mounting a monitor which obviously isn't needed for a virtual reality rig.

Flubble · 19 Nov 2016 at 11:27

Obutto r3volution looks like it could hold a wheel on the middle and the flight stuff

you can get them without the triple monitor stand

MadMossy · 19 Nov 2016 at 12:42

Yeah seen that one, certainly fits the requirements but currently shipped from outside the UK at a hefty £90 cost. UK distributor is gone for some reason.

bimbleuk · 19 Nov 2016 at 15:22

You must have looked at the GT Omega setup already but I went with them because of the
Obutto shipping costs. You might have to bodge something though to accommodate a flight stick and steering wheel.

Worth looking on voucher sites and keep an eye out next week as they sometimes do a limited time bundle discount.

drex69 · 19 Nov 2016 at 15:55

+1 for the Obutto R3volution.

Purchased this back in October 2012. and never looked back.

Of course it is fantastic for racing \ flight sims, but it is also fantastic for normal gaming and browsing too.

I ditched my desk, 4 years ago, and have been sitting in this ever since.

MadMossy · 19 Nov 2016 at 16:28

Do like the look of the Obutto but at around £800 plus another £90 for shipping (no longer has a UK distributor so shipped from Europe) I don't think I could really justify it.

If shipping wasn't an additional cost, I'd consider it.

Judge Mental · 19 Nov 2016 at 18:30

I have a Playseat Airforce, it isn't a cockpit setup but the removable centre arm can accommodate a wheel, though I use a wheelstand for mine. There's also side plates for mounting a hotas.

Not my setup but gives you an idea of what the chair can do.
https://vrforum.de/threads/eure-vr-hardware.261/page-15

drex69 · 20 Nov 2016 at 12:12

MadMossy said:
Do like the look of the Obutto but at around £800 plus another £90 for shipping (no longer has a UK distributor so shipped from Europe) I don't think I could really justify it.

If shipping wasn't an additional cost, I'd consider it.

I agree, its a bit of a investment...

But I'm not to sure, where you are getting this £800.00 from ? (unless you are adding on all the extras as well)

The cockpit is listed on their site for £600.00 + shipping.

Drop them an email, you never know, they might be able to do something on the shipping cost.

MadMossy · 20 Nov 2016 at 12:59

Cockpit on its own is £600, but if you want it to replace a desk like I do then you will also need the acrylic table tops and of course I want it for driving and flight sims so would need the additional flight stick parts as well which puts the price at or around £800, shipping for that is £89 currently, it used to be free when they had a UK based distributor.