Next level racing formula lite pro review
Review: Next Level Racing’s $300 Formula Lite Pro living room-friendly racing cockpit [Video]
Expanding its affordable, foldable sim-racing cockpits line-up, the Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro comes in at just $300. It’s designed to pack down and be easily stored with all of the sim-racing hardware still attached. But does it provide the strength and comfort needed for long gaming sessions? Be sure to hit the video below to find out.
The Formula Lite Pro was designed with a few things in mind. It’s meant to be foldable and easy to store when not in use. It’s also very affordable for a cockpit at just $300. The support straps enable the “Pro” addition to the name by supporting wheelbases with up to 10nm of torque.
This seems directly aimed at console gamers who want to use a cockpit in their living room on a TV but can’t always leave it set up. Once you’re done or when needed, it can be packed up and stored in the corner of a room or even a closet.
Design
Next Level Racing has taken many features of its other affordable, foldable cockpits, the GTLite, F-GT Lite, and GTLite Pro, and adapted them to the Formula Lite Pro. At the core o
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Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, PC
Pros
- Can handle direct drive racing wheels.
- Incredibly easy to adjust.
- It can be folded away with relative ease.
- Comfortable to race longer sessions.
- Great cam lever system for making adjustments.
Cons
- Flex and wobble are present in the racing wheel mount.
- Not easy to get into and out of.
- Heavy when fully folded.
- Some push pin adjustments can be tricky.
Shop the Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro
Buy Formula Lite ProThe Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro cockpit is an all-in-one sim racing cockpit that on paper, is perfect for me. It sits you in a very reclined formula driving position, can support direct drive racing wheels up to 10Nm, and folds up for relatively easy storage at the end of a long race session.
As someone who is always constructing and deconstructing my own sim racing setups due to reviewing different ha
Next Level Racing, founded in 2009 and based in Australia, focuses on developing high-quality sim racing products. The company is known for its sturdy and well-designed cockpits, seats, and accessories, catering to both hobbyists and professional sim racers. Their products blend innovation with quality, aiming to deliver a realistic racing experience without costing a fortune. Next Level Racing has built a solid reputation in the sim racing world.
With the launch of the Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro, a cockpit designed for sim racers and gamers seeking more immersion, they’ve created a product that appeals to a wide audience. When Next Level Racing asked us to review the Formula Lite Pro cockpit, we didn’t hesitate for a second.
The Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro cockpit is available for €299.00, excluding shipping. Next Level sells its products through retailers, including our partner Simrace Webshop. You can also expand your setup with various accessories, such as a monitor stand, keyboard and mouse stand, and a Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad, allowing you to customize your setup to your exact preferences.
Packaging & Contents
We receive a large brown box with
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Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, PC
Pros
- Incredibly versatile
- Performs well with entry-level gear
- Rigid enough for a small guide drive wheel
- Comfortable racing seat
- Shifter mount included
- Well designed
Cons
- Takes time to fully collapse
- Some adjustments can be stiff
- Load cell pedals can be too powerful
Shop the Next Level Racing F-GT Lite
Buy F-GT LiteNext Level Racing’s original F-GT cockpit remains one of their most popular sim racing rigs. The F-GT Lite looks to fill the gap below the F-GT by utilising similar style philosophies while introducing much more budget-friendly focused elements. I’ll detect out in this review whether these changes and tweaks produce this a go-to budget sim racing cockpit.
What is the Next Level Racing F-GT Lite?
Next Level Racing markets their F-GT Lite as their first portable sim racing cockpit. While this is true, I would much
The newest piece of equipment from Next Level Racing is yet another piece of inventory in the form of a sim racing rig, this one being called the GTLite Pro. Next Level Racing has previously offered the GTLite and F-GTLite cockpits, the latter of which we reviewed last year.
These cockpits are what one might call ‘entry-level’, at a lower price point with cheaper parts for those looking to get into something that resembles a real-world type of situation on a budget might be interested in getting. The GTLite Pro takes the GTLite adds improvements to the base, stepping up in many areas. Let’s see if the claims ring true.
What exactly is the GTLite Pro?
Next Level Racing’s GTLite Pro is a new, improved evolution of the existing GTLite. We previously reviewed something similar, Next Level Racing’s F-GTLite, a formula-style foldable cockpit. That rig left us a little disappointed, so we were hopeful that the new Pro would impress us further.
It’s an ‘entry-level’ sim rig, as explained before, and it provides users with a place for a wheel base, pedals, shifters and handbrakes. It’s something that isn’t a desk and is one complete piece whe