The F1 Red Bull racing simulator is cool, but here are 4 alternatives that won’t break the bank

In case you hadn’t heard, F1 and Red Bull will sell you a racing simulator for $120,000. But if you’d rather buy say, a really nice Porsche, or a house with that money, we’d understand. If you are in the market for one of these, you’re probably not reading this post. So for the rest of us, we put together a list of more attainable sims/racing rigs that are currently on sale. They’ll afford hours of fun for a fraction of the cost.

Alternative #1, buy a less-expensive F1 rig 

PLAYSEAT® FORMULA RED BULL RACING - $1,264.69

$1,264.69 at F1 Authentics

Key features

• Developed in conjunction with F1 drivers 

• Fully adjustable - true F1 position 

• Flex-free frame 

• Red Bull edition 

• Leather-look black vinyl 

• Compatible with all steering wheels and pedals (Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec, Direct Drive, etc). Steering wheel and pedals not included 

• Works with all consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, Mac) Consoles & Screen not included

In case Elon is reading this, Elon, here is where you can buy Red Bull's "Champions Edition" simulator, which is intended to replicate the experience of driving the team's RB18 car from the 2022 F1 season. For all non-Elons, what we're showing here is a slightly less-cool but still extremely cool F1 authentic Playset Formula Red Bull Racing rig at a much more down-to-Earth price point. This seat/rig has been tested by drivers and e-athletes with the hopes of re-creating for users what it’s actually like to sit in an F1 race car. At over $1,000, we wouldn't call this a “cheap” option, especially considering that it doesn’t come with any additional equipment (wheel, pedals, etc), but it’s hard to deny how good this Red Bull-branded F1 “authentic” rig looks. And we can’t help but marvel at the potential of what it could be once completely built out with all the needed gaming peripherals.

Alternative #2, build your own Dark Matter rig

Dark Matter GT Foldable Racing Wheel Stand - $149.99 (12% off)

$149.99 at Monoprice

Key features

• All-metal construction

• Detachable gear shift mount

• Height adjustable pedal base

• Foldable for easy storage

• Wire guards to help keep your cables from being pinched

• 1-year replacement warranty

Wheel, pedal, shifter, monitor, and gaming console are all sold separately but for under $200 you’re gonna have a lot more money left over to spend on these other items.

Dark Matter GT Triple Monitor Racing Mount - $229.99 (8% off)

$229.99 at Monoprice

Key features