This Luxuriously Designed Racing Simulator is More Style than Substance

By Sam Mangioni - News Published: 24 Jan 2023, Last Updated: 25 Jan 2023

Welcome to 2023, where all new products must be ultra-sleek and sexy. These days, it seems functionality has been thrown out the window because we’d prefer a toaster that can barely heat bread but looks artistic enough to be hung at the Louvre. The latest victim to fall to this aesthetic trend is the home racing simulator. Incredibly, they’ve managed to turn every bloke’s dream toy into an ostentatious ornament. Shame on you, guys.

Every journalist on the internet is currently bowing down to Studio Casti’s DrivePod concept due to its seductive look and interior design appeal. Yet here’s the problem. Racing simulators should never feature as part of your home’s decor. Not every appliance or toy needs to get the Bang & Olufsen treatment. Some things are just purpose-driven in nature, and that’s ok. With that said, if the Italian-based studio wants to throw one my way, I wouldn’t say no. It does look kind of cool, I guess…

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Now that I’ve vented my frustration with the modern world, we might as well take a deep dive into what Studio Casti has whipped up.

The DrivePod system consists of two major components—a square frame with a rounded edge and a platform. The champagne-coloured frame houses a widescreen HD display and a Formula 1-style steering wheel with integrated RPM and gear-indicator displays. The royal blue platform, meanwhile, is home to a set of pedals and a colour-matching seat. Both the pedals and seat are pressure sensitive and have a six-point harness just in case you … flip the vehicle in a high-speed accident?

DrivePod Racing Simulator by Studio Casti

Image: Studio Casti

The simulator has been designed to be both attractive and functional. The position and angle of the system’s steering wheel, seat and pedals can all be adjusted to fit the driver’s height and preferences, ensuring a comfortable driving experience for all shapes and sizes. Additionally, the DrivePod is also easy to set up and use. It requires no additional tools or installation. Apparently, all you need to do is plug it in and you’re ready to go, featuring compatibility with all the major car racing games across both consoles and PCs.

Sam Mangioni

Sam Mangioni is an experienced content producer and the current Entertainment, Culture & Lifestyle Journalist for Man of Many. With an extensive background in digital content production and news, Sam specialises in delivering timely, accurate and witty assessments of current events. Prior to working for Man of Many, Sam spent three years at Southern Cross Austereo where he served as a Content Producer and News Reporter for the flagship Triple M Breakfast Program. The Sydney-based reporter completed a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University Majoring in Marketing in 2014. Sam's work has also featured in Fight News Australia.

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