NACON, the long-time publisher of the WRC games and maker of an ever-growing stack of gaming accessories, has launched a new sim racing brand, Revosim.
After initial previews of the brand’s first products over 9 months ago, Revosim has finally rolled out a 9 Nm direct-drive base with its own quick-release system, the RS PURE.
Launch bundles pair the RS PURE wheel base with the only compatible rim, the RS PURE Steering wheel. Included is also a two-pedal set sporting a 100 kg load-cell brake, all for under eight-hundred euros, plus if you buy the full bundle you get a free pair of gloves in your size!
Add a quick-release rim, a 21-bit encoder, and an aluminum chassis that doubles as a heatsink (think Fanatec CSL DD), and Revosim’s freshman effort looks surprisingly modern and competitive right off the line.
But specs are only half the story. Sim racing is a maturing scene, packed with veteran brands that live and die by firmware polish and ecosystem depth. The real question isn’t “Is RS Pure any good?” on paper it clearly is, and it’s competitively priced. The question is whether NACON can earn your long-term commitment; nobody likes getting stranded in a dead ecosystem. That’s something only time (and hands-on testing) will reveal.
Now one thing we should note, the RS PURE lineup doesn’t appear to be available in North America just yet based on their website.
On Paper Great Pedals For A Bundle.
Budget-oriented bundles usually skimp on the brake, leaving you with a mushy potentiometer or Hall sensor that never feels quite right. When you’ve already spent north of $700, plotting a pedal upgrade on day one hurts.
Revosim dodges that trap. Both the bundle and the stand-alone pedal set (priced at €149) ship with a solid mid-range 100 kg load-cell brake. Three swappable elastomers let you fine-tune the pedal feel to taste.
What’s Still Missing
Revosim’s roadmap promises a clutch pedal, an H-pattern/sequential shifter, a load-cell handbrake, and a second wheel rim before the end of 2025. Sounds great, but early adopters are buying on faith until those parts actually land. If you insist on a three-pedal setup from day one, this ecosystem might not be for you.
Rims are another concern. Right now there’s only one: a 300 mm hybrid GT design. It looks capable, yet the lack of choice and lack of clutch paddles could get old fast if affordable first-party alternatives don’t arrive soon.
And then there’s platform support. The RS PURE line up is PC-only and lists no console compatibility, with no hints at future support. For Xbox or PlayStation racers, that is a complete deal-breaker.
With Everything In Mind How Does It Stack Up?
Over the past five years the hardware grid has exploded. Fanatec kicked things off with the CSL DD, Moza followed with the R9 and R5, and Thrustmaster clawed back relevance with the budget-friendly T598. Most of those options land in the same, or lower, price bracket as RS PURE lineup from Revosim.
Had NACON launched with broader game compatibility, a deeper accessory catalogue, or a killer marquee feature, matching the competition on price might have been enough. Without those extras, or a meaningful undercut, many shoppers may stick with the brands they already know until the brand becomes better established.
Our Early Verdict
If you’re hunting for a direct-drive starter bundle that already includes a load-cell brake, RS Pure is absolutely worth a look. Still, we’d hold fire until reviews surface, firmware gets its first updates, and those promised accessories hit the shelves. On paper the new ecosystem looks solid; in the real world, we’ll find out soon enough. Despite our reservations, it’s always great to see more competition enter the market, as additional choice is never a bad thing. We can’t wait to test these new products in the future.
If you would like to learn more about Revosim and their products you can check their official website out here.