October has brought some shockingly strong deals to the sim racing market, particularly in refurbished segment from major manufacturers. While during this time of the year many people are looking to Black Friday for the best deals, there are still plenty of bargains to be had if you know where to look.
Fanatec CSL DD Refurbished at $297
Fanatec is offering a certified refurbished CSL DD 5 Nm wheel base for $297, down from the usual $429. Now despite the pictures that showcase the older QR1, when we reached out to Fanatec customer service about this listing, they confirmed the refurbished unit comes with a QR2 quick release system included, meaning you won’t be out of date.
For those who are concerned about refurbished products longevity, all Fanatec refurbished products come with a 2 year warranty and a 30 day return policy. If this is something you are interested in, you can check it out here.
Logitech Refurbished Offerings with Email Discount Stack
Logitech is running refurbished deals on dozens of products through their official refurbished store.
For us sim racers, the Logitech G Pro Pedals are available refurbished for $279, down from their standard retail price of $379. These load cell pedals feature easily swappable elastomers, using a system very similar to that found in the Fanatec V3 pedals.
You can check that deal out here.
What makes the Logitech deals particularly interesting is that they can be combined with the company’s 15 percent off email signup promo code. New users who sign up for Logitech’s email list receive a code that stacks with the refurbished pricing, though the code is limited to one use per account. If you elect to do that, that takes the Logitech G Pro pedals all the way down to $237.
Next is the venerable Logitech G920. The wheel and pedal set is currently available for $159, which drops to $136 with the 15 percent email signup code applied. At $136, this becomes one of the most affordable entry points into sim racing with force feedback. Although many have criticized its for it’s long since unchanged design, at this price it’s a no brainer for those looking to get into sim racing and is sure to destroy many of the bungee cord wheels at this price point.
You can check the Logitech G29/G920 deal out here.
For those also worried about longevity, Logitech’s certified refurbished products come with a one-year warranty and include all standard cables, accessories, and manuals that ship with new units.
Asetek SimSports Gigantic Sale
The most substantial discount currently available comes from Asetek Simsports, who are currently running a SimRacing Expo sale with 50 percent off on select bundles.
By far the best deal we saw was the La Prima Formula Bundle. According to Asetek’s website it usually sells for $1,403, however with the sale it’s priced at just $703.
Included in the bundle is the La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase that delivers 12 Nm of torque, the La Prima Formula Button Box, the 2 pedal set of the La Prima Pedals, and Formula LMP handles.
The La Prima wheelbase has been lauded for their smoothness and overall performance. Plus as a bonus they have the ability to get a respectable power bump to 16 Nm with the previously announced boost kit.
We think everyone should take a look at Asetek’s current sale as there’s far more than what we’ve listed available over there for some fantastic prices. You can check it out here.
Availability and Timing
These October deals are currently active but inventory availability varies by product. The Fanatec CSL DD refurbished listing shows limited stock, while Logitech’s refurbished products frequently come in and out of stock. Overall the deals here represent some of the best we’ve seen this month outside of a few freak Microcenter sales.
As always we’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest deals.