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Playseat Challenge Black

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Brand Playseat
Color Black
Product Dimensions 21.3"D x 53.5"W x 37.8"H
Back Style Solid Back
Special Feature Foldable
Material
Alcantara
Item Weight
3.3 Pounds
Frame Material
Alloy Steel
Maximum Weight Recommendation
200 Pounds

About this item

  • Unique foldable design, Set up in several seconds
  • Very stable and comfortable, Superior build quality and materials
  • Realistic cockpit, Suited for all consoles and PC’s
  • Compatible with all steering wheels and pedals currently available, including Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec

Customer ratings by feature

Stability
4.4 4.4
Quality of material
4.4 4.4
Value for money
4.4 4.4
Ergonomic
4.2 4.2

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material
Alcantara
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max. recommended weight
200 pounds
200 kilograms
200 kilograms
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weight
3.31 pounds
2.3 kilograms
23 kilograms
21 kilograms
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back style
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seat height
32 inches
39 inches
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From the manufacturer

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Playseat Challenge

Featuring a fully collapsible powder coated steel frame for a more temporary setup in your home, media room or dorm that easily folds down to fit into a closet or to slide under a bed frame when not in use.

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Put the pedal to the metal in the Playseat Challenge sim racing seat

Providing the same realistic level of Playseat immersion you've come to expect, the Challenge offers the same great functionality in a more affordable style with a much more accommodating storage design.

Comfortable and durable

The wheel support plate arm swings up for easy in and out of the Challenge seat and latches down to provide stable support of your racing wheel. Racing pedals attach to the foot base to keep them secure and adjustable to find your ideal driving length. Once the driving is done, the Challenge easily collapses with all hardware still attached for easy storage of your full sim racing setup.

Compatibility across all platforms and 3rd party wheels and petals

Fully supports all 3rd party steering wheel and pedal sets for Playstation 3, Playstation 4, XBox360, XBox One and PC available from Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec and MadCatz (sold separately). Elevate your racing experience with Playseat.

  • Superior build quality, stability and comfort
  • Fully adjustable to accommodate a range of drivers
  • Powder-coated fully adjustable steel framework
  • Supports 3rd party wheel and pedal sets from Fanatec, Logitech, Thrustmaster and MadCatz
  • Compatible with PC, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
  • Accommodates users 4' - 7' foot tall and 200lbs
  • Recommended for ages 14+

Innovation and Transportation

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Comfortable. Durable. Affordable.

Playseat's unique collapsible system for easy transport or storage

Folds with or with hardware attached (sold separately)

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About Playseat

The first time Fernando Smit - founder and president of Playseat - thought about building a racing chair, it was because he wanted a better way to play racing games. Based on his experience as race driver, he built his very own racing chair with the wheel at the right height and the pedals at the right distance, by using an old bucket seat. To make sure it was usable by others, this first version was already adjustable. Famous race drivers - such as world champion F1 driver Sebastian Vettel! - use Playseat gaming chairs to train, which of course is a really nice way to be promoted.

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Product Description

Put the pedal to the metal in the Playseat Challenge sim racing seat.Featuring a fully collapsible powder coated steel frame for a more temporary setup in your home, media room or dorm that easily folds down to fit into a closet or to slide under a bed frame when not in use. Providing the same realistic level of Playseat immersion you've come to expect, the Challenge offers the same great functionality in a more affordable style with a much more accommodating storage design. The wheel support plate arm swings up for easy in and out of the Challenge seat and latches down to provide stable support of your racing wheel. Racing pedals attach to the foot base to keep them secure and adjustable to find your ideal driving length. Once the driving is done, the Challenge easily collapses with all hardware still attached for easy storage of your full sim racing setup.Take your seat in the Playseat Challenge.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
5,787 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and value of the chair. For example, they mention it works well, the pedal stand works as expected and is solid. Some appreciate the adjustability and comfort. That said, they recommend it as a great budget setup.

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158 customers mention133 positive25 negative

Customers like the quality of the chair. For example, they say it's much higher in quality and stability than a folding lawn chair, the pedals are solid, and it has held up remarkably well. Some mention that it'd be better to order it direct from the manufacturer. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Final Thoughts: This is the perfect solution for the casual racer that wants to set up a rig in front of their TV on occasions, or for the hardcore..." Read more

"...It's a great chair, enhances gameplay, and it's an awesome accessory for gaming." Read more

"...Everything is very well-constructed, and the instructions were pretty clear on how to use everything...." Read more

"...I still wouldn't recommend jumping into the thing, but it stands up to more abuse than I thought it would. And, it's actually quite comfortable...." Read more

139 customers mention102 positive37 negative

Customers like the comfort of the chair. They say that it's quite comfortable, has a premium feel, and has you sitting in a natural position as if you were in your car.

"...and after a quick... umm... adjustment... this is one of the most comfortable seats I have ever used...." Read more

"...And I gotta say - wow. It's surprisingly comfortable to sit in for long periods of time (I'm 6'1 with long dancers legs,) and the wheel doesn't move..." Read more

"...FoldableCons:Uncomfortable, not super uncomfortable, but after like an hour it gets a bit tight, mind you I'm 5'10, and 260lbs..." Read more

"...It's not the most comfortable seat in the house, but I'd say it's my favorite office chair, haha!..." Read more

73 customers mention64 positive9 negative

Customers like the ease of assembly of the chair. For example, they mention the instructions are easy to understand, and the attachments go on easily with no problem. That said, they say it's portable, foldable, and simple.

"...Pedals: This is where things got tricky for me. It's easy to mount the G27 pedals to the pedal base with the supplied strap, but the Fanatec..." Read more

"...The setup wasn't too bad, it only shows pictures in the setup because it's relatively easy but I would have loved a slight description with the..." Read more

"What I like about this racing seat is that it's portable, foldable and simple...." Read more

"...Everything is very well-constructed, and the instructions were pretty clear on how to use everything...." Read more

70 customers mention67 positive3 negative

Customers find the chair easy to fold up. They mention it can be folded up within a couple minutes at most and is easy to store. They appreciate the folding functionality and the fact that it takes up almost no space in their living room. Customers also mention that it's not terribly expensive and is a foldable racing chair accommodating any racing.

"...The Challenge is very easy to fold up and store away in a closet or against a wall somewhere...." Read more

"...Putting it away is really simple as well - fold it up, use the included strap to hold it in place if you'd like, and put it where you'd like...." Read more

"What I like about this racing seat is that it's portable, foldable and simple...." Read more

"...Once together, it collapses with relative ease, and stays that way once you fasten the two bits of velcro...." Read more

63 customers mention55 positive8 negative

Customers like the value of the chair. They mention that it's great for the price, the best budget setup, and a solid seat for the money. Some say that the chair is relatively cheap and if you need a space saving option, it'll be a great buy.

"...Granted this is not a high-end thousand dollar racing chair, but it's affordable and convenient if you want to have this option...." Read more

"...But its extremely affordable, ridiculously comfortable, and doesn't take up a bunch of space...." Read more

"...Overall this is great value for the money and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to get their feet wet with a dedicated sim rig but who's not ready..." Read more

"...And now the review. The chair is a good bargain!..." Read more

59 customers mention43 positive16 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the chair. They say the seat adjustments are done via adjusting the various Velcro straps that control lumbar support. They also say the pedal bar with that adjusts, and the pedal placement is adjustable to many levels of comfort. They mention the chair is easy to set up and adjust the pedal distance.

"...The seat adjustments are done via adjusting the various Velcro straps that control lumbar support, thigh support, and the angle of the seat back...." Read more

"...The pedal length is also adjustable for those who have longer (or shorter) legs...." Read more

"...I tried it with the G29 with zero issues, it fit perfectly...." Read more

"...you can adjust the distance of the pedals, the steering wheel mounting plate is not adjustable, other than to tilt it up and down -- so if you have..." Read more

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the chair. They say that it works well, it works great with their thrustmaster and Fanatec stuff, and the pedal stand works as expected. The chair is sturdy and serves its purpose, and it's the answer to a fully functional racing rig without having to dedicate a separate seat. Customers also mention that it was packaged very well and set up didn't take too long.

"...It was packaged *very* well, and setup didn't take too long...." Read more

"...I have a Logitech G920 with shifter, and it works perfectly..." Read more

"Space was a factor for me, so this was the best option. Works great and folds up easily to store away in a closet and/storage room after use...." Read more

"...I use this with my triple monitor gaming pc and it works great. Also modified it to hold the shifter cost around 20 dollars but it's rock solid." Read more

95 customers mention59 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the chair. Some mention that it's very compact and can be stored quickly. They say it fits nicely in the closet and even in their car for transport. However, others say that it is significantly bigger than they thought and cumbersome to set up. They also mention that the chair is uncomfortable for larger people and the pedals didn't fit the way it'd be meant to.

"...The Challenge is very easy to fold up and store away in a closet or against a wall somewhere...." Read more

"...Setup and teardown in a minute tops even with VRDoesn't take up as much space as you would think with the picturesFoldable..." Read more

"...Needless to say, I was disappointed - it was significantly bigger than I thought and cumbersome to set up and take down (it's not..." Read more

"...It even fits in my car for transport! Can't say that about the other sim-racing chairs! Thanks again!" Read more

Better than expected
4 Stars
Better than expected
Honestly I was a tad skeptical of a folding chair for sim-racing. I’m new to the space and I didn’t wanna break the bank on what could have been a fleeting fascination. This chair has honestly helped cement it. It’s a great starter sim chair I was surprised by the price a bit but after using it you can tell they used quality materials when constructing the chair it doesn’t feel cheap and flimsy. Does it have some issues? Yes, firstly as you can see in my photo I have a pillow lodged under my pedal set and it’s potentially more so an issue with my cheap pedals than the chair but I would have liked raisers on the bottom of the chairs pedal base tray so I could adjust it for that angle I like there are currently NO official options from playseat to address this but it’s also clearly their entry product with the lowest support. Second issue is that you can’t mount a manual shifter on it stock. You have two options here, playseat has its own mounting rail which attaches to the steering wheel mount plate and extends at 90 degree angle to the right of the wheel I personally don’t like the placement there it feels high, and the piece is only an L shaped aluminum bracket with holes drilled in it…they sell it for 29+ not horrible but shipping is 100$ to US…😔 all I really have to say to that is wow…just wow 100 dollars to ship what is probably a 2.5lbs aluminum bracket to mount your shifter in an awkward location…thanks playseat. You’re genuinely better off either measuring out where the screw holes are and going to a metal shop and having someone else cut the exact same thing for you, Save yourself 105 dollars, or buying an aftermarket mount for the chair. They are all over Etsy and Amazon for like 30th bucks but LOWDOWN SHIFTERS a company out of the UK makes a boat load of mods for this chair and won’t price gouge you on the shipping. It’s where I just picked up my shifter mount as well as a pedal set base adjuster and a mounting clamp to replace the cheap plastic clips that currently hold the pedal base tray to the chair. All for 158$ including shipping so for 20ish dollars more than playseat wanted to charge me for just one pathetic L-bracket I got basically everything I want out of the chair. (Still need to invest in a handbrake and mount for it) It’s a decent starter chair and if you aren’t sure if you wanna get into sim-racing but want to have a next-level experience this is a great jumping off point. There is an active aftermarket community, you can spec it up as you go if you decide to get more serious or just slid it away and have a fun cruise every once in a while without having to spoon your desk. Honestly I’ll probably use this chair for a couple of years then move up into a more permanent fixture chair and DD steering wheel but for now this is more than good enough.
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Fernando Estrada
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELENTE COMPRA
Reviewed in Mexico on May 6, 2023
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FERNANDO PORSCH
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente opção para mobilidade.
Reviewed in Brazil on November 22, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente opção para mobilidade.
Reviewed in Brazil on November 22, 2022
Produto de ótima qualidade, boa construção e bem rígido. Tecido do revestimento de alta qualidade. Apesar do preço não ser baixo, é uma ótima opção para quem precisa desmontar após jogar, pois é muito fácil. Garante horas de jogatina em posição ergonômica.
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Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great chair depending on your need
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great chair depending on your need
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2022
First of all, if you are looking at this chair, you must set your expectations straight. This is not a replacement for a full framed rig. This is a foldable cockpit and it works wonderfully as one.

Comfort: 9.5/10
I am 5’7” and 170lbs and this chair is very comfortable for my size. The material of the seat is very nice and it cups well your body.
However, I can see how taller people might have a different experience as my head touches the top of the seat.
I have used it for long hours of racing and did not feel back pain.
It does take a couple of tries to find a comfortable position but once you do you’re good.

Installation: 10/10
Extremely easy. Took 10 minutes to setup.

Sturdiness: 7/10
If you are planning to use this chair with a direct drive wheel base and a load cell brake, you need to reinforce the chair. I purchase mods from lowdown shifters which completely transformed it. With the mods it becomes a 10/10.

If you are planning to use the chair with a belt wheel base and no load cell brake, then the chair is easily a 9/10 with out mods it terms of sturdiness.

Portability: 10/10
The #1 reason I bought this chair is for the convenience of putting it away.

I do not have the real estate in my home to leave my setup open all the time.

With this chair, I simply fold it and put it away as is.

Safety: 10/10
I have not felt unsafe using this chair. At no point did I feel it would collapse on me. The velcro strips holding the fabric are quite strong.

Cost: 6/10
If you are planning to use this chair with a direct drive wheel base and load cell pedals, then I highly recommend the mods from lowdown shifter. However, with this extra cost, you are getting very close to the cost of a basic solid framed rig.
If portability is very important for you then this chair is absolutely good. If you can dedicate some room for a fixed rig, then you may want to consider alternate options.

For my needs, I do not regret buying this chair at all. My experience is only positive due to the modification I brought to the chair and I know I would have had a different experience without them.
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Jacek
4.0 out of 5 stars Kompaktowy fotel
Reviewed in Poland on February 25, 2024
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Cubi
5.0 out of 5 stars für Hobby-Fahrer mehr als ausreichend
Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2023
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