Sim racing vs Video games
Sim racing and video games have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Sim racing | Video games |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $300 | $30 |
Choose sim racing if
- Costs more to start
- More rhythmic and repetitive
- Slower to reward you
About $300 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose video games if
- Cheaper to start
- Less repetitive
- Quicker first wins
About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Sim racing: About $300 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Video games: Gaming Headset Full cost breakdown