September is a much more useful month for sim racing hardware buyers than August was. Gamescom is over, several previously teased products have now been shown, new hardware is approaching release and some of the summer discounts have either changed or disappeared. That makes the buying decision clearer in some areas and more complicated in others. Fanatec still has aggressive Ready2Race pricing, MOZA has strengthened its entry and mid-range Direct Drive line-up, Asetek has finally confirmed its shifter and handbrake launch, and Sim-Lab’s DDS TorqueSync is moving towards its first customer deliveries. The Direct Drive market has also become considerably more crowded during 2026. If you want a broader overview before choosing an ecosystem, our guide to the new Direct Drive wheelbases of 2026 covers the main recent additions. This September 2026 guide focuses on what makes sense to buy at current prices, what has changed since August and which purchases may still be worth delaying until October. The calendar: what matters next | Date | What happens | Buying implication | |---|---|---| | September | MOZA R16 Ultra deliveries and current hardware roll-out | Relevant if considering a 15-18 Nm-class PC base | | September | SIMAGIC current bundles and direct-store offers | Compare complete packages before buying components separately | | 6 October | Asetek Dual Mode Shifter and Load Cell Handbrake launch | Worth waiting if either accessory is on your shortlist | | 16-18 October | SimRacing Expo Frankfurt | Another major late-2026 hardware announcement window | | End of October | Current new Sim-Lab DDS TorqueSync orders begin shipping | Factor the lead time into premium wheelbase comparisons | Fanatec: Ready2Race bundles remain the strongest deals Fanatec’s September pricing is different from the broad summer campaigns seen earlier in the year. Several accessory promotions have