The Playseat Evolution is a foldable GTR-style sim racing seat with a low-profile position, a carbon-steel frame and upholstery in leather-look vinyl, breathable ActiFit fabric or Racing Suede, compatible with PC and consoles. It is one of Playseat's benchmark cockpits.
Developed with professional drivers, it places you in a low GT posture that aligns your spine, legs and arms to keep you comfortable during long sessions. Its patented foldable design, with a folding backrest, lets you store it in seconds without removing the wheel or pedals, even under a desk. It is available in four editions depending on the upholstery and comes with a 2-year official Playseat warranty.
Key features
- Low-profile GTR design developed with professional drivers for a realistic driving posture.
- Lightweight, stable carbon-steel frame.
- Choice of upholstery: leather-look vinyl, breathable ActiFit fabric or sporty Racing Suede.
- Patented foldable design with folding backrest: store it without removing wheel or pedals.
- Fully adjustable: wheel and pedal plates adjust with precision.
- Compatible with wheels and pedals from Logitech, Thrustmaster, Moza and Fanatec.
- Suitable for drivers from 120 to 220 cm and 20 to 122 kg.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Foldable sim racing seat/cockpit |
| Design | Low-profile GTR |
| Frame | Carbon steel |
| Upholstery | Leather-look vinyl / ActiFit / Racing Suede (by edition) |
| Recommended driver height | 120 – 220 cm |
| Recommended driver weight | 20 – 122 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 130 × 50 × 98 cm |
| Backrest height | 78 cm |
| Seat height | 24 cm |
| Seat width | 48 cm |
| Seat depth | 46.5 – 50 cm |
| Seat weight | 19.8 kg |
| Weight with packaging | 24 kg |
| Packaging dimensions | 60 × 50 × 40 cm |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Compatibility
- Platforms: PC, Mac and consoles — PlayStation (PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5), Xbox (Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) and Nintendo (Wii, Wii U, Switch).
- Wheels and pedals: Logitech, Thrustmaster, Moza and Fanatec via adjustable plates with pre-drilled holes.
- Playseat accessories: anti-slip mat, Pro gear-shifter holder and seat slider.
- Designed for belt or gear-driven wheels; not recommended for high-torque Direct Drive bases.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Playseat Evolution compatible with Direct Drive?
It is not recommended for high-torque Direct Drive bases. The Evolution is designed for belt or gear-driven wheels from Logitech, Thrustmaster, Moza and Fanatec. For Direct Drive, Playseat recommends models such as the Trophy or the Formula range.
Can it be folded with the wheel and pedals attached?
Yes. Its patented foldable design and folding backrest let you store it without removing the wheel or pedals, even under a desk or table.
What are the differences between the editions?
The upholstery changes: leather-look vinyl (Evolution Black), breathable ActiFit fabric (Evolution Black ActiFit), sporty suede (Evolution Black Racing Suede) and the PRO Nascar edition. The frame and dimensions are the same.
What heights and weights is it designed for?
It is designed for drivers from 120 to 220 cm and 20 to 122 kg, with fully adjustable wheel and pedal plates.
Which consoles does it work with?
PlayStation (PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5), Xbox (including Xbox Series X|S), Nintendo (Wii, Wii U, Switch), PC and Mac. Final compatibility is determined by the wheel you use.
What warranty does the Playseat Evolution have?
Playseat offers a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase on all its products, including the Evolution.
Buying your sim racing seat from Simufy means buying with full guarantees
- Official premium sim racing distributor in Spain and Portugal — over 70 brands
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- Shipping from our own 5,000 m² warehouse and Barcelona showroom
- Specialised technical support and official warranty on every product
- Tailored financing: leasing and renting available
Frequently asked questions
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When a product is in stock, it is available in our warehouses and can be shipped immediately after you place your order.
Absolutely. The products we offer are carefully selected to meet high quality standards. This ensures that the materials used are durable, safe and suited to their intended purpose.
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No, every order is sent as a single shipment. If an order contains both in-stock and out-of-stock items, it will ship as soon as all of its items are in stock. If you want to receive the in-stock items right away, you will need to place separate orders or ask us to charge an additional shipping fee.
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Klarna offers financing for orders of up to €1,500, in up to 3 interest-free instalments.
Aplazame offers financing for orders of up to €3,000, in up to 24 instalments with interest. The down payment and subsequent instalments are fully flexible and up to you.
Yes, as long as the product is received in the same condition in which it was shipped. The refund will be issued after the returned product has been manually inspected and approved, using the same payment method used for the purchase. For more information, see our Returns Policy.