An official Mercedes-Benz and D-BOX movement platform, for each sim racing and residential leisure, will probably be out there quickly, after a brand new partnership has been fashioned.
Following the RSEAT and D-BOX HF-L4 displayed on the SimRacing Expo in December, Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG have partnered with movement platform creators D-BOX.
A brand new multipurpose movement platform, to be used in sim racing and esports but additionally for leisure, will probably be on sale someday in February 2023 that includes the three-pointed star model. It will likely be out there for house shoppers however can also be designed with automobile dealership activations in thoughts.
Restricted particulars can be found forward of launch, however of be aware, the HF-L4 we examined on the Expo was certainly Mercedes-Benz branded, and we used an upcoming Dice Controls Mercedes-AMG steering wheel on the similar time.
On that unit, the D-BOX G5 haptic suggestions system was mounted horizontally inside the chassis, a primary for the corporate, which suggests it’s not seen on the rig’s exterior. The details about the brand new upcoming Mercedes platform describes it as a “low-profile” product.
“Mercedes-Benz persistently delivers the highest quality merchandise with their luxurious model. We’re very happy with this recognition by such an iconic model and to convey our D-BOX haptic expertise and immersive leisure to their world ecosystem,” mentioned Sébastien Mailhot, President and Chief Government Officer of D-BOX.
“D-BOX prides itself in being the primary haptic system endorsed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA), which is acknowledged by Mercedes-Benz. This new collaboration combines high-level leisure requirements with state-of-the-art expertise for distinctive experiences.”
