[3] Although new sim racers are often more concerned with the steering wheel, many experienced racers recommend putting more money into the pedals (and a sturdy sim rig[4]) and rather purchase a less expensive steering wheel if one has to prioritize.
[10][11] In 2022, the Finnish company Simucube launched ActivePedal, the world's first mass-produced simpedal with haptic technology.
A clutch pedal can often be purchased separately as an optional extra, and can, for example, be relevant the driver desires to realistically drive historic racing cars with a manual gear stick.
As for the more common upright GT style seating position, which is more comfortable for longer sessions and therefore will be more relevant for most drivers, it is of less importance whether the pedal can be inverted or not.
[15] Alternatively, some bicycle trainers have sensors to measure the rider's performance, including power (watts), cadence(r/min), virtual speed and heart rate, and these measurements can be connected to software or apps so that one can compete against oneself in a cycling game or against other riders over the internet.