Sim racing hardware launches tend to follow a familiar formula these days: a wall of technical jargon, a handful of buzzwords and at least one claim about "ultimate immersion". But PXN's new Vector X pedals might actually have the spec sheet to back up some of these claims.
The Chinese peripherals manufacturer has officially launched its new Vector X pedal set, aiming squarely at the increasingly competitive mid-to-high-end sim racing market. And on paper at least, they look like they are trying very hard to punch above their weight.
The headline feature is a hefty 200kg load cell brake pedal, paired with the expected interchangeable springs. A softer red spring comes installed as standard, while a stiffer green option is included for those who enjoy braking with the subtlety of a GT3 driver arriving at Monza Turn 1.
PXN is also leaning heavily into adjustability with these new pedals. The spacing, travel, pedal face position and arm angle can all be tweaked mechanically, which should help racers dial their seating position in.
Dual-Sensor Throttle System Sounds Surprisingly Serious
One of the more interesting additions is PXN's so-called "X-Cross" throttle system. Rather than relying solely on a Hall sensor, the throttle combines a 15kg load cell with a Hall angle sensor to improve input consistency under rapid pedal movement.
In less marketing-heavy terms, the idea is to make throttle inputs smoother and more precise during corner exits and in traction-limited situations. This could be particularly useful if your right foot occasionally treats throttle application like an on/off switch, we are looking at you Red Bull livery drivers...
The optional clutch pedal also goes beyond the usual afterthought approach many manufacturers take. PXN says its two-stage mechanism is designed to mimic the nonlinear feel of a real clutch engagement point, aided by a 30kg load cell. Whether it fully recreates the experience of nervously stalling a race car on the grid, or your new car at a set of traffic lights, remains to be seen. The Vector-X pedals are awaiting review from our very own Michel Wolk!
Built Tough
Construction-wise, the Vector X pedals appear impressively overbuilt, which in sim racing is usually a compliment. The pedal assembly uses laser-cut 304 stainless steel and a CNC-machined 6061 aluminium base plate. Carbon fibre pedal faces are utilised, and a matching heel rest completes the package, ensuring the pedals look suitably "serious sim racer", even if they spend most of their life attached to a rig used primarily for crashing MX-5s in rookie lobbies.
Software support is provided by PXN, offering the expected tools and software that pedals at this price point should offer: calibration tools, dead-zone adjustment, signal monitoring, and throttle-mode switching. Users can choose between combined dual-sensor input, load-cell-only mode or Hall-sensor-only mode depending on preference.
The included control box also supports future expansion, with PXN leaving room for potential vibration module upgrades down the line, similar to Simagic's removable pedal haptics.
Pricing and Availability
The PXN Vector X pedals are available now directly from the PXN store. The pricing is not what some may expect from PXN. The Duel Pedal Vector X's are just over €50 more expensive than the Asetek Forte pedals, and just €10 more expensive than the Simagic P1000-F's.
- Dual pedal set (throttle + brake): £429 / €459 / $429
- Dual pedal set + clutch: £529 / €579 / $529
Considering the increasingly crowded premium pedal market, PXN is clearly targeting buyers seeking high-end features without fully entering ultra-premium territory. Brands like Asetek with their Invicta pedals, Fanatec with their new Podium Pedals and the likes of Conspit and Simucube have that part of the market on near lockdown.
Whether the Vector X pedals can genuinely challenge the established heavyweights remains to be seen, but the specification list alone suggests PXN is no longer content building entry-level hardware. And for sim racers, more competition in the hardware market is rarely a bad thing, even if our wallets may disagree.
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What do you think about these new PXN Vector X Pedals? Are they just another set of pedals that will pass you by, or are they something that has caught your attention? What do you think about PXN expanding into a more premium market? Let us know in the comments down below!
