Derek Speare designs P1 controller review (The Simpit)

Shaun Cole from The Simpit reviews the Derek Speare designs P1 controller. With the growth of Sim Racing hardware peripherals on sale, the ever increasing quality of such products come at a premium.  While there are many boxes on the market, only a hand full of hem qualify as high-end controller units. One of the products that spring to mind is the Derek Speare designs P1 controller. In this review, Shaun talks about the quality of its construction and goes over the features and usability of the unit. To wrap things up, Shaun mounts the box to his rig and uses it out on the virtual track.

The DSD P1 controller is one of the more compact units and features a selection of push-buttons and rotary encoders functions that can be assigned to various in-game functions.  the back of the box features Laser Cut holes that can be used to hard mount the unit. The P1 controller is on the market for $99.75 / €77 making it one of the more affordable units out there. according to the DSD website, the P1/P2 Sim Racing Controller will be shipped for free anywhere in the world. For more info, or purchase check out DSD P1 Controller webpage.

P1 controller Specifications:

• 6-two way toggles
• 4 pushbuttons
• 4-two way rotary encoders
• 1 FVS Lighted Button