We at the Scalextric Slot are die-hard enthusiasts for the classic Scalextric system rather than the new Scalextric digital sets (probably due to our age!). But, that’s not to say we don’t appreciate the appeal of digital slot car racing. Far from it.
Scalextric digital brings a whole new set of thrills to an already superb racing game. The ability to change lanes for slick overtaking manoeuvers on corners, and the excitement of racing up to six cars on the same lane at once are enough to make any slot car enthusiast’s ears prick up.
Scalextric Digital Sets
This new level of slot car satisfaction all comes at a price though, of course. As has always been the way, your money will go further if you buy a complete new scalextric digital set in one, and that’s fine if you’re looking for new cars, new track, new everything. But what if you want to race cars from your beloved existing collection on the new digital system? Or what if you want to upgrade your existing classic track and bring it into the digital era? That’s where Scalextric digital conversion kits come into play.
Scalextric Digital Conversion Kit
Converting Scalextric cars to digital is a relatively simple business, especially if they are digital-ready and will be able to accomodate the digital chip. You can pick up an incar conversion digital chip for around £12 – £13, so it’s a fraction of the cost of a new car, and if you’re anything like us then you’ll prefer to keep your classics running anyway.
A Scalextric digital conversion kit for your existing track layout will set you back considerably more at around £75. However, if you’ve already spent hundreds on your existing classic track then this will clearly be worth it.
Whether to start from scratch with a new Scalextric digital set, or go down the route of Scalextric digital conversion depends entirely on your current set-up, as well as your individual preferences. Conversion kits and chips are widely available, but stick with a reputable retailer and you shouldn’t have any problems with returns if you change your mind.
Where to buy Scalextric Digital
Scalextric Digital Conversion Kit
