Meet THE BEST VALUE Wheel in Sim Racing! - Simagic GT NEO Review
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Күн бұрынSimagic is making a habit of releasing exciting Sim Racing products that tick a lot of boxes for a good price. They have continued this trend with the Simagic GT Neo Sim Racing Wheel: a 300mm diameter GT-Style wheel with a plethora of features, and sturdy construction, for a very aggressive price of US$289.
Not only is this a very attractive wheel for existing Simagic users, but the clever Maglink system (additional US$29) allows the use of this wheel with pretty much any wheel base, making it a very interesting proposition for anyone after a GT or Formula-style wheel.
We took a close look at the Simagic GT NEO and took it for a drive to see if it’s all too good to be true, or if the GT Neo could take the title of Best Value Sim Racing Wheel in 2024.
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TIME STAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
Important Information: 0:34
Why is this special?: 1:35
Pricing & Comparisons: 3:57
Build Quality & Features: 10:31
Software Overview: 30:09
Conclusions: 37:16
#simagic #gtneo #simracing
@boostedmedia 3 ай бұрын
Quick note: The Neo isn’t compatible with Fanatec’s ClubSport Universal Hub as the hub is too wide to fit between the shifters. Podium Hub or SRM Emulator is fine.
@117johnpar 3 ай бұрын
Wonder if you guys plan to review the Turtle Beach wheel.
@LivvyMaxwell 3 ай бұрын
what would you need to get from SRM to use with a dd1?
@thatsnotme2 3 ай бұрын
Just a shame that shipping costs to Australia for the SRM stuff is so expensive. Over 50 pounds shipping for such a small item is pretty prohibitive - the tiny emulator plus shipping ends up being around AUD$160, the Podium hub's AUD$230 shipped. A more affordable shipping option would be nice, even if it is a lot slower.
@mannskeet 3 ай бұрын
Oh no! I was planning on using the clubsport v2 universal hub for this. My GT Neo just shipped this morning 😖
@Shiabalboa 3 ай бұрын
Lucky dude shiping to germany costs 646€ 😂😂😂
@graffix3001 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the videos you do. The amount of time put into discussing things about the products and the quality of the videos is top notch. This video made me pull the trigger on purchasing a sim rig and deciding to go with the Simagic ecosystem built around this wheel.
@sjorsrozendaal218 3 ай бұрын
Best simracing equipment review channel by far! The natural successor of Barry from SimRacingGarage. I follow this channel from its infancy, Will, my compliments, your star has risen far beyond what I thought would be possible in a relatively small world that is simracing!
@boostedmedia 3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate :)
@regibson23 3 ай бұрын
Totally agree. As soon as it became widely known that Barry was getting paid for his reviews--excuse me "production costs"--it was only a matter of time before someone else came along to replace him. Will's reviews are much better too since it's an actual review. Not just a teardown.
@limpetarch98k 3 ай бұрын
@@boostedmediaI still thinks SRG has his appeal for those who really want to get into the internals rabbit hole, but yeah you are pretty much killing it.
@bearsjunky23hof88 3 ай бұрын
Simagic is killing it right now
@tver 3 ай бұрын
Simagic: *”I know GT..”* Morpheus: *”Show me.”*
@Benedict00 25 күн бұрын
Yup I just pulled the on my first piece of simagic gear. Slowly will upgrade to full simagic from logitech
@ATestamentToTech 3 ай бұрын
Wow.. What a piece of kit for the price. That with the alpha mini is a match made in heaven. I'm sold!
@jeremykerr2790 3 ай бұрын
just wait until you see their shipping costs .. turned out to be 2x the cost of the rim for me ... cart emptied .. angry email sent ... they wanted to charge me almost $1000 in my local currently, just for the rim .. disgusting
@regibson23 3 ай бұрын
You have to buy through a third party retailer. Settle down.
@thebigcat499 3 ай бұрын
When I first noticed the GT Neo I thought it looked good but was one among many . Then I saw the price and my jaw hit the floor . . . I have an Alpha Mini and I cant wait to decorate it with a Neo .
@magzire 3 ай бұрын
i bought the fx just 1 week bwfore this was announced, same happened when i bought fanatec v2 pedals. always getting fisted
@MrRicardoMX 3 ай бұрын
@@magzire while the FX doesn’t include some features the GT Neo does, it’s still a more premium/solid version, so I wouldn’t regret at all. Even I (having the two options there) am struggling to decide between those two.
@themadnes5413 2 ай бұрын
How is the alpha mini for you? Im currently on a moza r5 and want to upgrade, my first tought was the new moza r16v2. But i allready have the simgagic p1000 pedals und i am really impressed by them. Is the alpha mini strong enough? I might switch eco-systems to simagic, not sure if the alpha mini would be enough. I might get the mini, alpha or r16v2.
@The_-_Futurist24 2 ай бұрын
@@magzireI wouldn't regret that mate, the FX looks like one of the best Formula style wheels out, and serves a different purpose. I plan on getting an FX eventually for F1, and a GT Neo for GT racing/general racing, and a GT Pro hub with GT1-R for rally/drift or older style vehicles in AC. All of the wheels haha
@extr3mebtw Ай бұрын
@@magzirewhat released after you bought the Fanatec v2 pedals which made you regret your purchase?
@marleymoo4480 3 ай бұрын
A bonus of it disconnecting at 35:55 is we get to see that start up sequence. Not seen it before
@beyondtheapexracing 3 ай бұрын
The FX-C wheel does have shift light, but it’s built into the simagic simray light in the wheel. It’s actually very effective and once I got it set up correctly I really like it. To one thing I wish simagic would do with the fx-c wheel is allow you the dim the lights around the rotory switch’s because they are much brighter than the buttons once you install stickers on the buttons
@kenhiew9299 3 ай бұрын
I always like your comprehensive reviews Will. I am in the Simagic eco system and own quite a lot of their products.Not sure I personally need this particular one but there's. Lot of quality in their e product line ESp recently in the past 2 years. I agree with the things u say in your video , the sw is sometimes a bit wonky but overall yeah, the product is quite good quality at a v reasonable price.
@yellowflash111 3 ай бұрын
Great video once again! Im definitely in the market for a new gt style wheel, but after I secure a new set of pedals. Cannot wait until your simmagic p1000 review!
@1874rb 3 ай бұрын
I’m definitely going to be getting this wheel to pair with my sc2 pro! You get so much for the money with the wheel!
@xDerpOG 3 ай бұрын
This video couldn’t have been timed any better. I was just starting to look into a GT style wheel but everything is so expensive then I find out about this one. I just pre ordered one from a company offering free shipping in Canada. Can’t wait!
@Mawding 3 ай бұрын
that shipping cost from simagic scared me so bad when I preordered. Ended up finding it with free shipping to WA from sim-motion :)
@eclark9965 3 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see you back on board with simagic. They’re a special company. I couldn’t be happier with my products. Theres a lot of thought and value going into their designs.
@GiosSimCorner 3 ай бұрын
Great review Will. I have mine on pre order. I currently have the GTC wheel and wanted something smaller in diameter i think this will fit me perfectly
@Metla666 3 ай бұрын
Well, that seals it for me, Going to ditch the last of my Fanatec gear and go fully over to Simagic. That wheel is a stunner and I didn't realise until looking it up on on simrigs that it it is priced as their entry level.
@LukeVesty 3 ай бұрын
Yeah I think I might be doing the same...
@kungalex Ай бұрын
I did. You wont regret it. Fanatec is dogs....
@Yesidoplaytheguitar 3 ай бұрын
I've been looking at moza racing stuff as simagic didn't really have any affordable wheel options at the time This changes things big time!
@pault2417 3 ай бұрын
it's a way better eco system
@Mawding 3 ай бұрын
I was in the same boat but on a super tight budget, I ended up going with the moza R9. I plan to pair it with the GT neo as it has the exact same quick release. Its the best of both worlds to me :)
@BrendanBaxter 3 ай бұрын
thank you for the content. killer as usual. i'm so close to pulling the trigger on a low/mid sim kit...get us updates soon on the simagic bases !
@ASiMRacer 2 ай бұрын
The alpha mini is a SOLID base that I’ve enjoyed sooooo much in the week I’ve had it! Waiting on this wheel to ship!!
@BrendanBaxter 2 ай бұрын
@@ASiMRacer I ended up going with Forte wheelbase and sprint pedals, but i'm tempted by the sim magic shifter
@Tigerratcat 3 ай бұрын
I really like this. Can’t wait to see what their next gen formula wheel and bases are like! Keep it up @SimMagic, make the lower quality brands improve and make the higher end more competitive! Great for all sim racers 😍!
@alejandrocolon-iz7se 2 ай бұрын
I’m searching for a GT formula wheel without having to break the bank after buying a D shaped cube controls and, this Simagic wheel seems to fit the bill perfectly. Thanks for the review!
@Wanderfalke22 3 ай бұрын
Ordered it ❤ simagic Alpha mini and This Perfect wheel - my Dreams come true
@TheMotorsportnutter 3 ай бұрын
I have the simagic FX-C and I love it. So glad I went down the Simagic Ecosystem
@tonyf9076 3 ай бұрын
Very new to the simagic eco system, this wheel is a no brainer, defo getting one, thanks Will 👍
@sethdale4721 3 ай бұрын
I have the asetek Tony kanaan wheel, which is pretty much their premium product without the carbon fiber and there is just something about this wheel that’s making me want it. Looks great. I do have a spare invicta quick connect now that my aliexpress wheel took a shit on me after 15 days 🤔
@Tom-xj5yb 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic review, I’ve just ordered one. My GTS Alcantara is amazing but when I get my setup comfortable the top of the rim is at eye level 😂
@adambuzzeo 3 ай бұрын
I actually have mine preordered already. Excited to finally have a proper GT wheel for endurance racing, I've been using my Sim Magic GT1-R oval wheel and it's great, but not ideal for the long road course racing. Happy to hear the review of the Alpha Ultimate is coming out soon! I love mine and am always curious what Will has to say.
@MPurs09 3 ай бұрын
I use a round wheel on my alpha mini. What about a wheel of this shape is better for endurance racing? I’ve been wondering what the difference is other than aesthetics.
@adambuzzeo 3 ай бұрын
@@MPurs09 There's nothing "wrong" with using a round wheel but there are definite advantages to using a proper GT wheel for road racing/endurance racing. My oval wheel is large in diameter, which means my hands are further apart and my shoulders are doing more work. On an oval track you are doing way less movement at a much lower frequency. The smaller diameter GT style wheels take those problems and minimize them, making it easier to manager for long stints. Then there is of course the button options and button layout. Oval wheels aren't typically designed with on the fly programming in mind. The different rotary and funky switches on the gt style wheels gives you more options as well as making those options easier and faster to use. At the end of the day you can totally use an oval style wheel (round wheel) I have for a while, but if you can afford to have an extra GT style wheel it's well worth it it I think.
@MPurs09 3 ай бұрын
@@adambuzzeo thanks for all the info. I have a somatic round wheel that seems to serve my needs ok for now. But I do see the befits from what you are saying. Seems like a fun option. Thanks again!
@midlifecarsis6420 3 ай бұрын
Mine arrives today! If nothing else it'll force me to get back on the rig.
@Nephilim_46 3 ай бұрын
I hope the new pins added to the QR are actual USB and a hardware update for Simagic wheelbases with USB pass-through support is on the way. Asetek should not relax :)
@ToBias-fq6ij 3 ай бұрын
that would be amazing if true.
@23456Ralph 3 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks for the great programmes, i was wondering can you help me with removing the oscillations on straights on forza motorsport 8, if i let go of the wheel on a straight and accelerate it makes in move left to right on its own and gets stronger the faster it goes, im using a csl dd 8nm on an xbox with both wrc and maclaren gt wheels, i generally prefer heavier steering and have adjusted settings having watched your fanalab setting vid but still cant work out how to make it stop, if its not possible to make stop no problem I'll put up with it but if you can help that would be greatly appreciated, anyhow thanks again
@55dylan555 3 ай бұрын
Any chance we could get a little clarity on the disconnecting issue around 35:30. Are you having wheel disconnect issues while racing or just while in software?
@warren488 3 ай бұрын
I think that even if you're in another ecosystem this wheel is a fantastic choice. It puts you in a position where you don't have to care where or when you update bases or switch ecosystems you have a wheel that was built to work with anything. In additional the simhub support can also be great for people who already use it and wont have to have another application running in the background. Overall i think the choices made with this wheel are fantastic and deserve a lot of credit.
@MIMCKMedia 3 ай бұрын
That Cartoon Sound at 36:00 🤣
@boostedmedia 3 ай бұрын
Haha that’s the sound it actually makes. 😂
@Teejxt 3 ай бұрын
Did you test it with asetek QR ? as mine doesn’t work through my asetek wheel base the wheel lights up but sim pro manager doesn’t detect the wheel I have to plug it directly into the pc .
@FatboysGarage 3 ай бұрын
I’ve got an accuforce V2 wheel base, what all would I need to buy to run this wheel? I’m guessing the 70mm hub and possibly some kind of plug adaptor for the plug in since it is not a usb port on the wheel base?
@riazevedo 3 ай бұрын
Great review as always!!!
@Arguyle20 3 ай бұрын
Nice video. I'd love to see you guys doing a video on the bavarian omega pro and hyper p1, side by side review.
@eagletrippin 3 ай бұрын
I have the FX Pro, so I won't be getting this. But, best ecoystem around! Glad to have left Fanatec in the dust!!!
@KluchaDJL 3 ай бұрын
And how is your experience with this wheel? Also what base you have with fx Pro? 😊
@eagletrippin 3 ай бұрын
@@KluchaDJL The FX Pro? Love it! Everything I was looking for in a wheel. If I'm being honest, my only gripe is it is a bit "creeky". Sounds like this Neo wheel does not have that, at least. I have the Alpha U♥
@Barry.R 3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear the alpha ultimate base is getting a dedicated review soon 👍
@KinGzeDK 3 ай бұрын
I've had it for close to a year now and will keep it until it breaks! It's really good and I never feel like missing out.
@John_Rambo864 2 ай бұрын
On what Newton do you run it? I heard it delivers the power in a unique way
@KinGzeDK 2 ай бұрын
@@John_Rambo864 No idea. It's set at 23 nm in simpro and iracing and I use strength setting between 3 and 5 depending on what car I drive.
@mickt3255 3 ай бұрын
The wheel disconnects might have been down to some wireless interference - you can change the channel in Simpro
@michaelenright3597 3 ай бұрын
I was going to say exactly the same thing. I had trouble with my GTC Wheel on the Default Channel 60, but since changing to 82, I have had no more glitches.
@AL.farmlife 3 ай бұрын
dont have issue
@RichAbe23 3 ай бұрын
this is especially a problem with people with mesh WiFi networks… the moment I paused this on my router the disconnects immediately stopped.
@rogerdiz3520 3 ай бұрын
I just keep my gtc hard wired to the base with a coiled cable. Don't ever even notice it there.
@SticksAandstonesBozo 3 ай бұрын
I found that when you have mass amounts of stuff like 3 mice hooked to your pc , and over 20 usb options with many wireless, yeah you may have to find the right channel. Standard stuff but people these days like to take something amazing and pick one little thing and run with it to justify the current culture of hating almost everything and being miserable = being cool.
@DazSharplesSim-Racing 3 ай бұрын
Great review Will, can you maybe do a video about how to use the wheel with fanatec and the correct QR needed. Also about to buy but a bit confused with that side. ❤
@steelereign 3 ай бұрын
I ordered this wheel last week and have a Fanatec CSW 2.5 (yeah, I know, old school). I've done some research and have found that you need the Podium Hub from Fanatec and a QR1 . You would use the supplied Simagic adapter plate to mount the fanatec QR1 to the Neo. Apparently, there's an aftermarket emulator that can be used in place of the Podium Hub, but not sure how well that works.
@thatextraguy21 3 ай бұрын
I've had my Simagic Alpha Mini and GT4 (non-clutch) for about 2 years now, within a year I started to experience connection loss from my GT4 wheel to the wheelbase, at first intermittently but eventually it just refused to connect to the wheelbase forcing me to use the wheel wired direct to my PC. Hopefully when I get my GT Neo that won't be a problem cause I've broken at least 3 cables in the span of a year of both sprint and endurance racing.
@ShawnHinck 3 ай бұрын
I really can’t wait for mine to ship. As much as I love my FX Pro, I hate how narrow it is. There’s also supposedly a rear panel coming that adds 2 more paddles taking it to 2 clutches and 4 paddles.
@gregdoucet3721 3 ай бұрын
Exciting! Any word on when you’ll be doing a more in depth review of the alpha series wheel bases? I know you mentioned in late 2023 that this was on the agenda 😁👍
@loganalexander37 3 ай бұрын
Looking forward to picking one of these up eventually 👍
@vincentasberg6943 3 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you for all your great reviews! I really like the looks and features of this wheel. I am looking for a formula/gt style wheel and thinking about ordering this. My only concern is if I will maybe find it a little "cheap". I will be comparing it to the build quality of a cube controls gt pro wich i really love the build quality in. But I will use this as my second wheel and most likely its not going to be used as much as my gt pro. I understand that its not an easy question to answer. Would it be worth saving up for maybe an GSI x29 or even a cube controls fpro? Thx again.
@acf1376 3 ай бұрын
Hey, I know you have to do more testing on Clubsport DD, but I was hoping if you can do a video comparing a few DD wheelbases in the $800 category. We usually make purchases on what we can afford, not necessarily by NM rating. So I'm wondering between la Prima (12nm) clubsport DD (12nm), Moza R16 v2 (16nm), Simagic Alpha (15Nm). At that price, which offers the best force feedback? Love the head to head videos you used to make.
@LukeVesty 3 ай бұрын
One of the main things giving me pause is the 300mm diameter. I'm used to a 270mm Fanatec Formula Carbon and almost exclusively drive the W13 in iRacing. I find the sharp and twitchy handling useful for quick corrections as the W13 bites hard and fast. Will I lose some handling fidelity and feel if I switch to this wheel? (I'd get an Alpha Mini base if I did switch)
@Nick_Kearney 3 ай бұрын
I love my Cube Controls wheels, but the price hurts so freaking much. So I wish Simagic good luck, because it might cause others to reconsider their high prices.
@girdsy9971 3 ай бұрын
i was very much considering the f-core and still am even though i have a alpha u base. the fact it has more pronounced button shrouds will be a big benefit for VR use. Even though its very much diminishing returns on the price difference, the higher build quality seems of value to me. the leoxz xgt pro that just released also looks promising given its range of quick release adapters for power off wheel bases and its 2.4ghz wireless adapter for low latency pc connection.
@Snaggletooth68 2 ай бұрын
will this work with the dd+ wheel base or not, please? (i'm ps5 only) Does it ned to be plugged in to a pc AS WELL as to a ps5 to be used with the fanatec dd+? thank you in advance for a much needed response!
@NWA_1919 2 ай бұрын
How does it compare to the moza gs v2p? Does the 5mm carbon faceplate make a big different in structural strenght?
@Av3rag3GuysGaming01 3 ай бұрын
Long time watcher first time posting. Love the video and the information is AMAZING. Could you or do you have a list of the best wheel setup/combos for console? I only play on PS% and Xbox and i dont want to waste time researching or money purchasing the wrong stuff.
@maverickgoose2305 3 ай бұрын
Will, will this wheel be compatible with the thrustmaster T818 quick release?
@bananaZn 3 ай бұрын
Been watching a number of reviews on Simagic products and I mildly regret that they haven't come out with their ecosystem a bit earlier. If I was still new at simracing a year back, I totally would have gone with the Simagic ecosystem. Pretty cool to see another good contender in the simracing market nonetheless, competition is always good for us simracers 👍
@gster109 3 ай бұрын
Ya I definitely would have went with Simagic over my Moza R9. Especially with my V1 disconnecting randomly with the CS wheel...
@polarfoxbrrr3910 2 ай бұрын
Na Wheel bases are waaay to expensive.
@gster109 2 ай бұрын
@@polarfoxbrrr3910 theyre within a couple hundred of moza lol. You get what you pay for. The amount that simagic is better is worth the money difference.
@thepowerplayer4530 3 ай бұрын
Looks pretty cool! excited to watch the video
@thomaspaul1028 3 ай бұрын
So you could get the mag link and not even have to change the quick release for it to work with moza is that correct and just have wheel plugged in with usb
@machinecat1969 2 күн бұрын
Great video - thanks! Wondering if you can use the funky switches in mouse emulation mode (my old Fanatec wheel can and it effectively means i don't need my mouse to navigate throuth the iRacing UI)?
@qweasd77 3 ай бұрын
I've been looking at upgrading my current Logitech G920 that I've been using the last couple of years. After watching this video and the one from Dan Suzuki, I'm sold on Simagic. The only thing I can't decide on is whether I should get the Alpha Mini or spend a little extra on the Alpha in order to have a little more power if I ever decide that I want to bump it up.
@gulfcoaster210 3 ай бұрын
Get the alpha or alpha u. The mini is great but the slew rate is a good bit slower than the higher end variants leading to less micro detail. It also lacks the head room to provide micro detail while heavily loaded mid corner for example.
@qweasd77 3 ай бұрын
@@gulfcoaster210 I've been leaning more towards the Alpha. I'm thinking that may be more than enough for my first DD wheel.
@FatswellSmart 3 ай бұрын
it depends on your other setup, if you drive rally with a sequential shifter and handbrake only one hand is on the wheel most of the time so the alpha mini is enough . if you race gt3s or something and use paddle shifting then the alpha mini is almost enough but not quite with two hands.
@rover1374 3 ай бұрын
FX-C wheel doesn’t have the rpm strip as you mentioned, but the Simagic logo is an rpm light, so same thing really.
@michaelsillandy6565 3 ай бұрын
Sorry in advance as I'm not very well versed in this tech - would this work with the Logitech G Pro base on console?
@michaelrankine2801 22 күн бұрын
Does anyone use the desk clamp from and with the simagic ecosystem. I'm thinking about upgrading to simagic from thrustmaster but I dont have a playseat, or room for one right now, so I sim via desk clamp. Does anyone have experience with their desk clamp and is it safe?
@enekoprins 3 ай бұрын
I actually have the Simagic Alpha Mini base. This wheel is very tempting!!
@qweasd77 3 ай бұрын
How do you like the mini? Is it enough power? I'm trying to decide between the Alpha Mini and the Alpha.
@joshwilles7540 3 ай бұрын
@@qweasd77alpha mini user here, it is more than enough. It’s higher than the advertised torque measurements according to iracing devs.
@qweasd77 3 ай бұрын
@joshwilles7540 I've been hearing that quite a bit, but still contemplating the Alpha to have a little extra head room.
@enekoprins 3 ай бұрын
@@qweasd77 Very happy with it. Good quality, never failed and more than enough power for me. I actually have the ffb setting of iRacing quite low or else my arms and shoulders suffer. 😃
@MPurs09 3 ай бұрын
@@qweasd77I have it and it’s my first DD wheel. But I’m never left wanting more power. Sometimes I do turn it down if I’m running a 2+ hour race
@bschalker 3 ай бұрын
@boostedmedia is the MagLink really required? As I also see a USB-C port below the standard QR plate. Can the QR be removed and place an Asetek QR for example using the USB-C port?
@grasstreefarmer 3 ай бұрын
On the Simagic page for the wheel they show an Asetek QR so there should be no reason it can't work. The Maglink is needed though because it provides the mounting holes for aftermarket QR's. There should be no reason you can't plug the maglink into an Asetek QR though.
@nitro_racing 3 ай бұрын
How would you compare it to the asetek wheels?
@Squeezy01 3 ай бұрын
I've been using my old Logitech wheel for a while and want to get into sim racing a bit more seriously. The budget I have is around $1000 and I'm kind of landing at Alpha mini + GT NEO for the steering wheel combo and a set of those AliExpress pedals (simjack, simsonn), or maybe Cammus LC100. Would you consider this a good combo or should I part the budget a bit differently (with more emphasis on higher quality pedals)?
@pault2417 3 ай бұрын
I Just came from G27, got the mini for my budget. Was going Moza for the budget but the Simagic build gives you more in FFB and detail and is built way better. Glad I went with the Alpha mini. The Neo being less weight will be amazing on the mini. I will order the Neo for sure soon. You will drive better on a DD it's a game changer
@wangte27 3 ай бұрын
I think you have a great combo there. Alpha mini, GT Neo and Simjack pedals. You can add the Simagic Haptics later on. I've seen some diy adapters already
@Squeezy01 3 ай бұрын
@@pault2417 The wheel I have currently doesn't have any ffb. It used to vibrate when I first got it as a kid (10 years ago, probably even more). Just has those springs to keep it centered so can't wait for the summer to actually order the alpha mini. I think 10NM (given that testing shows 13nm peak torque) will be plenty enough for a while
@edjunker 3 ай бұрын
So, I'll say this about the KS: It seems the more recent builds have changed a few things: there's rubber dampers and thicker AL for the shifters. The one I bought in Jan24 doesn't sound anywhere near as loud as what you have there.
@alexanderphilipgreen 3 ай бұрын
I’ve found the same, bought just after Christmas
@markthibault8579 3 ай бұрын
Great review. Hopefully the Alpha Mini review is next as I'm on the fence between it and the Moza R9.
@John_Rambo864 2 ай бұрын
Isn't the alpha mini peak torque of 13 NM? So it should be compared to R12 in this case
@markthibault8579 2 ай бұрын
@@John_Rambo864 I ended up going with the Simagic Alpha Mini and agree that it should be compared with stronger bases.
@John_Rambo864 2 ай бұрын
@@markthibault8579 congrats to you for getting an awesome base!
@smkxx1 2 ай бұрын
Do I need the link cable for it to work with Moza R9? If yes, do I need to purchase a Moza adapter?
@petrhlavac9529 3 ай бұрын
I finally made a switch to DD two months ago. I'm so glad I picked Simagic in the end. This is quickly becoming the best ecosystem on the market. Alpha is all I could wish for, FX wheel is perfect, so is the GT Pro Hub with a round wheel. My Fanatec V3 pedals will go away soon, being replaced by P1000 and the DS-8x shifter will follow. And GT Neo? Brilliant. Just brilliant 👍
@Bloobje 3 ай бұрын
Great review mate. Purchased the wheel and it will (hopefully) arrive early march. Do you have any idea when your alpha U review is coming? Im trying to decide between a VRS base or the alpha U.
@gkasper6741 3 ай бұрын
The disconnecting of buttons and the wheel flashing blue LED's is an issue w/ the software. I own the GT4 Carbon, GT Pro Hub and the GTS and all of them have had this happen. It's not very often and seems to only happen when I don't have the Sim Pro Manager open.
@pnbr0014 3 ай бұрын
Don't forget about srm wheel emulators and adapter plates for fanatec! Especially if u already have one of fanatec qrs
@MartSundayDriver 3 ай бұрын
What's the extention kit do you have ? The Simagic doesn't look like this one you have
@Gilb0Baggins 3 ай бұрын
Where was this a month ago! Feeling buyers remorse now for getting the MOZA KS. Planning to pair it with VRS DD soon. Although MOZA kit is more available in Australia. Noting that Simrigs don't expect orders until April
@bobdonovan34 3 ай бұрын
I'm confused regarding using this with Fanatec QR2 base. Does the QR2 adapter attach to the template or do I need both a Podium hub and a QR2 adapter?
@wesleyshinto 3 ай бұрын
You need the QR2 wheelside and QR2 base side. Wheel would then communicate with pc via coiled USB cable.
@bobdonovan34 3 ай бұрын
@@wesleyshinto Phew. Good. Did not want to buy that big podium hub on top of a QR2 wheel side. Thank you!
@BGR_33 3 ай бұрын
Will how do the grips feel in comparison to the GSI FPE? I’m really curious.
@lavachemist 3 ай бұрын
Something important to consider with the F-Core is that the shifters aren't very good (I get a miss shift or two in most races). Cube Controls didn't cut a lot of corners, but the corners they did cut were kind of important. I ended up ordering the upgraded shifters, and adding clutches. You also need the hub in order to mount the F-Core to a 70mm QR. After all that, I have over $800 invested in it. Not exactly entry level or earth shattering value!
@boostedmedia 3 ай бұрын
Can honestly say I haven’t had any problems with mine. Did you try recalibrating them?
@kevinmurray1764 3 ай бұрын
Another great review mate ! Love the wheels available by SIM Magic so much so I'm considering them for DD base and wheel. Are you going to review the Alpha DD base?
@boostedmedia 3 ай бұрын
We reviewed the alpha years ago. Have the U and Mini here but not a standard Alpha anymore.
@duffyrides Ай бұрын
Would this wheel be compatible with PlayStation on the Fanatec CSL DD 5Nm base ?
@PwnZonePanda 2 ай бұрын
Just bought into Simagic as a system. I wanted a new base for my fanatec system, but the price of their base, and this wheel, has made me want to just dive 100% into them
@rickdubbink 3 ай бұрын
I'm in love with this wheel
@daltoncole342 3 ай бұрын
Ive had my gt1 round simagic wheel disconnect here and there. Same as the gt neo, just a quick pull from the hub and back on fixes it for the rest of the day. I personally would say its just a software issue with simpro2. That is still in beta at the moment. That little issue is not nearly enough for me to complain about my wheel and base. Im sure simagic will just continue to update and optimize as they go.
@Nilex2140 Ай бұрын
Can some1 tell me what the song from the intro is? Heard it before but shazam doesnt want to help me
@tarushdei 3 ай бұрын
This is dropping the bottom out of the GT3-style wheel market. This is a $1000 USD wheel anywhere else in terms of features. And no matter what wheelbase a customer decides to go with, it'll work with it. I could literally slap this on my Thrustmaster TMX with the 3D printed hub adapter (not that it would be worth it to do that, but the important thing is that I CAN do it).
@eagletrippin 3 ай бұрын
Simagic improved the backlight LED's on this new wheel --- *far better* than the ones used on my FX Pro👍
@guillaume6525 3 ай бұрын
preordered 1 month ago, waiting for shipping ;)
@petermiloushev2681 3 ай бұрын
Seems like an amazing wheel, especially for the price.
@rukaiw5933 3 ай бұрын
I just received my GT Neo a week ago, and having the same issue with the wheel stop working mid race, and the led light freezes. Wondering why
@doifeellucky 2 ай бұрын
Any fix yet?
@c1ken 3 ай бұрын
Really interested in the simagic eco system, only thing holding me back are the shipping prices
@leonmason77 2 ай бұрын
Can I use with this with my Fanatec Podium DD??
@shamanky9719 3 ай бұрын
Novice question: So if I owned an Alpha Mini and wanted to get an irl wheel I would just need to buy the sim magic qr right?
@fuchsroehre9 3 ай бұрын
the Simagic QR supports 50/70mm pattern.
@BeFreeBeHappyJC Ай бұрын
I am locked into the Fanatec ecosystem and have a 8nm csl dd. I find now I want more fidelity in the FFB I am receiving from the base and I am looking for some advice on open ecosystems for direct drive bases that will be hopefully my last time spending money on a direct drive base. I have also liked your video regarding the HRS quick release from 3 years ago and from forums etc it’s still classed as the best QR for sim racing. I would love to be able to have freedom of movement because Fanatec at the moment just doesn’t cut it when coming to handbrakes shifters etc. I am going to be going the PC route as I have been using my current setup on PS5 for past 2 years and paying extra for PS compatibility is just crippling for the new csl dd + extra 300 euros on website compared to the PC variant. I also have heard that drive hub and the simex Cortez for Simagic adaptors take away feeling from the FFB so no point really especially when a software update could render these devices unusable in future if stuck with PS5. Any advice would be appreciated. Software for direct drive base as well as support from a company is crucial as well for me before I drop money on new system just so much conflicting information out there and if you have any of your videos to watch please link in response for help, and things to consider before buying a new base.
@thiagoods021 3 ай бұрын
How does the carbon fiber composite used here compares to the one used in Asetek wheels?
@KILINGspreebe 3 ай бұрын
It's plastic composite to look like carbon.
@thiagoods021 3 ай бұрын
@@KILINGspreebe Both use the same type of composite material. It's described on Asetek's site
@gulfcoaster210 3 ай бұрын
It’s the same carbon infused polymer.
@gulfcoaster210 3 ай бұрын
@@KILINGspreebeis carbon infused polymer. The same process used for tons of “carbon” components in the high end automobile industry. It has similar tensile strength to weaved carbon fiber while being much more moldable and able to flew without failure.
@ESPIONAGE09 3 ай бұрын
I have a DD pro GT for PS5 and use a McLaren gt3 wheel... Could somebody detail what would need to do / buy to fit this...
@rogerdiz3520 3 ай бұрын
Well, I may be wrong on this, but since the wheel itself isn't ps5 compatible, I doubt it would work. If I'm wrong, you'd need a podium hub from fanatec along with the optional maglink thing.
@steelereign 3 ай бұрын
You can buy aftermarket emulators in lieu of the Podium Hub.
@ArqSa 3 ай бұрын
@@rogerdiz3520compability with ps5 is done by wheelbase. Compability from wheel exists in a Xbox. There is a Jardier review of that wheel and he connected it to the fanatec wheelbase. He needed fanatec podium and adapter/cable from simagic. He had problems with how to comfortable use cable but there were tips from people in the comments section. I haven't used that in this setup. I have knowledge about that from Reddit/KZfaq. So you shouldn't take my words as 100%right
@jacksawyer7300 3 ай бұрын
It's weird that Simagic doesn't have the clutch bite point adjustment from the wheel on the newer wheels. You can do it easily on the older gt4 wheel. The GT Neo looks like a good upgrade from the GT4 though
@Lutzilla_ 2 ай бұрын
Hello, does it fit on a Moza R5 Base?
@T.K.9 15 күн бұрын
I really want to use this wheel on the Fanatec DD 12nm. But I feel like it will cost extra trying to incorporate it so both the FF and buttons all work :x
@kaitheguy1411 3 ай бұрын
Hi I play on my ps5 and trying to find a good dd wheel that isnt very expensive, I am wondering if I should get a pc instead. Currently I have a thrustmaster t150
@jasonfederici 3 ай бұрын
So glad I purchased simagic
@faroukoudaoui661 Ай бұрын
hey mate can you please review the fx pro and compare it to other premium rims like gsi... thank you for the videos they are amazing as always
@jeremyfehlauer3395 3 ай бұрын
Is it compatible with the Logitech pro base?
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