{"id":101587,"date":"2025-05-15T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/products\/simucube-2-sport\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T22:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T22:06:34","slug":"simucube-2-sport","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/en\/products\/simucube-2-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Simucube 2 Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style id=\"srg-review-css\">\n:root{--srg-accent:#ba0c00;--srg-or:#e2711d;--srg-gold:#f4a700;--srg-green:#2b7a16;--srg-red:#ba0c00;--srg-line:#e4e4e4;--srg-ink:#1a1a1a;--srg-ink2:#5b636c;--srg-panel:#fafafa}\n.srg-review{font-family:inherit;color:var(--srg-ink);margin:26px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}\n.srg-scorebox,.srg-pc,.srg-specs,.srg-verdict,.srg-faq{margin:24px 0}\n.srg-review h2,.srg-review h3{margin:0;line-height:1.2}\n.srg-scorebox{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr;gap:26px;align-items:center;background:var(--srg-panel);border:1px 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class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">True Drive Software<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:87%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Compatibility<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:80%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Value for the money<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:86%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.6<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"srg-pc\"><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-pro\"><h3>What We Liked<\/h3><ul><li>17 Nm is more than enough; no clipping even at low force on the play side<\/li><li>Very detailed and direct feedback, with rear slip detected instantly<\/li><li>Premium aluminum construction and compact size: 130 x 130 mm<\/li><li>Stay cool and steady during long endurance sessions<\/li><li>Simucube quick-release mechanism with absolutely no play in the center<\/li><li>Emergency stop button included as standard<\/li><li>True Drive: accessible for beginners, in-depth for advanced users; profiles shared via Paddock<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-con\"><h3>Reserves<\/h3><ul><li>Windows PC only; not compatible with PlayStation or Xbox<\/li><li>Base only; steering wheel not included<\/li><li>Quick-release kit for the steering wheel side (sold separately) for non-Simucube steering wheels<\/li><li>Mounting bracket not included<\/li><li>No automatic profile loading by game or by car<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><details class=\"srg-specs-acc\"><summary>Technical Specifications<\/summary><div class=\"srg-specs\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Maximum torque<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">17 Nm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Torque Rise Rate<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">4.8 Nm\/ms (adjustable from 1 to 4.8)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Engine<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">direct drive with very low torque ripple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Angle Sensor<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">22-bit absolute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Power supply<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">280 W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Dimensions<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">130 x 130 x 250 mm (quick-release included)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">8 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Case<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">machined aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Quick Mount<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Simucube Quick Release (steering wheel side sold separately)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Wireless Steering Wheel Mount<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Compatibility<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Windows PC only (DirectInput)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/details><\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>The direct-drive system that's winning over purists<\/h2>\n<p>We hooked up the Simucube 2 Sport expecting just another basic model, and we were in for a real surprise. In a case barely bigger than a brick, the Finnish brand has packed a 17 Nm direct-drive motor that\u2019s anything but a stripped-down entry-level model. It\u2019s the most affordable member of the Simucube 2 family, but it shares most of the DNA of its bigger sisters, the Pro and Ultimate. Let\u2019s just say it right away: this Sport is already playing in the big leagues.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Manufacturing That Inspires Confidence<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you notice is the object\u2019s weight and density. Eight kilograms packed into a machined aluminum chassis measuring 130 x 130 x 250 mm, with beveled edges and finishes that leave no room for cheap-looking plastic. Nothing moves, nothing creaks. The 130-mm square format remains surprisingly compact for the power it delivers, making it easy to integrate into just about any rigid cockpit using the M8 mounts. The emergency stop button included as standard cuts off the force feedback instantly\u2014a real safety net when you hit a wall at full speed and the base tries to rip your wrists off.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>On the track, clarity comes first<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchsimracer.com\/products\/simucube-2-sport?ref=sim-racing.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-1024x1024.jpgv1723189488\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-1024x1024.jpgv1723189488 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-300x300.jpgv1723189488 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-100x100.jpgv1723189488 100w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-600x600.jpgv1723189488 600w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-150x150.jpgv1723189488 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-768x768.jpgv1723189488 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-1536x1536.jpgv1723189488 1536w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-1080x1080.jpgv1723189488 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-1280x1280.jpgv1723189488 1280w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-980x980.jpgv1723189488 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2-480x480.jpgv1723189488 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport2.jpgv1723189488 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s behind the wheel that the Sport really comes into its own. What struck us wasn\u2019t the harshness, but the clarity of the feedback. When the rear end breaks loose, the feedback travels through the steering wheel with a game-changing immediacy. You can feel the rear end breaking loose before it\u2019s too late, and you can correct slides that you would have let get out of hand in a belt-driven base model. Over speed bumps, the texture of the asphalt, and load transfers during braking, the feedback is precise, direct, and perfectly clean, without any unwanted jerks or strange oscillations.<\/p>\n<p>The advertised 17 Nm proves to be more than enough. During races, you often drive well below the maximum, and yet we never experienced any clipping, even when lowering the force to 40 percent on the game side in Assetto Corsa Competizione. Another plus during long endurance sessions is that the motor stays cool and doesn\u2019t lose consistency over the course of the stints. We lowered the setting to around 60 percent to spare our forearms over time, and the feedback remained just as responsive. That\u2019s exactly what we look for in a base setup of this caliber: precision rather than a display of power.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>True Drive: Deep without being intimidating<\/h2>\n<p>The in-house True Drive software automatically recognizes the base unit, manages firmware updates, and offers two levels of feedback. Beginners can set up the basics in just a few minutes: steering angle, overall force, smoothing, and damping. Discerning users can dive into the inertia, friction, and torque reconstruction filters to fine-tune their driving experience. The Paddock platform lets you access profiles shared by the community\u2014a real time-saver for roughing out a setup. Our only complaints are the lack of automatic profile loading by game or car, and the default profile management, which isn\u2019t always intuitive. Nothing deal-breaking, but you\u2019ll need to get used to switching profiles manually.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Quick release and open ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p>We were impressed by the Simucube quick-release mounting system\u2019s complete lack of play. You clip on a steering wheel, tighten it, and there isn\u2019t the slightest bit of wobble at the center\u2014which matters a great deal on such a precise base. The spring-loaded mechanism is designed to withstand thousands of adjustments without wearing out. Be aware, however, that the Sport is a base unit only. To mount a third-party steering wheel, you\u2019ll need to add the steering wheel-side quick-release kit, which is an additional cost to factor in. On the plus side, this keeps you within an open ecosystem compatible with a wide range of steering wheels on the market\u2014from Cube Controls to Ascher Racing\u2014a far cry from closed systems.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Compatibility, the PC, and nothing else<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchsimracer.com\/products\/simucube-2-sport?ref=sim-racing.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-1024x1024.jpgv1723189488\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-1024x1024.jpgv1723189488 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-300x300.jpgv1723189488 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-100x100.jpgv1723189488 100w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-600x600.jpgv1723189488 600w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-150x150.jpgv1723189488 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-768x768.jpgv1723189488 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-1536x1536.jpgv1723189488 1536w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-1080x1080.jpgv1723189488 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-1280x1280.jpgv1723189488 1280w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-980x980.jpgv1723189488 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3-480x480.jpgv1723189488 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube2Sport3.jpgv1723189488 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>One crucial point to keep in mind: the Simucube 2 Sport is a Windows PC-only system. It does not work on PlayStation or Xbox; no consoles are supported. On the other hand, on PC, it works with anything that uses DirectInput\u2014iRacing with its 360 Hz force feedback, Assetto Corsa and its sequels, rFactor 2, the F1 series, and many others. If your setup is 100 percent PC, this opens up a world of possibilities. If you play on a console, look elsewhere\u2014this base isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Our verdict after testing<\/h2>\n<p>The Simucube 2 Sport won us over with its hard-to-find balance, perfectly controlled power, exemplary feedback clarity, and a build designed to last for years. Its limitations mainly stem from the additional components required\u2014a steering wheel, a mounting kit, and a stand\u2014as well as its strict PC-only compatibility. But for anyone looking to get into high-end direct-drive systems without breaking the bank on the Pro version, it\u2019s a safe bet that won\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"srg-faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"srg-q\" open><summary>Which sim racing wheel should you choose if you're just starting out?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Aim for a steering wheel and pedal set that\u2019s compatible with your platform, even if it means upgrading later. A belt- or gear-driven steering wheel is sufficient to start with; an affordable direct-drive model (such as the CSL DD) offers a much better feel if your budget allows. Our tests, rated on a scale of 10, help you compare options without making a mistake.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Direct drive or belt drive: What's the difference?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">A direct-drive base connects the steering wheel directly to the motor: the force feedback is more powerful, more precise, and more detailed than that of a belt- or gear-driven system. It\u2019s more immersive but more expensive, and it requires a sturdier stand. For beginners, a belt-driven base remains a good choice.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Does this hardware work on PS5 and Xbox?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">It depends on the specific model, not the brand: with Fanatec, for example, PlayStation compatibility comes from the base, and Xbox compatibility comes from the steering wheel. Always check the console compatibility listed on each product page before buying, because a steering wheel designed for PC won't necessarily work on a console.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Do you need a cockpit to get off to a good start?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Not necessarily, but a stable mount is essential: even the best steering wheel is useless if it wobbles on a table. A foldable mount is enough to get started; a rigid cockpit becomes really useful once you switch to a powerful direct-drive base.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>How much should I budget for a good setup?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Expect to spend about 300 to 500 \u20ac for a decent starter set of a flywheel and pedal set, plus a mount. Affordable direct-drive systems start at a slightly higher price but last for years. 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