Review disclosure: Simucube supplied the Ultimate free of charge for an honest review, and I retained it. I had purchased the Simucube 2 Pro used for comparison myself. The original video includes a separate Sim Sport Gadget sponsor segment. The manufacturer links in this article are not affiliate links.
I had been very happy with my Simucube 2 Pro before the Ultimate arrived. Moving to the more expensive model gave me an even sharper, more engaging steering experience, but it did not make the Pro a poor product overnight. The question was whether those improvements were worth the large price difference. My answer depended much more on budget and priorities than on a simple ranking of specifications.
My verdict at a glance
Best suited to: A buyer with a substantial budget who values the last step in steering feel and already has a rig that supports this class of hardware.
What stood out: Strong, detailed response, very good control through grip changes and excellent fit and finish.
What to consider: The original premium price, a substantial external power supply and how much enjoyment a less expensive base already provides.
From my Pro to the Ultimate
I had bought a Simucube 2 Pro after using a Fanatec DD2 and had no regrets about that earlier change. It was the natural reference point for this review.
Most of my Ultimate testing took place in iRacing, the sim I used most regularly. That familiarity helped me identify differences from the Pro rather than judge the base in an unfamiliar game.
The Ultimate was rated for up to 32 Nm. My interest was not simply in applying more steering force, but in how the base responded to changing effects and gave me control of the car.
This is an account of the Simucube 2 Ultimate as I reviewed it in May 2024. It does not assess the later Simucube 3 range.
Response was the clearest improvement
The steering felt immediate, natural and engaging. Compared with my Pro, I noticed the response and acceleration of the wheel more than the extra torque available on paper.
Kerbs came through more sharply. When grip started to go, I found the changes easier to anticipate and the corrections easier to manage.
That stronger sense of connection was the most convincing reason to enjoy the Ultimate. It took qualities I already liked in the Pro and made them feel more pronounced.
I did not measure response times or establish a lap-time improvement. Describing it as sharper reflects my experience behind the wheel, not a laboratory comparison.
The settings, car and wheel attached to a base all affect the experience. The best way to judge a subtle and expensive upgrade is still to try a comparable setup when possible.
Build quality and installation
The construction and finish left me with no complaints. I liked the simple industrial appearance: once installed, it became an unobtrusive part of the cockpit.
The base was substantial, at roughly 11 kg, and mounted from the front. On my ASR Pro, the removable wheel deck made it easier to attach the base before sliding the assembly back into the cockpit.
A rigid cockpit and a compatible mount belong in the plan for a wheelbase of this size. I would check the exact Ultimate mounting dimensions rather than assume a bracket for another Simucube model is identical.
The separate power supply was noticeably larger and heavier than the units I had used with less powerful models. I stored it with my other supplies and hubs on the ASR shelf arrangement to keep it close to the base.
The included premium torque-off control also provided a remote power switch. Having that control within reach was convenient on the rig.
Quiet operation and a solid quick release
During my use, the Ultimate ran very quietly. I had occasionally noticed motor noise from the Pro, while the Ultimate’s operation was effectively silent to me in the review setup.
I also found that it produced little noticeable heat. Those were observations during ordinary use, not temperature or sound-pressure measurements.
The native Simucube quick release felt rock solid. I had not experienced flex with that system and did not feel a need to replace it for this review.
The Ultimate package I received included a wheel-side quick-release kit. Package contents can vary with a current or used listing, so check what comes with the specific unit you are considering.
Other quick releases can offer a different operating feel, but the security of the connection mattered most to me here.
Why the wheel ecosystem mattered
One of the reasons I had moved to Simucube was the flexibility to use wheels from different manufacturers. I did not want my wheelbase choice to restrict everything else I could try.
A suitable USB wheel can connect separately to the PC while its mechanical mount connects to the base. The wheel’s own software or SimHub then handles the functions it supports.
Simucube Wireless Wheel compatibility provided another option for supported models. It offered a tidy experience without a USB cable between the wheel and PC.
That flexibility still depends on the wheel, quick release, bolt pattern and connection method. It does not mean every wheel from every ecosystem will work without adapters or other requirements.
True Drive then, and the later software change
True Drive gave me extensive control over how the wheelbase felt. Its shared profiles were especially useful when I wanted a starting point for a car rather than tune everything from scratch.
I appreciated being able to try profiles from experienced drivers. Their preferences did not guarantee a perfectly realistic result for every rig, but they made the setup process easier to approach.
My main wish in the original review was automatic profile switching based on the sim or car. I wanted fewer manual changes between sessions.
Software update: Simucube subsequently added automatic profile switching for Simucube 2 wheelbases in Tuner 2.5, including the Ultimate. That original criticism has therefore been addressed in later software. See Simucube’s official Tuner announcement for the details.
The driving observations in this article still describe my original True Drive setup. I am not presenting this adaptation as a new hands-on test of the later software.
Would I have paid the difference?
The original review discussed a price above €3,100. That placed the Ultimate far above the Pro and made the value question unavoidable.
If I had been choosing with my own budget when I bought the Pro, I probably would not have paid for the Ultimate. The extra cost would have been too much for me to justify at that point.
I had already enjoyed many hours with the Pro, and even with less expensive equipment such as the MOZA R12. More expensive hardware does not automatically produce more enjoyment.
At the same time, the Ultimate delivered an outstanding experience. For an enthusiast who could comfortably afford it and wanted the additional refinement I felt, I understood the appeal.
My original verdict still favoured the Pro for most people seeking a high-end setup. The Ultimate made sense for a narrower buyer who wanted that extra step and accepted its cost.
Today, compare actual availability and pricing against the current alternatives. My enthusiasm for the reviewed hardware should not be read as a claim that a 2024 purchase recommendation applies unchanged to a later market.
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This review covers the Simucube 2 Ultimate from 2024. Its original US product link no longer works, and the current official range does not list that model as a standalone product. The link below shows today’s range, including different models; it is not a direct purchase link for the reviewed unit.
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About this article: Adapted from my original review script and video review. Driving impressions refer to the original review period. The official Simucube 2 guide documents the original hardware. The working manufacturer-range link and later Tuner software update were checked while preparing this article.
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