Direct Drive Systems Buyers Guide & Overview

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0:00 Intro
0:29 Direct Drive Wheel Basics
1:26 Basic Layout
1:42 Quick Releases
2:30 Button box/Button plate connection
3:06 QR & USB Demonstration
5:20 Fanatec DD1 & DD2
6:24 Simucube
7:35 VRS Direct Force Pro
8:12 Servo vs Stepper
8:33 Accuforce V2
9:20 Simagic M10
9:53 Fanatec CSL DD
10:23 DD pros
11:15 DD cons
12:02 Final Thoughts and Comparison

Wheelbases:

Direct drive wheel/button plate combos:

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[choquedoday]

Amazing videos, interacting with me 👍👍👍

[fancyslayer]

This video was all I needed to sell me on the Simucube. I plan on getting the pro 2 in a couple months time cuz I need to get a PC that can support it.

[azaralamouri]

I tried some DDs but I am no expert. However I wanted to add my 2 cents. The 5 years warranty is a major factor that I recommend any and every buyer to get it since many of my sim racing (and VR) gear in the past died on me and bricked to zero dollars value. Second, the Simagic was announced at 599 but then due to distrivutors commisions and the like it was going to cost a lot more, worth mentioning is that my information is years old and maybe they actually lowered or unified the price.

[m.sspeckyy]

What about bodnar wheelstering version 1? Do you think is could be a good option even in 2021? Cause my friend want to sell me bodnar base + QR + wheel with ascher button plate + Heusinkveld ultimate at 1800 euro. What do you think? Can this setup stay ahead against a SC2/DD2 for example?

[Bobbarker]

I love my Fanatec DD2. I guess its all opinion really. I've tried the simucube pro 2 and im sorry its not as good. Now i never tried the simucube ultimate i have heard its amazing but its also like 4, 000 dollars. All in all i love my DD2 and don't be scared to buy it guys its so worth it.