Sim Racing MUST-HAVE Accessory: The Buttkicker

This video reviews the ButtKicker Gamer Plus, an Immersive Haptic Transducer w/ 90 Watt Power Amplifier and a comparison to the previous generation ButtKicker Gamer2. I will give my overall thoughts and impressions and help you decide if it's worth purchasing one for your sim rig or upgrading from the Gamer2.

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[markp]

Good Video. For the price, software should be included, especially since most of us already using transducers use simhub. I have my gamer 2 amp placed where I can reach it while driving, so I don't use a remote, but the wireless remote that allows you to access all the functions is a nice upgrade, unfortunately, you have to point it at the amp. For the price, the amp should, at a minimum, have 2 outputs, preferably 4, since many simmers use multiple transducers. My problem with the gamer 2 is it constantly shuts down from overheating if I set the volume over 60%, even with a fan blowing at it. the amp/transducer should be able to handle 100% volume, otherwise, what is the point of advertising a 90 watt amp/transducer (gamer 2) if you can only utilize about 50% - 60% of that power. I hope they fixed this problem. I am probably going to get the pro without the software, but man, it is expensive, especially if I want to attach more than 1. It is ridiculous that I need multiple amps. I am thinking of a third-party solution to drive the transducers.

[sebastianmeldau]

Hi. Need some help. Just installed the gamer plus. If I understand, correctly u can connect with only the USb to pc. I tried to purchase the standard hapti connect software, it does install but can't find the driver. Next I tried simhub. All installed and headphones via splitter cable to headphone jack on pc. The buttkicker works but almost no sound on headphones no matter how high I turn volume. I suspect a conflict somewhere. Please advise.

[jn]

i got the buttkicker mini lfe and it's AWESOME!!!! I already had the amplifier + low pass thankfully. it's hooked up to my lazyboy and it's great for movies and music too! though when it's used for media instead of gaming, it's paired with 2 other subwoofers because more bass is always boss.
I'm waiting on a smaller transducer puck that I'm gonna attach to my racing wheel stand itself, along with some rumble motors + arduino for my pedals, I'm ALL IN on the bass shaker revolution baby!!
on a side note, I do think I should have gotten a bigger buttkicker because I find it very easy to overheat with my current setup despite not going over the peak power limits, I've got a halfassed 3d printed cooling fan idea formulating but I don't know how to 3d model, a major character flaw for sure.

[RahulKumar-vhxr]

Your channel has been providing solid content lately, i'm really enjoying your videos. I will say that for most I think the Dayton Audio/Nobsound setup with simhub is the most cost effective way to get bass shakers for sim racing. Two Dayton audios are around $80 with a nobsound around $30. Which is all still less than the buttkicker. So, if you're just simracing, I think the DiY approach is the best. But I do agree with you that I can't drive without that input anymore. It's such an easy way to get a feel for the car.mm

[_Czarny_PL]

Hi i want to buy my first simrig, I just have a dilemma and I don't know what to choose, I will definitely decide on a trak racer, but I don't know whether to take the tr8 or add 200 euros and take the tr160. Can you advise me which is better to choose? Regards,

[stintsstripes]

Would the transducers fit under the seat? I'm considering purchasing Trak Racer's universal bass shaker mount and mod it to fit the kicker as needed.

[rukaiw]

How many buttkicker do you have? I’m thinking getting one between the pro or the plus, I have the Trak racer TR8 pro rig, but not sure if one would be enough

[RoundnRound]

Love the video. After watching I’ve just bitten the bullet!
We have the same TrakRacer rig - have you purchased the additional mount to attach to the side of the rig as you have shown in video?
I wondered about attaching with the clamp at the back on the round frame rather than another $50 for the trakRacer mount?

[OhItsThat]

Great channel man. Just subbed.

You can control the volume of the Buttkickers with the PC panel thing (from the other video)? Even running the Buttkickers through sim hub? I have 4 Buttkickers. A Gamer2, and 3 mini concerts from the simulation kit. I have to control the volume through the Buttkicker controllers.

I constantly need to adjust volume of each transducer every time I race depending on the time of day and what not. It would be real nice to have the volume controlled with a knob.

[MarianBarbieruGitGud]

Hi man. Amazing info! Can you post somewhere the settings that you use in simhub?

[CamaroWarrior]

All I find are gamer plus and no buttkicker pro reviews... does no one like the Pro model? 🤔