Asetek SimSports' Plans to CHANGE Sim Racing Hardware - Interview

[@TraxionGG]

What would you like to see next from Asetek SimSports? Let us know in the comments below!

[@projectkurvz9424]

I would like to see some VR friendly products

[@Jo-Jo-Joris-87]

​Triples are better then VR because you are not closed of. And you can build your own cockpit as you like. Yeah, but VR has REAL 3D view. So its better. Nope, not really. You can also see 3D with monitors without glasses! These screens are put there already and will be commercially available in the coming years. Just saying 🤪 @@projectkurvz9424

[@kawanl8428]

360 hz for iracing

[@sirgriffinman]

@@kawanl8428 This!!

[@didierlallemand9350]

Kit upgrade to laprima at forte !!!

[@dannyleeracing]

Andre's attitude is a major benefit in Asetek's hand of cards - there is no figurehead like this for many other brands and sometimes you start to like a brand because of the leadership. Without Andre taking an active role, I think Asetek would sell a lot less just due to price point and styling compared to the others. Hopefully he keeps standing out front-and-center

[@dadfrags]

Love this guys energy, no BS. He just answers the question. Brilliant interview.

[@vegaadrian49]

Asetek coming to console for $600 is a win 🏆. I want to get out of the fanatec system and now I have a good option.

[@TraxionGG]

Sounds good to us, let's see how it all works out!

[@robertcarr4172]

Wait what? Asetek is coming to console?

[@Lorenzovonmatter]

$600 for a console dd from asetek would be awesome!

[@chadog]

+1 on this Somebody needs to shake the tree and make it more accessible to everyone

[@TheSimRacingRoom_Mark-B]

@MrJoppashoppa totally agree why do manufacturers have to pay for the right to use their Platform You would think they would be happy for the extra customers

[@hdhfdhddhdk]

I cannot lie, this CEO is gangster. Standing on his business, all facts, no fluff, all conviction.

[@gammah]

Asetek coming to consoles is a good move considering the major players like Fanatec, Logitech & Thrustmaster are there!

[@drchtct]

They've talked about it for a long time, they've been waiting for Sony to give the go.

[@TraxionGG]

Agreed, let's hope they can pull it off!

[@mirtanas]

Best CEO in simracing! Great interview

[@GIddyUpRetep]

I am really happy with my Asetek gear. The led light functions in the software are great. Really helps with yellow flags, green flags, etc.

[@sanjitpatel9238]

I have been following Asetek for a good while now. As a console player this is amazing news and can't wait to see more details.

[@projectkurvz9424]

I like that Asetek have a plain and stick with it, no fast buck products or gimmicks, I really like that, and when I need to replace my Fanatec DD2 (5 years old) I will look closely at Asetek, Sim World Monthly Update Traxion SWMU Traxion SWOO MOOO podcast

[@Jo-Jo-Joris-87]

People should give Asetek more credits for there open platform strategy. Its also costumer friendly.

[@zacjones6711]

As an early adopter of their wheels and wheelbase I can simply say nothing but good about them. I plan on waiting for the Invicta abs pedal, shifter and handbrake. Once all are out I will be switching from VNM, even though I machined custom aluminum mounts for the simagic pedal haptics, simply due to the software/interface and firmware ease. The quality, passion and real care of their products that they show sold me.

[@technogov2]

I'm chomping at the bit to see that Invicta wheel!

[@cater4anytink45]

Was thinking about getting the simagic alpha but I might go with these

[@Gdad-20]

great vid guys and informative interview. Thanks Toms 👍

[@aswang17]

From the customer service and quality alone, I'm likely a customer for life. Hopefully they will continue this mentality. That said. The benefit of an active pedal is that you can simiulate multiple different pedal types and change it on the fly. Not just for ABS. That said, I'm good with just adding the ABS pump. Excited for that to come out.

[@mike_33gt]

I will say it again, Asetek needs to create and adv the two stage system of Invicta. People really don't know!!

[@buddy5088]

I have an Asetek Invicta wheel and love it. Excited to see a new formula wheel!

[@alkallata80]

A QR on their website it costs 162 € I think that price should be reviewed because of the prices of QR people buy other brands

[@JitkoRacing]

There is already a La Prima QR coming without electronics and and the price vor the QR will be cheaper because the listen to community and put the shafts out of the box. so you safe 25 $

[@heliwrecker8649]

Did any of you guys watch the interview. They don't care. They make what they make. You want it enough or you don't. That's exactly their buisness model and seems to be working 🤷‍♂️

[@JitkoRacing]

@@____________________ok the la prima QR will be around 80 euros. Invicta QR drops as mentioned to a lower price

[@zenflight2450]

Simracingmachine and Asher Racing have specific QR for Asetek for around 100€ so check that out

[@raytherrien2851]

There it is, THAT MUST BE THE NEW INVICTA WHEEL SITTING THERE ON THAT TABLE ALL BLURRED OUT. Cant wait to see it, hope its not to expensive though...

[@TraxionGG]

Listen to 15:43 :)

[@mustang43058]

Literally just bought a cube controls wheel... Love my Forte though. I can't wait for them to continue expanding their ecosystem. The software does need some polishing though. When I try to load different saved wheelbase settings it never works and I have to reenter everything manually.

[@Baltuc_Racing]

Great video :) Big thanks from The Land of Asetek :)

[@unotoli]

Weird camera, perfect interview. Hope they drop price for existing bundles, at least.

[@unotoli]

Aslo, next time please ask about Asetek software counterparts to DirectForce (c) Fanatec and TrueForce (c) Logitech

[@giogamer4825]

Highest torque on Playstation is now 15nm on the Fanatec DD+, if you dont consider the discontinued Podium DD2 base (Ps compatibility)

[@robvul]

When console support?

[@Ep1o]

I hope they switch from their own mounting holes to the ones you have on fanatec bases and literally every other base (since they stole from fn). I was this close to getting a la prima bundle despite it costing more than gt neo and alpha mini but the stand I have wouldnt naturally fit the la prima and it would require either drilling or paying more for brackets.

[@jameslsimsports8514]

Check out the GT Omega Asetek adapter plate, it's like 12$ USD. Waiting for mine to arrive

[@raytherrien2851]

I ordered the Trek Racer TR8PRO and My 4 holes had a PERFECT line up with the only 4 hole pattern it would fit dead center of mount worked out perfect. I think at least TrekRacer is at least compatible with Asetek now.

[@timwebber3676]

That was a good interview Great😎

[@jasongutierrez6240]

Do we think there is going to be a way to make there wheelbases that are available now compatible with consoles

[@ralghjones]

would love for the RaceHub presets to also save pedal settings as well as the wheel base settings.

[@paulyskidda387]

Asetek is such a solid company. I wish that wheel wasn’t blurred😢

[@regibson23]

If they got rid of the boy racer styling and make the front mounting holes standardized I'd be all in.

[@oblivion_pr577]

When will they be unveiling the asetek invicta wheel ?

[@Fred_Bassett]

At the ADAC show in Oct

[@TheSimRacingRoom_Mark-B]

There is already an 15Nm ClubSport DD with cross platform support PS5,Xbox,PC The base itself has FFB whick can be as good or better than any other base @15Nm @CorSair once whey are fully integrated. I hope they bring new formula wheel like the one Asetec have just announced They are doing great in the market and their products especially the high stuff But l think there is place for them to like moza in lower tier with an affordable price DD would have to be at least 9Nm maybe 10Nm to give it some headroom so it doesn’t clip 9Nm is enough for most on PS5 even PC as l expect you would benefit from the rest of ecosystem more Manufacturers fine for the same space can only mean a good thing for us consumers great all-round

[@TheSimRacingRoom_Mark-B]

€600 for an wheelbase that’s PS5 compatible They defo Want be cheaping out on the hardware and software use when !!!Yes

[@tibo3404]

Quite funny that Software is Pro for the CEO, I love the Forte Base and the Quick Connect that was the selling point for me especially that they integrate it with 3rd party wheels. But with my Forte Base it never saves the settings so each restart I have to dial in the settings again, Customer Support could not help and also new windows installs didnt help.

[@killingfields5853]

Try turning base on before loading software

[@jtvercetti4076]

has to be a user error. i have about 12 presets, one for each game. i had them delete once but now i have them backed up.

[@tibo3404]

@@jtvercetti4076 easy to say if you don’t know all the details ;-)

[@aaronmoore5903]

A budget round rim. Have the forte formula. Don't need a round rim with lots of buttons.

[@VulgrDisplay]

They let their US distribution deal with microcenter lapse it seems which is the reason I know have samagic stuff instead of Asetek stuff.

[@pmx360]

Please change the bioshock’s aesthetics and make it console compatible.

[@MRCroosingTootH]

I love Asetek, I just wish their Quick release would be about 20-30 percent cheaper. It’s just to much to pay almost 200 dollars for a QR. only thing I don’t like.

[@Jo-Jo-Joris-87]

You only need it tot connect NON-Asetek wheels. Also, all big wheel brands like Cube amd Ascher sell there wheels with the QR included. If you have alot wheels from dif brands already, you can buy 5pack. Also, the come with 3 dif lengths. And there will be dif brands making the QR to i hope/think. So you only need to spend alot on QR,s if you have a lot of NON-Asetek wheels already bought. And you also all want to use them frequently. Otherwise you can just buy 2 and switch the QR if you really want. 🤑

[@OnceRandomOne]

The QR should be cheaper. I have a different brand wheelbase and all of my wheels are from different brands. it should be cheaper to encourage more customers. I also don't like the pins being exposed. Their wheelbase is great and i was close to getting one but didn't like those two things.

[@jcsquared1111]

Currntly use Simucube Pro 2. And love it, interested in Asetek but really find their wheels very toyish looking and not eye pleasing at all.

[@LukeVesty]

Yeah agreed. They need to make big changes for this new wheel.

[@texnorthman]

I was really sold by Andre's approach. I bought an Invicta wheelbase. Very pleased with it. Bought a set of Invicta Pedals, couldn't stand them. Returned them after 2 days, was charged 20% (!!!) for restocking them because I had mounted them to my rig (very very carefully I might add). What other way could there be to test these? So, less than impressed with their approach to customers, and I've now had to return my wheelbase as it doesn't work with my Cube Controls wheel (Cube Controls has sent me a second wheel, and a new circuit board to rule out any problem with their hardware). Fingers crossed customer support finds the issue or the only selling point for the wheelbase (wireless USB pass-through) would be gone.

[@329376676]

They pixelated the only thing you wanna see for the whole video....

[@soca268]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@nololol]

The part about him realizing their stuff is pricey as hell but not dropping the price is so frustrating. I wish them the best but do we really need another 5nm wheel with garbage pedals that can be pressed down with a finger. He even remarks on being aware that the materials they use are overkill. How hard is it to use cheaper metals that are just as strong but maybe slightly heavier or less pretty? How hard is it to get a load cell into these budget pedals when I see sets of load cell pedals going for 120-200 from no name brands that work just as well as the lower end Fanatec/Moza stuff? You guys are at the beginning stage and have such an opportunity to shake things up but just going to end up another overpriced boutique sim racing company that loses all their customers to Moza and maybe Fanatec if they get their stuff together. Maybe I'm clueless and making equipment for software devs/doctors is the better market idk.

[@rogerwennstrom6677]

I mostly agree: Asetek seems to be quite pricey for the features. It does seem very well built and I wouldnt want them to back down too much from that, but I cant quite see where the money is spent right now compared to some of the competition.

[@paulyskidda387]

I’ve used fanatec ,Moza and asetek. Asetek’s cheapest line (la prima) is just top tier. Company’s like Moza and fanatec cannot compete with the quality and customer service. Asetek isn’t here for quick money.

[@Space-O-2001]

Asetek's whole moto is cheaper ranges scale down functionality NOT quality whilst still offering an upgrade path from your buy in point. For example I can upgrade my Forte pedals to an Invicta set

[@GarageRCR]

There is no reason a race car should have a sloppy wheel. This guy sounds like a tool

[@EricW6800]

Monthly? The TraxionGG period

[@soca268]

32:15 Fanatec's Clubsport DD+ is the highest rated console compatible base @15NM

[@JayKBra]

@@soca268 They are talking about the Podium DD1 F1 @ 20Nm that is no longer in production. Great vid gents, great info! Looking forward to seeing the Invicta wheel on sale. Might scoop after the holidays.

[@wwjnz9263]

Is the Xbox wheel compatible with the Moza R21? If so then guess what...? 😂😂😂