REVIEW - Cube Controls CSX3 Formula Sim Racing Wheel

[@danielnewmanracing]

I absolutely LOVE MY CSX3. I have quite an expensive rig and this is easily the best thing on it. I’ve got a pretty cool RGB profile for both lights and RGB rev counter if anybody wants a copy. Auto dimming when headlights activate and a bunch of features programmed to make the wheel interactive.

[@christophschultze9690]

I’ve just purchased mine have to wait for delivery but I’d love to see your profile

[@boriskosloff754]

I'd be very interested. Got my wheel a week ago and I am looking for a profile exchange place, but had no luck with it. BTW, my screen does not flicker at lower brightness at all.

[@gibilator]

I would love this!! Cheers @Daniel Newman Racing

[@noodleman551]

Whit what bade do u use it whit? And what is it compatible whit?

[@JerridChambers]

​@christophschultze9690 100% and when the decide to make an LED lit wheel itll be 2k

[@philrob4468]

It’s midnight… now I. Gotta stay up and watch this

[@boostedmedia]

Haha. It'll still be the same video in the morning ;)

[@EAA.2000]

@@boostedmediacan I use this wheel with simagic hub

[@craigschrickker2312]

The detail in these videos are epic. Thanks team

[@Luca.Caligari]

Best thing i've upgraded so Far the wheel is super sturdy, and has so many customizations haven't even touched the surface

[@grayzedynamics]

Got the F-Pro and love it. Must use with gloves. It's absolutely necessary or becomes slippery.

[@lcdsolution-RJOYTEK]

I'm really sorry, I always inadvertently want to look at the screen in the middle when I'm listening to your explanation. This is probably because I'm an LCD screen manufacturer. The video is really great, I hope to watch your amazing content every day😀😀

[@merrick51]

Thanks dude great video. I think I’ll pick one up when they fix the bezel issue. I’ve heard a couple of other channels say the same thing

[@kOBR4one]

I’m not sure I actually like the new rpm triangle style leds. It would be for me personally way cleaner with just normal circular leds. And to get off that plastic around the display. Otherwise it looks like the end game wheel.

[@nmasson30]

Cheers Will, I hoped this video would help me decide!! CSX3 or GSI but no 😂 spending all that money and you just can’t go to a shop to try before you buy!! Now thinking go for an F pro and a decent 5” screen !!!

[@patrickdurka6188]

Or fpro with grid porsche cup dash hahaha

[@chuckystang]

@@patrickdurka6188 Or VPG RSPG

[@patrickdurka6188]

@@chuckystang yeah but those vpg wheels look a bit low quality tbh.. i would get the grid p911 or pse lmx if i would want a 30cm wheel with dash

[@FlavioCadamuro]

@@patrickdurka6188 I am waiting for my Grid P911 RSR wheel to arrive, I can't wait. Do you own the grid wheel?

[@FlavioCadamuro]

I own the F-Pro ( RF2 & RaceRoom), the CSX3 (ACC) and the Grid P911 (ACC)

[@ZenMotionSim]

ready and watching! 🫡

[@chuckystang]

Does the touch screen work with golves on? I would love to see you get your hands on some VPG wheel rims as they fall in line with this same price point. The VPG RSPG still gets my vote, 300mm and seems to be a nice compromise between this and the GSI

[@damado26]

Just got my CSX3 and would like to run that dash screen. I don't see it as a choice in simhub, where can I get it?

[@FlavioCadamuro]

Great review, thank you.

[@Naka01Ben]

Hi Will! Sweet review as always! Very curious what is the dashboard you are running around 39:00. looks dope and would love to use it. Thanks

[@McCrazi21]

You should try to get your hands on a Rexing Mayaris Formula Wheel... not a lot of reviews on it at all and a great high end full carbon fiber wheel. Also closely matched in price with this. Just a thought!

[@danielwillems3795]

you said that some usb hubs don't shut down when the pc shuts down. This has to do with a setting in the bios of your motherboard with which you can enable or disable the power of the usb ports on the pc upon shutdown. This would also solve the problem of the wheel staying lit.

[@boostedmedia]

Not necessarily if it’s a powered hub

[@danielwillems3795]

@@boostedmedia ohh those didn't cross my mind. I'm sorry

[@Mistifi-Racing]

Can you do a CSX3 VS GSI Hyper P1? 👍

[@tawneywarrior9836]

Cant wait

[@earthvix]

I don't even racesim and I watched the whole thing

[@mvagusta]

As an owner of a CSX2 for going on 18 months, i can say.. 1. The CSX2 is bulletproof. I've never had an issue and Cube Control products kick arse. 2. Within the UGT software, there is an option to automatically turn the wheel on and off with UGT Manager. This was added 12 months ago and there is no need for a power button. 3. The Cube Controls CX2 Layout with UGT is awesome. its a shame Asetek bought UGT as its infinitely better than what you showed here with Simhub. 4. The CSX3 looks great (better than the CSX2) and if i was in the market for a wheel, id get it. iRacing, ACC, AM2 to F1.... 5. Wear gloves, save your wheel. Mine still looks brand new.

[@fruitloopuk1238]

Is the csx2 still a good wheel and do ugt asetek still support it.

[@mvagusta]

@@fruitloopuk1238 still a great wheel (elite) and yes Astek still supports UGT.

[@fruitloopuk1238]

@dibbRogueTrader thanks for the reply

[@vanoerlers]

1 major issue I had with the UGT software is the load it has on CPU side in comparison to a wheel using Simhub and the USB480 display.

[@mvagusta]

​@@vanoerlers I don't find that. I'm running a lot of third-party apps and the UGT software is fine. Swings and roundabouts, I don't own a CSX3 and haven't used Simhub for the dash display but IMO the Simhub software shown in the video is nowhere near as nice as the layout the guys at Cube Controls built for UGT.

[@johnjasonwelsh4768]

It has everything bar working hand-clutches in iRacing.

[@fedconde]

hi there, loved you review... simple and strict to the point! where did you get those dashboards? tks

[@MondoRockable]

Are you going to review the CubeControl pedals? I also see at a recent SimRacing Expo in Germany that CubeControl have some new wheels coming out too.

[@Leesmusicedits]

Look how thin the joints between the handles and the main body of the wheel are, and they want a small fortune for this. I'd rather spend the extra elsewhere lol.

[@choulio_44_97]

it is included in DD1 for playstation, does anyone know, please tell me

[@Rene_Bo]

Awesome review as always! This made me shift a bit, but the comments about the plastic around the screen is making me hesitate a bit.. Whats your favourite wheel @boosted?

[@boostedmedia]

Depends what I’m driving. This will probably be my go to for F1/2/3.

[@ben8034578]

what dashboard do you use? just cant find it..

[@danielnewmanracing]

Lovely Dashboard

[@sulleysaad3266]

I have the F-Pro and the stickers easily wear-off on the buttons I use most !!

[@ClubbersGuideCanada]

This may be a dumb question but how in the world do you get that view while driving the Ferrari f1 car? Maybe I missed an earlier video about your sim setup, but that view is awesome.

[@Broomy88]

for that price you're either looking at this or the GSI wheel

[@michaelsims77]

You mentioned the only major difference between the fpro and this wheel being the display - there is one other huge difference to mention, namely the wireless Bluetooth connection option - which is a huge thing if you don’t want to have to mess with a cable connection. I’m using an fpro with simhub over BT and it works very well with no cable hassles. I really want the cx3 but don’t think I can handle the cable thing again. All my other wheels are wireless now as well and I just can’t go back to cables!

[@fsr_taipan4587]

How wide is it from the widest points? Like total diameter. Grip-to-grip aren't exactly precise. It seems kinda small ish?

[@Sparks_Wz]

I’m at school watching this 😅

[@noonxrs]

🔥

[@joey_wolfslayer8818]

Is this wheel compatible with the fanatec DD2 with a podium hub? I love the look and features of this wheel over the current fanatec offerings

[@8888fonzie]

i run this wheel on my DD2 with a podium hub , works great

[@logo8009]

Will question please. I've been on the fence on what wheel to buy either the GSI or CSX3 on my VRS wheel base. I have larger hands but, both look accommodating. So this maybe subjective does the size of the wheel play into the feedback you receive while driving. Meaning does either wheel feel it has more or less feedback? It may seem like a silly question but, I wanted to ask. I'm was leaning towards the GSI being larger as I drive no open wheel cars but, the CSX3 looks like a high quality on the buttons and rotary switches and sounds like the shifts are a little quieter. Will Thanks so much for the time an effort you put into your videos! I big fan your channel here in the USA!

[@blacknovella]

smaller diameter wheels give a stronger FFB response than a larger wheel.

[@hija01]

@@blacknovella weight is also matters alot, heavier wheels eat alot of ffb, atleast high spikes

[@shoemoccasin]

The rotary controls are not backwards, it is just like water down the drain. Being down under-and over has it's disadvantages. Thank you for the videos and excellent reviews, cheers! Shu/H|T/Hagakurve...

[@boostedmedia]

🤣

[@Seandoran34]

shot in the dark. But I just bought this wheel., Im unable to download the software..... any help?

[@dasmoools606]

Hmmnne. Tempted to add a CSX3 to my collection but.. I already have a CSX2, now besides some of the updated features and so forth. I honestly don't see any point in me spending another thousand odd euros for a wheel thats not all that much different to my CSX2. Anyone got any thoughts on this? I love the splurge cash as much as the next, but splurging this much on a singular wheel when I already have pretty much the same thing, hmmne?

[@noodleman551]

Is it compatible whit every base? If no whit what is is compatible

[@GoldenRetrevFam]

Wish I didn't buy the GSI FPE wheel I did. Not to happy with GSI at the moment. My FPE wheel keeps doing some weird thing where the shifters stop working while racing. I have to stop racing, unplug the usb from the back of the computer and replug it. I initially thought it was the cord I purchased from GSI so I switched out the cord and it continues to do that. I purchased the new GSI wheel the GT-Max 32 a few months ago and I have yet to receive it. They also wanted me to pay $50 dollars to switch 2 stickers on the wheel. 2 stickers that they already made but charge $25 dollars per sticker location change. I think GSI really did start off having customer service in mind but have swayed from that and are focusing on providing wheels to major companies. They do make nice wheels but I am really starting to like Cube Controls more and more. They make some sick wheels.

[@iseeq72]

After a year of using it the flaws of this wheel show: the springs of the clutch paddles break if used regularly. I got it replaced under warranty but I fear that it happens again after another year of usage. The worst though is central: The fixation of the shifter paddles is only done by one axis with 2 screws. If pressed a bit harder they move. Just not acceptable for a central part of a wheel. Simply a design fail there. Other than that the wheel would be perfect. Magnetic attachment of cable, amount of buttons, switches and so on. Touch screen with sim lab, grip, ergonomics.

[@butchgorski4836]

Overall I love mine. However, I did find the shifters to be an issue for me. No matter how tight I tighten them, a few laps into the race the paddles tilt out of place. Very frustrating and have already contacted CC and they have been VERY responsive.

[@chuckystang]

What was the resolution?

[@otisb.driftwood7106]

i suggest a micro drop of loctite

[@FlavioCadamuro]

I have the same issue, may I ask what the solution is

[@butchgorski4836]

So far no solution, started my emails with them late last week. They’ve been quick to respond to me and said they’ll work on a solution and will keep me updated. Not going to get too upset yet, hopefully they’ll follow through. Other than that big issue, I do love it.

[@FlavioCadamuro]

@@butchgorski4836 It can be annoying, I love my wheel too

[@PhilShenton]

Have you tested this with Fanatec DD1/2? I assume it's also PC only? No XBOX compatibilit? Will a Fanatec QR Hub fit?

[@FEVB]

Fanatec Podium hub will fit. I have the FPRO on a DD1 with no issues. Of course no console compatibility lmao.

[@daleloughridge5232]

I love the videos, but you look like Eminem stopped rapping to do this.

[@boostedmedia]

😂

[@paulcole]

I’ve got a GSI pro elite & an fpro - the fpro with that grid Porsche screen looks to be as close to perfection as it gets. The GSI is nice but the turning knobs etc on this feel far superior.

[@samasbeck6570]

Yea, I have a GSI pro elite and the turn knobs are ridiculously flimsy for a product that feels very premium otherwise (not even to mention the price tag)

[@uhhKRZY]

I have a GSI formula pro elite & i have USB issues (i have Intel processor) where my usb disconnects & buttons stop working. Has anyone experienced something like this or data output issues with the CSX 3? thanks!

[@magalha05843]

Have you solved your problem? I bought a USB hub, also a dedicated PCI Card for USB, but not solved yet, tried everything.

[@kartingkid55]

How to download the software

[@garethkirk3921]

Great review thanks. What was the nice colourful Simhub dashboard template you were using ?

[@FlavioCadamuro]

I was wondering the same

[@rodmorgan7041]

Does everyone actually use ALL of these buttons, or buy it for looks and use only a few? 🤔. I'd love to have one but just too many

[@craigschrickker2312]

It sucks to be a sim racer in SA - prices locally are insanely fattened up

[@FlavioCadamuro]

I buy my equipment from G Performance, they ship here to us in SA too and have a large variety of products.

[@yorkshiresimracer2987]

I genuinely don't think this is an improvement over the CSX2. I really don't like how the screen is so set back and the plastic housing, it looks to me that cube controls have used the CSX2 wheel and had to figure out how to put the new screen into the existing model which then has become the CSX3. Im not a fan of the shift lights either they don't look as slick as the CSX2.

[@theonlyegg]

My #2 dream wheel after the PSE LM-X Chromaworx. Both my kidneys wouldn't buy either of them.

[@suricate_racing]

Look like a little bit « toy » for the price

[@12infernowar12]

too expensive with many flaws

[@MUTILATEDFILTH]

How Much 😢