SIMAGIC Neo X Hub: In-Depth Analysis & Teardown

[@CaptainCrunch99]

Nice breakdown, that’s what we needed to see, the inside guts. Thank you, great work!

[@darthsnape]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@LeMamour]

This is THE only review of the Neo X hub that i was waiting for. Let's go !

[@darthsnape]

Haha, thanks 😄

[@rsdraul]

Amazing review as usual my man, very detailed, production quality on point, pack full of info, looking forward to seeing more of them in the future. Ps: You might want to set some extra sound absorptions pads here and there, around the 11:55-12:05 you can hear some voice echo once in a while, nothing major, but somewhat noticeable.

[@darthsnape]

Thank you! And, yes, I agree with you. The original audio was much, much worse and software tried its level best. The whole room is sort of empty with only the rig in the middle. I'll definitely add some stuff and sound absorption pads.

[@SVgamer72]

Here for the quality reviews. Great insights and detail.

[@darthsnape]

Thank you thank you!

[@visorcover]

Great review. Ordered mine this morning.

[@darthsnape]

What made you buy it?

[@visorcover]

@@darthsnape Because its new, shiny and available lol. In seriousness, I have the Simagic eco system. Alpha DD, P1000 pedals, Neo wheel, FX wheel as well as the GT1 Hub and GT Pro hub with a variety of wheel rims. I think this will sit in the middle of 'bare bones hub' (GT1) with old fashioned round wheel for older road cars and the GT Pro hub for GT3/4 racing. I plan on putting this hub on my Cube Controls GT PRO V2 rim and have it more as an interim hub.

[@darthsnape]

@@visorcover My GT1 was giving me the stink eye while I was spending quality time with the hub.

[@parthivroy817]

I really wish Moza makes RS Wheel open an ecosystem as well. I am kind of excited about FSR 2.

[@darthsnape]

Oh I eyed the RS a lot back when I had the R9 🫠

[@knowyourjoe8826]

I like the concept that they are offering flexible products at obtainable pricing. That being said by the time everything adds up I am not sure that other complete solutions are just as reasonable. It does open up options for specific use or custom wheels. I would like to see the offer some quality lower priced H pattern shifters and hand brakes. Thanks for sharing your views on this.

[@darthsnape]

Exactly my point, by the time you add up other stuff, price goes up-which needs to be kept in mind. Perhaps Simagic might release something new. Who knows ;)

[@JACKZERYT]

Great review buddy! Love your simagic reviews!, I saw that on the PCB when i had a look and laughed too, a referenced to Will Buxton in F1 Drive to survive with his stupid comments lol "To finish first, you must first finish" hahahaha

[@darthsnape]

Haha, thanks for the info, I was unfamiliar with the reference lol. And I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Chader9]

You may have heard it via Will first, but that saying goes a looong way back in racing history and predates any use by Will.

[@SanJ_01]

Finally! Sim Racing content from/in India.

[@darthsnape]

💪🏼😉

[@chivis843]

am i able to add Fanatec's QR2 ?

[@darthsnape]

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, it can be attached.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Please simagic come out with some higher end flagship level products again lol. This is still awesome though! I also really hope they stop going to this more child like look. I want and love there industrial clean stylish look.

[@darthsnape]

Some flagship stuff is on the way 💪🏼

[@reviewforthetube6485]

@darthsnape thank god!

[@namiata3]

i'm having trouble debating the Neo X and their GT Pro Hub (K) with the joysticks. I already have the GT Neo but if i'm looking at the prices, i'd assume the GT Pro would have better quality/construction. After watching this, I can't decide to buy which haha. I drive in VR so I won't even be looking at the LED's, I would care more about the feel and quality. But then again, it seems like the Neo X is more up to date with their tech compared to the GT Pro Hub in terms of SimHub. GT1 Hub is out of date and the GTS can't swap wheels, I have a Momo Steering wheel I want to attach on these hubs. Which would you prefer over those two in your opinion?

[@darthsnape]

Oh, definitely the new one. I’m with you on the build quality and materials used for the GT pro hub, it’s more premium, but also slightly dated, slightly. If you don’t really care about the new stuff, the GT pro hub is still a solid option, minus simhub compatibility. The neo X hub is practically a GT neo with 2 less encoders and swappable rim/paddles. If you liked the GT neo, odds are, you’ll like this one too. All the buttons and encoders are same. Travel is same, resistance is same, just the added ability to swap stuff. And it’s also simhub compatible. But since you play on VR, it might not matter that much. If I were to invest in one, I’d pick the more latest one.

[@doifeellucky]

Maglink and Simhub support are the primary reasons to get the Neo X hub over the Pro hub,. The Neo X hub, like the GT Neo, can be used with any wheelbase via direct USB connection, and has additional functionality, telemetry data being one example, due to the inclusion of Simhub support. I personally wish they also updated the Pro hub with Maglink and Simhub support. The new Zeus range is of no interest to me.

[@namiata3]

@@darthsnape just bought the Neo X, i like my GT Neo but I just wish the encoders were not plastic, i heard you can replace the encoders on etsy for metal ones so maybe that’ll boost my experience with the both Neo X and GT Neo. I agree with you though, even though the GT Pro seems to be more premium, I think in terms of overall tech being newer in the Neo X is what persuade me. The GT Pro is obviously most costly but the fact that this seems to have more customability and more budget friendly seems to be great for the wider audience. seems like simagic is going towards the budget friendly route like Moza with the R3 or R5. let’s hope the simagic quality still holds up (which i’m sure they will) thanks darth snape!