Simucube · wheel base · 2025
Simucube 3 Pro (25 Nm)
25 Nm direct-drive base with a 23-bit encoder, built around the Simucube Link ecosystem
The value pick of the Simucube 3 line: 25 Nm for only $200 more than the Sport. It is a reference-grade PC base that most drivers will never outgrow.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 9
- Strength
- 9
- Smoothness
- 9
- Ecosystem
- 7
- Quietness
- 9
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 3
- Console racing
- 0
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 3
- Tight budgets
- 4
- Enthusiasts
- 9
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- 25 Nm with headroom for any car at realistic strength
- Only about $200 over the 15 Nm Sport, so far better torque per dollar
- Mature Simucube software and a big 70 mm rim ecosystem
- Still $1,600+ before rim, hub and pedals
- PC only; needs a stiff aluminum-profile rig
Watch out: Only an aluminum-profile cockpit rated for 25 Nm will hold it; add the Link Hub and a rim to the budget.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
It is strong enough that bad mounting shows up before the motor runs out of torque.
Fine road texture and tyre-load changes come through cleanly rather than as a general buzz.
Setup takes more effort than a plug-and-play base because of the Link Hub and control box.
Like a powerful, quiet sports car: plenty in reserve, and it expects a solid road under it.
What the Simucube 3 Pro works with
- Works on PC.
- Sold as a base only: you also need a wheel and pedals.
- Wheels attach with the 70 mm bolt pattern (third-party quick release).
- There's no pedal port: pedals connect to the PC by USB.
Wheels that fit the Simucube 3 Pro (25 Nm)
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cube Controls GT Pro | PS5XboxPC | 84 |
| Ascher Racing F64-USB | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Cube Controls GT Sport | PS5XboxPC | 79 |
Pedals that plug into it
These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.
This base has no pedal port.
USB pedals that work with it on PC
These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.
- Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
- Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
- Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
- Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake) · USB to the PC82
- Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
- Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 · USB to the PC79
- Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
- Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals · USB to the PC77
- Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell Kit · USB to the PC76
- Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
- Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
- Fanatec CSL Pedals · USB to the PC60
Shifters and handbrakes
Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
Cockpits and stands
With 25 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Rigs that use it
- Silver ArrowPC · $7,750
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 25 Nm |
| Rotation | Unlimited |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Bolts to a rig |
| Power supply | External 360 W power supply (450 W peak) with included AC cord and control box |
| Power draw | 450 W |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | Simucube Link Hub (required) via RJ45 cable; USB to PC through the Hub |
| Encoder | 23-bit |
| Weight capacity | 11 kg (24 lb) |
| Software | Simucube True Drive |
| Quick release | 70 mm bolt pattern (third-party quick release) |
| Size (W × D × H) | 6 × 11 × 6 in (16 × 27 × 16 cm) |
| Weight | 21 lb (9.5 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2025 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Simucube 3 Pro is the 25 Nm step in Simucube's third-generation line. It uses a direct-drive SPM motor and a 23-bit absolute angle sensor, and it weighs about 11 kg. It is a serious wheelbase, but it is not a casual first purchase. The $1,599 price covers only the base, a control box, a power adapter and a pre-fitted Link Quick Release. You still need a Simucube Link Hub (listed as required, sold separately if you don't own one), a wheel rim and pedals. The base is PC-only, with no console support.
The strengths are fine detail, strong torque headroom and a 3-year warranty. Simucube also pitches telemetry-based effects such as road texture and ABS feedback. The costs are the add-ons and a mounting need: 25 Nm wants a rigid aluminum profile or a solid cockpit, because flex will hide the detail you paid for. A first-rig buyer on a budget would likely be better served by the 3 Sport or a cheaper base. This suits someone who already knows they want a long-term PC rig and will build around the Simucube ecosystem.
Questions buyers ask
Do I need a Simucube Link Hub?
Yes. Simucube lists the Link Hub as required to operate the 3 Pro. If you don't own one, you can add it when ordering. It is not part of the base price.
Does it work on Xbox or PlayStation?
No. It is a PC-only wheelbase. Do not buy it for console use.
Can I use a third-party wheel or quick release?
The base ships with Simucube's Link Quick Release. Third-party wheels generally need Simucube's adapters. Check the exact adapter for your rim before you buy.