Simucube · wheel base · 2026
Simucube 3 Ultimate (35 Nm)
35 Nm direct-drive wheelbase with a new IPM motor, 23-bit encoder and Simucube Link
Simucube's flagship: 35 Nm from a new motor Simucube calls its fastest-responding yet. A dream-rig centerpiece whose gains over the Pro are real but small for the price.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 10
- Strength
- 10
- Smoothness
- 10
- Ecosystem
- 7
- Quietness
- 9
- Value
- 3
Who it suits
- First rig
- 1
- Console racing
- 0
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 2
- Tight budgets
- 1
- Enthusiasts
- 10
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
- 35 Nm peak, the most torque in this dataset
- Simucube claims its quickest motor response to date for the finest detail
- Top-tier build and long-term software support
- More than double the price of the 25 Nm Pro
- Most drivers run well below 25 Nm, so the extra torque goes unused
- Newest model (shipping from mid-2026), so long-term reliability is unproven
Watch out: Overkill for a first rig: the money is better spent on pedals and a rigid cockpit unless you already have both.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
Strong enough to wrench the wheel from loose hands in a crash.
Fine textures like kerbs and tyre grip come through cleanly.
Needs a rigid rig; a flimsy desk mount would flex.
Like going from a family sedan's power steering to a race car's unassisted rack at speed.
What the Simucube 3 Ultimate 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 Ultimate (35 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 35 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 35 Nm |
| Rotation | Unlimited |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Bolts to a rig |
| Power supply | External power supply, 360 W (450 W peak) |
| Power draw | 360 W |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | Simucube Link (Link Hub required for PC) |
| Encoder | 23-bit |
| Quick release | 70 mm bolt pattern (third-party quick release) |
| Size (W × D × H) | 7 × 12 × 7 in (19 × 31 × 19 cm) |
| Weight | 33 lb (15 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Simucube 3 Ultimate sits at the top of Simucube's lineup, and for a first-rig buyer it is a long-term, money-no-object purchase rather than a starter. Simucube lists 35 Nm peak torque from a new interior-permanent-magnet motor, a 23-bit absolute angle sensor, and per-unit calibration. It's rated at 360 W (450 W peak) from an external PSU, which is modest for this torque class. The price is $3,299 for the base alone, and you still need a rim, pedals, a cockpit and, realistically, the Simucube Link Hub (about $150) to connect to a PC. Simucube says the base is EU-made with a five-year warranty. It is PC-only, so console owners should look elsewhere. At roughly 13 kg with a 135 mm square body, it needs a rigid aluminium profile or a sturdy rig. Most beginners will get 90% of the experience from a far cheaper base, so consider this only if you already know you're committed. Performance claims are Simucube's own; independent long-term reviews are still limited.
Questions buyers ask
Does it work on PlayStation or Xbox?
No. It is PC-only (Windows). Simucube does not support consoles.
What else do I need to buy besides the base?
A steering wheel rim with a compatible quick release, pedals, a rigid cockpit, and the Simucube Link Hub (about $150) for PC connection. The base includes none of these.
Do my old Simucube 2 wheels and accessories fit?
Not automatically. The Ultimate uses the Simucube Link system; rims and accessories need Link-compatible or adapter hardware. Check Simucube's compatibility list before buying.