Cube Controls recently released their most high-end steering wheel yet, the GT-X, featuring a plethora of buttons, rotary encoders and paddles, as well as an integrated feature rich 4.3inch Ultimate Game Tech display.
At €1,736.00 Inc. VAT it’s certainly not cheap though, so does it stand up to the price tag and is it really as good as it looks?
Let’s take a look!
MANUFACTURER SPECS:
- 4.3″ full-color LCD screen with completely customizable screens and PC configuration utility
- Anti-scratch strengthened display glass
- User-configurable backlit buttons, each one can be individually turned off, set as flashing, reverse flashing, latching flash
- In-software clutch and shifters configuration
- Grip-to-Grip wheel diameter, 30cm
- Grip max diameter, 42mm
- Straight back USB Connector
- 9 custom made backlit momentary tactile buttons
- 4 custom specs front rotary encoders
- 2 custom specs thumb rotary encoders
- Multi-directional joystick with integrated encoder
- Completely redesigned zero play short-throw custom-designed magnetic switchless paddle shifters with adjustable stop ends, ball bearing and improved tactile feedback
- Launch control clutch system with stiffer springs on the clutch levers
- Optional extra paddles set
- Custom designed and bespoke made ergonomic steering wheel rim, high quality suede leather wrapping
- Carbon fiber main plate
- CNC machined billet aluminum main body
- All aluminum parts are CNC machined and anodized
- Wheel hub compatible with all formula-style quick release hubs (3 bolts, 1-inch and 70mm PCD)
- Passive Y splitter USB extension cord
- Weight: 1675gr
- VR friendly
- Compatible with Thrustmaster, Logitech, AccuForce, Fanatec and SimuCube 1&2