Great review again. For me the one that works on console, is the way to go, as I am on Ps5. I have now the DD Pro with 8nm. Hopefully you can review it one day Barry
Apparently Immsource bases also work on Playstation when a licensed joy-pad is connected to one of the USB ports on the back. They've made how-to videos about it. (I don't own one, so can't verify it.)
Oo a new DD cool, Is there also a list somewhere where you have everything listed as the best and worst in your experience and want to have, I don't mind spending money but I think you have tested one of the most so that experience is important to me , I think the IMM Source 17 Nm ETS 5 seems like a good deal to me, Again thanks info Barry
Here we go boys, pre-ordered the CSL DD 8nm with CSL pedal and LC kit this week. I also bought the Gran Turismo wheel, brand new condition from someone. Can't wait
You need the CSL DD PRO for PlayStation compatibility, just having the GT wheel won't make it PS compatible (the compatibility chip is inside the wheel only for Xbox, for PS it's inside the wheel base).
I really like how sim racing equipment got a lot of new manufacturers in recent years. From DDs to Pedals. Just a couple of years ago, you had Fanatec and their average DD1/2 and their shitty V3 pedals. If you wanted something better, price went up 2-4 times (Simucube & Heusinkveld for example). Now, we have Moza R9, SiMagic 10nm, Immsource, Fanatec DD 0.5 (I was very disappointed with DD 0.5. Peak force is there when you go over kerbs, but holding force in long corners is just not there). On Pedals side, oh boy. DC, Bj, Girro, Asetek Forte, Moza CRP,... are all in the price range of Fanatec V3, but they are all better offerings IMO.
@@halfbreed02 As long as you are happy. I bought DD 0.5 and got it in the "third wave". I had wheel disconnects every day, shifting problems, FFB problems,... I couldn't even finish a 20min race. Had to send the unit back. But issues never went away. It got so bad (their customer support answering every second week) I had to "trigger" EU customer protection laws to get my money back.
He won't do one because there's no need for Fanatec to pay him to do it. There's a reason he's only been doing off brand stuff of late. They're paying him for publicity.
Why pay him for a review when you can get other "content creators" to push your products through the affiliate program? Don't be fooled bro, fanatec spends a fortune in affiliate marketing to be promoted so heavily. You can disagree with Barry's monetisation strategy, but bear in mind that no one does this for free.
I think it might be because it’s only 8nm. He’s mentioned in a recent video that for him 9/10 is the bare minimum entry level for him on direct drives, could be part of the reason. Could be wrong of course.
Firstly, he gets paid to do mostly positive reviews. Secondly, he does not care about his audience nor replies to any youtube comments. He will only review something, IF he gets paid to do it. Notice the CSL DD has not be reviewed yet ?
Amazing experience...it's a blast to watch your reviews. Seems a very positive review. I have a better feeling about this rather than the CSL DD, Alpha Magic or Moza
Yes, but ... "Sim-plicity" also makes a mige of 10 nm....the difference is that if you want more torque afterwards....you just change the controller and nothing more. NO other product, does not offer this solution
@@zzmadd Wireless steering wheels of 500 euros and more are a "financial trap" .... and this regardless of the brand. Why do you want to go absolutely in this direction, when a used steering wheel, or even new, from thrusmaster or fanatec is half of it, plus a wired system?? Look at the setups barry is testing for us and look at his personal setup...how many wireless steering wheels does he have?? Configurations will always be expensive, if the buyer does not look elsewhere.
@@zzmadd A complete DD will always cost 1000 euros and more (except fanatec) .... changing the couple is like reselling your equipment (or keeping it) to get a new one ... whereas with a mige, you just have to change the controller (which costs much less). And that's mostly where I wanted to go
Ok, so i have my SC2 pro on 30% in sims usualy. This should be 7,5 nm. Is this base overkill For me then? Should i go look for something like a csl dd or Moza then? I have a 270 mm wheel and anything more feels to heavy.
Thanks for the video i have a more general question regarding Direct Drive power consumption example on the Simagic Alpha Mini the power brick that it came with has 216 watt on it. Does this mean only peak power or does that thing draws 216 watt continuesly? Reason im asking i pay my own electricity bill going to volentary pay 15 eur a month extra just to cover the cost of this and my pc. Has some one tested the power draws on these DD's or if some one can chime in and let me know how much DD's consume while gaming. Thx in advance
It will draw as much as it needs in certain moments , it wont stay at max , but say u draw 200 watt all time ( i suppose u based in uk , u probably on 35p a kw so u need to use the wheel 5 hours to spend that 35pence lets put it this way , 5 hours daily is 35 p a day in 30 days u spend around 10 £ if u use it 5 hours a day wich is crazy as u probably use it way lesd then that. If u avarage using it 1 hour a day for every day of the month u will end un spending around 2 -3 £ a month. So yea it wont make a big diference , use carefully the boiler the oven stuff like that wich are the real consumers and dont listen to the wife compaling about ur wheel bringin the eletricity bill up 😛
@Tiz Kbir Yes and no !!!! Let me explain ... if the copy is more or less faithful, the potential buyer would be happy to know, because the price and availability is not the same everywhere in the world. 😉
Always great to add another DD to the mix of what to purchase!
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I don't think much can beat the VRS wheel base currently. Unless you want to spend more for an SC2 Pro.
First time with the vrs I got a work out but enjoy the detail and my wife likes how quiet it is. It’s amazing though.
esp after that new firmware update
VRS wheel base?
@@jonneymendoza Virtual Racing School. Barry also reviewed it on this channel.
There is sim-plicity too.
Simagic: My long lost twin?
Hi Barry, quick question, You seem very familiar, did you ever spend much time around Summit Point Motorsports park In the 90’s? Great Channel!
Great review again. For me the one that works on console, is the way to go, as I am on Ps5. I have now the DD Pro with 8nm. Hopefully you can review it one day Barry
Apparently Immsource bases also work on Playstation when a licensed joy-pad is connected to one of the USB ports on the back. They've made how-to videos about it. (I don't own one, so can't verify it.)
Oo a new DD cool, Is there also a list somewhere where you have everything listed as the best and worst in your experience and want to have, I don't mind spending money but I think you have tested one of the most so that experience is important to me , I think the IMM Source 17 Nm ETS 5 seems like a good deal to me, Again thanks info Barry
Barry great review as always. In your opinion which is the better but, the moza r9 or this immsource? And why?
SRG need some T-shirts and other Merch with "So...Lets Get To It" on 'em. C'mon Barry R. Make it happen Please.
Here we go boys, pre-ordered the CSL DD 8nm with CSL pedal and LC kit this week. I also bought the Gran Turismo wheel, brand new condition from someone. Can't wait
You need the CSL DD PRO for PlayStation compatibility, just having the GT wheel won't make it PS compatible (the compatibility chip is inside the wheel only for Xbox, for PS it's inside the wheel base).
Barry "I wasn't on the hole, story of my life" Rowland
I really like how sim racing equipment got a lot of new manufacturers in recent years. From DDs to Pedals. Just a couple of years ago, you had Fanatec and their average DD1/2 and their shitty V3 pedals. If you wanted something better, price went up 2-4 times (Simucube & Heusinkveld for example). Now, we have Moza R9, SiMagic 10nm, Immsource, Fanatec DD 0.5 (I was very disappointed with DD 0.5. Peak force is there when you go over kerbs, but holding force in long corners is just not there). On Pedals side, oh boy. DC, Bj, Girro, Asetek Forte, Moza CRP,... are all in the price range of Fanatec V3, but they are all better offerings IMO.
@@halfbreed02 As long as you are happy. I bought DD 0.5 and got it in the "third wave". I had wheel disconnects every day, shifting problems, FFB problems,... I couldn't even finish a 20min race. Had to send the unit back. But issues never went away. It got so bad (their customer support answering every second week) I had to "trigger" EU customer protection laws to get my money back.
I love your reviews! I'd like to see what your take is on the GT DD Pro 8nm.
He won't do one because there's no need for Fanatec to pay him to do it.
There's a reason he's only been doing off brand stuff of late. They're paying him for publicity.
@@regibson23 Wrong. His not doing it because its probably not a item he quite likes
@@regibson23 lol
Bad tongue....find a brush and soap to get it all off
Why pay him for a review when you can get other "content creators" to push your products through the affiliate program? Don't be fooled bro, fanatec spends a fortune in affiliate marketing to be promoted so heavily. You can disagree with Barry's monetisation strategy, but bear in mind that no one does this for free.
I think it might be because it’s only 8nm. He’s mentioned in a recent video that for him 9/10 is the bare minimum entry level for him on direct drives, could be part of the reason. Could be wrong of course.
Still using the simtrecs pedals
Great work! Any chance to review fanatec CSL DD (or DD PRO) ?
Hi Barry, thanks for your videos. I have always had a question for You, what do You think about Virtual Reality ? Why don 't You do VR lenses reviews?
I'm just guessing, probably because he wears glasses?
Firstly, he gets paid to do mostly positive reviews. Secondly, he does not care about his audience nor replies to any youtube comments. He will only review something, IF he gets paid to do it. Notice the CSL DD has not be reviewed yet ?
This looks awfully similar to the Simagic wheelbase. 👀
I thought it looks like a simucube lol
Amazing experience...it's a blast to watch your reviews. Seems a very positive review. I have a better feeling about this rather than the CSL DD, Alpha Magic or Moza
Yes, but ...
"Sim-plicity" also makes a mige of 10 nm....the difference is that if you want more torque afterwards....you just change the controller and nothing more.
NO other product, does not offer this solution
I would love, that barry is testing their 10nm version
@@THESHADOW97139 and then a nice wheel costs you EU 500 and you still pay 1100
@@zzmadd Wireless steering wheels of 500 euros and more are a "financial trap" .... and this regardless of the brand.
Why do you want to go absolutely in this direction, when a used steering wheel, or even new, from thrusmaster or fanatec is half of it, plus a wired system??
Look at the setups barry is testing for us and look at his personal setup...how many wireless steering wheels does he have??
Configurations will always be expensive, if the buyer does not look elsewhere.
@@zzmadd A complete DD will always cost 1000 euros and more (except fanatec) .... changing the couple is like reselling your equipment (or keeping it) to get a new one ... whereas with a mige, you just have to change the controller (which costs much less).
And that's mostly where I wanted to go
Ok, so i have my SC2 pro on 30% in sims usualy. This should be 7,5 nm. Is this base overkill
For me then? Should i go look for something like a csl dd or Moza then? I have a 270 mm wheel and anything more feels to heavy.
Thanks for the video i have a more general question regarding Direct Drive power consumption example on the Simagic Alpha Mini the power brick that it came with has 216 watt on it. Does this mean only peak power or does that thing draws 216 watt continuesly? Reason im asking i pay my own electricity bill going to volentary pay 15 eur a month extra just to cover the cost of this and my pc. Has some one tested the power draws on these DD's or if some one can chime in and let me know how much DD's consume while gaming. Thx in advance
It will draw as much as it needs in certain moments , it wont stay at max , but say u draw 200 watt all time ( i suppose u based in uk , u probably on 35p a kw so u need to use the wheel 5 hours to spend that 35pence lets put it this way , 5 hours daily is 35 p a day in 30 days u spend around 10 £ if u use it 5 hours a day wich is crazy as u probably use it way lesd then that.
If u avarage using it 1 hour a day for every day of the month u will end un spending around 2 -3 £ a month.
So yea it wont make a big diference , use carefully the boiler the oven stuff like that wich are the real consumers and dont listen to the wife compaling about ur wheel bringin the eletricity bill up 😛
Simagic copy ?
@Tiz Kbir Yes and no !!!!
Let me explain ... if the copy is more or less faithful, the potential buyer would be happy to know, because the price and availability is not the same everywhere in the world.
😉
is this the same unit as simagic just rebranded like Peugeot/Citroen
Hi, what are you using as your daily or prefered wheelbase?
Watch his first videos 😉
Pretty sure it’s a Kollmorgen
Drink 1 shot every time Barry says “notchiness”
I’m wasted.
their website is not the best.. oh well
I think it's hosted on a server with dialup connection
This is definitely a copy cat/ripoff of the Simagic Alpha Mini. 😬
That is a NASCAR or trucker wheel they provided. Too big for anything else.