Immersion? Useful Sim Racing Feedback? Buttkicker Gamer Plus Review

Sadly, I've had to sell my rig due to being occupationally challenged. I didn't want to not be able to race though so I've been using an Xbox 360 Wireless Speed wheel - although not as immersive as my TX, I'm just as fast with it. The funny thing is, though, I hooked up the Buttkicker Gamer Plus and I'm actually faster! It's not just good for immersion but because I don't have force feedback, I have found myself reacting to the "car" through the Buttkicker. It's insanely fun and I don't feel the loss of my sim rig so badly 😂

I'm just getting into SIM racing and have found your videos head and shoulders above many others. It might just be that your soothing English tones chime with my own hello from Chester. Cheers for the vids

So is there a benefit to hapticonnect standard over base if you only use iracing?

Great video again Chris keep up the good content. What monitor are you running in this video?

Why jump cut to your face a million times but only for a a half a second lol

Got a plus for Xmas and your video help a lot thanks

Just use sim hub with USB

How do I setup my PC audio settings to use the Game Connect? When I select the Speakers BK-Plus option, I loose my Razer Wireless headset connection, it's either the BK or the headsets, but not both.

Eloquent as always Chris

I'm looking to get the Buttkicker Pro for use with DCS. I've been trying to do research and what I've found is that the Hapticonnect doesn't support DCS and I've looked at SimHub and didn't see DCS there. Is buttkicker something I can use with DCS and if so is it going to be a huge pain to get working? Anyone please chime in!!

Can't get over your forced smile making you look like an android

I have BK Gamer plus and i use it via USB and SimHub without the extra audio connections. Works well.

Which one would you choose - Pro or Plus? In EU they're almost in the same price. Only PRO is missing mounting holes...

Where can we buy this though? As only found in USA and they don't ship to UK

Great video, very good
SIMDID recently released a new formula steering wheel, it's great, the price is super discount, come and see

Can you use more than one and how do you set it up?

Man they are taking a lifetime to release in the uk!!!!

Why do you have so much input lag when turning the wheel?

It's interesting to see someone actually mount it directly to the Aluminium profile, rather than using a bracket or trying to put it directly on the seat. It's helpful to hear the vibration effect is still good, even on such a rigid rig.

What size screws did you use to mount it?

Does your amp make noise when it is turned off with the remote but still has the physical power switch turned on? My plus makes a noise louder than my computer fans and it is super annoying. They sent me a replacement amp and it does the same thing and they said it's normal.

Great review, pity there not available anywhere.

I hope they have improved the amp reliability
I went through 4 then gave up

Why do you choose to see the drivers hands and wheel on screen when you already see your own real hands and wheel in front of you?

Hai do you think Gran Turismo 7 will get it own setup for Buttkicker gamer plus?

What size screw did you use and what type of screw did you use to attach directly to your profile rig?

love the rumbles, and I don't care how it may or may not be useful feedback. It makes VR much more immersive for me.

Stop when I saaaaaay freeeeeeeeeeze

Chris, would you say that doing four corners with the gamer plus on a heavy rig such as the PSR-1 is enough?

Very well explained but I want to hear the sound or noise it does.

Chris, I think it is time for another "best assetto corsa mods" video!

Great review Chris - class presentation and content. Can you have sim hub drive it via USB or do you need to keep the analogue route?

Can we make this vibrate when you are on the very edge of traction like
in real life when you have "feeling"? Having to listen for the
inaccurate audible screeching of the tires for maximum grip is pretty
lame in Iracing. I would like it to lightly vibrate when the tires begin
screeching and be progressively stronger until traction is full broken.
As the tires slip, it still vibrates but too a lesser degree. If this
device can't be set up for this then I don't care for it.

Hello, do you know where to buy this in the Uk can't find anywhere that stocks this.

what if you want 4 of them so you have onw for each tire. Will their software be able to do that

Another great video Chris!

As a UK person, are you aware of a UK reseller for the Buttkicker Gamer Pro? Trying to pre-order from their US store pops-up they only sell to the US :'(

Since they've sent their products out to a bunch of UK sim 'influencers' would be silly some of their UK followers couldn't get the product....

Thanks for another excellent video, Chris. I bought a ButtKicker two years ago to assist with indicating loss of traction at the rear of the car, particularly the hyena-lame rear-end in ACC (which has improved significantly since then). It took quite a while to get the BK dialed in, eliminating unwanted rumbles. Now I only use it to indicate rear-end slip and to provide a hefty clunk when I change gears but, boy, is it ever amazing! It has helped me to be much more consistent, catching excessive slides much earlier, and steering the car more effectively with the gas pedal. RF2 and R3E are simply outstanding. I am not an immersion junky as I play purely for the enjoyment of racing; so; with the BK working so well, I truly cannot see the need for a motion rig (all that bouncing around seems a bit goofy, to be honest).

But how can you get one ? They say only US or Canadian ?

Unfortunately my better half has offered to kick my but for free if I spend more on my sim

Great timing, Chris! I had a bad experience a few years ago when I tried a DIY transducer setup. I gave up on it and just recently starting looking into it again. I really wanted a no BS, plug-n-play solution, and here you are. And while I'm throwing out compliments, have you lost weight? You look good, man! If I had to guess, I'd say it's from chasing the little one around. Cheers, mate!

Can you do a review with this on a PS5 playing GT7?

HOLY INPUT LAG! 😵

Price price price?!

I need help. Can I clamp this to my playseat challenge to the frame?


Or to much for this small light seat?

Great review Chris! All I need to know now is, does it overheat like the gamer 2 does? Do I need a fan on the floor or on top of the amplifier?
None of the reviews so far mention this, and I'm still pending customer support reply

One for the butt and for the feet.

Can this be used with a PS5 and if so would there be enough feedback to make a difference or would it just be generic vibration?

Whats the difference between this and simulation kit?

"it's sooner than you think"
They will seek forgiveness but they will not recieve it,
anybody that forgives them will be put to death.

Nice review. As they are compact, I would consider buying one or two for my rig. However, would you please provide some information regarding the introduced noise level? I live in an apartment and don't want to annoy my neighbors or cause them not to be able to sleep when having these installed on my P1-X. Thanks a lot!