Simagic Alpha Mini - The Mighty Mouse of DD Wheels - Full Review

compare to csl dd 8nm? is it much better? I’m planning to buy alpha mini or alpha 15nm. right now I’m using dd pro 8nm.

Are there other wheels, compatible with this wheelbase?
Like, Fanatec, Moza, Simcube?

Would it be possible to mount it on a normal PC desk, as the Fanatec CSL DD?

Wich one is better alpha mini or moza r9?

Seeing the timestamp "the bad" taking the whole end of the video, I was fearing the worst (after my Alpha Mini arrived yesterday that is ^^), but phew... Guess it really was the right choice after all. :D
Just waiting for my pedals to arrive now and I guess I will finally have my first direct drive experience. :)

I would love a comparison between the Moza R9 and the alpha mini. That would be so sweet :)

I've got a Logitech Pro wheel 5to6nm that's plenty majority of us Mortals couldn't even handle 8nm.

Sweet thanks for the review. Been debating between this and the moza r9 since they're around the same price in Canada

as always, thanks for the help!

One of the original and pioneers in the field of sim racing and product reviews. Thank you Shaun for delivering the information we need in a concise and detailed manner.

Hi, i have GT4PRO and in the SimProManager only moves Clutch 2 bar. Clutch 1 doesn´t move.
I press left Clutch and then in the software SimPro the Clutch 2 bar goes to 50% and when i press right clutch in the whell, then in clutch 2 bar that was at 50% goes to 100%
But as i said, Clutch 1 in the SimPro doesn´t move.
Notice also that Sync Button don´t appear in the Simpro.

This is one of the best reviews I’ve ever experienced. Anytime I saw a small detail I was interested in knowing it was practically the next thing you covered.

hmmm anyone help me out? which is a better bundle kit ya'll think?

Alpha sim magic GTS bundle for 790$ or Moza r9 +CS wheel bundle for 710$?

Who in their right mind would engineer a power button/switch on the power cable far from the wheelbase? And what's with the side connections on the wheelbase? Come on man!💆

See a few reviews of this wheelbase, my worry is that sticker on the back that says "made in China" is the engineering / build quality up there with the likes of German or British engineering?
some reviews say the wheels are heavy? how many other wheel rims can you get or fit. great review..

I want to upgrade from g923 .. hard debating between this and moza r9

Nobody comments that the SimPro manager software is very incomplete, there is no way to save profiles in the internal memory of the wheelbase, before it was possible, so i feel more like a beta tester, and i dont like that after pay this much money to simagic

Is there a clear winner between the moza R9 and simagic mini ? The moza is a bit cheaper.

Should have my alpha mini next week I can’t wait. Great review !!!!

Me after buying the gt dd pro and seeing this video

1 year warranty and then your on your own because this firm couldn't give a hoot and NO customer service

which power supply do you use?

A big question here: did you ever manage to make the Simagic Alpha Mini work in Project cars 2 or Automobilista 2? It never works for me. Very difficult to even assign and calibrate, have to reduce the rotation to tiny angles. But even after that, in game there is 0 movement from the wheel. All the buttons are recognized, even axis of the paddles, but not the rotational axis. Tried with all settings I could on the Simagic software and in game, same result in both of those games.

I always love your review ever since inside sim racing. I'm now getting back to sim racing because cheaper DD wheel drives

Are you gonna Test the vrs directforce dfp i Heard only good thinks simucube pro level

It feels Stronger than Advertised because it's actually a 13NM wheel base
Measured by IRacing Developers!

This is a nice little device but word of warning… this is a Chinese company with non-existent customer service in the traditional sense. Just something to think about before you empty ur wallet.

Really good review Shaun. There are so many hardware options out there now for newcomers to the hobby!

Great review 🙏🫡

I love my Simagic Alpha mini. Been using it for a long time now!!

FYI for anybody curious. Simagic under-rates their peak torque. The mini has more like 13-14Nm of torque and ~10Nm of holding torque. The mini punches WELL above it's weight class and is arguably the best value DD on the market in it's torque class.

Another very detailed review, I think that you answered just about every question that I might have had about that wheelbase. Keep up the great work buddy.

I’ve been running at mini for months now and love it. Especially after using a g29. Glad you didn’t do your impressions of a “drifter” in this video. I took offense to that. Haha.

Hi sir,,any big difference on alpha to the alpha mini?

Good review.

This looks like a really nice wheel.
But sorry win you said Ricmotech or what ever the name is I had to stop watching. They are a ripoff to Sim racers. They are what I call greedy. The prices they charge are probably the highest in industry. I was shopping during COVID and this company really had price inflation. Sorry fifty 8 year old person that still has the guts to call out wrong doings.

Can we use any USB rims, or is it only compatible with simagic.

Instant buy! This another great review decide me now, huge thanks mate

This or Moza R9 + GS?

simagic products are all high quality

I've own a Alpha Mini and a GT1-R wheel for about 3 months now, and I can honestly say it exceeded all of my expectations. The built quality is superb. It is a solid beast. The wheel feels great, and is stupid high quality. I stepped up from a Logi G920 setup and couldn't be happier. Matched with Simforge Mk1 Pedals and a VNM Shifter, and I have a setup I can see lasting me for years.

That @gamermuscle merch for scale!

Great review Shaun, it's a great time to be a sim racer.

I jumped to the Alpha mini from a CSL DD and I couldn't be happier

Rocking a pretty cool t-shirt... and an even cooler beard :)