ButtKicker Gamer PLUS vs PRO | MUST HAVE for Sim Racing!

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In this video, I'm gonna break down how to use a ButtKicker device to amp up the haptic experience in your Sim Racing Setup. It's become an absolute must-have for me, something I can't race without anymore. But which one should you go for, the Gamer PLUS or the beefier Gamer PRO? Well, I've put both to the test, and I'm here to give you the lowdown and help you figure out what's right for you. Let's dive in!
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@wetmog 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comparison, this has been on my list for awhile now. I picked up the Trak Racer buttkicker mount when I first bought it knowing that I'd grab one of these eventually, so it was good to hear your feedback on how you mounted it.

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@busterbrown1686 10 месяцев назад

After owning 4 under a home theatre platform, it was a must for my office racing chair and Omega GT stand . Glad the plus was sold out as I needed the pro in conjunction with my Logitech z906 surround sound, with signal degradation with RCA connection . Waiting on my Moza R12 to arrive. Awesome!!!!!!!!

@preyes333 10 месяцев назад

Nicee review. I purchased the Gamer Plus at launch with the isolators for my Playseat and it’s amazing. It literally made my seat come alive. Aside from a load cell brake pedal a haptic transducer is a MUST have.

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Great to hear!

@albertorama8262 10 месяцев назад

Hi! Great video. I have the BK Pro under my seat for engine vibration and the Slip-Angle kit for tires and suspension effects and they make a great combo. Congrats for all the effort and work on every video!!

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! How do you like the slip angle kit? it’s on my list of things to try.

@albertorama8262 10 месяцев назад

@@simracingden in my opinion is totally worth it. Quite easy to setup and it provides great info about what the car is doing. And as you said about the but kicker, less is more. Will wait to see your opinion and the configuration you use with it.

@janes-e378 10 месяцев назад

I have a next level racing ring on wheels and it is a hollow square tubing rig but later I used black expanding spray foam and filled every tube and there is no hollow mis reading vibration feedback no more and no more echo which was more annoying..Good trick to dampen noises in tunes etc..

@Mikee-pb1sv 6 месяцев назад

great video and full of useful content.. I was going to order the Gamer Plus, but decided that the Pro would be the best for my GT Omega Prime rig. So thats what I have coming and the fact you liked the Pro better on your rig... is a plus for me... Many thanks for video ... Mike in the UK

@simracingden 6 месяцев назад

Glad I could help! You won’t be disappointed

@billgulker6187 10 месяцев назад

Great review as usual. I definitely agree 4 shakers is crazy overkill on a stiff and heavy rig. My experience with a front and pack BK were different from your experience. I thought a front and rear unit was perfect and each could be tuned for the location. In general, the mounting design for the units is key for the transfer to your feet and back side. USB and Simhub is much better than a sound card and the BK software.

@garysmith8455 Месяц назад

Thank YOU for your presentation and review. Buttkicker has been a favorite to the home theater industry for many years. I just finished building my very FIRST flight sim rig. I saved my funds to go first rate, from custom flagship computer (14 gen iNTEL i9 CPU and Invidia 4080 Super driving THREE 55" screens in 4k) and the Next Level PRO seat and flight deck. All made of 16th and 8th inch STEEL !, very heavy. I have selected the BK Pro. Currently they are building them once again and should be released later this month (July 2024). Next Level cockpit rigs come WITH a post for the Buttkicker which is mounted to the frame under the seat at the rear. Can't wait to get it and install it. Thanks again!

@simracingden Месяц назад

Sounds incredible! Have fun!

@duanemari11 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! My BK pro arrives today! Please share your Iracing and amp settings please? Love your content!

@toniohz 7 месяцев назад

I can recommend looking into a SubPac (originally purchased it for music, but now its installed on my rig), if you had trouble differentiating between the two buttkicker devices. It will rest against your back and vibrate your body directly, whereas the buttkicker would vibrate the entire rig. Only downside is that you will have to adjust your seating position slightly. Anyways great video!

@AaronAndino 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the thoughtful comparison and sharing your experience. It was helpful.

@simracingden 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@nathancarpenter8543 10 месяцев назад

Awesome review mate. Got plus about 6 weeks ago and can’t drive without it. Am returning my plus soon and going Pro! Cheers

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Enjoy it!

@edteach3r 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the review and excellent advice. I have only one ButtKicker Gamer 2 on my homemade rig (directly attached to my seat) and simply cannot get by without it. I use it only to detect rear-wheel slip and has improved my consistency immensely. It took me quite a while to set up in Simhub for each car I like to drive, but now it progressively increases in velocity as the rear as the car breaks away. No longer do I have that floaty effect in AMS2 and ACC. Unfortunately, the amp of the Gamer 2 is sub-par and I have gone through no fewer than 3 units in four years (each time under warranty by ButtKicker). I am now going to buy the Pro as the amp is reportedly much more reliable.

@simracingden 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment. The gamer PRO has been excellent thus far, with no issues. I also had problems with the Gamer2 amps. I believe it was replaced once.

@banjoqc 19 дней назад

Super helpful! I use an ASR6 with a car seat on it and my friend gas a buttkicker GAMER 2 and was wondering if the pro is bettee than the G2? Ill install only one under the seat or attached to the seat

@joshuabduck4986 5 месяцев назад

I upgraded my Buttkicker plus to a pro for my SIMFAB rig (for DCS World). Night and day between the two.

@simracingden 5 месяцев назад

Exactly it's way better

@Sim_Wheel 10 месяцев назад

Super helpful. Thank you.

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@oliverwiley6267 7 месяцев назад

Could you share the settings you use for assetto corsa? Just got my buttkicker gamer pro installed and want a good baseline tune to try out

@sskhaliq 6 месяцев назад

Great informative video. Very insightful. A couple of questions: Are you using Simhub licenced version which works with higher frequency? The auto power on/off with Buttkicker pro, is that using USB connection to pc (I assume it is)? I have Buttkicker plus connected via USB which doesn't power on when I turn the pc on. Thank you

@simracingden 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, I'm glad to hear it was useful! Yes, I'm using the licensed version of Simhub. You're right, it's connected via USB, and normally, the amp should automatically turn off after a few minutes. However, I suspect that your PC's BIOS settings might be configured to not fully power down, thereby continuing to supply power to the USB ports even when it's turned off. To disable this in most BIOS, look for the ERP S4+S5 setting.

@sskhaliq 6 месяцев назад

@@simracingdenoh of course! That must be it! 😊 Thank you

@ajayster 10 месяцев назад

Recently put a Gamer PRO on my ASR6 rig -- amazing device -- cannot drive without out. Since switching from ACC to iRacing, I no longer use SimHub with the Gamer PRO -- I just use the iRacing in-game LFE options to set the effects. Seems to send direct telemetry as opposed to the SimHub using the "audio feed". Perhaps someone can correct me!

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

I think you've got it correct that's the difference and it's certainly noticeable iracing in game lfe feels much better.

@vivid_clarity 9 месяцев назад

Great Video, any tips for reducing noise to the floor in an apartment?

@simracingden 9 месяцев назад

Maybe try isolating pads on each corner of your rig or a thick mat?

@xUSAFWolfman 20 дней назад

What if you use wheels vs feet/rubber on your rig? Will the buttkicker work or will it be limited or can I lock wheels to improve the feel or anyone test this yet?

@damiengvideos4337 10 месяцев назад

This is good to know..I have the Gamer Plus on a GT7 PSVR 2 rig I built and it's ok but sounds like the Pro is the way to go. Nothing like my Gen5 D-Box but at least it gives GT7 some feeling. Like you without haptics the drive just feel kinda dead :)

@ripcity2869 9 месяцев назад

Hey how do u have it hooked up to the ps? Wanna purchase one but dont understand if it worth it for ps. U kno if i can hook it my gamer laptop to use the haptic software thru my ps?

@simsportgadget 10 месяцев назад

Great video Mike!

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@GridWhisperer37 10 месяцев назад

Based on your experience with the TR8 rig, what's best place to mount the buttkicker?

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

There really aren’t a lot of mounting spots other than the outside side of the rig where the seat is which is what their mount is intended for which was still adequate in my experience.

@ssrt807 Месяц назад

Can you share your Iracing setup. I have the pro. Just got it and have no clue how to configure unit once installed

@simracingden Месяц назад

I Use the default LFE settings in iracing except impacts is turned off and then adjust gain as you see fit. Set amp settings as per manual. 30 gain on amp I believe

@rukaiw5933 10 месяцев назад

How do you like the buttkicker mounted on the TR8 pro just one side? Do you feel any uneven feedback at all?

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

It was fine never felt uneven too me.

@antbear_racer 3 месяца назад

Great video! Could you show where you’ve mounted?

@simracingden 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! It's mounted under the seat on a middle piece of profile on the chassis. Watch my latest setup tour. There is footage of this.

@antbear_racer 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@Eskoxo 9 месяцев назад

I had the pro for like a year now biggest issue i have is no matter how much i tighten it it always becomes undone... today i had enough of it and put medium loc-tite on it will see how it goes... as far the remote its range is so bad that i end up just getting out of the rig to do it on the box. Also newest wrc game no telemetry data and it feels just bad something missing with no buttkicker...

@simracingden 9 месяцев назад

Thats too bad; I haven't had that issue. What are you using to mount the buttkicker to your rig? I use a Trak Racer mount, and it has been OK with no movement. I returned the WRC game for this reason, too, and the lack of triple-screen support makes no sense for a sim title to be missing these key features in this day and age.

@Eskoxo 9 месяцев назад

@@simracingden I have Next level racing f-gt elite aluminum profile that came with a buttkicker mount looks pretty standard post hopefully loc-tite works out i think its more of a buttkicker clamp issue as i tighten it so much feels like any more and might break it or something as that bolt is not exactly thick.

@dirtyjerz32 10 месяцев назад

I have the Plus but thinking of getting the Pro for a second one. Not sure which to put under my P1X seat and the other under my pedal deck.

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

If it were me I’d put the PRO under the seat and PLUS under pedal deck.

@dirtyjerz32 10 месяцев назад

Might just do that.

@dirtyjerz32 10 месяцев назад

pro was delivered today. Looking forward to installing and feeling the power of this beast. @@simracingden

@benkraus3 5 месяцев назад

@@simracingden in this configuration, what would you put on the PLUS vs the PRO. Would you run LFE for certain telemetry bc it's direct and SimHub for others that are driven by audio? LFE to the PRO and SimHub to the PLUS?

@christopherkarlsson5714 9 месяцев назад

Great review! 👍🏻 Could someone that have the Buttkicker gamer PRO let me know the dimensions of the amplifier remote control, L/W/H?. I will do a 3D-printed case for it.

@simracingden 9 месяцев назад

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@andrewbristow4993 6 месяцев назад

Can simhub separate left side effects and right side effects if we were to run 2 kickers, one on each side?

@simracingden 6 месяцев назад

Yes

@robo3412 8 месяцев назад

I just ordered the Butt Kicker Game pro for my Trak Racer TR8 Pro and I have a question before the hardware arrives. I have my gaming PC connected to an AV Receiver that powers my 7.2.4 surround sound setup. Is it correct to assume that I will only be required to connect the Butt Kicker amp to my PC via usb and adjust the settings/configurations within the haptic connection software to continue to get my normal gaming surround sound from all the correct speakers while the proper frequencies are sent to the butt kicker for its proper function?

@simracingden 8 месяцев назад

You are correct. Connect to USB, and your PC will recognize it as another output source. Then you would either use simhub and select the buttkicker as the output for haptics or use hapticonnect or other software, etc.

@bpoling7 6 месяцев назад

I have the TR8 Pro and just got the BK Pro also. Mind sharing how you mounted yours?

@simracingden 6 месяцев назад

@@bpoling7 I use the Trak racer butt picker mount and attached to the side of the tr8

@robo3412 6 месяцев назад

@@bpoling7 Yes. Trak Racer sent me some seat brackets that I didn’t use at first. However, when I got the BK, I installed the horizontal bracket allowing me to “rig” the BK directly understand the seat.

@rukaiw5933 10 месяцев назад

Been watch your videos for a little while, knowing you obviously a car guy, curious what you drive?

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! I don't drive anything too exciting mostly practical cars right now, My wife and I share both a 2017 Audi A4 and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

@rukaiw5933 10 месяцев назад

@@simracingden nice cars, I love your den by the way, it’s a perfect man cave

@simracingden 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! Wait until you see the new sim racing den coming soon!

@rukaiw5933 10 месяцев назад

@@simracingden can’t wait

@CoffeeandRacing 5 месяцев назад

Heya, any idea on how LFE mini compares to these?

@simracingden 5 месяцев назад

Sorry I don't have any experience with the LFE mini.

@leafhype 6 месяцев назад

ive had a buttkicker pro for 3 months and have been able to get it to actually work 3 times... this thing is a mess

@simracingden 6 месяцев назад

That’s strange as I’ve had quite the opposite experience. Sorry to hear that did you reach out to them for support? What was the feedback?

@mqt5 10 месяцев назад

That's the best version pf fouseytube

@lexlux777 5 месяцев назад

Buying the Pro in Sweden it amounts to ca $600. Jeez.

@simracingden 5 месяцев назад

Oh, really, wow. For me, the buttkicker is so worth it. I think I paid roughly the same in Canada. I honestly can't live without now unless I had some other form of haptics. I can't sim race without some form of feedback on the road surface or suspension. It is always hard to explain to people who haven’t tried it.