Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel GT Alcantara V2 For XBOX

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Review ClubSport Steering Wheel GT Alcantara V2 For XBOX

ClubSport Steering Wheel GT Alcantara V2 Review

Steering Wheel GT Alcantara

This will be short, the steering wheel GT Alcantara V2 is entire the same wheel as the GT style steering wheel but in genuine Alcantara® and with a striking lime green accents that add a splash of color, I really like the color in the cross-stitching, it´s a real upgrade from the white in the Suede leather version.

same product were my main thoughts when trying this steering wheel, we all know is a variation on the popular ClubSport Steering Wheel GT specifically a bundle of the new ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox One and the ClubSport Wheel Rim GT Alcantara.

At the end it was a great experience the functionality is okay, with a diameter of 33 cm that can be adjusted to a variety of GT cars and of course the rim is made in brushed and anodised aluminium and covered in genuine Alcantara ideal for a wide variety of GT cars.

Makes sense buying this machine? lest find out…

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The Buyer’s Guide and Review

Last modified: March 28 of 2022.

Product Overview

Product Type Steering Wheel
Model GT Alcantara V2
Serie ClubSport
Pedals Not Included
Editorial Rating 8.9
Ready For PC, PS4 Ready, Xbox one
Product Page Steering Wheel GT Alcantara V2

Videos

This video is an unboxing of the Clubsport Steering Wheel GT, yet you will get the idea of what you will get if you buy the Alcantara edition.

Brief Design Overview

  • Three-spoke aluminium wheel rim with a 33 cm diameter
  • Genuine Alcantara grip
  • Genuine leather lime green centre stripe
  • Lime green cross stitching
  • Detachable button caps with Xbox One symbols
  • 16 integrated buttons on top of the hub
  • Four button clusters with three buttons each
  • Small or big shifter paddles for different rim diameters.
  • LED display for tuning or telemetry functions. It can be installed in two positions: standing or flat

Compatibility

PS5: Yes PS4: Yes PS3: No 

PC: Yes 

Xbox: Yes  Xbox Series X/S: Yes

Note: This product becomes compatible with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 systems when combined with a PlayStation-licensed Wheel Base.

This product is compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S systems

The full functionality can only be guaranteed on PC; this is also game-dependent.

Best game for the Clubsport GT Alcantara edition

If you’re a big race fan Project Cars series is the way to go, It has a dizzying array of cars including real-world GT3 cars, Much like Project Cars, Gran Turismo Sport features a huge array of cars and tracks and matches perfectly with this Clubsport product. Here is our complete list of games.

  • Project Cars 2
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Gran Turismo Sport
  • Dirt Rally

Wheel Base Compatibilities

  1. PODIUM Wheel Base DD1
  2. PODIUM Wheel Base DD2
  3. PODIUM Wheel Base DD1 PS4™
  4. ClubSport Wheel Base V2
  5. ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5
  6. CSL Elite Wheel Base
  7. CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1
  8. CSL Elite Wheel Base + – officially licensed for PS4™
  9. CSL DD Wheel Base
  10. Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base

Features

PROS

CONS

  • Longer life materials. I mean did you ever had leather pants? same here.
  • Not good if you are doing an “upgrade” from the GT with suede leather.
  • I really like the striking lime green accents add a splash of colour
  • Genuine Alcantara® grip &
  • Genuine leather lime green centre stripe
  • Lime green cross-stitching
  • Use paddles whatever you like; Small or big shifter paddles for different rim diameters.
    The big shifter paddles are fully adjustable in distance, width, and angle or even taken them off to save weight.

Full Features

 

ClubSport Wheel Rim GT Alcantara®

Clubsport Steering Wheel GT Alcantara RIM
Clubsport Steering Wheel GT Alcantara RIM
  • Three-spoke aluminium wheel rim with a 330 mm diameter
  • Genuine Alcantara® grip
  • Genuine leather lime green centre stripe
  • Lime green cross stitching
  • Weight: 979 g

ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox

Clubsport HUB V2 For Xbox systems
  • Enables Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S compatibility
  • Can be used with all Fanatec wheel rims and all third-party rims using the 6 x 70 mm or 3 x 50 mm bolt pattern (e.g. Sparco, MOMO, OMP)
  • ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module preinstalled
  • Detachable button caps with Xbox symbols, interchangeable with the included racing-style button caps
  • 16 integrated buttons on top of the hub
  • Four button clusters with three buttons each
  • 7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality
  • Tuning Menu button for instant access to force feedback and other Fanatec hardware adjustments
  • Three-digit LED display for Tuning Menu functions and telemetry data from compatible games or third-party software. It can be installed in two positions: upright or flat
  • Shifter paddle units, button clusters, and FunkySwitch™ can be removed to save weight
  • DataPort-C connector for Podium Button Module Endurance (optional)
  • Allows the use of third-party USB steering wheels on all compatible Fanatec bases (direct USB connectivity is not possible)
  • An additional fifth button cluster can be attached (not included)
  • Exchangeable aluminium quick release
  • Weight: out-of-the-box configuration approx. 705 g (1000 g with QR1 Wheel-Side) plus wheel rim

What is included?

  • ClubSport Wheel Rim GT Alcantara®
  • The new ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox
  • 4 x button clusters with three buttons each
  • 2 x small levers and 2 x long levers
  • 1 x FunkySwitch™
  • LED display unit
  • ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module with aluminium paddle plates (pre-installed)
  • Large and small paddles, bolts and spacers
  • QR1 Wheel-Side (ClubSport Quick Release Adapter), packaged separately
  • Safety pin for long-term storage
  • Safety screw for permanent mount on wheel base
  • Set of bolts
  • Racing-style button caps
  • ‘F’ FunkySwitch™ sticker
  • Quick Guide

Comparison

Clubsport GT Alcantara 1 vs Clubsport GT Xbox One

Clubsport GT Alcantara V2 Clubsport GT V2
Price $399.95 * $399.95 *
Platform: PC, PS4 Ready, XBox One PC, PS4 Ready, XBox One
Diameter: 330mm 330mm
Rev lights:
Display: 3 digits LED 3 digits LED
Quick-release: ClubSport ClubSport
Paddle shifter adjustability: Angle, Detacheable, Distance to rim, Exchangeable, Travel, Width Angle, Detacheable, Distance to rim, Exchangeable, Travel
Joystick/ Vibration Motor
Grip material: Alcantara® Suede leather

Final Analyze

Worth the 440 $ you will spend on this product?  Well, the answer is, depend, Are you making an upgrade from the “last version” to this new version? if It is your scenario, I think not, Don´t get me wrong with this rim you will get a lot of fun driving GT title yet there are not enough reasons for me to spend 400$ just for new lines in lemon colors and an Alcantara cover.

On the other hand, if you are new to GT this product is a truly beautiful steering wheel, I was impressed with the realism you get and how lightweight it is, if you wonder about the performance let me tell you is very good also amazing smoothness and force feedback strength and feel.

Steering Wheel GT Alcantara V2

 

Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel GT Alcantara

399.95
8.9

Price

7.0/10

Design

10.0/10

Force Feedback

9.5/10

Smoothness

9.5/10

Compatibility

8.5/10

Pros

  • A variation on the popular ClubSport Steering Wheel GT
  • Rim is made in brushed and anodised aluminium and covered in genuine Alcantara®
  • Adjustable Buttons
  • Pre-assembled with large paddle shifters (small paddles are included)

Cons

  • Not good if you are doing an "upgrade" from the GT with suede leather.