u/SubstantialReturn340

Looking to switch to SimuCube 3 Pro from Fanatec. What's been holding me back is the lack of LightBridge wheels, I've been waiting for these to arrive.

But thought I'd ask, as I'm itching to upgrade:​

What are your thoughts on USB vs. Link. vs. just waiting for LightBridge wheels? As I see it:

USB: won't have issues, simple, bulletproof. But you have the cable to manage (no experience with how cumbersome this is or isn't).

Link: you get wireless, you get to manage a battery. I've heard from a local store that you should avoid this as you can have EMI (interference) that makes it less reliable.

LightBridge: should be the best of both worlds: wireless, no issues with interference, no battery. Possibly less resale value as it's locked to SC.​​​ No wheels are available with this yet, though SC says these will be available in 2026 from major wheel makers.

Thoughts & experiences?

Cheers!

​I thought these posts would be more common, but I can't find much info on recent products.

I have a Fanatec DD+ with Formula V2.5 wheel and Podium GT3 Endurance wheel. Been having hardware issues, and Fanatec's been absolute trash to deal with even though I'm in warranty. I'm thinking of switching to Simucube 3Pro. But​ having second thoughts as the jump would be ~2.5k after selling my Fanatec. ​I'd rather invest in a cockpit + haptics.

Anybody jump from a Clubsport DD or DD+ base to the Simucube 2 Pro or 3 Pro? How big of a change is it? I keep hearing that everybody's DD is​​ very close these days​, with the top tier just having finer detail. If it's not a big jump, and Fanatec get their stuff together, it would be good to stay for another year or two until the LightBridge wheels get released.