Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
The Alpha Mini Wheel Base costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
What separates them
- Price$399vs$599.99
The Alpha Mini Wheel Base costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
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Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $399 | $599.99 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | Not published | 5 Nm |
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Rim in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Platforms | Not published | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
Cons
- No published PC support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $300 to $600 band at $399.
Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha Mini Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha Mini Wheel Base does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $200.99 more than the Alpha Mini Wheel Base.
Who it suits
At 5 Nm this sits in the lowest torque band the database holds, under 6 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha Mini Wheel Base is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599.99 for the T598 (XBOX / PC).
If you are on PC, only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Alpha Mini Wheel Base specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.