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Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum vs Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally

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Verdict

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum leads on 13 criteria vs 6 for Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally (2 tied).

  • Different ecosystems: committing to Asetek or Fanatec determines compatible wheels

  • Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally supports more consoles — important if you play on PS5 or Xbox

Specs comparison

Spec
Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum
Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally
Quick Release
Asetek QR
—
Buttons
12
9
Paddle Shifters
—
Magnetic Shifters
—
Dual Clutch
—
Display
Display Type
—
OLED
RGB LEDs
RPM LEDs
SimHub Compatible
—
Material
Carbon Composite
Carbon
USB Passthrough
USB via QR
None
Connectivity
USB
Proprietary
Platforms
PC
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox
Ecosystem
Asetek
Fanatec
Front Encoders
3
3
Thumb Encoders
6
0
Funky Switch
2
0
D-Pad / Hat Switch
0
2
Toggles
2
0
RPM LED Count
15
0
Total LEDs
49
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Software
Racehub
Fanalab
Weight
—
0.28kg

Where to buy

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum

  • SimufyBest price
    261.99 €Buy
  • SimRaceTEQ
    366.00 €Buy
  • simultimate
    402.35 €Buy
  • PureSims
    414.26 €Buy
  • SimHub
    442.88 €Buy

Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally

  • SimRaceWebshopOut of stock
    267.72 €Buy
  • TFSBest price
    269.90 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    269.90 €Buy
  • fanatec
    269.95 €Buy
  • Simufy
    269.95 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum or the Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally?

It depends on how you drive. The verdict above weighs the specs, the live prices and what the community reports, so you decide on facts rather than on a marketing sheet.

Where do you buy the Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum or the Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally at the best price?

We compare the live prices of every shop we track for both products. The "Where to buy" section above shows the best offer of the day.

Are Asetek SimSports accessories compatible with Fanatec?

Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. Asetek SimSports and Fanatec do not share theirs, so check the compatibility guide of the product, or let the builder check your whole setup.

How do you choose between these two?

Start with your budget, then your main use (GT, rally, drift, F1), then what your rig already has. The setup quiz narrows it down in three minutes.

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