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Asetek SimSports La Prima Formula Button Box (Black) vs Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel

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Verdict

Asetek SimSports La Prima Formula Button Box (Black) leads on 13 criteria vs 2 for Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel (7 tied).

  • Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel is 13% cheaper

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

  • Asetek SimSports La Prima Formula Button Box (Black) has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts

Specs comparison

Spec
Asetek SimSports La Prima Formula Button Box (Black)
Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel
Diameter
290mm
280mm
Shape
Formula
Formula
Buttons
12
7
Front Encoders
3
1
Thumb Encoders
2
0
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Funky Switch
2
0
D-Pad / Hat Switch
0
1
Display
RPM LEDs
RPM LED Count
15
0
RGB LEDs
Total LEDs
15
0
SimHub Compatible
Software
Racehub
—
Quick Release
Asetek QR
Thrustmaster Legacy
Ecosystem
Asetek
Thrustmaster
Material
Carbon
Aluminum
Grip Material
Silicone
Alcantara
USB Passthrough
USB via QR
None
Connectivity
USB
—
Xbox Compatible
Third-Party Base Compatibility
—
T500 Rs, T300 Rs Servo Base, T300 Rs, T300 Gt Edition, T300 Ferrari Gte, T300 Ferrari Integral Racing Wheel Alcantara Edition, Tx Racing Wheel Servo Base, Tx Racing Wheel, Tx Racing Wheel Leather Edition, Ts-Xw Racer, Ts-Pc Racer, T-Gt

Where to buy

Asetek SimSports La Prima Formula Button Box (Black)

  • SimracerATBest price
    165.00 €Buy
  • SimRaceWebshop
    197.35 €Buy
  • Simufy
    198.34 €Buy
  • SimHub
    265.42 €Buy
  • PureSims
    269.84 €Buy

Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel

  • casekingBest price
    146.11 €Buy
  • ldlc
    149.95 €Buy
  • materielnet
    149.95 €Buy
  • Simufy
    158.66 €Buy
  • simmotion
    160.00 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports La Prima Formula Button Box (Black) or the Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel?

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 La Prima Formula Button Box (Black) or the Thrustmaster Open Steering Wheel 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 Thrustmaster?

Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. Asetek SimSports and Thrustmaster 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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