ButtKicker Gamer Plus Review - Feel The Noise (And A Bit More)
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2022
- You know it's good when you can't bear switching it off. I've known about ButtKicker for years and years but I've never felt like I needed one. Now I'm using one, I don't really understand how I was satisfied without it. A device that truly adds a new layer of sensation to sim racing, a genuinely new discovery for me after so many years.
Cheers to ButtKicker for sending this unit for review!
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Spot on review. Feel the same since adding one to the rig.. Its just immediately intuitive and has a sensory connection to the car and track.
Thank you so much for including a section about the noise it creates while playing! so hard to find this. Great review. Cheers
got me a moza r9, cs wheel, clubsport v3’s and an aluminum rig deep in this from watching ur vids. but i have no regrets as I use it every single day. love the content keep it coming
Mate, it never stops! Every sim racer is destined to buy more and more equipment until they can't open the front door.
"indicator cheese" is the pinnacle of this review 🤣
Great Video Danny! I will be getting a buttkicker when my aluminum rig gets here!
I've been curious about these things for a while but tbh the name made it sound like a bit of a gimmick to me. But this makes it seem like a much more useful thing. Thanks for such a well put together video
oh and yeah that pricing model for different sims is very weird
I honestly didn't know what to expect because I felt the same way - turns out it's like ketchup on a hot dog. It's just perfectly complimentary and I hate driving without it now!
If you think its a gimmmick only. You have to try one first. I only added 1 and it adds so much more to the game. Shifting and downshifting is so much more fun. And like what he said. Some races the straights gets boring but with the but kicker it feels you accelarating speed bec of the vibration like you can feel the motor of the car. Only suggestions is, if you only have 1 buttkicker do not activate too many effects coz its gna overwhelm the buttkicker. Just turn on, engine vibration, gear shift, road texture. And curb effect. That should be enough. Anything more thatn that will be worse. And only works great on pc bec of the software. Console i wouldnt recommend it
I always say, They wouldnt know what the buttkicker adds to the table until they drive one. I only have one piece and yet alone it adds so much to the game.
Mate top video - made me purchase today :) Thanks so much!
Awesome, hope you enjoy! Love mine, adds a whole dimension!
great channel and description, order placed !
Any chance you could share you settings in their software? Did you turn off the effected within iracing ?
Currently using my Sonos set up for my rig, Sub Beam2 and Rear Ones and it sounds great, Do you think the buttkicker would be a worthy addition and can it be used alongside Sonos I have mine connected to GPU HDMI Audio
thanks for the video! So tempted to get one. Do vibrations propagate through the floor? I have subs for music but neighbors never said anything. Do you think this could be a nuisance for my neighbors living underneath?
Is just one good enough or like Ive seen some have 1 on each corner of the rig to simulate each tire.
There are belts and vests that do the same thing. They’d be better for people who have neighbors.
I also have haptics built into my headphones that definitely add more immersion.
If you can go with Atmos surround sound and subs, do it!
Danm , looking to buy it now ,after watching your video , Great review man !
Thanks man, enjoying it!
Hi. What size bolts did u use to direct mount it? And T slots?
Good honest review. Thank you
I'm wating for the pro version but that plus still sounds brilliant. Thanks 👋🏻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🏁
Incredible review thank you, currently I'm running VR and I'm going to get a screen stand, how does your rig mounted screens go? Is it worth getting a standalone stand so the vibrations are isolated?
The rig-mounted screens are totally unaffected by the vibrations, luckily. I wouldn't say there's any cause to mount monitors separately to isolate them from the rest of the rig. In general I am quite surprised at how the rig-mounted monitors aren't affected by force feedback shocks too
I got this too. I bought a different brand for a fraction of the cost and it’s been amazing as well.
which ones did u get?
@@chase8572 Dayton Audio BST-1 and a Nobsound Sub Amplifier with speaker wire. Attach it to the back of your seat (mid back) for the best experience
Not the same as a buttkicker LFE 1,000 watts
@@lawrence09151 of course not but I didn't want deep tissue massage chair
How is it different from having a 50W transducer and sticking it under the seat?
great review, added onto my wishlist! Would love to hear a review from you about the new logi wheel with Truforce, really intrigued by the tech.
Such a great explanation, like you were there for my first experience with mine. Been with Buttkicker for 3+ years and with the addition of the "next gen" consoles the Buttkicker paired with the PS5 is shining. Psvr2 on pre-order with my thrustmaster eco. #ictracerConsoleSimRacing
Is it easy to connect to ps5?
@@Mr450pro amp went out after 4 years in with no replacement amp available from buttkicker. Looking at replacing the amp, PS5 setup was easy my monitor has a 3.5mm jack. What type of TV/Monitor are you using? You can always plug into the controller....
@@IcTracers420 thanks for the reply 👌🏻well that sucks.. so you will have to buy a complete package just to get the amp again..
Just bought a new Sony 65” for the ps5 and to watch tv on, but I didn’t notice any 3.5 jack on it, I’ll take a look tomorrow. Is it enough to just plug into the controller?
What is the price of a complete buttkicker kit?
"Some indicator cheese" 😂 that was pretty clever.
Will it work for Gran Turismo 7 on the PS5 with PSVR 2?
I have the Advanced Buttkicker that is 400watts. I can't seam to find any new ones. But it is a beast. Mount that thing to the bottom of your seat.
Does the buttkicker come with the needed items to mount it to the rig? I have a p1-x but haven’t been able to find any videos about mounting.
As I found out the hard way, that's a no. You need to order them from trak racer.
Great video! Stupid question: can you not use simhub and bypass the haptic connect software? I'm trying to figure it out before buying. Thanks!
Yes you can, and I now do!
u have any hydrolic g force sim thing?
damn it danny ur making me spend all my money on my rig. i cant resist it i need help all this stuff just looks so good
Hey Danny, love your videos man.
And +1 on the question someone asked, if you could answer I would be really grateful:
"Is mounting the buttkicker on the left side of your rig make the feedback feel left side biased?"
I wondered about that after watching the video as well.
Thanks!
Hey Luis, thanks for asking! - it doesn't feel like it's left-side biased to me, the vibration feels all-round to me. It might be because this rig is obviously very solid and so conducts vibrations uniformly, whereas other rig types might be more 'localised'.
Personally I'd start with 1, then scale up if you feel unsatisfied!
@@dannyleeracing Thanks!
I'm curious some have this and some have 4 of them. Does the gamer plus actually work well even if its just 1 transducer? Wouldn't just one just make noise meaning some of the inputs get drowned out by other sounds?
I think having 4 of them is a bit overkill, but that's just me. Mine works great despite being just the 1 and I definitely miss it when I turn it off. But the more transducers you have, the stronger and more varied the effects you can probably run without any clipping. Like having 4 speakers running at medium rather than 1 on high, it'll be stronger yet more dynamic. At least that's my guess.
@Danny Lee ordered 4 bst-1 couple days ago. Guys I run with gave me the rundown on it all.
Getting something you can’t live without sounds dangerous mate! Great video. Thanks for making me want to spend more money😂
It's annoying, isn't it...
@@dannyleeracing 😊
Do you play in VR? I'm starting my sim journey I'm GT7 ya ya it ain't a real sim but I'm casual and the VR aspect has me itchin.
I'm gonna use my woojer vest which is similar this
Indicator cheese, love it - got my Buttkicker Pro being delivered tomorrow 🙂
How's it going with the buttkicker? Enjoying it?
Love this product on my Playseat
Which Playseat is that? I'm on the Sensation Pro.
Hi there mate, great review!
Have you experienced any overheating?
I've been reading a lot of complaints about this issue over at Amazon store, apparently the unit shuts itself off in a case of high volume settings.
How loud can your run it before it shuts off?
I've never had mine shut off or overheat - I run it somewhat high but not mega loads otherwise it'll clip. People suffering overheats might just be pushing it too hard at too broad a level, but then again it should also be able to manage its heat properly to prevent a shutdown (by limiting the volume internally to bring the heat down)
@@dannyleeracing Thanks man, appreciate the info!
Puppy in background “Am I gonna be on UA-cam?!?”
I've been tempted with this previously but being a console user (ps5), not sure if it's worthwhile the investment?
It's not going to be *as* good as you won't have any telemetry-based feedback, just audio feed only which isn't going to give you much texture. It's a shame that console users get a bit shafted when it comes to Sim Racing
I think you’d really appreciate a racing harness. Lots of benefits to help maintain posture.
I just thought about this today when I was racing. I am bending forward when racing and when I focused on my posture it felt much better but couldn't keep it for a long time because you just forget it. Does a harness really help that good?
@@beschuitelia1987 yeah a harness helps in so many ways. Posture, less fatigue, better feel with the bass shaker. When you race and lean forward a bit you use your body which also isn't good.
Oh, I always thought these needed to be placed under the seat? So, you can literally place them anywhere on the rig then?
Pretty much - results vary depending on where, and that'll be different for everyone, but they definitely don't have to be on the seat directly.
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Wouldn't you get a similar immersion with a motion rig?
Looks sick 😊
hellooo, how can connect with de the headphone! thanks
Have a look at the manual for your model and it'll show you how to do it: thebuttkicker.com/a/faq
Can buttkicker mount on next level racing 2.0 with secret lab chair combo? Thank you
I'd imagine so - it could clamp onto one of the bars on the rig
The indicator cheese is a must.
Hi, I know you told me about the sound, but I don't understand English very well. My only concern is whether it's too loud for the other people living in my house and the neighbors behind the wall. Thanks for the video and the answer.
Hey man! It will create vibrations that might transmit through your floor/walls unless you put a lot of effort into insulating the rig, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. You COULD attach the buttkicker to your seat and isolate that from the rest of the rig so that it doesn't create resonance and you still get decent response.
@@dannyleeracing thanks mate for answer i think i will do it
Transducers definitely adds a lot to emersion!
This video made me buy it 😂 thank you sir
Can the device be used with VR without any problems, or is it another fiddly thing to do?
It does its thing independently so once you've switched it on there's nothing else you have to do
The Indicator Cheese earned you a subscriber. Brilliant.
Thanks man, haha!
I wanted one to use with Microsoft flight sim. But theybare expensive and having to pay extra for the game software is ridiculous. That alone has changed my mind.
Apparently Simhub is a better option than Hapticonnect, and it's free. That said it is ridiculous that you potentially have to pay extra for their software to use the thing properly.
Ah yes the indicator cheese slice. 🤣
Great video Danny, but alas if I bought one I am sure the vibrations caused would result in my wife causing me serious harm.
My rig is in the loft, (we live in a bungalow) and it sits above the dividing wall between the lounge and the bedroom.
It would be nice to try one even though I'm a bit rubbish and it would probably be wasted on me.
Cheers Danny.
Every brit has an indicator cheese in the toolbox
You could always get some isolation pads for it, it will stop the vibrations from travelling through the floor.
Whats your rigs monitor size?
They're 24"s, on the diddy end of the scale
Noise and vibration is an issue for me. Not sure I want to subject my missus to the racket...
How easily does this work with Xbox/console? Thanks ahead to any answers!!
They can't connect to console via USB, it has to be audio-only so unfortunately that means no special effects, just audio feedback. Have a look at their video about console connectivity - ua-cam.com/video/xwkYidI2IIw/v-deo.html
I just won one on iracing. I can’t wait to get it.
Amazing, How'd you manage that?
@@dannyleeracing it’s a contest through their paint shop. If you run buttkicker logos on your car for a season you can win one. They select 10 people. A couple other companies do it too. If you google iracing buttkicker contest a page will come up with info. I’ve seen moza have the same contest through the sim. Also great video by the way! I’ll be checking out more of your content im sure.
how do I get one living in the UK?
Race Anywhere usually has them but doesn't look like they have stock right now - try Upshiftstore.co.uk
I've always wondered if any of those buttkickers were worth it. I'd love to have the haptic response to what my car is doing.
I love mine, absolutely addictive - especially when knocking through the gears, just love that pulse of energy through the seat
@@dannyleeracing ill have to pick one up. I use VR so I think it could make a drastic change in the immersion.
"I will not allow myself to buy this. I will not allow myself to b...hmm maybe the odd day when everyone is out? Not past 8. Max! Or maybe 9..." paypal - click (2 weeks later), divorced.
Haha so its one of those things you only appreciate after its taken away?!
Like new headphones or monitor hahaha
Deffo, it's something you shouldn't try unless you've got money to buy - it's addictive
Extra for the software is crazy. Just got a motion platform v3 from NLR and even though it may be 30 extra dollars for this I to am out. She’s like a rip off. DLC is odd.
Have ditched your CSL DD or fanatec entirely 👀
Sold the CSL DD. However, I now have something else now waiting to be unboxed and take the R9's place 👀
@@dannyleeracing ooow! Sounds like ome to keep an eye out for. Look forward to see it.
I wanted to mention also your extra charismatic 'bit' are a nice touch. Some people over do it but you get it just right 🫱🏻🫲🏽
I don't want one, just so I don't get spoiled
Just buy a bass shaker haha
Best bang for your buck upgrade!
I can’t play without my bass shakers anymore. It feels "wrong"
Indicator cheese hahah
software is shxt uter shxt. Better iracing lfe or simhub. first of all the FX is delayed the second thing you can't adjust threshold for example like you can in simhub . What of use effect like wheel spin if it will work even with all small spins ? then at the end you will have mess not feedback 😂
Agreed, I switched to simhub a while back and never felt the need to return
All I find are gamer plus but no buttkicker PRO reviews... does no one like the Pro model? 🤔
your DANNYLEE code for Race Anywhere doesn't work
If you're using it on something already discounted or on sale then it won't work, unfortunately - at the moment they have a LOT of things on sale so it might not be so useful as it normally is
I don't like the buttkicker with simhub. The shifting effect is junk in assetto corsa. Only fires off about 50% of the time. Also is never the same thump intensity. Bad purchase by me - both kicker and simhub license
Got told to replace my amp by buttkicker support. Bought one. Still doesnt work. Brilliant waste of money!!!!
This shyt literally breaks randomly after not using it for 1 month. No matter what I do it won’t work anymore. So buyers be aware
That's far from ideal - Let us know how it's dealt with by the seller/warranty!
a bit exaggerated it's nice but totally not something what everyone saying in reviews btw I have a pro version
I can't stand racing without mine, it feels so lifeless! Make sure you experiment with mounting - performance can vary wildly depending on positioning on your rig. Some positions can conduct the vibrations really well, others can suppress them and make it feel like it's almost not even there.
@@dannyleeracing that's for sure, agreed. I will tested but guess need it at least two but kicker . What is disappointing me it's amp because it's getting so hot with in the minutes. I guess I need fan for it
Plugins are such a fail. Afaik they don't have any natural competition. So charge everyone $290 instead of $280 and just include all the plugins. Probably make more money that way anyway.
And this is from someone who drives iracing and would get the plugin for free. That's how bad a business model it is.
Dont buy buttkicker products. Mine stopped working after a little over a year. Have to replace amp, warranty only one year! Dont buy unless you are happy to see it die after a short while! Only help from support was turn it off, or replace it. What a waste of hard earned cash!
I live in upstairs new build flat people under me don’t like me, think this will help the situation anyone?😂 top review mate 100%
never heard off the program hapticonnect for the buttkicker gamer 2? only for the pro version maybe? i use simhub to control my buttkicker, and its free. but u could buy for a few bucks a fully licensends one
edit* so i installed this program for trying out, seems to be working good. when u register your product, you get a 30 dollars reduction for the ultimate software