Simucube has announced the new ActivePedal Pro, a cheaper ActivePedal with all of the original functionality and force feedback at a lower price. Here are all the details.
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In 2022, the Simucube ActivePedal changed the landscape of a sim racing pedal. The force feedback effects generated by the in-built motor allowed the ActivePedal to provide real-time feedback on how your car behaves.
These effects could be applied to both the throttle and brake to let you feel exactly when your brakes are about to lock or when you’re nearing the edge of grip. This approach to a sim racing pedal immediately elevated what was thought possible from a pedal set.
When it launched in 2022, the only real drawback of the ActivePedal was its incredibly high price. At over $2,200 per single pedal, it was priced out of contention for many sim racers.
Simucube is aware of this and has just announced the ActivePedal Pro, which brings all of the functionality from the original pedal at a lower price tag. Here are all of the details, including price, release date and just what is happening with the original pedal.
The new ActivePedal Pro, despite its name sounding more premium, is actually a cheaper version of the original ActivePedal. This new model is a streamlined version of the much-loved original pedal.
It retains all of the core feature set from the original pedal that made it special. You can still feel and adjust the force feedback directly from inside the Simucube Tuner software. A lot of the same adjustments can be applied including pedal travel, force, angle and force feedback effects.
Just like the original pedal, you can use the new ActivePedal Pro as either a brake, throttle or clutch. Depending on which option you choose, your pedal can feel very different and feedback different sensations while on track.
The new ActivePedal Pro is announced to have a big price cut from the original pedal. It is priced at €1402 excl VAT, making it over €500 cheaper than the Ultimate pedal.
| Product | Price (Ex VAT) | |
|---|---|---|
| ActivePedal Pro | $1719 €1402 £1225.94 |
 | Original ActivePedal (Ultimate) | $2299 €1999 £2150 |
Below is our review of the cheaper ActivePedal Pro.
Simucube are adopting its naming convention from its wheel bases, and renaming the original pedal to the ActivePedal Ultimate. This means there is now a Pro and Ultimate version of the ActivePedal, with the potential for an even cheaper Sport model in the future. This hasn’t been confirmed but it could make sense given the company’s wheelbase.
The new Pro pedal features 45 of the original adjustments that the now-named Ultimate pedal has. These include the infinite adjustability and all of the force feedback effects such as ABS, Traction control and G-Force.
Some adjustments, such as an extendable pedal arm, aren’t included in the Pro model, and these go a long way towards reducing the cost. The Pro pedal also has a lower maximum pedal force of just 110kg compared to the 170kg of the Ultimate.
Read our complete Simucube ActivePedal Pro vs Ultimate comparison for head-to-head spec comparisons, or watch our comparison below.
The new Simucube ActivePedal Pro will be available to buy from the 10th October 2024 at 6PM (UTC+3). This means that if you are reading this, the ActivePedal Pro has been released and you can buy it.
Coinciding with the launch of the new Simucube ActivePedal Pro, the guys at Simucube are hosting an AMA on Reddit, which is your chance to ask your questions to the team. The Reddit AMA starts on the 11th October 2024 at 12am UTC+3.
Below is the complete press release from Simucube about the announcement of the ActivePedal Pro.
Simucube announces the new ActivePedal Pro: Streamlined version for competitive racers
Sim racing is growing fast, with more racing stars and celebrities joining the scene. They find the thrill and challenge irresistible. Simucube has been at the forefront of this surge, revolutionizing the industry with its innovative products.
In 2022, Simucube released the ActivePedal, the world’s first digitally adjustable force feedback pedal. This patented innovation changed the sim racing landscape, offering exceptional realism and control. Users loved its realistic feedback, limitless adjustability, and consistency, which translates to speed through improved braking. The ActivePedal quickly set a new benchmark in the industry and was coveted by many.
Simucube ActivePedal Pro
Today, Simucube introduces the Simucube ActivePedal® Pro, a streamlined version of the original. The ActivePedal Pro retains the core features that users loved — realistic feedback, quick adjustments, and software upgrades — at a more affordable price, allowing more people to experience the ActivePedal category.
The ActivePedal Pro can function as a brake, throttle, or clutch. You can adjust everything, from pedal feel to force feedback, making it versatile for any racing setup. The adjustments are done in the software, making it easy to switch between driving sports and cars. The Simucube ActivePedal is also compatible with other pedals like the original Simucube ActivePedal and Heusinkveld pedals, making it easy to create a complete racing rig.
More information regarding ActivePedal Pro can be found from our website: www.simucube.com
What will happen to the original ActivePedal?
The original ActivePedal, which was launched in 2022, and has been highly praised by the sim racing community, is going to be renamed ActivePedal Ultimate. The ActivePedal Ultimate is the choice for motorsport professionals and those seeking maximum adjustability or simply the best, highest-performing pedal available. ActivePedal Ultimate will have a maximum force increase of 20kg delivered as a software update, bringing the new maximum force up to whopping 170kg.
Pricing of the ActivePedal Pro
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Availability: The Simucube ActivePedal Pro will be available for purchase on our website (www.simucube.com) from 10th of October 2024 at 6pm (UTC +3)
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The new Pro pedal does not replace the original pedal. Instead, the original pedal has been renamed to the Ultimate, and is still available to buy.
The ActivePedal Pro can be purchased directly from Simucube, or any of their resellers including Advanced Simracing, G-Performance, Murray Motorsport and more.
Rich is the founder, F1 car setup creator and content writer for SimRacingSetups. With over a decade of experience as a graphic designer, marketing director, competitive sim racer and avid motorsport fan, Rich founded SimRacingSetup.com to share his passion and knowledge of sim racing and Formula 1 with other sim racers. Regularly writes for sim racing website SimRaceReviews.com
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