The Simagic NEO-X 350W Drift Steering Wheel is built like a proper drift tool, not a showpiece. That broad 349 mm rim gives you room to saw at the wheel, while the one-piece CNC aluminium frame keeps everything feeling absolutely solid when you’re bouncing off the lock-stops. The perforated synthetic leather bites into your palms, the red stitching and 3/9 o’clock extensions frame your hands, and the Neo X hub controls sit ready for clutch kicks, angle tweaks, and instant adjustments mid-slide. What Sets the Simagic NEO-X 350W Drift Steering Wheel apart? Drift-Focused 349 mm Layout The 349 mm diameter and broad 3/9 o’clock extensions are tailored to big steering inputs, quick re-centres, and long periods at opposite lock. Compared with smaller GT rims, drivers often note how much easier it is to catch slides and modulate angle without feeling cramped. The angled corners give you clear landmarks for hand position, making hectic transitions feel more deliberate instead of guesswork. One-Piece CNC Aluminium Backbone Instead of a multi-part or thin stamped structure, the 350W uses a solid CNC aluminium frame that keeps flex to an absolute minimum. In practice, that means when your direct drive base fires a sharp jolt through the column, the wheel doesn’t twist or mush in your hands. Users coming from cheaper drift rims frequently comment on the more connected, mechanical feel when they throw the car into long, fast arcs. Control-Dense Neo X Hub Layout The Neo X hub on this wheel isn’t just there for show; it’s laid out for drift use where you don’t have time to hunt for buttons. Eight RGB buttons, two thumb encoders, and two seven-way switches mean you can map clutch kicks, bias tweaks, radio, and view changes right under your thumbs. Many drivers appreciate how the short trigger travel and firm 500 g actuation force reduce accidental presses when the car is bouncing across kerbs or dirt. Ergonomics Tuned for Long Drift Sessions The perforated synthetic leather and shaped grips aren’t only cosmetic. They help your hands stay planted when the rim is whipping through your fingers, while still being comfortable for long tandem sessions. Online feedback often highlights how the combination of texture, thickness, and shape reduces hand fatigue compared with flatter, thinner drift wheels. It’s the kind of rim you can run a full evening with and not feel like your forearms have been through a gym session. Pros and Cons Pros Cons Drift-oriented 349 mm size supports aggressive steering inputs. No built-in screen or telemetry display features. Rigid CNC aluminium frame minimises flex under heavy load. Best suited to drift; less ideal for formula cars. Ergonomic leather grips reduce fatigue in long sessions. Additional hub and Maglink hardware can increase overall cost. Dense Neo X hub controls simplify complex drift car mappings. Large diameter may feel slow to some GT-focused drivers. Specifications Specification Value Wheel Type Drift-focused round rim with Neo X hub Diameter 349 mm Frame Material One-piece CNC aluminium Grip Material Perforated synthetic leather Design Details Red stitching, 3/9 o’clock full leather extensions, angled corners Primary Hub Neo X Hub Buttons 8 RGB backlit programmable buttons Encoders 2 thumb encoders Seven-Way Switches 2 multifunction seven-way switches Trigger Travel Ultra-short travel design to reduce accidental presses Trigger Force Approx. 500 g actuation force Intended Use Drift and sideways-focused driving styles Simagic NEO-X 350W Drift Steering Wheel Compatibility The Simagic NEO-X 350W Drift Steering Wheel is designed first and foremost for the Simagic direct-drive ecosystem, mounting to Neo X–compatible wheelbases with native support for its RGB buttons, encoders, and shiftlights. With the Neo X hub it offers wireless or USB connectivity, and an optional Maglink cable opens the door to use with other brands’ bases that accept standard bolt patterns and USB wheel inputs. It’s not intended for old console-style “wheel and pedals in one box” units, but for proper DD or belt bases with a detachable rim. Hardware-wise, the control layout and electronics play nicely with any base that can treat the Neo X hub as a USB input device via Maglink, while Simagic bases handle everything natively through their ecosystem. That means it pairs best with Simagic’s own wheelbases for full RGB and shiftlight integration, yet can be adapted into mixed-brand rigs where the base offers a standard hub and PC recognition. Extremely budget or toy-class wheelbases without a detachable hub are outside its scope. On the platform side, the steering wheel itself is essentially an input device; game and platform support depend on the wheelbase it’s mounted to. With a Simagic base connected to PC, it works across major sim titles such as ACC, iRacing, and the usual suspects, since the wheel’s buttons and encoders are seen as standard inputs. Console use hinges on whether your base is console-compatible or used through third-party adapters; the wheel does not add native Xbox or PlayStation support by itself.

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