The backbone to many wheels connecting to a Fanatec system, the ClubSport Universal Hub now has a V2 available to pre-order now with a release date coming sometime in October of this year. In fact, there are actually two ClubSport Universal Hub V2’s on the market as of Monday, one that is able to work with Xbox and one that is not, and that is a difference of $20 /€20.
The V2 Hub, similarly to the Formula V2.5 wheel that was also announced yesterday, now has the magnetic shifting paddles built on as opposed to the mechanical switches found in the original. It also features the interchangeable quick release system for when the QR2 Wheel-Side technology is released.
All current Fanatec wheel rims are compatible with the new Hub, but it will also fit any wheel with a 6×70 mm or 3×50 mm pattern in the center, which means users can use their MOMO, Sparco, OMP, MPI, or any other rim brand out there with those specifications.
As always, the V2 Hub features adjustable button clusters like the first edition, fine tuning with a tunine access menu, and this new wheel also has upgraded electronics. The one that’s compatible with both PC and Xbox is listed at $349.95 /€349.95 and the one that doesn’t work with Xbox is listed at $329.95 /€329.95. Both wheels state they are PlayStation ready but “the full functionality can only be guaranteed on PC”.
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