What it is
The Simagic GTS is a mid-range GT wheel at $289 (down from $339 list), positioned between the budget GT Neo ($269) and the more expensive options in Simagic’s catalogue. It steps up from the GT Neo with improved materials and an expanded button layout while maintaining the GT butterfly shape suited to closed-cockpit racing.
Compatible with all Simagic bases via QR50. Also works on third-party wheelbases with adapters, giving it broader compatibility than MOZA’s ecosystem-locked alternatives.
Who it’s for
Simagic owners who want slightly more than the GT Neo provides. If you race GT3, touring cars, or endurance events and find the GT Neo’s input count limiting, the GTS adds more buttons and improved materials for $20 more. The cross-ecosystem compatibility via adapters also makes this attractive for Simucube or other base owners looking for a budget GT option.
In use
The GT butterfly shape handles well for closed-cockpit racing. Hand position is natural for GT3 and touring car work. The material and button improvements over the GT Neo are incremental rather than dramatic. You get a slightly more refined product, not a fundamentally different one.
Simagic’s standard build quality applies. The composite shell is solid, the paddles are responsive, and the overall feel is appropriate for the price. At $289, it competes on value with most mid-range GT wheels.
What to watch out for
No display. No on-wheel telemetry of any kind. At $289, the $20 gap to the GT Neo is slim enough that the GTS should be the default choice, but the $40 gap up to the MOZA CS Pro ($329) gets you a screen. Consider what matters more: Simagic ecosystem compatibility or on-wheel data.
The GT Neo at $269 is remarkably close in capability. If the extra buttons on the GTS do not map to functions you actively use, the Neo saves $20 for a very similar experience.
Verdict
A sensible mid-range GT wheel that incrementally improves on the GT Neo. The cross-ecosystem compatibility is its strongest differentiator against MOZA alternatives. At $289, it represents fair value for GT racing, though the proximity to the cheaper GT Neo and the screen-equipped CS Pro creates a tight competitive window.