Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are looking at two entirely different hardware paths: a premium tactile refinement for Asetek wheels and a troubled console compatibility bridge. While one successfully refines your physical touchpoints, the other is a discontinued converter plagued by severe performance issues.
The Sigma Cortex Converter is discontinued, meaning the developer no longer provides firmware updates. It is incompatible with newer Simagic EVO bases, suffers from dead force feedback, and causes slow wheel oscillations on straights.
The Aluminum Button Color Kit currently sits at $89.00 at 6sigma Racing, showing no price movement over the last 90 days. Keep in mind that this kit does not include matching aluminum thumb rotaries to complete the look.
The Aluminum Button Color Kit is the only viable purchase here, offering a genuine upgrade in tactile feel and build quality. It avoids all the software headaches and hardware incompatibilities of its counterpart.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Sigma Cortex Converter | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Cube Controls |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00Best | $133.51 (€115.00) |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Console Compatibility Converter |
| Connectivity | none | USB |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Simagic Alpha-line wheelbases, wheels, pedals, and shifters with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 |