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Comparing the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit and the Thrustmaster TM SIM HUB highlights the divide between premium cosmetic customization and basic console utility. Your choice depends entirely on whether you want to refine your high-end wheel's tactile feel or simply need to connect multiple accessories to a console rig.
The TM SIM HUB has notable real-world flaws, including a lack of 5V power that prevents PC gameplay connectivity and forces PC users to connect accessories directly. Additionally, its proprietary DIN connector is highly finicky and must be plugged in extremely hard to prevent random disconnects during gameplay.
If you want to rid your Asetek wheel of plastic caps and do not mind the $89.00 price tag, the Aluminum Button Color Kit delivers a highly tactile, premium upgrade. For console racers needing multi-accessory connectivity, the $58.39 TM SIM HUB is your only real option, but you must be prepared to tolerate its finicky physical ports.
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