Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Comparing a heavy-duty cockpit accessory to a tiny connection cable highlights two completely different paths to refining your sim rig. While one manages your physical workspace, the other bridges the gap between your high-end pedals and console-compatible wheelbases.
The SimNet RJ12 cable may require physical clip modification for Thrustmaster bases and suffers from occasional calibration bugs. Meanwhile, the Next Level Racing stand suffers from clumsy articulation that can block your mouse tray or collide with your wheel stand.
Remember that the SimNet RJ12 cable is not included with the pedals by default and requires initial PC calibration via SimNet Manager before console use.
If you need a rock-solid physical station for your inputs and do not mind clumsy articulation, the Next Level Racing stand gets the job done. However, if you are a SimNet pedal owner looking to connect directly to a third-party wheelbase, this inexpensive RJ12 cable is an essential, albeit quirky, upgrade.
| Next Level Racing® Free Standing Keyboard and Mouse Stand | SimNet – RJ12 cable connect to 3rd party wheelbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Next Level Racing | Protosimtech |
| Ecosystem | Next Level Racing | Universal |
| Starting Price | $145.08 (CA$199.99) | $6.60 (€5.65)Best |
| Type | Keyboard and Mouse Stand | RJ12 connection cable |
| Connectivity | none | RJ12 |
| Compatibility | Universal (compatible with all racing cockpits, wheel stands, and standard keyboards and mice) | SimNet SP Pro pedals and 3rd party wheelbases (Fanatec, Thrustmaster) |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 90 days |