Buttkicker Gamer 2 - Unboxing - Installation - Software Setup and Review

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The Buttkicker Gamer 2 adds a deeper level of immersion and realism to your games, particularly simulator racing and is a product that's been on my radar since I first looked in to building a simulator rig, and as you'll see at the end of the video, something I'd prioritized more highly!

It works very much like a subwoofer, with the audio signal from your PC or Console being sent to an amplifier, which powers a voice coil inside a vibration transducer rather than a speaker. This creates deep vibrations that let you feel what's going on in the virtual world.

For sim racing, things are taken even further, with software packages such as SimVibe and SimHub allowing you to output specific signals to the Buttkicker to simulate things like ripple strip and tyre vibration, road texture. Engine RPM and even the thud of a gear change in incredible detail.

In today's video I unbox my brand new Buttkicker 2, get it installed on my simulator cockpit and walk you through the initial software set-up in SimHub to get you up and running with the most realistic experience. I'll then take you along for a drive in F1 2018 as I experience it for the first time and give my impressions.

I'll be putting together another video in a few weeks once I've got a few hours of usage under my belt to walk you though how to fine tune the settings in SimHub to optimize the realism.

Note that I paid full retail for this product. This video is my honest opinion and impressions of the product and is in no way sponsored by any manufacturer or reseller.

MY SIM RACING GEAR:
FANATEC CLUBSPORT WHEEL BASE V2.5:
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FANATEC CLUBSPORT BMW M3 GT2 RACING WHEEL:
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FANATEC CLUBSPORT FORMULA CARBON F1 RACING WHEEL:
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FANATEC CLUBSPORT PEDALS V3:
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Next Level Racing F-GT (10% Discount with NLR-W10F):
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Next Level Racing GTTrack (10% Discount with NLR-W10F):
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MY PC GEAR:
CASE:
Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Tempered Glass Anthracite Grey - https://amzn.to/2Efqh5n
Phanteks RGB LED Strip Starter Combo Set - https://amzn.to/2q0FVwp

POWER SUPPLY:
Corsair AX860 Platinum Power Supply - https://amzn.to/2GO61NB
CableMod C-Series AXi, HXi & RM Cable Kit White - https://amzn.to/2GP327K

CPU/MOTHERBOARD/RAM/STORAGE/ GRAPHICS
Intel Core i7 8700K - https://amzn.to/2q2RJyf
G.Skill Trident Z RGB F4-3200C16Q-32GTZR 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 - https://amzn.to/2EfObOm
ASUS ROG Maximus X Code Motherboard - https://amzn.to/2GO6YWb
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC 11GB - https://amzn.to/2H2rcJv
Samsung 960 PRO NVMe M.2 2TB SSD - https://amzn.to/2uCzo0s

COOLING:
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB 120mm Mag Lev PWM Fan 3 Pack w/ Node Pro - https://amzn.to/2q3IbTA
3 x Corsair ML120 Pro 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan Black - https://amzn.to/2uDKGSl
EK Full Cover EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix Backplate - Nickel - https://amzn.to/2GRFhvN
EK Full Cover VGA Block EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix - Nickel - https://amzn.to/2GIUkYP
Arctic Silver 5 (3.5g) - https://amzn.to/2pZLr3c
Arctic Silver ArctiClean (60ml Kit) - https://amzn.to/2uGmJtL
Phanteks RGB LED Adapter Cable - https://amzn.to/2GR5NFO
Cooler Master Universal Vertical VGA Card Holder + PCIe Riser - https://amzn.to/2pYDZo8
EK CryoFuel Premix 900mL Coolant Navy Blue - https://amzn.to/2pZKYOF
EK Supremacy EVO CPU Waterblock Nickel - https://amzn.to/2H6FzNd
EK Twin 3mm LED Kit - Ultra UV
EK HD PETG Tube 12/16mm 500mm (2 pieces) - https://amzn.to/2EePugC
Thermaltake Pacific Hard Tube Bending Kit - https://amzn.to/2GQvVR1
20 x EK HDC 16mm Rigid Tube Fitting Nickel - https://amzn.to/2q1nQyf
2 x EK AF Pass-Through G1/4 Nickel - https://amzn.to/2H3HzFL
EK AF 2 Way Ball Valve G1/4 Nickel - https://amzn.to/2Gwy0hJ
EK CoolStream PE 360 Triple Radiator - https://amzn.to/2GuDFZu
EK CoolStream PE 240 Dual Radiator - https://amzn.to/2GO8ckf
EK RES X3 250 RGB Reservoir - https://amzn.to/2uJYn2d
EK-XTOP Revo D5 PWM Pump Black - https://amzn.to/2pZUktO
3 x EK AF Angled 90 Degree G1/4 Nickel - https://amzn.to/2uJvbby
EK CSQ G1/4 Plug with EK Badge Nickel - https://amzn.to/2q1sQTT
EK HFB 10mm High Flow Barb Black - https://amzn.to/2H7r4Zy
EK AF Extender 12mm M-M G1/4 Nickel
EK-AF T-Splitter 3F G1/4 - Nickel
EK-UNI Vertical 120mm Pump Bracket