In short: Simagic has four pedal families and, since October 2026, an active pedal. The P500 and P700 are the entry-level pedal sets, with 100 kg and 150 kg load cell brakes respectively. The P1000 is modular: it starts out mechanical and can be converted to hydraulic or inverted. The P2000 is hydraulic as standard, with load cells on all pedals. All of them come as 2-pedal sets and can be had with a clutch; all of them accept Simagic haptic motors. The P-Active is something else entirely: the pedal's resistance is generated by a motor, which changes it in real time and lets you feel ABS and lock-ups under your foot.

Of wheelbase, steering wheel and pedals, it's the pedals that change the way you drive the most: that's where your braking consistency is decided. In this guide we compare the Simagic pedals in our range using official data, explain the differences between load cell, hydraulic and active pedal, when you need a third pedal and what haptic motors are for, and finish with our picks for GT, formula and rally.

In this guide

1. Simagic pedals in one table
2. Load cell and hydraulic: what's the difference
3. P500: your first load cell brake
4. P700: more braking force
5. P1000: the modular one
6. P2000: the hydraulic one
7. P-Active: the active pedal
8. How to set up the brake
9. Two or three pedals
10. Haptic motors
11. Connecting to the wheelbase or PC
12. Which to choose for GT, formula and rally
13. Mistakes to avoid
14. Frequently asked questions

Simagic pedals in one table

Here's how they differ, with data from Simagic's pages and catalogues and our list prices.

The P1000 also comes ready-made in hydraulic form: the P1000 Hydraulic 2-pedal costs €669 and the P1000 Hydraulic 3-pedal €699. All versions are in the Simagic Pedals collection.

Load cell and hydraulic: what's the difference

Pedals can be read in two ways. A Hall sensor measures the pedal's position, i.e. how far you've pressed it, using the Hall effect, with no contacting parts to wear out. It's the right sensor for the throttle and clutch, where travel is what matters.

A load cell, on the other hand, measures force. Wikipedia describes it as a transducer that measures the applied force. On the brake it makes all the difference: in a real car you brake by modulating pressure, not pedal travel, and with a load cell the same thing happens. Over time your foot learns how much force each corner needs and your braking becomes more repeatable, lap after lap.

A load cell does, however, need rigid mounting: if the pedals slide around on the floor, the force doesn't reach the sensor as it should. On the P700 page, Simagic recommends travel-based reading with soft elastomers when driving with the pedals resting on the floor, and the load cell when the pedals are fixed to a rigid cockpit.

Hydraulics are about feel, not the sensor. A fluid-filled cylinder reproduces the progression of a real hydraulic brake: resistance builds smoothly and the pedal is damped as you press it. On Simagic pedals the force is still read by the load cell; the hydraulic system changes the way the pedal responds under your foot.

P500: your first load cell brake

The P500 is Simagic's most affordable pedal set: a brake with a 100 kg load cell, a throttle with a Hall sensor, springs and elastomers to adjust stiffness, and pedal faces adjustable for position and angle. According to Simagic's data it weighs 3.8 kg, and the brake can also work in travel mode.

It's the right choice if you're coming from potentiometer pedals or the ones from an entry-level bundle and want your first load cell brake without spending much. On the product page it has 8 reviews, all 5 stars: buyers mainly mention the finish and the adjustability, and more than one has added haptic motors.

The third pedal is added with the Simagic P500 clutch (€79).

P700: more braking force

The P700 is the next step up. The load cell goes up to 150 kg and the brake has 35 stiffness adjustment levels, combining elastomers and springs. According to Simagic's data it has a high-strength steel structure and a silicone heel rest, and weighs 3.6 kg.

Compared with the P500 you get more headroom on the brake: with the same foot force the P700 works further from its limit, and you can set up a stiffer pedal. It costs €70 more and is worth it if you plan to keep your pedals for a long time or already drive on a rigid cockpit.

If you want three pedals, the P700 3-pedal set is the better buy, as it costs less than the P700 2-pedal set plus the Simagic P700 clutch (€69) bought separately. The separate clutch is for those who already own the P700 2-pedal set.

P1000: the modular one

The P1000 is the starting point for building a tailor-made set. In its base version it's mechanical: a brake with a 100 kg load cell, 8 elastomers and 3 springs to adjust stiffness, and a throttle and clutch with Hall sensors. The brake can also be switched to travel-based reading.

Its strong point is the upgrades, which let it grow without having to replace it:

• the hydraulic kit for Simagic P1000 (€179), which converts it to hydraulic;
• the 200 kg load cell (€79), for those who want a stiffer brake;
• the Simagic P1000 clutch (€109), to go from two to three pedals.

If you already know you want hydraulics, the P1000 Hydraulic is the better buy: the 3-pedal version costs €120 more than the P1000, less than the kit bought separately. There's also the P1000i (€699), the inverted version with the pedals hanging from above as in many road cars, designed for drifters or anyone who prefers that position.

Reviewers on the product page describe it as a precise pedal set with "great upgrade potential".

P2000: the hydraulic one

The P2000 is Simagic's flagship pedal set. According to Simagic's data, the brake system has a main pump and an auxiliary pump connected by braided steel lines, as on a race car, and all the pedals read force with a load cell. The version in our range has the 200 kg load cell on the brake.

Differences from the P1000 Hydraulic:

• Throttle with an adjustable cylinder for damping, travel and force, instead of a simple Hall sensor.
• Springs instead of elastomers on the brake: the box includes 4 springs for the brake and 3 for the clutch.
• Clutch with a concave structure, designed to make the bite point easier to feel.

A customer who reviewed the 2-pedal version describes the braking as "more consistent, precise and predictable", especially when releasing the brake on corner entry, known as trail braking. The clutch for the 2-pedal version is the Simagic P2000 clutch (€179).

P-Active: the active pedal

The P-Active is Simagic's first active pedal, unveiled on 14 October 2026. In the pedal sets covered so far, brake resistance comes from springs, elastomers or the hydraulic cylinder; in the P-Active it's created by a servo motor connected to the pedal by a belt, as reported by DrivingItalia in its launch article. The motor can change the resistance in real time, and this gives the pedal two things a traditional pedal set doesn't have:

• A character you can change in software. Force, travel, linearity and deadzone are adjusted without swapping springs or elastomers, so you can have a soft brake for a GT car and a very stiff one for a single-seater. In SimPro Manager, the same P-Active can be set up as a brake, throttle or clutch.
• Feedback in the pedal. According to the product page it reproduces ABS, wheel lock-up, wheel slip, gear shifts and engine RPM: the same effects as haptic motors, but generated by the pedal itself.

Under the pedal face there's a dual 16-bit 250 kg pressure sensor, and the pedal returns to its rest position in 100 ms. According to Simagic, the maximum force on the pedal reaches 180 kg. Each P-Active has its own 48 V power supply, connects to the PC via USB and also has an RJ45 port for the Simagic ecosystem, with cables included. The box includes adapters for mounting it on the P1000 or P2000 base plate and on aluminium profiles, so you can add it to the Simagic pedal set you already own, for example in place of the brake; it is not, however, compatible with the P1000i.

One P-Active costs €1,219, two cost €2,438 and three €3,657. To start from scratch there's the P-Active + P1000-F set (€1,309), with the active brake pedal, the P1000-F throttle and the base plate to mount them on; the clutch can be added later. Simagic has announced first shipments from 18 November 2026: check the product page for availability.

It's the choice for those who want the very best and often switch between types of car. The 2-pedal set does, however, cost €560 more than the P2000 2-pedal set: if you're mainly interested in ABS and lock-up vibrations, haptic motors on a traditional pedal set cost much less.

How to set up the brake

A load cell pedal set is only as good as its setup. The same settings apply, with minor differences, to all models:

1. Mount it securely. Bolt it to the cockpit or, at the very least, use a base that doesn't slide. This is the first step, before you touch the software.
2. Adjust the position. The height, angle and spacing of the pedal faces should suit your foot and seat: your heel should rest comfortably and your foot should move from brake to throttle without lifting too much.
3. Choose the stiffness. Elastomers and springs determine how much resistance you feel and how much travel the pedal has. Start with a medium combination and change one part at a time.
4. Set the maximum force in SimPro Manager. This is the force at which the game reads 100% brake. Set it to a value you can repeat effortlessly for the whole session, not the maximum you can push.
5. Check the deadzones. A small deadzone at the start of the travel stops the game from registering a brake input when you're just resting your foot on the pedal.

A common question concerns the load cell's kilogram rating. The 100, 150 or 200 kg figure indicates the maximum force the sensor can read, not the force you have to apply: with the maximum force setting, you decide how many kilograms correspond to full braking. A higher-capacity cell is for those who want a very stiff pedal, like on a race car without a brake servo. To give you a sense of scale: according to Brembo data on the 2026 British Grand Prix, in 2025 Formula 1 drivers reached 152 kg on the brake pedal at Turn 3 at Silverstone; with the 2026 cars, the load at that point dropped to 78 kg.

Two or three pedals

The third pedal is the clutch, and you need it less than you might think:

• Formula, GT3 and modern prototypes use paddle-shift gearboxes and the clutch is only used at the start, often via the paddles behind the steering wheel. Two pedals are enough.
• Historic, road and rally cars have an H-pattern gearbox or a clutch to use on every shift: here the third pedal is part of the experience.
• If you're undecided, start with two pedals: the P500, P700, P1000 and P2000 all accept a clutch at a later stage.

Haptic motors

Haptic motors are small actuators mounted under the pedal faces that make them vibrate. They let you feel through your foot what, in a real car, comes through the pedal: wheel lock-up under braking, ABS intervention, wheelspin under acceleration, the rev limiter. They don't improve the pedal reading, but they warn you sooner.

Simagic makes two:

• the P-HPR haptic motors (€69 each, €138 a pair), the larger ones, which can be fitted to any pedal;
• the P-HPR GT linear haptic motor (€49 each), more compact, recommended on the product page for the throttle and clutch.

Their product pages list them as compatible with the P500, P700, P1000, P1000i, P2000 and the TB-RS handbrake, and they're adjusted in SimPro Manager or SimHub, the telemetry and haptic feedback software widely used in sim racing. To power them you need the Simagic accessory power supply (€29), which handles up to three motors; for the P700, ask us first which power supply you need. On the P2000 you also need the haptic motor control board (€39) and one bracket per motor (€19).

Our advice: if your budget is tight, put the money into the pedals first and add haptics later. If you only buy one, fit it to the brake, where you feel wheel lock-up and ABS.

Connecting to the wheelbase or PC

Simagic pedals can be connected in two ways:

• To the Simagic wheelbase. On the Alpha EVO, the P500 and P700 can use the RJ45 port (CAN FD), and the P1000 and P2000 the wheelbase's USB port. This way you don't need a PC USB port for the pedals. We cover this in our Alpha EVO guide.
• Directly to the PC, via USB. This way the pedals also work with wheelbases from other brands: the game sees them as a separate device.

Simagic pedals don't work on console, because Simagic has no PlayStation or Xbox licences. Response curves, deadzones and maximum brake force are adjusted in SimPro Manager, Simagic's software for Windows. If you're building your setup from scratch, our home driving simulator guide explains how to choose your pedals alongside everything else.

Which to choose for GT, formula and rally

For rally, pair your pedals with a handbrake: you'll find them in the Simagic shifters and handbrakes collection.

If you want a wheelbase, steering wheel and pedals in a single order, there are ready-made bundles, for example:

• Alpha EVO Sport + GT Neo + P700 (€779), to start out with a complete setup;
• Alpha EVO + GTS + P1000 3-pedal (€1,589), for GT and H-pattern shifting;
• Alpha EVO Pro + FX Pro + P2000 2-pedal (€2,149), for formula.

Mistakes to avoid

1. Choosing based only on the load cell's kilogram rating. A 200 kg cell doesn't brake better than a 100 kg one if you then set full braking at a much lower force.
2. Using a load cell brake with the pedals loose on the floor. If the pedals move, the reading changes from one stop to the next.
3. Buying the clutch "just in case". If you drive formula and modern GT cars you'll hardly ever use it, and it can always be added later.
4. Buying the P1000 and then the hydraulic kit when you already know you want hydraulics: the P1000 Hydraulic costs less.
5. Forgetting the haptic motor power supply. Without the accessory power supply, the motors don't work.
6. Expecting them to work on console. Simagic pedals only work on PC.

Frequently asked questions

What does a 100, 150 or 200 kg load cell mean?

It's the maximum force the sensor can read. You choose the force at which the game reads full braking in SimPro Manager: a higher-capacity cell is only needed if you want a very stiff pedal.

What's the difference between the Simagic P500 and P700?

The P700 has a 150 kg load cell instead of a 100 kg one, 35 brake adjustment levels and a high-strength steel structure. At the time of writing it costs €70 more in the 2-pedal version.

Simagic P1000 or P2000: which is better?

The P1000 if you want to spend less today and grow your pedal set with upgrades. The P2000 if you want hydraulics, load cells on all pedals and an adjustable throttle straight away, without fitting any kits.

Simagic P2000 or P-Active: which is better?

The P2000 if you want the feel of a real hydraulic system, always consistent, at €749 for the 2-pedal version. The P-Active if you want to change the brake's character from one car to the next and feel ABS and lock-ups in the pedal: with the P1000-F throttle it costs €1,309.

What is an active pedal?

It's a pedal in which the resistance comes not from springs or elastomers but from a motor, which adjusts it in real time. In the Simagic P-Active, the motor also reproduces effects such as ABS and wheel lock-up.

Can I convert the P1000 to hydraulic?

Yes, with the hydraulic kit for Simagic P1000. If you already know when you buy, the P1000 Hydraulic costs less than the P1000 plus the kit.

Do Simagic pedals work with Fanatec or MOZA wheelbases?

Yes, on PC: connect them to the computer via USB and the game recognises them as a separate device. They can't, however, be connected to other brands' wheelbases.

Do Simagic pedals work on PS5 or Xbox?

No. Simagic has no console licences, so its pedals only work on PC.

Do I need a clutch?

Only if you drive cars with an H-pattern gearbox or want a clutch for race starts. For formula and modern GT cars two pedals are enough, and the clutch can be added later.

Can I use the pedals without a cockpit?

Yes, but they need to be secured: if they slide, the load cell loses precision. Without a cockpit, Simagic recommends travel-based reading with soft elastomers; the load cell performs best on a rigid cockpit.

Do the haptic motors also work with games and wheelbases from other brands?

They connect to the Simagic pedals and are managed via SimPro Manager or SimHub, so they work with the games supported by this software, regardless of the wheelbase. You need the accessory power supply.

What software do I need?

Simagic's SimPro Manager, free, for Windows. It adjusts response curves, deadzones and brake force, and updates the firmware.

What support do I get when buying from Direct Drive Italia?

All products come with Italy-based technical support and a 2-year warranty, and ship from our warehouse in Italy.

Specifications taken from Simagic's official pages and catalogues as of October 2026; for the P-Active, from the product pages and Simagic's launch data. Prices include VAT and are correct at the time of writing: the product page always takes precedence.

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