The Esportsim GTW Ultra is a sim racing wheel with a 2.4" LCD screen (240x320 pixels, 65K colours), 11 RGB telemetry LEDs and 3.5 mm carbon fibre faceplates, compatible with any 6x70 mm PCD wheelbase, for drivers who want full telemetry on the wheel itself.
It is the top model in the GTW range from Italian manufacturer Esportsim: it brings together all the hardware of the GTW Neat and GTW Illumina — 10 professional buttons, 4 absolute encoders with 12 positions, a 7-way digital joystick, an MF Switch, magnetic CNC aluminium paddles and the 11 RGB LEDs — and adds the screen, able to show several dashboards you can swap on the fly. It connects over USB 2.0 on PC, or over WiFi to receive telemetry on console.
Key features of the GTW Ultra
- 2.4" LCD screen with 240x320 pixel resolution and 65K colours, driven by the wheel's telemetry chip.
- Swappable dashboards: the Esportsim proprietary software includes several dashboard styles, selectable from the SL3 encoder in the CD position.
- 11 diffused RGB LEDs with opaque covers and adjustable brightness, programmable from SimHub for RPM shift lights, flags and alerts.
- 3.5 mm carbon fibre faceplates and injection-moulded professional sport rubber grips, with a 28 cm handle-to-handle distance.
- 4 industrial absolute encoders with high torque (SL1 to SL4), each with 12 independent positions, plus 10 professional buttons (8 RGB backlit).
- 2 magnetic CNC aluminium paddles with OMRON sensors and ball bearings, and 2 Hall effect clutches with a bite point adjustable on the fly (in the 4-paddle configuration).
Technical specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 2.4" LCD, 240x320 pixels, 65K colours |
| Dashboards | Several styles included in the Esportsim proprietary software |
| Telemetry LEDs | 11 diffused RGB with opaque covers and adjustable brightness |
| Handle grip | Injection-moulded professional sport rubber |
| Handle-to-handle distance | 28 cm |
| Buttons | 10 (8 RGB backlit + 2 low-profile) |
| Encoders | 4 industrial absolute encoders with high torque, 12 positions each (SL1–SL4) |
| Multifunction encoder | SL3, combined with buttons 10 and 11 |
| Digital joystick | 7 functions |
| Multifunction switch | MF Switch with stable, latched and momentary positions |
| Gear paddles | 2 in CNC aluminium, magnetic system, OMRON sensors, ball bearings and rubber stops |
| Clutches | 2 Hall effect clutches with bite point adjustable on the fly |
| Faceplates | 3.5 mm thick carbon fibre |
| Connection | USB 2.0 or WiFi |
| Telemetry sources | SimHub and the F1 games UDP protocol |
| Software | Esportsim proprietary (Wheel Manager), firmware upgradeable on both chips |
| Weight | 1.5 kg with 6x70 mm adapter and PPU (paddles and clutches) |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year |
Which version should you choose?
The Paddles option defines the PPU assembly: "2 - Shifter" fits only the two gear paddles, while "4 - Shifter + Clutch" adds the two Hall effect clutches with adjustable bite point. The Hub option sets the platform: "6x70mm PCD" is the standard PC adapter and fits most direct drive wheelbases, while the Thrustmaster and Fanatec hubs carry the electronics that enable PS4, PS5 and Xbox as well as PC.
Compatibility
- Wheelbases: any base with the 6x70 mm PCD bolt pattern; the manufacturer confirms compatibility with Thrustmaster, Fanatec and Simucube bases.
- PC: USB 2.0 connection and telemetry from any simulator through SimHub, where the wheel is integrated as a native device.
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox: requires the Thrustmaster hub or Fanatec hub version. Telemetry arrives over WiFi using the F1 2023 UDP protocol; in F1 2024 you can set the UDP format to 2023 in the game settings.
- Optional accessory: compatible with an additional removable underside handle.
Frequently asked questions
What does the GTW Ultra add over the GTW Illumina?
The 2.4" LCD screen with 240x320 pixels and 65K colours, and with it the dashboards from the Esportsim software. The 11 RGB telemetry LEDs and the rest of the hardware are common to both models.
Does the GTW Ultra include an H-pattern or sequential shifter?
No. The GTW Ultra is a wheel and carries two magnetic gear paddles; it has no gear lever, no H-pattern/sequential selector and no interchangeable knobs. If you want a lever, you need a separate shifter connected to your wheelbase or PC.
How do you change the dashboard on the screen?
With the MF Switch in the latched position and the SL3 encoder set to CD (Change Dashboard). From there you cycle through the available designs without leaving the session.
Does it work on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes, with the right version. The standard 6x70 mm PCD adapter is for PC; for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox you need the Thrustmaster hub or the Fanatec hub, which carry the preconfigured console electronics.
Which wheelbases is it compatible with?
Any base using the standard 6x70 mm PCD pattern. The manufacturer expressly confirms Thrustmaster, Fanatec and Simucube bases. You can browse the full range of sim racing wheels at Simufy and compare bolt patterns.
What is the difference between the 2 and 4 paddle options?
The 2-paddle configuration includes only the two magnetic gear paddles. The 4-paddle configuration adds the two analogue Hall effect clutches, letting you adjust the bite point in real time during a race.
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