Asetek has put a new direct-drive base on sale: the Initium DD10, a 10 Nm unit built with Xbox support in mind.

The headline number is the torque. At 10 Nm, the DD10 sits in the middle of the direct-drive range. It’s well above entry-level gear but well below the high-torque bases aimed at dedicated rig owners. The other point worth noting is that Xbox compatibility is described as coming in the future, not working today. That means console players buying now are betting it arrives as promised. We’ll be watching for confirmation of when and how that support switches on.

Beyond those two details, the announcement is light. Pricing, bundles and wheel rim options aren’t covered in what we’ve seen, so we won’t guess. Check Asetek’s own listings before you buy.

So why should sim racers care? Direct-drive options on Xbox have long been thinner than on PC, and every new base that targets the console helps. A 10 Nm unit is a sensible middle ground. It has enough strength to give clear, detailed force feedback without the bolt-it-to-a-steel-frame demands of bigger bases. That matters for people racing from a desk or a foldable stand. The catch is the word “future.” Until Xbox support actually arrives and gets tested, the DD10 is a PC-first product with a promise attached for console players. If you race on Xbox and you’re ready to upgrade, the practical advice is to wait until that support is confirmed and reviewed. If you’re on PC, it’s one more mid-range direct-drive option, and it’ll need to compete on feel and price once those details are clearer.

Originally reported by Traxion.