The Asetek Initium DD10 is a 10 Nm direct drive wheelbase that costs $499 before sales tax in the US and €419.33 before VAT in Europe. It went on sale on 27 October 2026, and a Boost Kit sold separately takes it to 14 Nm.
That is a lot of base for the money. The catch is the Xbox part, which is what the marketing leads with.
Checked on 27 October 2026 on Asetek's own DD10 product pages (EU and US stores), the DD10 landing page and the US wheelbase list. Everything on this page is from those pages unless I say otherwise. The DD10 was first shown at the SimRacing Expo 2026.
DD10 specs
| Spec | Initium DD10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Direct drive |
| Max torque | 10 Nm (14 Nm with the Boost Kit) |
| Encoder | 14 bit absolute, 16,384 steps per turn (0.022 degrees) |
| Power supply | 96 W |
| Size | 133 x 132 x 262 mm |
| Weight | 7.92 kg |
| Mounting | 4x M6 T-nuts, 87 mm pattern width, 30 to 135 mm length |
| Bottom mount | Conversion plate in the box, 80 mm pattern width |
| Ports | 5 Asetek peripheral ports on the back, USB-C to the PC |
| Quick release | Asetek zero-play, with USB passthrough |
| Software | RaceHub |
In the box: the base, the bottom mount conversion plate, the power supply, a USB data cable and the mains cable for your region. No wheel and no pedals.
Price
| Store | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Asetek US | $499.00 | Before sales tax |
| Asetek EU | €419.33 | Before VAT. My session showed €507.39 with 21% VAT, yours depends on your country |
The UK version of the base is listed on the EU store at the same euro price.
The 14 Nm Boost Kit is sold separately. Asetek's FAQ says the upgrade is a power supply swap. I could not find a Boost Kit for the DD10 with its own price on the store. The one listed next to it is the "Initium Wheelbase Boost Kit (8 Nm)", which is the upgrade for the older 5.5 Nm Initium. Do not buy that one for a DD10 until Asetek says it fits.
Warranty: the product page banner says 5 years, the technical spec sheet on the same page says 24 months. Ask Asetek before you count on the longer one.
Xbox: read the small print
Asetek calls the DD10 "Xbox ready". The compatibility line on the product page says PC.
Both are true, in a way. The page says you connect an Asetek Racing Xbox compatible steering wheel to bring it to console. So the Xbox support lives in the wheel, not in the base. On 27 October a search for Xbox on Asetek's US store returned no products, and the wheel sold next to the DD10 is the "Initium Steering Wheel (PC)".
So today it is a PC base. If you race on Xbox, wait until Asetek lists a wheel that says Xbox on it, then buy the pair. If you need a console wheel now, my best steering wheels for Xbox page lists what works today.
PlayStation is not mentioned anywhere on the DD10 pages.
Where it sits in the Asetek range
The DD10 is $150 more than the 5.5 Nm Initium and $180 less than the 12 Nm La Prima. On paper that makes the old Initium hard to recommend. Almost double the torque, a 14 Nm path and the five peripheral ports for $150 is the better deal.
Against the La Prima, 2 Nm is not much at the limit. What matters more is how clean the force feedback feels near the centre, and I have not driven the DD10 yet. Asetek markets its "GripSense" force feedback as the thing that lets you feel grip go before you see it. That is a claim, not a test result.
Is 10 Nm enough?
For most people, yes. 10 Nm is plenty for GT3 and road cars on a direct drive base, and you will not run it at 100% for long. Where more torque helps is heavy cars and big kerb strikes. If you want the full picture, my direct drive wheels explained page covers how much torque you actually use.
Which wheel goes with it
Any Asetek wheel fits straight on. The new Asetek GT Nova at €299.99 or $299.99 is the obvious partner, but it only arrives in March 2027.
Third party USB wheels work too. Asetek's FAQ says any USB wheel (USB 2.0, 1.5 A, 5 V) connects through a Universal Quick Release Adapter, sold separately ($66.39 before VAT on the EU store, the USB-A version).
Who should buy it
- PC racers buying their first direct drive base who want room to grow. Yes.
- Owners of the 5.5 Nm Initium: only if the torque really limits you. A good wheel upgrade may matter more.
- Xbox racers: not yet. Wait for an Xbox compatible Asetek wheel.
- PlayStation racers: no.
For other brands at the same money, compare it with my MOZA vs Fanatec vs Thrustmaster vs Logitech breakdown before you order.
FAQ
How much is the Asetek DD10?
$499 before sales tax in the US and €419.33 before VAT in Europe, on asetek.com on 27 October 2026.
Does the Asetek DD10 work on Xbox?
Only with an Xbox compatible Asetek wheel. The base itself is listed as PC, and on launch day Asetek's US store listed no Xbox wheel.
Does it work on PS5?
Asetek does not mention PlayStation on any DD10 page.
How do I get 14 Nm?
With the Asetek Racing Wheelbase Boost Kit, sold separately. Asetek says it is a power supply swap. It had no listed price for the DD10 on launch day.
Can I use a Fanatec or MOZA wheel on it?
USB wheels connect through Asetek's Universal Quick Release Adapter. The wheel needs to work over USB 2.0 at 5 V and up to 1.5 A.