Choosing between sim racing displays & mods is a decision between adding more hands-on controls and adding more information in your sightline. Both products address different parts of a rig, so the right pick depends less on having more accessories and more on what you want to do during a lap or a truck route.
Quick verdict
SIMDT Button Box is the fit for a control-first setup: a dedicated controller with buttons, encoders, seesaw switches, and start control. SSG Dashboard Display DV-8 is the fit for a display-first setup, pairing race information with customizable RGB cues. If you need tactile commands, lean SIMDT; if visual feedback is the point, lean SSG.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Role | Key details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMDT Button Box | USD 76.00 | Controller / button box | 16 button inputs; 6 encoders; 3 seesaw switches; 1 start button |
| SSG Dashboard Display DV-8 | USD 429.99 | External attachment / dashboard display | Wide-screen display; 20 RGB LED lights; cues for shift points, flags, and race events |
The listed prices are $76.00 and $429.99, a $353.99 spread. That makes this a choice between two distinct upgrade roles, not simply two versions of the same accessory.
Where each product wins
- SIMDT Button Box wins for truck-sim control expansion. Euro Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator are named use cases, making its physical-control focus easy to match to those driving scenarios.
- SSG Dashboard Display DV-8 wins for visual race feedback. Its dashboard role covers shift points, flags, and race events, with a wide-screen format intended to show more data without clutter.
Product notes
SIMDT Button Box
SIMDT Button Box is a direct match for a setup that needs tactile commands rather than a dashboard display. Its carbon fiber panel and aluminum back shell define the format, while the package includes a USB cable, bracket, and fixing accessories. That combination fits the Euro Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator use named for it. The limitation is scope: its role is a controller/button box, making it a less direct fit for shoppers whose central goal is dashboard information or lighting cues. Choose SIMDT for physical command expansion and the included control hardware; choose SSG Dashboard Display DV-8 when visual race feedback is the upgrade priority.
SSG Dashboard Display DV-8
SSG Dashboard Display DV-8 is the choice when visual information is the centerpiece. Its dual lighting-control modes-App Control and SimHub-offer two routes for managing effects. The full aluminum enclosure and VRS mounting option give it a clearly defined configuration, while personalization is not offered for the listed setup. The limitation is commitment: it is an external attachment and sits on the higher side of the $353.99 price spread, rather than matching the controller format of the SIMDT. Choose it when dashboard feedback and configurable lighting are the reason for upgrading; choose SIMDT when physical commands are the priority.
Final choice by use case
- For truck-sim controls or the smaller spend: Choose SIMDT Button Box. Its controller role, named truck-simulator use cases, and $76 listed price point directly toward hands-on command expansion.
- For visual race information: Choose SSG Dashboard Display DV-8. Its dashboard-display role and RGB lighting focus are the concrete reasons to choose it over a button box.
- If you want both kinds of upgrade: Decide which job matters first. SIMDT is the clearer match for command inputs, while SSG is the clearer match for dashboard information and lighting cues.
