Which seat mover belongs in your simulator? The Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3 and the Qubic System QS-H13 both provide pitch and roll through a moving seat. Their software, cockpit mounting and expansion paths are different. We checked both active SRW product listings on 2 October 2026: the V3 has stock, while the QS-H13 currently has no units in our inventory. The latter should be treated as a product to plan for, with availability confirmed before ordering.
The essential difference at a glance
| Check | Motion Platform V3 | QS-H13 |
|---|---|---|
| Motion | 2DOF seat pitch and roll | 2DOF seat pitch and roll |
| Software | Next Level Racing Platform Manager | Qubic Manager |
| Published user limit | 130 kg | 130 kg |
| Mounting path | NLR compatible cockpit and, where required, an adaptor | Rigid cockpit, preferably aluminium profile, with included universal cockpit adaptors |
| Expansion | NLR motion ecosystem, subject to exact configuration | Qubic hardware including QS-BT1 belt tensioner |
Both change your body's pressure against the seat while the steering wheel and pedals normally stay fixed to the cockpit. Neither is an independent vertical heave or traction-loss yaw system by itself. Check the specific game profile, cockpit and seat before choosing.
Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3
What the V3 moves and how it feels
The V3 is designed to move the seat rather than the complete rig. Pitch represents acceleration and braking; roll adds a lateral cue as the car corners or an aircraft banks. Because the controls remain fixed, the motion produces pressure through the driver's back and sides. NLR also describes two-point tactile feedback for supported telemetry events such as bumps, road texture and gear changes. Its published limits include up to ±10° pitch/roll, 20°/s maximum angular speed and a 130 kg user limit. Treat these as mechanical specifications, not a guarantee of a particular feeling in every game.
V3 mounting checklist
- Identify your exact cockpit and seat mounting pattern. Use the current NLR compatibility and adaptor instructions rather than assuming every slider bolts directly to the V3.
- Check space behind and beside the seat at full pitch and roll. Keep the display, wheel uprights, shifter, wall and bystanders outside that travel.
- Assemble the supplied side panels and seat hardware in the sequence in the V3 manual. On a third-party aluminium cockpit, measure rail spacing and mounting holes before ordering extra brackets.
- Route USB and power with slack for the full motion range. Secure cables away from moving links, then test first with a low-intensity software profile.
Software: NLR Platform Manager supplies racing and flight profiles, adjustable motion and VR HeadWay compensation. Check the manufacturer's current supported-games list for your precise title. A Windows PC and accessible USB/power connection are the practical installation path; do not infer console operation from a game being available on a console.
Who it fits: the V3 is a strong candidate when your cockpit is already in the NLR ecosystem or its adaptor route is documented. NLR describes it as well suited to flight simulation because it provides pronounced pitch and roll. For racing, start with modest braking and cornering effects so the seat cue adds information without disrupting pedal consistency.
Qubic System QS-H13
What the QS-H13 moves and how it feels
The QS-H13 is a compact 2DOF seat mover built for a rigid cockpit. Qubic publishes ±10.4° roll and ±9.45° pitch, with up to 65°/s roll and 50°/s pitch velocity and a 130 kg maximum user weight. These numbers suggest a more rapid published roll response than the V3, but the perceived result depends on seat geometry, tuning and telemetry. Its integrated haptics can add engine, kerb and road texture cues through the seat when the simulator supplies the necessary data. There is no independent heave axis.
QS-H13 mounting checklist
- Use a rigid cockpit; Qubic prefers aluminium profile and supplies universal cockpit adaptors. The mover is not a structural crossmember for the rig.
- Measure the whole movement envelope. Qubic's manual calls for at least 1 cm clearance above the floor and 2 cm from the rear cockpit profile. Set the unit low without letting the upper frame strike the rails at maximum travel.
- Centre the seat on the moving top frame and verify your seat's dedicated adaptor or side brackets. Qubic states that racing seat mounting adaptors are not included.
- Keep the wheel deck, pedals, rudder controls and shifter on the fixed cockpit. Qubic explicitly prohibits fixing those accessories to the moving top frame.
- Record the serial number before installation, route cables clear of the moving parts and follow the current manual's fastener torque, power and start-up instructions.
Software and platform: Qubic Manager is the PC control software; Qubic explicitly rules out PlayStation and Xbox operation. It provides supported racing and flight profiles plus VR HeadWay. The hardware will calibrate on start-up, so keep the motion range clear. Game-specific effects depend on the available telemetry and profile.
Expansion: the QS-H13 can work with the Qubic QS-BT1 belt tensioner; Qubic states that QS-BT1 mounting brackets are supplied with the seat mover, but the belt tensioner itself is sold separately. It also lists combinations with selected Qubic actuator systems. Check the current compatibility guide and the total cockpit payload before designing a multi-device motion rig.
Who it fits: shortlist it when you are building a sturdy aluminium-profile cockpit and want the Qubic Manager ecosystem or future Qubic belt feedback. For flight simulation, mount yoke, throttle and rudder controls to the fixed cockpit; the moving seat still delivers pitch/roll cues. Our QS-H13 listing was out of stock at this check, so ask for an availability update if it is your preferred route.
Choose by the whole rig, not a single specification
For an existing compatible NLR cockpit, the Motion Platform V3 has the clearer installation path and is currently stocked at SRW. For a fresh aluminium-profile build with a planned QS-BT1 addition, the QS-H13 deserves consideration once availability is confirmed. The faster published QS-H13 roll figures do not automatically mean better sim racing lap times or a more realistic flight model; profile tuning and proper mounting usually matter more to the result.
Budget for the seat, any required seat or cockpit adaptors, a stable rig, safe electrical supply and a Windows PC. A separate traction-loss or full-cockpit heave upgrade is a different purchase. Leave clearance between moving seat and fixed monitor stand, especially in compact rooms or VR cable runs.
FAQ
Do either of these move the whole cockpit?
No. Both products primarily move the seat in pitch and roll. The wheel and pedals stay on the fixed rig in the standard installation.
Can the QS-H13 carry a flight yoke or rudder pedals on its moving top frame?
No. Qubic's installation manual explicitly forbids fixing those controls to that frame. Use the fixed cockpit.
Does either unit work with every flight and racing title?
No. Check the current supported-games list and the particular game's telemetry settings before purchase.
Is the QS-H13 available now?
At our 2 October 2026 inventory check it had no SRW stock. Its product page remains active, but availability should be confirmed before planning delivery.
Technical sources: Next Level Racing V3, NLR motion configurations, Qubic QS-H13, Qubic installation manual. Photographs: Next Level Racing customer gallery and each product's separate SRW gallery.
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