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Jul 7, 2019 12:33 PM

Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition Racing Wheel for PS4

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Amazon.com has Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition Racing Wheel for PS4 for $200.02. Shipping is free. Thanks iggz83

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  • Our research indicates that at the time of this post, theThrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition Racing Wheel for PS4 is $35.25 lower (14.98% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $235.27.
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Jul 7, 2019 10:55 PM
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swansong119Jul 7, 2019 10:55 PM
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Quote from CardShark View quoted comment :
So this is the one to get for PC gaming?
with the thrustmaster, you have more options for steering wheels and pedals if you so choose to upgrade (you can use any fancy pedals with the thrustmaster wheel if you wanted to, since those would just be connected to the PC through USB)
Jul 7, 2019 11:07 PM
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sheistyJul 7, 2019 11:07 PM
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I paid $160 for my T150 Pro.

I have one question the T300RS GT T3PA Pedals seem to be a little different than the T150 Pro T3PA's, is that just an aesthetic thing, or perhaps a difference between ad's?
Jul 7, 2019 11:38 PM
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L7MonsterJul 7, 2019 11:38 PM
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I just got the t150 pro is the 300 worth the upgrade?
Jul 8, 2019 12:06 AM
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rudolfschmidtJul 8, 2019 12:06 AM
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Thrustmaster is what the ladies call me.
Jul 8, 2019 12:35 AM
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TruthIsOKJul 8, 2019 12:35 AM
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Quote from timobkg View quoted comment :
The T300 is smoother with more force, but the response isn't as immediate, it requires a loud fan for cooling (which may break), the pedals don't feel as good to me, and historical durability/support hasn't been the best. The optional shifter is another $150, and is too long and slow, but it is all metal.

The G920 / G29 has more immediate response, has nicer pedals, a nicer feeling wheel rim, it doesn't require a loud fan for cooling, and Logitech support and durability are great, but the wheel isn't as smooth and may feel notchy, it doesn't have as much force, and it will have an awful loud clank if you set force feedback too high (which, to be fair, you shouldn't do). The optional shifter is only $50 and has a nice, short throw, but it's mostly plastic and has little resistance.

Most prefer a smoother wheel with more force, and thus the T300 - and this is a great price for it.

But if you value more immediate feedback over smoothness, the G29 / G920 is a great option. And if you're on PC, get the G29 because it has around 8 more buttons than the G920 and thus is like getting a free button box.
But...I don't want to compromise...
Jul 8, 2019 12:37 AM
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RandallFlagg0Jul 8, 2019 12:37 AM
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Quote from rudolfschmidt View quoted comment :
Thrustmaster is what the ladies call me.
When you are paying they will probably call you whatever you like.

This is great deal, just picked one up on eBay for $230 and I thought I got a good deal at the time.
Jul 8, 2019 12:41 AM
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RandallFlagg0Jul 8, 2019 12:41 AM
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Quote from TruthIsOK View quoted comment :
But...I don't want to compromise...
Then spend way more money and buy a Fanatec setup.

Honestly just buy this, you will not regret it. I spent way too much time trying to decide and chose the Thrustmaster for now because I wanted a larger wheel and a smoother action. And yes the add-ons for this are pricey.

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Jul 8, 2019 2:21 AM
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filipino3starsJul 8, 2019 2:21 AM
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Should I return my g29 from Amazon(bought 2 weeks ago) and get t300?
Jul 8, 2019 3:11 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:11 AM
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Quote from satellite779 View quoted comment :
Yes, already have Fanatec CSL Elite Loadcell pedals.
Oh, that makes sense, those are strictly better. What wheel were you using with them before you just bought the T300?
Jul 8, 2019 3:12 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:12 AM
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Quote from TruthIsOK View quoted comment :
But...I don't want to compromise...
Then step up to a Fanatec or a Direct Drive wheel. You could even step up to a Fanatec Direct Drive wheel, which may very well be the best of all - super smooth, immediate response, tons of force, great detail, and easy plug and play operation.
Jul 8, 2019 3:17 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:17 AM
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Quote from filipino3stars View quoted comment :
Should I return my g29 from Amazon(bought 2 weeks ago) and get t300?
I don't think one is necessarily better than the other.

The G29 has more immediate response, I think the fit and finish on the rim is better, the pedals feel better, and there's no loud fan to make noise and possibly break down. The matching shifter is 1/3 the price, and feels better to me. Logitech durability and support are great. But it's not as smooth, or offers as much force. You have to adjust your FFB settings to avoid clipping.

The T300 is smooth, and offers more force, and while you still need to adjust your FFB settings to avoid clipping, you have more range to work with. But the response isn't as immediate, the pedals don't feel as nice, the rim doesn't feel as nice, there's a loud fan that may need to be replaced down the line, and Thrustmaster durability and support have not been great historically. The matching shifter is 3 times the price and needs an additional $30-40 in mods to make it feel good.

If you want the smoothest feedback, get the T300. If you want more immediate feedback, and don't mind if the wheel sometimes feels notchy (which I honestly don't notice while racing), then stick with the G29.
Jul 8, 2019 3:21 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:21 AM
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Quote from L7NirvanaLove View quoted comment :
I just got the t150 pro is the 300 worth the upgrade?
The T150 is a hybrid belt / gear system, which gives it more immediate response than the T300 (if not as immediate as the Logitech G29/G920), while also giving it smoother motion and feedback than the Logitech (if not as smooth as the T300). Also, the wheel rim on the T150 feels really cheap, with all that plastic. I don't remember off hand which pedals come with the T150 pro, but if it's not the 3 pedals set, than these pedals are substantially better.

If you want smooth turning and feedback, the T300 is where it's at. If you value more immediate feedback over smoothness, you may be happier with the T150 (or a Logitech wheel).
Jul 8, 2019 3:30 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:30 AM
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The force feedback is more immediate on the G29. On the T300 there's a bit of a delay between when the game sends the signal and when you feel it through the wheel. Don't just take my word for it, read / watch Barry of Sim Racing Garage's review of each wheel - the gear drive feedback of the Logitech is more immediate than the belt drive of the Thrustmaster.

I find the T300 fan bothersome, but then I'm really sensitive to noise. All the my PC fans and components are optimized to be as silent as possible because fan noise really bothers me.

I also think you greatly exaggerate and misrepresent the dead zone on the G29. There is a force feedback dead zone at top dead center - which rarely manifests in games since when you're driving perfectly straight there are usually no forces acting on the wheel. I only ever notice it when driving off-road in games that support it, where I won't feel the bumps when driving perfectly straight. It's a non-issue for most race track based games, and some games handle it better than others - for example, it's virtually eliminated in Assetto Corsa.

There is no steering input dead zone on the G29. The wheel tracks your input perfectly from one extreme to the other. You do not have to turn the G29 more, nor is it an issue when going through S curves. It sounds like it may have been a calibration issue with your G29, because there is no steering input dead zone.

Again, this T300 dead is great. It's an excellent entry level wheel. I just wanted to point out the strengths and weaknesses of each wheel for those trying to decide, because while most prefer the T300, there are those that value more immediate feedback and may be happier with the G29 (or even the T150). And there are also those that may be bothered by the fan, or the pedals, or the shifter, or had their T300 break on them and received poor support from Thrustmaster.
Last edited by timobkg July 7, 2019 at 08:35 PM.
Jul 8, 2019 3:38 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:38 AM
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Quote from Neilpoleon View quoted comment :
If I already have the regular T300 RS is it worth upgrading to the GT version?
The pedals with this set are much better. That's really the only difference. If you're on console, you could probably get pedals by themselves for less.

If you're on PC, for the same price I would just get the Fanatec CSL pedals with load cell, which will be strictly better than both.

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Jul 8, 2019 3:39 AM
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timobkgJul 8, 2019 3:39 AM
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Quote from Tubatica View quoted comment :
I have the T150 pro version (with the 3 pedals) still in the box. If I can sell that for $125, would this be worth the upgrade?
It'll be smoother, the rim will feel nicer, but the feedback will be slightly less immediate, If you're bothered by the notchy feel of the T150, or by all the plastic, get the T300. If you're happy with your current wheel, just stick with it.

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