Thrustmaster T248
Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One, PC
HYBRID DRIVE
Magnetic Paddle Shifters
Dynamic Force Feedback
Screen with Racing Information
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Thrustmaster T248
Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One, PC
HYBRID DRIVE
Magnetic Paddle Shifters
Dynamic Force Feedback
Screen with Racing Information
Thrustmaster T248
Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One, PC
HYBRID DRIVE
Magnetic Paddle Shifters
Dynamic Force Feedback
Screen with Racing Information
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I use the PS4/5 version of this wheel with Gran Turismo 7 and like it a lot. It won't feel as "real" as a direct drive wheel but for the price it's a great first wheel + pedals combo. I paired it with the Next Level Racing 2.0 stand and scoot it up to my loveseat. Works like a charm.
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Looking for someone interested in these, but neither of us have owned one since the PS1 days...
Would this be good for someone who wants a full-blown racing setup including one of the frame things that acts like a car/rollcage to hold the player and wheel/pedals? They are in progress of building a 13700K/4090 build if it helps.
Looking for someone interested in these, but neither of us have owned one since the PS1 days...
Would this be good for someone who wants a full-blown racing setup including one of the frame things that acts like a car/rollcage to hold the player and wheel/pedals? They are in progress of building a 13700K/4090 build if it helps.
This is a really solid entry level wheel. Someone who's serious enough to go and build a rig like you describe should probably spend a bit more for something better
This is a really solid entry level wheel. Someone who's serious enough to go and build a rig like you describe should probably spend a bit more for something better
That's kinda what I was thinking, but I haven't done my research on these yet. I'm fluent in PC building, but this is new territory for me. Thanks.
P.S. all I've ever owned was a Mad Catz suction cup desktop wheel. That was back in the days of "Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed"
Yes, I'm old lmao.
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Looking for someone interested in these, but neither of us have owned one since the PS1 days...
Would this be good for someone who wants a full-blown racing setup including one of the frame things that acts like a car/rollcage to hold the player and wheel/pedals? They are in progress of building a 13700K/4090 build if it helps.
I've recently purchased a set and done a lot of research. There are different tiers of products, as always.
The lower tiers have popular recommendations like the Logitech G29/G923 and a few Thrustmaster variants like this. These are fine for people who aren't super picky about their experience. In fact, many of the best sim racers still use these sorts of products because they're so used to them. They use cheaper parts, have way less power, and the feedback isn't as instantaneous. The pedals generally use potentiometers instead of Hall effect sensors. The Logitech options in this range use gears, Thrustmaster uses belts - belts are generally considered smoother.
The deal I would recommend to anyone would be the Thrustmaster T300 RS GT. This is the wheel that is sort of the sweet spot. It's better than most of the entry level options and on sale it's the best value overall ($200-300, I believe).
Above these, you have entry level direct drive (DD). Moza and Fanatec are your options here. They're a step up in feel and generally can be upgraded to get even more performance should you choose to. They also have different wheels you can attach to the base for customization. These start around $500.
Where I think you get to the best value high end-ish range is the $800-1200 range. Logitech, Fanatec, and Moza all have terrific options here. Thrustmaster also recently released a DD setup, but it gets mixed reviews. I used a coupon code and got the Logitech G Pro wheel and pedals, the biggest downside is that it takes up a ton of space.
They get more expensive for more power beyond that price range. So how much you want to spend depends on how serious you are and what sort of experience you want… and budget.
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Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One, PC
HYBRID DRIVE
Magnetic Paddle Shifters
Dynamic Force Feedback
Screen with Racing Information
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Hi and thanks for posting a deal! It might be helpful to other users if you put the full item name and store in your thread title. Please let me know if you need help with this
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Would this be good for someone who wants a full-blown racing setup including one of the frame things that acts like a car/rollcage to hold the player and wheel/pedals? They are in progress of building a 13700K/4090 build if it helps.
Would this be good for someone who wants a full-blown racing setup including one of the frame things that acts like a car/rollcage to hold the player and wheel/pedals? They are in progress of building a 13700K/4090 build if it helps.
P.S. all I've ever owned was a Mad Catz suction cup desktop wheel. That was back in the days of "Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed"
Yes, I'm old lmao.
P.S. all I've ever owned was a Mad Catz suction cup desktop wheel. That was back in the days of "Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed"
Yes, I'm old lmao.
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Would this be good for someone who wants a full-blown racing setup including one of the frame things that acts like a car/rollcage to hold the player and wheel/pedals? They are in progress of building a 13700K/4090 build if it helps.
The lower tiers have popular recommendations like the Logitech G29/G923 and a few Thrustmaster variants like this. These are fine for people who aren't super picky about their experience. In fact, many of the best sim racers still use these sorts of products because they're so used to them. They use cheaper parts, have way less power, and the feedback isn't as instantaneous. The pedals generally use potentiometers instead of Hall effect sensors. The Logitech options in this range use gears, Thrustmaster uses belts - belts are generally considered smoother.
The deal I would recommend to anyone would be the Thrustmaster T300 RS GT. This is the wheel that is sort of the sweet spot. It's better than most of the entry level options and on sale it's the best value overall ($200-300, I believe).
Above these, you have entry level direct drive (DD). Moza and Fanatec are your options here. They're a step up in feel and generally can be upgraded to get even more performance should you choose to. They also have different wheels you can attach to the base for customization. These start around $500.
Where I think you get to the best value high end-ish range is the $800-1200 range. Logitech, Fanatec, and Moza all have terrific options here. Thrustmaster also recently released a DD setup, but it gets mixed reviews. I used a coupon code and got the Logitech G Pro wheel and pedals, the biggest downside is that it takes up a ton of space.
They get more expensive for more power beyond that price range. So how much you want to spend depends on how serious you are and what sort of experience you want… and budget.
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