Not the best price ever but It's been awhile since the last price drop on this mid-low range sim racing wheel.
Suitable for weekend sim racer, have enough force feedback for real-ish driving experience and won't break your arms and fingers.
Also available on Amazon for the same price.
Worth mentioning the g29 and g920 for $299 on Amazon which was posted here.
Thats what she said?
Found something about broken arms instead
Thats my other nickname
In prison?
Duffman approves of this product …. Oh yeah!!
good price
I tried one of these for a few days before taking it back three years ago. Coming from a G27 the hollow plastic wheel felt so cheap, like a Timezone steering wheel in terms of build quality. I did like the belt drive though, which I felt gave noticeably better performance than the G29 I eventually went with. Choosing which way to go was a trade-off for what felt like a much better build quality but with a slightly inferior mechanical performance. I think I'm happy with my decision all these years later.
Ngl this is my first time hearing someone actually prefer G29 over this except those who are sponsored by logitech on yt lol
He actually got the point about the original T300 RS wheel feeling cheap because it is light. The G29 is bulkier and feels more steady. For someone just doing casual racing simulation and not bothering installing aftermarket wheels, G29 is not a bad option
You could purchase a 3d printed wheel adapter and get an aftermarket wheel, albeit a lot is spent already on the thrustmaster
If you're looking at this kind of money, I'd suggest either stretching for a Fanatec CSL DD if you can or looking for a 2nd hand Fanatec CSW 2.5.
Much, much better in every single possible way.
I'm upset with you. Thought G29/G920 were what's up. Then read someones comments here a while back and they said T300 RS GT was the ducks nuts so I tied my hopes and dreams to that wagon. Now you come along with your sensible opinions and experienced foresight and send me back to the drawing board as I head off to research what you recommend. Then I'll go to buy yours, BOOM another comment for an upgrade if I fork out just a little more. Arghhhhh.
Welcome to the slippery slope of sim racing gear!!
I started with a G29 myself and now…. I think I last estimated $15K - $20K
I started with G27, then G29 and just can't myself to use it more often because I wasn't really enjoying the force feedback.
Then came Fanatec CSL Elite, I was blown away with what I've been missing out. Then it's a slippery slope to DD Pro with a couple of steering wheels and a 2080 Rig.
@xenoic: Yes, the force feedback is very weak and it misses a lot of detail but for me it was the rubbish pedals.
I even installed a stiffer spring but after trying a set of load cell pedals, the rest is history.
@imurgod: Not just the lack of detail but the sound of the plastic gears are annoying. Felt like a toy or gimmick.
@xenoic: I use headphones so I don't remember hearing it but the notchiness of those gears is very prevalent and annoying.
At the time, I had no idea what was available for sim racing and, to be fair, I wasn't very good on the track so simply having a wheel and pedals was great but luckily (or unluckily) I had a mate who'd started the journey about a year before me and he was already running motion, VR and high end stuff so once I did a lap in that monster, I started ordering….
@imurgod: At least it’s cheaper and much safer than going to the tracks. Each session would cost hundreds on tyres alone plus zero insurance.
@xenoic: Actually, I started by planning to buy a track car and did the usual "I could buy a real car for the price of that rig" but not only is it cheaper, the reality is that it's very rare that I'm going to be able to find the time to actually do the trackwork with kids, a business and everything else.
The accuracy of sims these days is astounding… Laser scanned tracks, tyre carcass info from manufacturers and all the rest.
With a sim racing rig, you can race any car, anywhere in the world, on any track, in any weather at any time of the day and at any point in history… I'm proud to say I've even won money on many occasions.
I'm with you 20K deep in a year lol. Rabbit hole for sure.
Everyone needs a starting point. Be it G29 or this is not a bad start. Tho I did suggest to skip the G29 as it might ruin the experience and become an expensive box that sits in the ozb pile of shame down the line.
At the end of the day, work with your wallet to figure out what is best for you.
100% agree. It’s a false economy to start on something that’ll taint the experience and end up wasting money on it.
I'm still enjoying my G920. It used to sit in the box for months on end, but I since I bought Forza Horizon 5 about 15 months ago it hasn't seen the box since.
I've been tempted by direct drive wheels, but as I only really play the arcadey FH5 I feel that a DD wheel would be overkill.
I got this second hand, used once. My budget didn't allow me to get anything more expensive and I wanted to start sim racing.
I'm quite aware there are better wheels and bases, I know they would provide a much better experience. I also won't be able to afford them for a couple of years at the very least.
So it's either enjoy this or nothing for a few years.
I know what I'm doing.
If by stretching you mean paying at least $400 more ($130 for the pedal, 200 for the steering wheel, $600 for the base), you probably need to redefine "stretching" a bit. That's if you can even find stock at the moment…
And if you are looking for PS5 compatibility, your cheapest Fanatec option will be $1.3k ish (also OOS).
Personally in this case, I won't be bother with seconds if I can't try it out in person but that's just me.
There are plenty of post-covid, "the economy is hard" 2nd hand ones for sale which are still under warranty.
Either way, everyone's budget is different.. if you're too poor, sure, go for this but it's a toy at best.
I think it's a decent deal, just sharing my experience for those who are genuinely looking for quality gear.
Thanks dude. You have really helped. I assumed the Logi was a toy but didn't realise this one was as well. Given what you have spent over time, quite confident you know your stuff.
@seamonkey: Yep. The thing is, the entry level bases are good to "dip your toe" and see if you'll like sim racing but I always feel like it may also turn you off it because you'll never realise what a mid-level wheel can translate to your hands.
Then there's VR. Absolute gamechanger. That's what made me really upgrade my rig.
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me and I'll happily help out.
@turbodude: Absolutely. I have that one of those as well but haven't tried it yet because I have a Rift S tethered to my rig and the kids use the Quest 2.
By all accounts, it's very good.
is the fanatec CSW 2.5 a different type of resistance, all belt ones are entry level aren't they?
Generally speaking:
gear driven -> belt -> direct drive
Yea maybe they're mixing up with bungee cord mechanism?
It isn't just the resistance, it's mainly the level of detail the base translates.
how to master my thrust?
thrust it somewhere free style 😉
Thrustmaster was my nickname at uni
Ever wonder everyone around you back then was looking to upgrade? Like to someone call Fanatec? kekw
Yeah Fanatec stole all my friends at uni
I am not sure how you'd go about explaining this on a credit card statement. Or look the checkout person in the eye when buying.
Just jump on the Facebook group Buy & Sell Sim Gears. You'll be better off getting a Fanatec as it's a better ecosystem and plenty of support from the Sim Racing community.
I bought this a month ago for a similar price and have not been disappointed for the casual sim racer. It feels much smoother than the Logitech 923 and quieter. Pair this with the new PS VR2, GT7 and it is an amazing racing experience.
Probably would be useful to mention in title which platforms it works with. PC/PS5/XSX?
ps4/ps5
Damn this would be sweet with Forza Horizon on the Xbone X and GT7 on PS5.
Amazon price matched it too:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Thrustmaster-Racing-Wheel-4160688-…
Aye, now just need a stand deal…
Not sure if it's different of XBox vs Steam - but there's quite a lot of comments on the Steam FH5 forums about issues with Thrustmaster wheels.
e.g. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1551360/discussions/0/3791505…
Are there any model can do Xbox and ps5?
None.
For that you can use a drivehub or buy a Fanatec ps compatible wheel base with a xbox compatible wheel.
Can you recommend a drivehub for use g29 on Xbox?
For the Logitech, I think the xbox compatible version is call the G920… same thing, just works on Xbox
I’ve got a Drivehub and have been using it for this purpose on Xbox. 👍
Works well, alleged 1:1 feedback translation.
Have this with GT7 PS VR2 and I'm in racing sim heaven. 2 weeks ago did a 2hr endurance league race in VR, last 30mins was tough but managed it.
You're making me very jealous
A lot of people recommending higher spec direct drive wheels and pedals, but if you're sitting on a computer chair and attaching it to your desk, stiffer pedals will be very difficult to use and the torque of the wheel will have your monitor wobbling around like crazy.
Bought a 6 months old T GT ii 2 weeks ago and love it! Not a fair comparison to my old Logitech GT wheel, but Thrustmaster is a way better wheel….. can’t stop thinking about playing it….. Thrustmaster is great! Sigh…..now I wanted a Direct drive wheel…….lol
T248 currently $399 at The Gamesmen if you’re looking for a cheaper option https://www.gamesmen.com.au/search?q=%22T248%22
Hmm, what shifter options are best for this wheel though? The official shifter costs more than half the price of the wheel. I’ve heard some people using Logitech shifters which makes sense, although I’ve also heard that the wheel isn’t compatible with Logitech shifters and you might need an adapter for it?
Very confusing. I have a G920 in my household and I love it, although the idea of a quieter motor and more realistic force feedback is why I’m leaning heavily towards this T300RS. You could also stack with gift cards and technically get this cheaper too.
But at the same time, G920s and G29s are going for ~$200 on FB Marketplace, which is a VERY tempting option when faced with this T300RS for ~2.5x the price.
What does OzBargain think of this absolute first-world problem?
On console, you are out of luck. Only option is to get the thrustmaster stick.
On pc, yes. There are adapters but not cheap. Might as well buy an ebay shifter which is better than logitech shifter anyway for like under $100.
I'm on PC. I might have to buy an eBay shifter along with an eBay handbrake too. Seems like the best option :(
Just chiming in. Currently addicted to GT7 on vr using a G29. Get this or that wheel, but by golly the VR is a total game changer being able to literally feel like your in a car on track surrounded by cars.
After checking so many reviews and comments, finally I pulled the trigger on this set. As a noob entry lvl racing amateur on a budget I think T300RS GT is a pretty safe all-in-one solution for players like me and great value for money.
Just pulled the trigger and purchased the last T300 RS GT at my local store. Still tossing up as to whether it would have been a better idea to buy a G29/G920 from Marketplace for ~$200-250 instead. I can still return the wheel back as I haven't opened it yet…
Such a hard decision, especially considering $250 can get you a used wheel, pedals and shifter, while the T300 RS GT is $529 for just the wheel and pedals. I still need to purchase an additional shifter :(
Came here for comments on "Thrustmaster"….was sorely disappointed…