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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 237 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the T598 Direct Axial Drive Force Feedback Racing Wheel and Pedal Set for its strong force feedback, overall performance, and quality pedals. Many users find it to be a realistic and customizable entry-level wheel, especially praising its compatibility and direct drive capabilities for the price. However, some customers have experienced difficulties with firmware updates, noted its bulky size, and reported connectivity issues. Additionally, a few users mentioned the wheel can get very hot during use.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    T598 review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good direct drive wheel for the cost it’s very detailed when driving, the desktop clamps it comes with keeps the wheel nice and secure, there is no flex in the wheel to base connection, the pedals are decent the brake feels soft, upgrades that will be out soon that should make a big difference, overall it’s fantastic for its price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello,
      We are delighted to read that you are enjoying your experience with the T598, and thank you for your review ! Best regards, Robin from the Thrustmaster team Thrustmaster

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Direct drive on a budget

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm genuinely impressed with this product! I moved from a PS4/5 TM80 to this. To say Night and Day difference is an understatement. This is arguably the best bang for the buck when considering direct drive wheels (no internal belts). The pedals are... the standard pedals, nothing super special there; but they do what they're supposed to do. This rig is all about the wheel!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product. If youre on the fence, buy it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a t150, this feels so much better. 5nm constant torque, but able to boost higher to give those nuanced feelings of kerbs, and bumps with opponents. Paddles feel nice and have a solid thunk when activated and stop when activated instead of travelling further like most other wheels. Gear jolt feelts awesome, especially when connected to a full rig where it jolts the whole rig. The pedals are metal and able to be removed from the foot plate for full customization, and easy mounting to rigs. While its just a traditional brake pedal for now until they release a load cell pedal upgrade, i already feel more in control and am getting better lap times than even with the t3pm set my friend has. If youre wondering wether you should buy this or not, you should stop thinking, and just buy it. You eill not regret your purchase. The main advice i have, once you buy it, go to thrustmasters support page for the bundle, and it has all the settings, game adoption, how to update, specs and measurements, it has all the info youll need to set it up and get the best out of it and they are constantly updating it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Driving stimulations

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoyed this product the steering wheel felt good, I paired it up with VR2 Crazy gameplay

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This old man

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great wheel and everything seems to be authentic I don't know how to update firmware and I also struggled to learn the wheel in the game F1 2021 which is great. I'm starting to get the hang of it now and I have all winter to learn more. It is a learning curve for a rookie and retired.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello,
      Thank you for taking the time to write a review !
      We hope that you are enjoying your T598. Should you need any assistance, for instance on how to update the firmware, do not hesitate to contact our support team.
      We wish you a good day,
      The Thrustmaster Team Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely worth it.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After waffling around on a first wheel for mixed PC/PS5 use, I ended up deciding to spend a little more vs a G923, and I'm glad I did. This thing is awesome, and makes GT7 on PS5 and ACC on PC loads more fun than using a controller. Preset levels are handy for when the kids want to play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team. Thrustmaster

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, he loves it. It’s quite similar to driving a vehicle. And I feel like it would be great for beginner drivers, before getting on the road.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that your boyfriend likes the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team. Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Pedal quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre but Priced well for Multi System Support

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Motor is great, Size is very Bulky and Tall for what it is, Pedals feel great but not heavy enough to not slide on carpet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. You can use rubber pads to maintain pedalset in position. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team. Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a great wheel for someone who is upgrading from a g29. It's my first direct drive wheel. It helps you feel what the car is doing better. Only gripe is no load cell brake pedal. But i hear it's on the way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team. Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Force feedback

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great wheel, great value, subpar optimization

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an amazing wheel especially when you consider the next closest competitor is $300 more and you get more in the box with the thrustmaster. GT7 optimization leaves a lot to be desired but time will hopefully make this no longer an issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback and we're delighted that you like the product! Sébastien from the Thrustmaster team. Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Force feedback

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thrustmaster - T598

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Racing wheel for PS5. Great response and Force Feedback.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sim Racing Option

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great setup!! Use it for sim racing on PS5 and its really responsive and great sensitivity made me feel as I am inside a car pushing limit on track.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great besides disconnection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great wheel besides disconnection issues do to power supply issues Other than that it’s perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team. Thrustmaster

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A very solid driving wheel for entry level

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very solid driving wheel for its price category. The build quality feels very premium and driving in it feels nice and tactile. Its likely worth its price premium but always good to get on a sale or open box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for GT7

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great up grade for any one looking to get into direct drive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Constant Disconnects, Useless Support,Total Regret

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I honestly wish I never bought the Thrustmaster T598. This thing has been nothing but problems since the day I set it up. The base constantly disconnects mid-race, the brake pedal randomly stops working, and calibration is all over the place. I’ve power cycled it more times than I can count just to get it to register anything. It works one minute and completely dies the next. Thrustmaster support hasn’t helped at all. They sent me a replacement power cord months ago that did absolutely nothing, and now they want me to ship the whole thing overseas for repair. Seriously? For a product bought in the US? This is supposed to be a premium direct-drive base and it performs worse than cheap wheels I’ve owned in the past. For how expensive this setup is, the reliability is absolutely unacceptable. I’ve invested in multiple wheels and accessories for this base and now it’s basically unusable. Save yourself the headache — I would NOT recommend this to anyone. Total waste of money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello,
      Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
      We are sorry to read that you encountered disconnections with your T598. Our support however is happy to assist! Please note that our repair service operates as quickly as possible (the product is examined within two days after reception at the repair center), and that the shipment, while oversea, is processed fast by our logistics partners.
      It is our wish to ensure that you get to enjoy your product. Do not hesitate to get back to our support team for further assistance or any question.
      We wish you a good day,
      The Thrustmaster Team Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Wheel

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was my first direct drive wheel and I couldn't be happier with it. I bought this over a month ago to use with my PS5 and would absolutely buy it again. The price is much better than Fanatec's PS5 option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good values for money with some cons

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Based on playing GT7 on PS5 - Pros: Smooth handling and gear jolt provides fun driving experience. Easier and more casual to drive than belt drive, making sessions longer/less fatigue. Good value as a beginner set. Nothing under 500 seems better. Cons: Wheel cannot keep it straight itself and the oscillation is very bad at high speed even with Updated firmware and trying all intertia/friction settings. Wheel feels cheap and feel the need to spend more. No vibration in the wheel when compared to GT7 tuned belt drive (T-GT II), makes less realistic during driving.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best bundle package for your money! Highly recommend if you’re a serious sim racer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Thrustmaster Expert
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      Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team. Thrustmaster

  • Pros mentioned:
    Pedal quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good out of the box. One day great?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall very nice upgrade for the T150. I use it in for GT7. Thrustmaster is making firmware updates that seem to make it better over time. I can't wait for official support in GT7. Pedals are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend