![]() ![]() DO NOT CONNECT the racing wheel to your PC before being prompted to do so. Thrustmaster BT LED Display: V1.17 (Main) - 1.18 (Bluetooth) Thrustmaster TM Sim Hub: V1.12 (Main) - 1.09 (CoMCU) Thrustmaster T-GT Racing Wheel: V6 (for the base) – V32 (for the rim) Your wheel’s Firmware version appears in the top right in the Control Panel’s tabs: And with any luck, I’ll be reviewing more of those, too.Added new firmware for the following products: Although they’re easy to clamp to coffee tables or hold between your legs, you really aren’t getting your money’s worth if you don’t have a rig to attach it to. If that sounds too dedicated for you, the T300RS or T300RS GT Edition will be just fine.īut it’s improtant to remember one thing: Steering wheels like these really need a racing seat. According to a statement by Thrustmaster it’ll be approved for eSports, and because it’s direct-drive, the force feedback should feel just as strong hours after play. A few months ago Thrustmaster said the T300RS GT Edition will be followed by a high-end direct drive steering wheel for Gran Turismo Sport. Lastly, if you’re really into Gran Turismo, you might want to wait a while. If you’re likely to get a shifter in the future, or like the idea of a GT Sport steering wheel, it’s great – but if not, the T300RS is still a great purchase. However, there are three things to note.Īt £316 pounds, the GT Edition costs around £70 more than the original T300RS, with the only real difference being a 3-pedal module. ![]() Build quality is sturdy, and the inclusion of a three pedal setup and quick release wheels means you can add and change parts of this system as you go along. The T300RS GT Edition is a great wheel for the money, and if you’re after the beginnings of a middle-range racing sim set up, it’s a fantastic place to start. Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition review: Verdict Without an optional gear stick, the present of a clutch feels pretty odd, but I attached my own Thrustmaster TH8A shifter to the GT Edition, and found the clutch worked as well as the other pedals Hooked up to a Playseat, the pedals felt accurate, and relatively sturdy, although the plastic base and mounts of the pedal unit did feel a little flimsy. This wasn’t in the game, as I restarted the session many times – it’s a known side effect of the T300RS’ belt drive. However, I did feel as though the paddle shifters were slightly less mechanical and rigid – something I like about the original T300RS.Īfter a few hours of play however, the force feedback did seem to fade a little, and the GT Edition felt slightly mellower, with cars a bit easier to wrestle around the track. Unlike the T500RS, the paddles on the T300RS are attached to the wheel too, so it’s possible change when the wheel is at angle. At Belgium’s Spa Francorchamps for example, the GT Edition feels extremely light and twitchy at the first hairpin, but forces you to wrestle with it in high-speed, high-downforce sections of the track. In games like Assetto Corsa particularly, the GT edition was able to communicate a wealth of information about the surface I was driving on, and the grip levels offered by my tyres. I tested the T300RS using a range of my favourite racing games – from Driveclub to demanding titles like DiRT Rally and Assetto Corsa, and attached to a Playseat racing chair, I found it provided one of the best racing experience I’ve had. Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition review: Performance However, there is one slightly change: I found the paddles to offer a somewhat smoother click for changing gears than the standard wheel. You’ll find the same rubberised, grippy service on the GT Edition, and the same joypad buttons – including a Share button too. The wheel itself looks pretty similar to the standard T300RS wheel, but features a Gran Turismo logo in the place of the PlayStation one. Just like the standard T300RS wheel, the GT Edition base also uses Thrustmaster quick release system, so you can put on any other compatible wheel faces. Force feedback is handled by a brushless motors and a dual belt system. The steering wheel’s base is identical to the standard T300RS, and that means it offers up to 1080 degrees of rotation, and H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology powered 16-bit precision. Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition review: Features It’s definite upgrade compared to the original model, but without an option gearstick included, the presence of a clutch pedal feels a bit useless. Instead of a brake and accelerator, the GT Edition gives you a three pedal layout, and also throws in adjustable, metal pedals. ![]() However, the GT Edition adds a series of small tweaks to set it apart from the standard T300RS. There’s a set of pedals, a steering base and removable wheel, too. ![]() Like the T300RS on which it’s based, the T300RS GT Edition is a handsome looking device, and is comprised of three main components. ![]()
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