ThrustMaster 4169088 T300 RS GT Racing Wheel - Playstation 4

Awesome wheel and pedals. Wheel is smooth and quiet. Brake pedal is soft and easy to press unlike the Logitech pedals.

I'm very happy with my T300, though I wish the housing wasn't quite so large. Taking off the top cover it looks like a lot of space could have been saved with a little effort on Thrustmaster's part, making the odd housing much easier to accomodate for in a dashboard build such as my own. Instead, I needed to carve my dashboard in order to fit the T300. I suppose I can't complain much on this part, but if there's onething I'd change; this is it. The ability to swap wheels is very nice, but as I change between a circle and F1 wheel often I wish the connecting collar was metal instead of plastic. As you must insert a screw into the collar in order to secure a wheel to it, my collar's screwhole has become just a little loose; causing concern. Functionally it still works and I haven't felt that one of my wheels is going to fall off or wiggle around yet, I'm concerned for the future. The software suite that Thrustmaster uses is one of my favorites, and I've not had a detection issue with any game I've tried as of yet. The wheel, all of its buttons and switches, the pedal inputs and the shifter are all on the same page of the suite. Comparitively, Fanatec devices require a different configuration page for each connected device which is frustrating at times. I didn't like the T3PA Pro pedals at all and opted to use Fanatec CSV3 Pedals instead. The Thrustmaster's software suite still picks up on the Fantec's inputs and shows them on the configuration page with the T300; which is very, very nice. I also use a Fanatec CSS1.5 Shifter, which also works on the Thrustmaster configuration page. Neither fanatec devices can be connected to the wheel, which isn't a complaint, but an observation; which is why I was surprsised to see them show up in Thrustmaster's software. I've tried a Fanatec Clubsport base + wheel configuration and found the force feedback to be a bit stronger, but strangely not as smooth or precise. I'm very happy I decided to go with the Thrustmaster instead, and the ease of using other hardware with it makes me very happy. The T300 is also significantly cheaper than a Fantec wheel setup, although not quite as customizable. I'm alright with this, as I feel the majority of users won't want to change their wheels out often (or even own more than one). All in all, I'm very happy.

I bought this for use on PC with iRacing and Project Cars and I'm very happy with my purchase- granted I got a really good deal thanks to Amazon's mysterious price fluctuations. The box arrives in a discreet outer carton. It looks like it's provided by Thrustmaster since the only markings, aside from shipping labels and tamper seals, is some small print that reads "T300 GT US". The inner box arrived in good condition with only minor wrinkling around one corner which is inevitable shipping a box at this size and weight. First use of the steering wheel and pedals reminds you this isn't plug and play. After mounting everything, you connect the pedals to the wheel, the wheel USB to the PC, and plug into power. Next head to support.thrustmaster.com, select your wheel, download and install the driver. Once installed, you'll have a Thrustmaster folder in your start menu where you can update the firmware if needed, and access a control panel and test the functionality. I had a problem where no matter how many times I calibrated the wheel it was off center by about 20 degrees. The Thrustmaster FAQ section for this model addresses this is the first question and it's easy to fix. The Wheel. The wheel mounts to the base via "quick-change" mount. It aligns to the base with a cross shaped lug that's keyed to align the S-Video style connector. There's a collar that you turn to snug the wheel to the base, and then a screw at the 6 o'clock position that you snug to lock everything in place. That screw allows for very little feel so you just lightly snug it up. Any amount of excessive force and I can see it cracking the collar or stripping out at best. There has to be a better way Thrustmaster! The base has a table clamp that looks interesting but I didn't use it. I hard mounted mine using the two mounting holes on the underside that uses two M6 bolts- which are not included. Thrustmaster warns not to thread your mounting hardware any more than 12mm into the base. Without knowing how thick your mount is, including proper length hardware would impossible. I got two bolts for $0.55 from a hardware store. The wheel has an outside diameter of 11". It's smaller than I was hoping for but fine. The wheel has a molded hard rubber surface with simulated perforations. It's very grippy but the thing I really dislike is the mold seam that runs around the center of the inner circumference. The mold seam in the upper corner of the horizontal spokes really irritate the inside of your thumb in a longer race. My last minor gripe is the polished blue wheel-center marker at 12 o'clock is very reflective and can be a little annoying. A matte surface ring would be so much nicer. The button layout is great for use while driving; everything except the L2, R2 requires only a slight shift in grip to reach (for me). The shift paddles are very easily operated without changing your grip. They are 5 1/8" long, made of metal, and curve perfectly with the wheel. The paddles have a kind of hollow, plasticky, audible click but with headphones I never hear it. They bottom out on a thin rubber bumper strip that gives it a nice feeling. There is a built in cooling fan that activates at some point. I never know when because I have headphones on but after a race, with no ambient noise, you can just barely hear the fan. It's very quiet and something you have to focus on to hear. It's no big deal at all. The belt drive of this wheel makes it a pleasure to drive with. It’s very smooth and quiet in operation. The Pedals: Just like the wheel base, the pedals have two mounting holes that require M6 screws; you'll have to buy these yourself for the same reason as the wheel base. Thrustmaster says not to thread into the pedal base more than 10mm. The base of the pedal set measure 15 1/8" by 13 1/8" and has a height of 8" at the top of the pedals. I really like the pedal covers on this GT version. If you drive in racing socks, you'll begin to feel the edges of the pedal covers which remind you to get your foot more on top of the pedal. They are not sharp at all- just an observation. I like that the covers are adjustable for position, but I don't like that the brake pedal isn't drilled for repositioning. However the large size of the brake pedal makes up for this. I generally don't use the clutch so I mounted the pedals offset to the left a bit to center the Throttle/Brake pedals for two foot driving. Each pedal has a block sandwiched under the pedal that you can flip 180 degrees for a more or less inclined pedal angle. There is also one conical rubber stop included. You can use it with any of the three pedals but it's designed to give the brake pedal a little more realistic feeling and it does. With the rubber cone installed, the brake pedal has about 1/2" of linear travel to contact the cone, then another 3/8"+ of progressively heavier travel until it stops. This pedal mod helps give more feeling for those times when you need to do a little panic braking without totally locking everything up. In conclusion, I think this set is a great value considering the previous T300RS came with only the Throttle/Brake pedal setup at the same price as this GT Version. To me, the star of this package is the wheel base. It’s smooth and quiet operation makes racing games, errr simulations, so much fun. The rubber wheel leaves a lot to be desired but you can swap this wheel with a couple others that Thrustmaster offers. The pedals get the job done and feel nice while driving- brake pedal with the rubber cone installed is very pleasant to use. Overall I’m happy with this setup out of the box and I would give this is 4.69 out of 5 stars. But I can’t, so 5 stars it is. ************************************** UPDATE: 7/28/2017 After 25~30 hours of use I'm enjoying it more and more. The seam on the inner circumference of the wheel really bothered me. Two minutes with a small, fine file got rid of the seam and created a nice smooth surface for my thumbs to rest. After wiping down with a multi surface cleaner it looks perfect. A non-issue now. After around ten hours of use (a few days) a squeaking noise began that sounded like it was coming from the belts. When you move the wheel slowly a few degrees or slowly back and forth the wheel would squeak. I could hear it even with headphones. It wasn't loud, but it's a sound that stands out. After another couple hours of use the squeaking went away and hasn't returned. The fan noise is still a non issue for me. With the FFB set to prevent clipping the base barely gets warm and while the fan is audible, it's nearly undetectable unless you focus on it in a quiet room. One thing I dislike about the fan is that it never seems to shut down unless you unplug the power to the base. When I shutdown my PC the red light on the base turns off, but the fan runs continuously at a very quiet, very low rpm. You can only hear it if your ear is near the base. I think it's the fan because of the way is sounds when I unplug the base. It doesn't stop, it sounds more like it winds down. No big deal, I unplug the power now when I'm done. The horn is not a functional button. More buttons, if placed well, is nice to have so I was disappointed that the horn wasn't available to program. I'm still enjoying the T300GT. The paddle shifters feel nice, the steering is very smooth and quiet, and I really like the conical brake mod this came with. *********************************** UPDATE: 8/5/2017 The constant fan is because "Forced Cooling Mode" is enabled. It can be disabled but I will leave it. Instructions and an explanation is in the Thrustmaster FAQ for this wheel. *********************************** UPDATE 9/10/2017 Have to drop from 5 to 4 stars. This is still a very nice setup, I really enjoy using it, but that squeak from the belts continuously comes and goes every several days. From what I have found online, I could send it in but the replacement will probably do the same. Also, there is a slight odor that smells like hot electronics that hasn't gone away since new. I don't run it hot, the base barely gets warm, and I'm not a high FFB user. *********************************** UPDATE 4/11/2021 So after almost 4 years of use I have had no long-term issues. There was a squeak after my first 20-ish hours that quickly went away. There was a hot-electronics smell after about 30-40-ish hours that completely went away. During my first year of use I swapped the wheel for the Sparco R383 and the pedals for some Fanatec load cell pedals and haven't looked back. The base system worked great for me but I wanted a larger wheel and load-cell pedals. So, as of sometime in 2018 I had swapped the wheel and pedals but the steering wheel base is going strong after almost 4 years and I have no inclination to replace it. Back to 5 stars!

I have been looking for a wheel for the past year and a half or so for my PC, as I wanted to get into sim racing. I was trying to decide between two other wheels before finally deciding on the T300RS GT wheel. I will be breaking the review down into the three individual components, the T300 wheel base, the T-3PA GT Pedal Set & the GT wheel which came in the package. T300 Servo Base: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- My first impression of the servo base was that it was a solid & well built. The T300 servo base does not come with an external power supply. In lieu of an external power supply, the T300 has a built in power supply, along with a cooling fan. There is a power cable, with a strange four tubular connections that come in the package. I am not sure if this electrical cable is proprietary to thrustmaster or if one is readily available at home depot or other home improvement store. The T300 has a dual belt force feed back system. This makes for a smoother, less noisy force feedback experience, as compared to those with gear driven system. From what I have experienced so far, the force feedback is very good. The force feedback not only let's you feel the "weight" of the race car, but also the bumps on the track, that you would otherwise not feel without any sort of force feedback. The package also came with a mounting clamp, should you want to clamp the wheel servo to a desk. It also has mounting holes, should you want to mount the wheel servo on a sim rig, although you would have to source the screws, as thrustmaster does not include screws for this purpose. The desk clamp is a bit finicky to get on, but once on, it holds the wheel servo securely to the desk without the servo wiggling/moving. T-3PA GT Pedal Set =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The T-3PA GT pedal set which comes in this package is also very solidly built. The pedals have thick plastic arms and an internal metal structure, while the pedal themselves are made from a solid piece of brushed metal. Again, the pedal set that comes in the package has mounting holes on the bottom, should you want to mount them in a sim rig. The pedals are heavy enough to where they do not move around on a plastic mat, which I have set under my computer desk. The only time the pedals move is if I happen to jam on the brake or accelerator suddenly. The pedals themselves feel great underneath your feet. Doesn't take a lot of force to even start braking or accelerating, but these settings can be adjusted in the thrustmaster control panel and in individual sim settings. GT Wheel -=-=-=-=-= The wheel that comes in the package is the GT edition wheel rim. The wheel is made of metal in the middle, where the electronics are housed) encased in rubber around the rim. The shifter is made from either steel or brushed aluminum. Again the rim is solidly made. The rim has thirteen buttons, all configurable in whatever sim you like to play. Unfortunately, thrustmaster does not have an app to where you can program your buttons to the way you like them like logitech does. Conclusion =-=-=-=-=-= Since I bought the T300RS GT edition, it has increased my enjoyment of sim racing as well as truck simulator (Yes I am a virtual trucker). I still ask myself how did I survive playing racing/driving sims on my PC with an xbox controller. If you are looking for a good beginner/intermediate wheel for the sim racer and you have the budget, go with the T300RS GT edition. You will not be disappointed, I sure wasn't.

Due to ongoing issues with the THRUSTMASTER T300 GT, I feel it is prudent to provide information based upon my experience with this product. January 19, 2022 ~~~ I bought the Thrustmaster T300 GT version for my husband who is an avid Iracing player. February 3, 2022 ~~~ The Thrustmaster T300 GT Servo Base started smoking, and there was a distinct electrical smell coming from the unit. My husband immediately unplugged the unit, and took the base off of his rig and took the unit outside. February 4, 2022 ~~~ I contacted Thrustmaster via phone, and after supplying pictures of the unit, they sent a prepaid shipping label to have their repair technicians look into the issue. So we ship the unit to CANADA for repairs, and eventually get the unit back 3 weeks with a note stating that the main PCB had been replaced and calibrated. Okay that was fine and dandy, keep in mind the unit still smelled of that electrical burn when turned on. The unit was working great...and my husband turned his frown upside down! UNTIL....TADA is wasn't! March 15, 2022 ~~~ The Thrustmaster T300 just up and died. No smoke or electrical smell this time, it just died. No power going to the servo base, no calibration...no nothing. Tried unplugging everything, reboot. Nada, Zilch, Kaput. March 16, 2022 ~~~ I again contact Thrustmaster via phone, and they asked questions such as is the unit plugged into a wall outlet, have you tried this or that. When I answered yes we have tried all their solutions, they again sent out a prepaid shipping label for inspection and repairs. AGAIN, we ship the servo base unit to CANADA, and they repair it by again replacing the main PCB and recalibrating the wheel. So my husband is happy again...until wait...you can guess...CAN"T YOU!!!??? April 27, 2022 ~~~ The THRUSTMASTER T300 wheel again went belly up. No power, no nothing. The unit does not have any power and cannot be used. April 28, 2022 ~~~ I again contact Thrustmaster and explain again that the unit does not have any power, and the phone agent again asked the same questions to which I gave the same answers as before. The unit just doesn't work. The sent an email... "We understand that you are having a similar issue with your T300 servo base. Our repair technician says he replaced the Main PCB and calibrated, tested the wheel thoroughly and there were no more anomalies. Please send us a new video of the issue you are having now and explain where the test is being made(on a PC or a gaming Console and which game you are testing it in). How does it test on the game control panel? Please email us back when the video is uploaded" The video was sent and the questions answered. I get the following email... May 6, 2022 ~~~ "We thank you for your reply and for providing us with the requested details. We would like to inform you that a RMA procedure has been started for your T300RS servo base. We understand that this has occurred several times but we still need the repair center to confirm the issue. If the replaced part appears to be a manufacturers defect, we will replace it again." Soon a pre-paid delivery slip will be emailed to you(24-72 business hours). Stick that to the exterior, upper part of the parcel containing the unit and then drop it off at Fedex/UPS or contact them for a pick-up. We thank you for your close cooperation and we stay at your disposal for any other inquiries." So we are awaiting the shipping label to send it back to Canada for a third repair in less than 4 months. This is ridiculous. I am sure the that the PCB will once again be replaced and the unit recalibrated and the unit will work fine UNTIL IT DOESN'T. Does anyone want to give me a date on when it dies for the 4th time? So sorry for this lengthy review, but I wanted to advise any potential buyers - LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS for the THRUSTMASTER T300 GT wheel.

No long winded story explaining the history of belt driven wheels or the delivery experience. Just meat and potatoes. The wheel handles very well for its price point. The force feedback is firm and responsive. When you crash, your hands feel it. When your wheels spin, your hands feel it. The only downside is that after about 2 hours the force feedback lessens to the bare minimum. And you feel like you’re ice skating until the motor cools down. But I knew about that before I bought the wheel so nothing new there. As for the pedals, they’re serviceable. The optional rubber stopper is essential if you want to approximate real breaking without a load cell. But all in all it is what it is. Overall it’s a fine wheel and pedal set worth the price point. But I will be investing in a set of load cell pedals sooner rather than later.

Badass with a seat setup for LR racing!

I bought the T300 RS GT after owning an old Logitech Driving Force Pro (note--not a DFGT, but a Driving Force Pro, which is even older and was for the PS2). Of course, Logitech now makes much better wheels, and tech has moved on. Either way, my first impression going from that wheel to this was like going from a toy (or a game) to something that only an adult would purchase. The wheel is surprisingly heavy and sturdy. Personally, I don't mind the rubber surface, and it's very smooth. The force feedback is extremely strong and much smoother than gear driven systems. It's satisfyingly close to the sensation of driving a real car hard down a twister road, feeling the wheel get heavier as you encounter resistance in turns and under breaking. The pedals are stiff, responsive, and surprisingly realistic. The feel of the brake pedal is tight and the conical brake mod absolutely gets the job done. Again, like the wheel, these yield a feeling like they do not belong in a children's toy room. The entire kit together bolted to my GT Omega wheelstand weighs in the ballpark of 50 pounds. I have this paired with the TH8A and it's incredibly immersive. At the end of the day, I'm glad I decided to go with Thrustmaster. I have to admit I was a little reticent based on reading reliability horror stories online. And of course, only time will tell regarding the reliability of the products. But so far, they feel hefty, well made, and are all bringing me a ton of fun. I was tempted by the purported reliability of the G29 but ultimately felt like this just looked like way more fun. Go for it.