10.11.2015

I bought this to play with Project Cars on PS4, which is a particularly difficult game with a standard PS4 controller, as it's a proper sim and with the analogue stick it's just not viable. So anyway, I was eyeing up both the Logitech G29 and the Thrustmaster T300, which are both around the £300 mark. I read a few articles about the T150 before it came out and to be honest, they didn't give much away. The one thing I really noticed from all the forums and previews were that the Thrustmasters have a belt force feedback system, while the Logitech have an older and more notchy technology, but has a better set of pedals. Anyway, I went for the T150 mainly due to price - while I could afford the more expensive one,but my head (and my wife) couldn't justify spending £300 on what is essentially a Playstation toy. Anyway, more specific review below:Wheel - it's great. It's smallish and made of rubber rather than leather, but it definitely doesn't feel cheap. It's sturdy and solid and comes with a clamp to put it to a table or a wheel stand. You can't "hard mount" this, but it's still sturdy if you've got a table or something to fix it to that's less than 6cm in thickness. The force feedback is really good. I enjoy real life go karting and have done a track day racing around brands hatch a couple of years ago in an M3 and a single seater Formula 1st (not Formula 1) type car and this wheel is also enough to make your arms ache after 45 minutes or so, if not quite the same strength that you get from the real thing. It's smooth and you don't get those notches, which I think you will possibly get from the G29 from what I've read. All in all, I'm really pleased with the the wheel. It doesn't have an analogue stick, but other than that has all the PS4 buttons you need. One thing I'm trying to work out how to do is be able to use the wheel with automatic gears, which I can't work out how to do, but actually, I've ended up getting much better with the paddle shifters, which are really good and feel similar to a Mercedes C Class I test drove in real life a few months ago.Pedals - now this was the real worry about buying the T150 or even the T300, as the pedals aren't meant to be to the spec of the G29. Also, they don't have a clutch pedal - just have throttle and brake pedals. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Possibly, I'd imagined from all the reviews that they would be flimsy and light, but in reality, while the throttle pedal is light (just as in a real car), the brake has a lot more resistance and isn't dissimilar to a real brake pedal. The only downside is that once you press each pedal fully, the pedal hits the plastic at the back of the pedal, rather than being cushioned, which yes... feels slightly cheaper, but to be honest, you get used to it quickly and you certainly don't lose any of the fun factor. I've seen online that you can modify it with a bit of rubber by sticking this on the back of the pedals.Summary - I'm really pleased. This is still £160 worth of kit, so it's not cheap, but it's great fun, it's smooth and my cornering was massively improved on Project Cars, shaving off around a second or two from my lap times. I'm a little bit addicted, although for now I'm not using a wheel stand. I may also end up buying the Omega GT Wheelstand, but for now I'm on the floor in an uncomfortable position, but it's worth it - great fun, addictive and the pedals really aren't as bad as I thought they would be. I won't be upgrading the pedals, as some people might want to. If you're not an overly serious gamer and you enjoy racing games and want something that will help you drive more realistically on Project Cars, while making you more competitive, this does the trick. Looks good too... I'd recommend.

24.9.2017

This is my first steering wheel, and after a lot of research into steering wheels I decided to go for the Thrustmaster T80 because it was the only wheel that I could find that I had seen being used with GTA 5 on the PS4.This wheel does work with GTA5 on PS4..!!It does however suffer from a bit of delay, but this is down to the software and not the hardware. GTA5 is not a Racing game but driving is a big part of the game, and if like me, you enjoy just driving around and admiring the view then you will find this wheel does the job.It also works with the PS3 and I have so far used it with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and GRID Race Driver.Results vary depending on the game but again this is not down to the hardware but rather the software.The wheel has 3 sensitivity settings, which you change by holding both paddle shifters and pressing the D pad up or down. An Led light shows the setting...Orange is low...Red is Medium..Green is high.To calibrate the wheel you must hold the PS button down, plug it in, then release the PS button.You must do this if you want to use it with GTA5.It is not a force feedback back type wheel...and I have never used one so I have no idea what the difference is but this wheel has a solid feel to it, and the 'bungy cord' or whatever is inside gives it a decent amount of tension so that it feels stiff when turning and springs back to the center when let go.Currently I am using it with DriveClub on PS4 and I am loving it, it really does add an whole new dimension to the racing game genre.So much so that I am now wondering how much better a force feedback wheel is..?To sum things up, if you are looking to buy an introduction to steering wheel racing and you want to use it with GTA5 then I dont think you can go wrong.Easy to set up, but the usb cable that plugs into the console could do with being longer,I have a 5m extension and it works fine with it.I also have a usb 3.0 hub and this wheel works when plugged into it.I will probably upgrade soon to a force feedback wheel...but not because this wheel is not good, but because I have now discovered the world of Sim Racing...and from what I have read I will probably go for one that you can add a full size wheel...because this wheel is a little small for my liking...I think it is around the 10 -11inch size...but it is perfect for my kids.Only used it for a few hours so cant say anything about reliability...but I guess that it will be fine as there is not a lot inside to go wrong...unlike the force feedback types...which I read are hit and miss with their build quality.Overall I am very pleased with it and for what you get I give it 5 Stars.I did consider the Hori Apex....or the RWA Apex as it is also called as it has a Rumble function which might add to the feeling of the wheel..but could not find out if it definately worked with GTA5....Hope this review answers the questions I was asking..??

17.2.2015

The wheel is fantastic, Really versatile with how users wish to set them up dependant on the purpose you intend to use it for. I have it clamped to my university desk currently and the clamping system is fantastic, solid and really easy to apply (Video's are on YT). In my case I'm currently using it for PC Sim racing until my Project Cars LE comes in March. The firmware updates were easy to do and the profiler is a really useful base level introduction as to how the wheel feels with the opportunity to test how the FFB feels dependant on the settings you have.Then in the sim I'm using the calibration was easy to do with the wheel and the freedom to choose how heavy you want the wheel to be (Damping)

20.9.2017

Absolutely well worth the money.I use this wheel for F1 games and project cars.For anybody that doesn't yet own a steering wheel for the ps4 of even the ps3 (switch located on the steering wheel base to allow for use with both consoles) this wheel ads so much more than you can imagine to your gaming experience.For me the force feedback is just right for feeling grip levels around the track, however for younger people you might want to tweak the calibration in game to turn down the strength. That said, my 6 year old copes fine.In the case of the F1 games it was simply plug in an play, the wheel was instantly recognized and didn't need calibration.In the case of project cars,

25.1.2016

Being a massive F1 fan for a long time and played many of the F1 games this is the 1st time I have ever used a racing wheel.It was hard to do any real research as I have had no experience of these wheels but opted for this Ferrari wheel as it was£5 cheaper than the unbadged model.Some reviews mentioned about the belt fed forcefeedback on it is inferior to the T300's force feedback but this is £150 cheaper so thought I could suffer the 'inferior' force feedback.Comes nicely packaged and simple enough to connect, make sure you have the correct PS3 or PS4 mode selected using the little switch on the column. First experience of it I believe was uncalibrated,

20.2.2015

I had G27 wheel for 4 and a half years of extensive use till it broke down a month a go, which was actually convenient as it gave me an excuse to buy this wheel and buy the ps4 soon.I consider myself fast on race games, always near the top of the leader boards. After a couple of hours use over a couple days, I'm going faster with this wheel than the G27, which is most important factor for me. It's hard to pin-point why. The wheel is the same size as the G27, but feels slightly better. Also, when you turn the wheel, there seems to be no lag at all. I think with the G27 there was a slight lag for me, but nothing noticeable.The T300RS pedals are actually not as bad as I was expecting considering the reviews on here about them.

16.11.2017

I have been racing on the PS4 with the Logitech G29 for several months now but it just felt like it was missing something. After reading lots of reviews and looking at several videos I decided to take the plunge and get the T300RS GT. It seems to have slightly shorter USB cables than the G29 but everything else feels far superior. Firstly, you can interchange the wheel for different models just by unlocking a collar. The wheel itself feels heavy and sturdy and the buttons have a very solid feel to them, especially the paddle shifters, although the T300 has a rubber coating and the G29 has a slightly nicer feeling soft-faux-perforated leather in the hand.

26.8.2015

Initially bought for my PS4 (Project Cars, Driveclub & The Crew) the unit responded as expected. This is my first FF Wheel so cannot make a comparison except to RL driving. The wheel itself feels very substantial with brushed metal finish and rubber coated wheel. I was not fond of the clamping setup on the base unit, you can never seem to get the bar on the clamp bolt to be properly out of the way though the table I have clamped it to may be a factor. I just think that for all the advertised tech innovation inside the unit the clamp was a bit of an afterthought. Positive feel to the flappy paddles though I feel that the layout of the PS buttons could have been better (buttons that could have been used for handbrake or change of camera view etc..

4.1.2016

An amazing wheel for the price. Having used the T300, I don't understand why it is much more expensive. The T150 has the same turning ability and brilliant and sometimes violent force feedback - you do need to hold the wheel to keep the car going straight sometimes. The quality of the wheel is excellent, the T300 feels a bit more premium but in all honestly at around £150 the T150 is a great quality wheel, at £100-110, it's an unbelievable wheel. The pedals are not as premium as some from Logitech, but I haven't had any issues with them, they allow minor adjustments of brake and accelerator mid-corner to balance the car well. The paddles are a good length and have a very satisfying click,

4.11.2019

I’ve spent 6 years with a T500rs, not all smooth sailing, a main PCB replacement after 3 and another failure after 6 years I’ve thrown in the towel and nearly bought another brand, but got a good deal on a T300GTE and thought I can utilise my add on wheel and pro pedal set, so bolted it to my playseat fired it up and sat very underwhelmed and disappointed, the T500 was an upgrade from a Driving force GT and G27 Logitech and i remember being blown away when I first used it, not this time, I thought I’d downgraded.Looking back I think I was being harsh, I just wasn’t feeling the powerful tug, the massive understeer/oversteer, the brute force the T500 delivered, but I’ll tell you what after 3 weeks I’m converted,

11.11.2014

Got my shiny new t300rs, fixed it to my wheel stand pro (1st gen). Fired up the ps4 & driveclub only to find that acceleration is fine but the brakes don't work! Tried it on the PS3 with f1 2014 and found the same. I downloaded software from the Thrustmaster site so that I could test the unit on my pc. Sure enough the brake pedal only registers 50% at best. Reloaded software as per Thrustmaster instruction but it's the same. For what it's worth the wheel itself felt great so far but can't really review fully unless all working 100%. I do hope this can be resolved as this is my first experience with Thrustmaster and it ain't going too well at present! I will amend my review once (if) progress is made.

23.10.2017

Owned for about 18 months now and purchased for initially for Driveclub on the PS4.I had the old Logitech Force Feedback on the PS3 for games like Gran Tourismo and F1 but alas this was not compatible with the PS4.The Wheel itself is good, its Plastic but decent materials and I particularly like the Metal Paddle Shifters that seem high quality, have a reassuring 'click' and rotate with the wheel as they should.The pedals are Plastic but a good standard, however, could do with some extra resistance at full travel, there are many ways to Mod these with Rubber Pads shown on Youtube although I haven't done this.To be honest,

10.10.2015

This is the first steering wheel I have ever purchased and I can't tell you enough how happy I am with it. I play project cars with the t300rs and it's a match made in heaven. I wouldn't bother using this with Driveclub, the feedback and feel when playing Project cars is far superior.Though the t300ra is plug and play you most likely will need to tinker with the settings, which can take a while with some trial and error. I suggest googling some setups, there's good ones online.Once you've got the right game, got a good setup and gotten used to the wheel itself, it will completely transform your experience with racing games forever. the feeling of satisfaction and awe after completing a near flawless lap around spa-francorchamps,

9.5.2019

My first ffb steering wheel!My initial impression is based on the fact I had to return a faulty t300 rs (from a different website) I felt a little disappointment cos it’s so plasticky, for want of a better word.!Upon start up, it spins into life. It’s has a soothing, calming sound. The shift paddle is metal and clicked like it is made well. I could feel the gears turning but not annoying and clunky. I chose the t150 over the g29 because the g29 is very loud when it rumbles, not ideal for late night sessions. Plus the t150 spins quicker, for some reason that feels important to me.The pedals are horrible and I regret not buying the pro set, which comes with the t3pa conical brake mod.

18.1.2016

Whilst the T150 doesn't have a clutch pedal or separate shifter, it feels sturdier and looks far more appealing than Logitech's highly reputed (and more expensive) G27. The wheel itself is made of a high quality plastic that gives the impression of machined/brushed metal. The rim has a textured rubber finish at the coloured holding points that gives plenty of grip. The paddle shifters are actually metal and rotate with the wheel (unlike on some other models) to stay within easy reach. They have good resistance and give a solid mechanical click when activated. There are a plenty of buttons and a d-pad for navigating menus or other in-game functions.

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