Thrustmaster

While Thrustmaster’s latest wheel base, the T818, will remain only for PC, the company is working on a new direct drive wheel base system for consoles, says Xavier Pieuchot.

We spoke to Thrustmaster’s Product Marketing Manager, Xavier Pieuchot, and discovered the T818’s development history, its objectives and why USA deliveries aren’t until March 2023.

Thrustmaster’s first ever direct drive sim racing wheel base, the T818, comes out fighting with a laser-focused approach and visceral feedback.

The entry-level Thrustmaster T128 is for those on a budget or just getting into more serous racing games, and it nails the brief.

Setting aside the G Pro Wheel and T818’s pros and cons, two volume-leading steering wheel manufacturers jumping aboard the direct drive train is key to industry growth.

On Thursday (17th November) Thrustmaster unveiled the new Thrustmaster T818, a Direct Drive wheel base that is available to pre-order now.

The new entry-level sim racing wheel by Thrustmaster, the T128, strips away some features and throws in cheaper pedals to provide a new bargain option.

It’s happening before the end of the year – Thrustmaster’s debut direct driver wheel base, slated for PC-only at present, will be finally unveiled in November.

The built-in displayers for both the T248 and Ferrari SF1000 wheel by Thrustmaster now natively support Forza Horizon 5.