ThrustMaster T248

A high-end racing wheel from ThrustMaster, which officially supports PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, as well as Windows-based PCs and laptops. The model is in the premium price segment and is designed for experienced racing game enthusiasts familiar with such gaming controllers. The wheel uses three types of force feedback effects, which fundamentally change the driving sensations and are better suited for different racing disciplines.

Thanks to the refined Hybrid Drive construction with belt drive, the wheel demonstrates excellent handling without unnatural sensations during sharp turns and issues with friction. The H.E.A.R.T paddle shifters provide ultra-fast gear changes (30 ms response time) with a crisp click, helping to avoid mistakes while driving. The included magnetic pedal set (gas, clutch, brake) supports four different brake pedal pressure modes.

The centerpiece of the wheel is the information panel located in the center, where users can display up to 20 different parameters, such as speed, steering angle, RPM, or best lap time. For additional control, there is a four-position D-pad, four main gamepad-style control buttons, a variety of auxiliary triggers, and a pair of two-position encoders. As a result, the user gets 28 buttons and switches on which to assign primary and additional game controls. Thanks to Plug and Play support, it requires no additional setup and is ready to use immediately. The manufacturer promises full compatibility with all popular racing simulators in recent years, and settings can be changed on the fly during gameplay.