New to sim racing: G27 vs. T500rs

[RS1_world]

Hi all,

As the title suggests, I'm new to sim racing. Looking to purchase a wheel. Entertaining 2 options:

1) G27 package
2) T500rs with pedals and TH8Rs shifter

I'm purchasing either of these second hand. As I understand, G27 is rock solid. Can the same be said for T500rs?

Can anyone suggest any checks I should perform on the T500rs to ensure that it is working properly?

Is the T500rs fully PS4 compatible?

Thanks in advance!

RS

By the way - I will be using the wheel to play Dirt Rally (PC), Project Cars (PC and PS4), and potentially F1 2015 (PC and PS4)

 

[TheElbows]

You'll find most of this information on those specific threads here. General rule of thumb...Thrustmaster is nicer, but is less reliable on occasion. The G27 is a quality reliable way to start racing. It can be upgraded from there and is a good starting platform.

I can't help you with the PS4. Regarding the wheels being purchased second-hand...you're just rolling the dice like with any used product.

Both companies have good warranty support but you may not be able to use it if you go second-hand. The G27 will NOT work with the PS4. I'd suggest the T300 but you'd have to look into a new one as they're not old enough to be second hand that much.

 

[RS1_world]

Thanks for this! It's the "less reliable on occasion" that worries me, particularly as it is second hand..

 

[skazz]

If you want PS4 support, then by all recent Logitech statements you will have to forget G27.

The question then becomes: how much risk is acceptable? The T500 has been around for 4 years already. There have been various changes to internals during that period to correct the main weaknesses (compression instead of torsion springs in the pedals, longer bolts in the rim mount, better fan, revised fan airflow). A 2011 T500 wont feel the same as a 2014 one. The vast majority of T500s appear to be robust and will last, but I certainly wouldn't want a launch model due to those weaknesses which were later corrected.

But telling exactly which variant you are being sold isn't easy

 

[kikie]

Get the new G29!

 

[RS1_world]

Thanks Skazz - very useful. As I understand, the T500 is supposedly 4 months old (but I'm accepting that with a pinch of salt!). Is there a way of checking what the version/model/year is via some codes that may be present on the wheel/pedals? Does the serial number give anything away? The guy no longer has a box unfortunately.

Thanks Kikie - I don't feel comfortable about paying a premium for PS4 support with the G29 over the G27. I'd have to accept that PC gaming would be the only way forward with a G27!

 

[Fanapryde]

Is there a way of checking what the version/model/year is via some codes that may be present on the wheel/pedals? Does the serial number give anything away? The guy no longer has a box unfortunately.

Not sure about the codes, but check the pedals:
If they have compression springs, it is the latest model (GT6 branded), pedals work better, no deadzone, shifter actuators are better, longer screws in the wheelbase etc...

If they have torsion springs, it is the GT5 branded model, with the well known spring issues (meaning they break on a regular base, but you can have them replaced cheap, TM can send them to you.

 

[kikie]

Thanks Skazz - very useful. As I understand, the T500 is supposedly 4 months old (but I'm accepting that with a pinch of salt!). Is there a way of checking what the version/model/year is via some codes that may be present on the wheel/pedals? Does the serial number give anything away? The guy no longer has a box unfortunately.

Thanks Kikie - I don't feel comfortable about paying a premium for PS4 support with the G29 over the G27. I'd have to accept that PC gaming would be the only way forward with a G27!

Oh, I thought your wheel had to have PS4 support. In that case, the G27 is a very decent wheel.

I bought a T300RS two months ago and had to return it only three weeks ago. Trouble in paradise.