The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread

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Really can't say it's too expensive without seeing some reviews. Except for some reason insidesimracing likes to do their in-depth review a month after the item is released which makes zero sense. I wonder when they are going to get around to a full review of the GT2? Seems like they get it BEFORE us so they can review it BEFORE we buy it but they don't. Anyways that's my rant about those guys. Back to the price of the Thrustmaster. It may be more than you want to spend but that doesn't make it a ripoff. We will have to see if quality and functionality can match the price.

I just got the GT2 and clubsport pedals but they are still returnable/saleable I may have to try a Thrustmaster while I have time. But the Clubsport pedals are nice. I'm just curious about the FF on the thrustmaster.
 
I for one refuse to pay stupid amounts of money for a Wheel that cost more than a PS3 new with GT5.

I can see the point if you have a 2000 + $ or Euro PC set up.
But no way for a PS3.

Hmmm & Thrustmaster come on there Wheel rep went down the pan big style with me years ago.

My first wheel was a Thrustmaster Ferrari 360 that was a good wheel.
After several years it wore out.

Big mistake was sticking with there brand as the next two wheels I had both broke in half the time last one being a think it was a RGT pile of rubbish.

See they are still using the same clamping system.
At least there is more Metal now.

Maybe this will be Thrustmasters return to its old glory!but there is more & better products out there.

The price is way too steep for a company who now needs to prove they can make a good product with good surport & that bits do not start falling off after a few months.

And it only works with one game fully so far.

Its a Shame the PD have chosen to give this the best surport over all the other wheels out there.

Bad enough them giving us a unfinished game now they would like us to spend more on getting a new Wheel.

No way here & not Thrustmaster maybe in 2 years if this wheel proves it can last the test of time.

Then I will think Thrustmaster have proven they can make a good product at last after all the crap they made in the last few years on the wheel side that is.👍
 
i have a feeling the huge price is due to the fact sony is probally getting a cut of the profits, so thrustmaster will have to make it expensive enough to get a return themselves.
 
lol No thanks. I thought the G25/G27 cost a lot, but $600 for a wheel with no shifter is just a huge rip-off. My DFGT may not be as nice, but at least it came with all its parts and wasn't overpriced.
 
when I can get a fanatec with clusport pedals, an alcantara wheel rim, an actual shifter AND xbox 360/PC/PS3 multiplatform compatibility for 100 dollars LESS, I don't see why I'd ever even consider this wheel.
 
Ranger099
+1. I'm amazed to see "$600 is too much" as if there's an objective value to any of this stuff. The wheel will sell just fine to the intended market. Everyone else is rationalizing. :sly:
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So you are buying one then?
 
spoons66
Maybe this will be Thrustmasters return to its old glory!but there is more & better products out there.

The price is way too steep for a company who now needs to prove they can make a good product with good surport & that bits do not start falling off after a few months.

And it only works with one game fully so far.
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first it is THE BEST wheel for GT5, so there is no "better products out there" for GT5.

secondly you are paying for THE best and the best isn't cheap...
most important i'm pretty sure nobody here knows what exactly is inside the wheel so NOBODY can say if it's overpriced or not.

BUT i agree with you, if thrustmaster wants to redeem themselves they should start with a cheaper(but decent) product because not many people are going to risk that much money with something from thrustmaster, especially after their latest fiascos.
 
porsche 9146
when I can get a fanatec with clusport pedals, an alcantara wheel rim, an actual shifter AND xbox 360/PC/PS3 multiplatform compatibility for 100 dollars LESS, I don't see why I'd ever even consider this wheel.
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this. I don't see what makes this wheel so special.
 
Let's see... no load cell brake, no shifter, clutch doesn't work, only works in one game on the PS3 only, for 100$ more than a Fanatec setup with clubsport pedals load cell brake, sequential, and h shifter included that also works on PC, PS3 and xbox in pretty much any game.

No mention of price point for coming shifter, buy this now and risk having the shifter being a huge ripoff in price because they locked you in buying the wheel before the shifter was out.
 
JayJonesJunior
first it is THE BEST wheel for GT5, so there is no "better products out there" for GT5.

secondly you are paying for THE best and the best isn't cheap...
most important i'm pretty sure nobody here knows what exactly is inside the wheel so NOBODY can say if it's overpriced or not.

BUT i agree with you, if thrustmaster wants to redeem themselves they should start with a cheaper(but decent) product because not many people are going to risk that much money with something from thrustmaster, especially after their latest fiascos.
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Hmm, how do you know its the best wheel for GT5, have you actually driven it? And driven other wheels to compare?

I am sure it is a good wheel, but for this price it should be mindblowing in design and functionality.

Design leaves a lot to be desired if you compare them to fanatecs products. I am not really keen on the whole porsche theme, but just look at the culbsport pedals and compare them to these pedals. One is almost a piece of art, it is that beautiful. Then you have the thrustmaster pedals...

Then functionality. Noa load-cell is a big let down. After experiencing the Fanatec in GT5 and the incredibly good feel of the brakes, I would never want to miss this.

Compatibility is big, BIG nogo. I actually can´t believe that this wheel will only work with GT5 and won´t be compatible with a PC or even other PS3 racers. If that is actually the case than this product is doomed to fail.

I am sure they thought: "hmm if a lot of people buy expensive 3D TVs especially for GT5 then they might be willing to fork out immense amounts of cash for a wheel as well".

Sorry, if this wheel would sell for 399,- I would still think it sucks if the compatibility issue is true.

I am looking forward to the shifter though.
 
Yeah. The lack of support for other platforms let alone other PS3 titles is unforgivable at that price bracket.
 
Was in 2 minds about which wheel I might get in the future but the fanatec is winning as it has a better spec/price ratio but the thrustmaster is designed for gt5 and for a we know the h-shifter may be out in time for gt6.
 
Don't compare toys to real hardware :)

From Darin Gangi at iRacing forums

I have a T500RS here and it's incredible ! Pedals are decent but not as good as Clubsports.. The wheel on the other hand which will work on the PC once they have their drivers worked out, is a step above anything on the market from Logitech or Fanatec. Actually makes the G25/27 feel and look like a toy. It's more like an ECCI or Frez(Frex) wheel and feels like it too.

I'll be posting an unboxing and first look vid tomorrow about it..
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I paid a third of the price for my G27. Is this wheel 3 times better........highly doubt it. Obviously designed for the ultimate hardcore sim racer. I'd much rather buy a G27 + cockpit.
 
Ken Nitr0
Let's see... no load cell brake, no shifter, clutch doesn't work, only works in one game on the PS3 only, for 100$ more than a Fanatec setup with clubsport pedals load cell brake, sequential, and h shifter included that also works on PC, PS3 and xbox in pretty much any game.

No mention of price point for coming shifter, buy this now and risk having the shifter being a huge ripoff in price because they locked you in buying the wheel before the shifter was out.
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I'm wondering if they find any idiot who will buy this wheel, for that prize and without shifter. You can buy Logitech G27 for 1/3 of that prize and you will have best wheel available
 
Might be a little off-topic, but don't you guys think it's weird that the shifter paddles don't move with the wheel like they do on the G27? I mean it'd be okay if they were bigger, but I'm not sure how that's gonna work on tracks where you need to do sharper turns.
 
Falango
I paid a third of the price for my G27. Is this wheel 3 times better........highly doubt it. Obviously designed for the ultimate hardcore sim racer. I'd much rather buy a G27 + cockpit.
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This wheel fills the gap between the Logitechs/Fanatecs and the $2000+ Frex and ECCI wheels (and that's with no pedals or shifter!)

In the same way you could say, is the G27 worth 3x the price of the DFGT?
Because that's what they cost here. $100 for my DFGT, $350+ for the G27 and that's discounted....

DFGT= Pirus
G25/G27/Fanatecs = Civic
T500 RS = Corvette or GT-R maybe :)
Frex/ECCI = Lambos, Porsches and Ferraris
 
cheso
Might be a little off-topic, but don't you guys think it's weird that the shifter paddles don't move with the wheel like they do on the G27? I mean it'd be okay if they were bigger, but I'm not sure how that's gonna work on tracks where you need to do sharper turns.
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On full blown gt cars the shifter is normally on the column rather than the wheel because the wheel has to be removeable to allow the drivers to get in and out. The only exception I can think of is formula 1 but then the steering wheel is worth £40000
 
Just out of curiosity, why hasn't this thread been closed? A thread identical to this was made yesterday. It was closed within minutes. Spyrrari seems to have it covered, though.

...Just saying.
 
Coxis
Darin said that the pedals are too angled. They are mounted at almost 90 degrees from what I can see.
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Thanks.

Really this is a problem, but Darin has not turned the 3 steel plates for each pedal, and not had move the aluminium base, it is clear that the pedals do not have the angle shown in the picture:

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We must to wait for a more detailed review (from ISR or other people) to see all the pedals features, but probably Thrustmaster should fix this.

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In the video test shown in Facebook, with the plates turned, the pedals seems a little less angled in the "GT" position:

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In any case, if you get the same angle inverting the pedals, have no sense (only stetic).
 
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RC45
So you are buying one then?
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I will be. Just requested a refund from Fanatec. Really, more so because of lack of communication than anything. Something tells me, it'll just be easier to deal with this company over Fanatec if a problem arises...in my own opinion anyway. Kind of sad. I was lookin forward to those clubsport pedals.
 
Shecki
I will be. Just requested a refund from Fanatec. Really, more so because of lack of communication than anything. Something tells me, it'll just be easier to deal with this company over Fanatec if a problem arises...in my own opinion anyway. Kind of sad. I was lookin forward to those clubsport pedals.
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Same here mate, got my money back from Claudia this morning. Ordered the Thrustmaster last night, oddly it's showing delivery for the 14th Jan in the UK, hopefully I get it sooner. Just hoping it hooks up to a Rennsport wheelstand ...
 
Spyder-Si
Same here mate, got my money back from Claudia this morning. Ordered the Thrustmaster last night, oddly it's showing delivery for the 14th Jan in the UK, hopefully I get it sooner. Just hoping it hooks up to a Rennsport wheelstand ...
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I'm sure you'll be able to make it work somehow. You might have to drill new mounting holes in the wheel base, but that's simple enough. It's not available for me to order until tomorrow I guess here in the US, but what's the difference really, I'm without a wheel staying with Fanatec anyway ;)
 
All cars that have paddle shifters the paddles do not move with the wheel, so you always know which one is which no matter what you are doing with the wheel i would think. Having a fixed paddle shift system on my f430 ff wheel, i much prefer them fixed. Tho anything is better than the DFGT button shifters on the back of the wheel.

The 500 wheel will be the "best" wheel for gt5 since it was made hand in hand for gt5 with pd, and it has all the new and fancy bells and whistles in the FF and such, clutch not withstanding obviously. And we know pd will support it better than they will support the older "official" wheels. ;P

Course the price is just about a joke unless you really want to pay that much for a wheel without an H shifter. But it will end up working on pc and ps3 doubtful xbox 360 since we know xbox is really a bunch of bleeps when it comes to general 3rd party support. Fantec and others get around it by doing funky things to the usb ids so they get accepted no matter what you are plugging them into.
 

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