Thrustmaster T300RS or Fanatec CSL Elite PS4 version?

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Which wheel?

  • Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition

    Votes: 4 23.5%

  • Fanatec CSL Elite PS4 Version

    Votes: 12 70.6%

  • Logitech G29

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • Other

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    17
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In the last console generation, I was a Fanatec guy. I had (have) a Fanatec 911 GT3 V2 and the Clubsport V1 pedals. Now that GT Sport is out, I find myself needing to update. I’ve identified 4 viable options that I could do. Cheapest, I could get a Cronusmax and continue using my Fanatec GT3 for $60. I could get a G29 or a T300RS GT Edition for $300. Or I could spend $500 and get a Fanatec CSL Elite.

I don't really think I want to spend $60 just to keep my wheel 911 wheel in service. And between the G29 and and T300 most reviews seem to favor the T300. I would, however, need to get a $50 adapter to keep using my Clubsport Pedals with them. Also the CSL has the benefit of being compatible with my Clubsport pedals and h-pattern shifter, at least once I spend $10 on new cables for them.

TLDR; Basically what I want to know is: how much better is the Fanatec CSL Elite than the T300RS? The effective price difference if I factor in shipping and the adapter to use my Clubsport pedals is about $180, or else about 230 if I run with the T3PA pedals on the T300. Is it worth it? Or is there another option I'm not thinking of?
 
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In the last console generation, I was a Fanatec guy. I had (have) a Fanatec 911 GT3 V2 and the Clubsport V1 pedals. Now that GT Sport is out, I find myself needing to update. I’ve identified 4 viable options that I could do. Cheapest, I could get a Cronusmax and continue using my Fanatec GT3 for $60. I could get a G29 or a T300RS GT Edition for $300. Or I could spend $500 and get a Fanatec CSL Elite.

I don't really think I want to spend $60 just to keep my wheel 911 wheel in service. And between the G29 and and T300 most reviews seem to favor the T300. I would, however, need to get a $50 adapter to keep using my Clubsport Pedals with them. Also the CSL has the benefit of being compatible with my Clubsport pedals and h-pattern shifter, at least once I spend $10 on new cables for them.

TLDR; Basically what I want to know is: how much better is the Fanatec CSL Elite than the T300RS? The effective price difference if I factor in shipping and the adapter to use my Clubsport pedals is about $180, or else about 230 if I run with the T3PA pedals on the T300. Is it worth it? Or is there another option I'm not thinking of?
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Being a Fanatec user, I would steer you to go with the CSL Elite PS4 edition. Also, some trusted friends who have used both wheels tend to like the CSL a little bit better for various preference reasons. However, I want to offer you this bit of advice. The CSL Elite does not currently work to its designed potential with GT Sport at present. If you search the threads here, you will read all the conspiracy theories as to why native Fanatec support is not yet implemented in GT Sport. Fanatec had to quickly release a firmware update to give current CSL elite owners "Logitech" emulation to at least be able to play GT Sport for now. Polyphony is supposed to add the Fanatec SDK into the game, but who knows when that will be. Could be weeks, could be months....

I'm currently using a Fanatec CSW V2 with V2 peddles via the Cronus Drivehub and it works, but it too is using "Logitech" emulation to drive the wheel.
 
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Being a Fanatec user, I would steer you to go with the CSL Elite PS4 edition. Also, some trusted friends who have used both wheels tend to like the CSL a little bit better for various preference reasons. However, I want to offer you this bit of advice. The CSL Elite does not currently work to its designed potential with GT Sport at present. If you search the threads here, you will read all the conspiracy theories as to why native Fanatec support is not yet implemented in GT Sport. Fanatec had to quickly release a firmware update to give current CSL elite owners "Logitech" emulation to at least be able to play GT Sport for now. Polyphony is supposed to add the Fanatec SDK into the game, but who knows when that will be. Could be weeks, could be months....

I'm currently using a Fanatec CSW V2 with V2 peddles via the Cronus Drivehub and it works, but it too is using "Logitech" emulation to drive the wheel.
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Right, that's one thing I like about the Thrustmaster is that I know it will have great compatibility. But also, as you say, your friends like it "a little better." I don't doubt that the Fanatec is better but I don't know that it's worth 66% more money.
 
The CSL is a class above the t300 in torque, speed and probably reliability they are notorious for failing. The G29 is more reliable but being a G29 owner a little below the t300. Less torque, speed and no future upgradability in an ecosystem.

For GT sport, only the T-GT is in the same class as CSL. But considering you already have fanatec gear. The choice isn’t that difficult is it?
 

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