probably the cost and fanatec being the popular option right now so no one wants to make the purchase to review it. Turtle beach probably didnt send any out to any youtubers.
the lower paddles are supposed to be f1 style hand clutches, they are not supposed to click lol. I do agree that the pedals seems to move alot, I might be modding mine and bolting them to a solid metal plate.
:) ouch. I havent tried them out yet. Used to be good in the lmp cars back in the day but as we age we slow down so maybe I will have to hop back in and see how it goes.
Had mine a few days now. Not a ton of seat time but.. Yes the wheel is a bit plastic on the top, but where you hold it it's fine. The controls are def a bit cheap feeling which I don't care as long as they hold up. The wheels force feels all the 7.2nm. And I have to say that so far it's very accurate, lots of detail and enough force for this entry level DD that I can say I really like it. It's quiet, smooth and just works and feels good. The pedals are interesting. The throttle is a bit long but it hasn't effected my play at all and once i'm in the zone i don't even notice it. The brake however.. It is very short and hard. The settings come on medium sensitivity and if you leave it there your leg will hate you quickly. I switched to high and now it's decent. You don't have to presss super hard to get max braking. The screen data is PC only, no surprise. But who is even looking at that anyway. It does show bars of the pedal percentage and what you're activating. Good to test and see if all is working properly I suppose. I'm going to put it to some use for a few weeks and see if I'm keeping it or not. But so far I'd say it's priced a tad high for what it is, but if it doesn't fall apart it's a decent setup for the causal player such as myself.
I say its priced appropriately considering you get a button panel, load cell, a wheel with analog paddles, 7.2nm motor(if it holds up), and a larger display. Heck i think i paid $400 or $500 for the ts-pc open wheel 4 years ago and that didnt come with pedals lol. But i think that was the strongest non-dd base you could get at the time. I agree with the brake setting, i switched mine to high as well. I prefer the longer throw on the gas pedal. I think there are enough buttons on the wheel and would have prefered a shifter over the panel box. Or has prices on DD setups really lowered over since i've looked lol
@@Jaymobe07 omg think you my man, console players dont know the struggle lol, they think this is exspensive, lol its not and with everything you get a DD a removable wheel a dash, a botton box, which has to be custom made even on pc, and a load cell pedal set bruh the value is insane
im a pc main but because of a recent move i sold my pc before i left. still have a 3060 laptop but i have to use it for work so cant risk blowing it up gaming. so x box it is for now.
@@isaiyuh1449 Turtle beach doesn’t mess around when it comes to letting you know they have zero Fks for their customers. I preordered this wheel and got it the day after launch. I excitedly opened everything up and carefully put everything together and fired it up on my pc. I turned dirt rally 2.0 on, and none of the buttons worked. *that’s okay - I’ll just map them manually* except after mapping manually it loses all force feedback and it’s a flimsy wheel with zero feel. I went to ask Turtle beach customer support for help, but since it was a new product they did not have any intel on how to trouble shoot. They told me to update the firmware to the latest version, and I followed to do so in hopes that it would become a better experience. Just kidding. All pedal input is dead after firmware update and won’t even show up on any of the HUD displays either on the unit itself or on the software on my pc. Once again I contacted the support team and they told me to submit a ticket for troubleshooting and it’s been 2 days without a peep from them. You’d think they would have at least one person dedicated to handling a new product launch, but the economy is blah blah blah. TLDR; NOT WORTH IT and you’ll get zero support. Just go with a reputable company. Even Moza is doing great things for the same amount of money. But in the end I’m settling for a Logitech g pro with trueforce, so in a way that’s a win for me. So in that regard - I have some gratitude for the horrible experience.
This has been sitting in my cart for two weeks now. Come on .... Everyone who got this should have stayed up all night putting it together. We need feedback people🤣. I agree with initial impressions. It looks okay, just wondering about long term use.
Saw on other channel that it has major software issues. Take your time, don't rush to do another video. We will wait for your detailed review. Appreciate it👍
"ordeal!? Sounds like you want to dislike it. Certain elements of the wheel are probably meant to be certain way, like the wheel clutches don't need to be clicky and the dials are perhaps for a certain use case. The first look is very subjective and negative. If the wheel and pedals are good and effective then it seems to be a good deal
This market to the consoles games that want a dd wheel and load cells brakes. That better value then logitech gear or belt drivers wheel. The hardcore sim racer. Will buy better options that cost more. This a good frist try by TB . Hopefully TB keeps updating the v1 and learn and make the v 2 better.
i think at this price they done a pretty good job for a direct drive 7nm and the full package that came with. can't wait to watch more reviews about it
@@emptyplayeryt3322 5-6 is still great for the price. People in general don’t care if is peak force or not. This is not focused os professionals sim racers
I cant believe they didn't send any units to any large channel. I have this but its my first direct drive and just want to know how it compares. I wish the wheel wasn't leather as it gets slippery if you dont use gloves. Loads of buttons which is big improvement over my ts-pc. The dash resolution isn't the greatest but it is clear enough to do its job. Able to make adjustments to pedals and base while in game is cool. I do have the cheaper fanatec load cells. The throttle and clutch feel nicer on this setup. I'm pretty inconsistent with the brake though. Does seem to have a small section of deadzone in the brake but i cant remember if that is normal on the fanatecs. Haven't raced in a long time so i have a lot of rust. Playing AC.
honestly my man, the fact your even bringing up quality on this wheel set is kinda dumb, man your getting a direct drive base a dash a button box and a adjustable loadcell pedal set and a removable wheel for 650, this price point for all this hardware is unheard of, so of course to keep cost down there is going to be quality issues but thats kinda the point
If I review something I am going to give the whole picture. The cost is one aspect. I could be giving you a review of a $20 wheel and I would tell you it sucks and it costs $20. This Wheel Has pros and cons and it costs $650.
@@flonyme8174 bruh botton boxs alone have to be custom made, the fact this thing includes one that works on console is insane, im a moza guy through and though if the wheel was not to weak for my liking id be picking this thing up, 7.2 nm is to weak for me, this thing alone has every thing for 650, and i have spent 2500 for my moza base wheel and pedals and a custom button box plus my dash, this thing is insane of never before heard of value is all im trying to say, im not worried about the plastic i want to see who much wheel flex it has and how accurate the load cell is
@@flonyme8174 Not only drifting, but Rally too, that flat bottom and the small radius make it annoying to drive. At least their quick release is easy to find, so you can use any wheel on it
@@flonyme8174 yeah it does i played some iracing with it and i really have to relearn the throttle and brake because i had a g29 before this one and the throttle is pretty long compared to the g29
@@JilleDeMon the plus side of load cell pedals is that your feet can supposedly remember pressure a lot more easily than amounts pressed so it's supposed to be a lot more consistent specialy if you're driving something without abs however it's a hell of a learning curve, I had the same problem when I upgraded from the g29 lol.
I felt bad that I already ordered a Moza R9 and everything but sounds like I made a good decision. Build quality is a huge factor for me. Thanks for the honesty!
Hey man, good vid. I was wondering how you attach the steering wheel on your desk if you dont't want to screw it in. Idk if thats possible. Could u pls show this in ur next vid?
@@flonyme8174 yeah it ok for pc u can use any usb to map shifter or ebrake if got Logitech wheel and shifter with ebrake pass through u can only use one usb on xbox everything needs to be pass through
Unfortunately the Telemetry of the screen is only working on PC (and not on Xbox). Also on Xbox only 8 buttons are working (rotaries of the wheel & buttons of the button box are only working on PC).
Im going to give it a run in forza then asseto today or tomorrow. Did you try downloading the app? My button box worked. Well at least the button on it powers on the wheel when I press it.
@@flonyme8174 Action buttons of the button box is working in games but only on PC and not on Xbox. Same for the rotary encoders on the wheel rim (only working on PC).
the glass on the top of the base actually has a light that is in there that lets you see inside. Ill be sure to get some video of it soon. You can see the direct drive motor in there.
A Car interiors are entirely plastic and leather so the gaming wheels are supposed to be plastic too, it's not s steel rig lol. T248 is entirely plastic and it feels amazing and perfectly designed. This one is a level above that in every detail
im used to momo wheels in my miata so maybe im a little biased with what im used to in a race car. The lights on this setup are really good looking. overall I think its a good wheel so far as I can tell so far but I always like to give the whole story.
@@flonyme8174 Thats cool, You officially have the first unboxing video, and hope the wheel will deliver its qualities as it is the only one with a complete package and the best designed so far. Absolutely beautiful Fat D shape wheel, button box, biggest screen, 4 padals, wheel base buttons, top tech pedals and calibration, D drive... Well, My velocity is on the way !!!
@@petarumiljanovic5321 I've been thinking the same, people are comparing this wheel, specially on Reddit lol, to multiple thousand dollar setups but they seem to forget that, with turtle beach 10% new customer discount (UK website) it comes to a full setup with load cell and button box for less than £600 and you might actually be able to get one compared to fanatec's and moza's ridiculous shipping and supply delays.
It's amazing that you are the only one that I have seen show this wheel since it became available.
working on review from a casual perspective now.
Yeah I'm wondering why it was released & there's 2 reviews online a week later. Idk
probably the cost and fanatec being the popular option right now so no one wants to make the purchase to review it. Turtle beach probably didnt send any out to any youtubers.
the lower paddles are supposed to be f1 style hand clutches, they are not supposed to click lol. I do agree that the pedals seems to move alot, I might be modding mine and bolting them to a solid metal plate.
Never driven an f1 car. Cool info though.
@@flonyme8174 the official F1 games are beautiful to look at but I can't drive them to save my life either, everything happens too fast for me lol.
:) ouch. I havent tried them out yet. Used to be good in the lmp cars back in the day but as we age we slow down so maybe I will have to hop back in and see how it goes.
Had mine a few days now. Not a ton of seat time but.. Yes the wheel is a bit plastic on the top, but where you hold it it's fine. The controls are def a bit cheap feeling which I don't care as long as they hold up. The wheels force feels all the 7.2nm. And I have to say that so far it's very accurate, lots of detail and enough force for this entry level DD that I can say I really like it. It's quiet, smooth and just works and feels good. The pedals are interesting. The throttle is a bit long but it hasn't effected my play at all and once i'm in the zone i don't even notice it. The brake however.. It is very short and hard. The settings come on medium sensitivity and if you leave it there your leg will hate you quickly. I switched to high and now it's decent. You don't have to presss super hard to get max braking. The screen data is PC only, no surprise. But who is even looking at that anyway. It does show bars of the pedal percentage and what you're activating. Good to test and see if all is working properly I suppose. I'm going to put it to some use for a few weeks and see if I'm keeping it or not. But so far I'd say it's priced a tad high for what it is, but if it doesn't fall apart it's a decent setup for the causal player such as myself.
I say its priced appropriately considering you get a button panel, load cell, a wheel with analog paddles, 7.2nm motor(if it holds up), and a larger display. Heck i think i paid $400 or $500 for the ts-pc open wheel 4 years ago and that didnt come with pedals lol. But i think that was the strongest non-dd base you could get at the time. I agree with the brake setting, i switched mine to high as well. I prefer the longer throw on the gas pedal. I think there are enough buttons on the wheel and would have prefered a shifter over the panel box. Or has prices on DD setups really lowered over since i've looked lol
@@Jaymobe07 omg think you my man, console players dont know the struggle lol, they think this is exspensive, lol its not and with everything you get a DD a removable wheel a dash, a botton box, which has to be custom made even on pc, and a load cell pedal set bruh the value is insane
im a pc main but because of a recent move i sold my pc before i left. still have a 3060 laptop but i have to use it for work so cant risk blowing it up gaming. so x box it is for now.
@@Jaymobe07 The strongest non-dd wheel or belt driven as we say is a Fanatec csw v2.5
@@markvanwalsem3201honestly forgot fanatec even offered a belt drive. Probably because you still needed to buy a wheel afterwards.
thanks for uploading the unbox video though. it really helped me put everything back into the box for the return.
Glad I could help!
lol was it defective?
What was wrong with it?
@@isaiyuh1449 Turtle beach doesn’t mess around when it comes to letting you know they have zero Fks for their customers.
I preordered this wheel and got it the day after launch. I excitedly opened everything up and carefully put everything together and fired it up on my pc. I turned dirt rally 2.0 on, and none of the buttons worked. *that’s okay - I’ll just map them manually* except after mapping manually it loses all force feedback and it’s a flimsy wheel with zero feel.
I went to ask Turtle beach customer support for help, but since it was a new product they did not have any intel on how to trouble shoot.
They told me to update the firmware to the latest version, and I followed to do so in hopes that it would become a better experience. Just kidding. All pedal input is dead after firmware update and won’t even show up on any of the HUD displays either on the unit itself or on the software on my pc.
Once again I contacted the support team and they told me to submit a ticket for troubleshooting and it’s been 2 days without a peep from them. You’d think they would have at least one person dedicated to handling a new product launch, but the economy is blah blah blah.
TLDR; NOT WORTH IT and you’ll get zero support. Just go with a reputable company. Even Moza is doing great things for the same amount of money. But in the end I’m settling for a Logitech g pro with trueforce, so in a way that’s a win for me. So in that regard - I have some gratitude for the horrible experience.
Classic lol
pumped!
You just got my today it's quite good quality
Ill give it a fair shake down in a couple days. Just initial impressions.
the wheels cheap and nasty the shaft moves thats no good for the ffb
This has been sitting in my cart for two weeks now. Come on .... Everyone who got this should have stayed up all night putting it together. We need feedback people🤣. I agree with initial impressions. It looks okay, just wondering about long term use.
I have it set up on a table right now but do not want to do an unfair review on a wobbly table. soon as my stand gets here tomorrow I will update.
Saw on other channel that it has major software issues. Take your time, don't rush to do another video. We will wait for your detailed review. Appreciate it👍
@@maxsteal1982 Thanks. will do my best to have one up by tomorrow evening as long as my wheel stand arrives on time.
More reviews 🙏
"ordeal!? Sounds like you want to dislike it. Certain elements of the wheel are probably meant to be certain way, like the wheel clutches don't need to be clicky and the dials are perhaps for a certain use case. The first look is very subjective and negative. If the wheel and pedals are good and effective then it seems to be a good deal
sounds like you should try it out :)
Can't wait for the wheel! 😊😊
congrats! Many podiums for you in the future :)
This market to the consoles games that want a dd wheel and load cells brakes. That better value then logitech gear or belt drivers wheel. The hardcore sim racer. Will buy better options that cost more. This a good frist try by TB . Hopefully TB keeps updating the v1 and learn and make the v 2 better.
@@terryxperry yeah they either should have used a better base for the price or dropped the price by $100 if they planned on using plastic.
i think at this price they done a pretty good job for a direct drive 7nm and the full package that came with. can't wait to watch more reviews about it
Yeah it is a lot of kit for the money. Cant wait to run some laps with it.
7nm peak force, not constant force. constant force is probably around 5-6nm.
@@emptyplayeryt3322 so…? Did i said anything wrong here? Still a great price
@@emptyplayeryt3322 5-6 is still great for the price. People in general don’t care if is peak force or not. This is not focused os professionals sim racers
@@emptyplayeryt3322 Isn't that true for how most dd rate them? fanatecs cheapest is 5nm peak or 8nm peak if you upgrade the psu.
I cant believe they didn't send any units to any large channel. I have this but its my first direct drive and just want to know how it compares. I wish the wheel wasn't leather as it gets slippery if you dont use gloves. Loads of buttons which is big improvement over my ts-pc. The dash resolution isn't the greatest but it is clear enough to do its job. Able to make adjustments to pedals and base while in game is cool. I do have the cheaper fanatec load cells. The throttle and clutch feel nicer on this setup. I'm pretty inconsistent with the brake though. Does seem to have a small section of deadzone in the brake but i cant remember if that is normal on the fanatecs. Haven't raced in a long time so i have a lot of rust. Playing AC.
honestly my man, the fact your even bringing up quality on this wheel set is kinda dumb, man your getting a direct drive base a dash a button box and a adjustable loadcell pedal set and a removable wheel for 650, this price point for all this hardware is unheard of, so of course to keep cost down there is going to be quality issues but thats kinda the point
If I review something I am going to give the whole picture. The cost is one aspect. I could be giving you a review of a $20 wheel and I would tell you it sucks and it costs $20. This Wheel Has pros and cons and it costs $650.
@@flonyme8174 bruh botton boxs alone have to be custom made, the fact this thing includes one that works on console is insane, im a moza guy through and though if the wheel was not to weak for my liking id be picking this thing up, 7.2 nm is to weak for me, this thing alone has every thing for 650, and i have spent 2500 for my moza base wheel and pedals and a custom button box plus my dash, this thing is insane of never before heard of value is all im trying to say, im not worried about the plastic i want to see who much wheel flex it has and how accurate the load cell is
I get why they make D shape wheels now, it's to piss you off and make you buy a round one from them, every single brand does that
yup. D shaped is fine for race cars with very tight turn radius on the wheel but it is near impossible to drift.
@@flonyme8174 Not only drifting, but Rally too, that flat bottom and the small radius make it annoying to drive. At least their quick release is easy to find, so you can use any wheel on it
if possible could you tell us the size of the base side qr? like, if its 70mm so it would be compatible with moza's universal qr kit?
new to sim racing you will have to tell me what your wanting measured. qr?
@@flonyme8174 qr stands for quick release it would be awesome if you could measure it bc if it would support the moza upgrade ill buy it right now
going to bring out the tape measure in the next vid for everyone.
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i got mine in yesterday and i can say that the brake padel is indeed insanely stiff 😂😂
I'm giving it a run down just connected to a table for now but I can't give it a fair shake until I get my stand. Def has some umph to the motor
@@flonyme8174 yeah it does i played some iracing with it and i really have to relearn the throttle and brake because i had a g29 before this one and the throttle is pretty long compared to the g29
@@JilleDeMon the plus side of load cell pedals is that your feet can supposedly remember pressure a lot more easily than amounts pressed so it's supposed to be a lot more consistent specialy if you're driving something without abs however it's a hell of a learning curve, I had the same problem when I upgraded from the g29 lol.
That is standard for a load cell pedal.
@@JilleDeMon yeah a agree. def. going to shorten the throttle pedal throw once i get it all tuned in.
The steering wheel is so small.
300 mm
I felt bad that I already ordered a Moza R9 and everything but sounds like I made a good decision. Build quality is a huge factor for me. Thanks for the honesty!
No problem. Nothing to gain for me by lying. Hope your r9 is amazing :)
Hey man, good vid. I was wondering how you attach the steering wheel on your desk if you dont't want to screw it in. Idk if thats possible. Could u pls show this in ur next vid?
will do tomorrow. The side panels on the base open up and there are some hooks that release then you tighten them with an included alen wrench
Def needs a addon shifter for Xbox
I'm sure they will release something if the wheel sells well. It is kind of strange to have a clutch pedal with no shifter though I agree.
@@flonyme8174 yeah it ok for pc u can use any usb to map shifter or ebrake if got Logitech wheel and shifter with ebrake pass through u can only use one usb on xbox everything needs to be pass through
the base has an extra accessory usb port. Not sure if it will work with 3rd party stuff though yet.
Démonstration please
coming tonight! Just got it all hooked up to the stand
Im curious if this is your first gaming wheel? Ty for unboxing
technically my 2nd one but the last one I owned was a long time ago.
Unfortunately the Telemetry of the screen is only working on PC (and not on Xbox). Also on Xbox only 8 buttons are working (rotaries of the wheel & buttons of the button box are only working on PC).
Im going to give it a run in forza then asseto today or tomorrow. Did you try downloading the app? My button box worked. Well at least the button on it powers on the wheel when I press it.
@@flonyme8174 Action buttons of the button box is working in games but only on PC and not on Xbox. Same for the rotary encoders on the wheel rim (only working on PC).
@@davidwild8932 dang. Hopefully they get it worked out soon :(.
the telemtry screen display wont work with xbox
:(
curious how is the inside, hope someone do a disassembly video lol. btw, good job man!
the glass on the top of the base actually has a light that is in there that lets you see inside. Ill be sure to get some video of it soon. You can see the direct drive motor in there.
@@flonyme8174 nice! Actually a lot of people unsure about the direct drive motor in there.
did you get yours to work cus my pedals don't register after updating the firmware. nor do they work with any ffb on a game.
they did not work at first until i unplugged them from the steering wheel then plugged them back in while the unit was on.
I wonder if the base is compatible with a different steering like an gt3 or a f1 type
I am uploading a video now that shows how the wheel attaches and comes off. Not sure how the other ones work but it is a bearing and collar design.
Thanks à lot you're the first one to review it
A Car interiors are entirely plastic and leather so the gaming wheels are supposed to be plastic too, it's not s steel rig lol. T248 is entirely plastic and it feels amazing and perfectly designed. This one is a level above that in every detail
im used to momo wheels in my miata so maybe im a little biased with what im used to in a race car. The lights on this setup are really good looking. overall I think its a good wheel so far as I can tell so far but I always like to give the whole story.
@@flonyme8174 Thats cool, You officially have the first unboxing video, and hope the wheel will deliver its qualities as it is the only one with a complete package and the best designed so far. Absolutely beautiful Fat D shape wheel, button box, biggest screen, 4 padals, wheel base buttons, top tech pedals and calibration, D drive... Well, My velocity is on the way !!!
@@petarumiljanovic5321 I've been thinking the same, people are comparing this wheel, specially on Reddit lol, to multiple thousand dollar setups but they seem to forget that, with turtle beach 10% new customer discount (UK website) it comes to a full setup with load cell and button box for less than £600 and you might actually be able to get one compared to fanatec's and moza's ridiculous shipping and supply delays.
@@petarumiljanovic5321 congrats. wishing you some first place finishes in your future ;)
Thank you !
You're welcome!
Great job!
Thanks!