Yeah that's really unacceptable for a base and wheel at their prices. My old TX and $120 GTE wheel had the same amount of flex, but those were less than $400 combined.
The micky mouse plastic looking qr system on the t818 killed it for me, to much flex and built in failure points and this on top of the tacky aesthetics case form which makes the average person have to purchase a mounting adapter.
To be honest this wheel is worth it for me. For the people comparing thrustmaster's prices now and thrustmaster's prices then, that is not a fair comparison. Thrustmaster arent the same entry level sim racing company that they were years ago. Now they sell top of the line professional gear that would obviously cost more. Fanatec doesn't have reliable shipping, Moza doesn't have console compatability, simucube , azteck and others are a whole different genre of sim racing, so thrustmaster's compatibility, shipping, quality is excellent (coming from a gt dd pro user)
@e.k9561 I might think about them when I feel the need to take one step up. And they have the (quite expensive) truck wheel which is interesting because I come from the Snowrunner and ATS side. Racing games like AC and AMS2 are quite new to me.
@jochenkraus7016 I have been running it now for 2 months and couldn't be a happier customer. The software lets tou dial in every game as you like and you can save the profiles meaning you can dial the wheel to feel the same for almost everything so it doesnt feel that dofforent going from game to game keeping you consistent
I loved my T500 but I left TM for Fanatec. No regrets so far. They will be fine, they now have a new rig. The company is in debt, so is the USA. Life goes on.
300€ seems like a stretch. Thrustmaster has always been entry level gear. the quality is not on par with moza or simagic. their pricing used to be good 2-3 years ago, when there was less competition on the market. these type of wheel used to be 200€ from Tm in the past. i don't see many people buying this at 300€ tbh
Still heartbroken with this wheel not working on the PS5. I was ready to sell my T248 and buy this but I guess I will have to wait a bit longer until they come up with a DD that works on consoles, because there is no way I am dealing with Fanatec's bs.
The flex movement in the wheel should be deal breaker for purchasing, I think. The Flex in wheel didn't bother you at all? what about thrustmaster making direct drive available for console. Till then thrustmaster will be 2nd rate.
Looks like solid offer. I love having the optuon to replace the wheel if needed or something breaks. But the console market is still a mess: Logitech havent manage to create a ecosystem around ther dd wheels and thrustmaster still lacks console support. This only leaves fanatec as a complete package.
That’s why real sim racer race on pc! Console is a joke still in 2024 and no company is trying to change that. Leaving pc as the winner! No monthly charge to play online,cheaper games,can mod games, more games on pc,can use any wheelbase and pedal plus and usb accessories you want to use! Also the same sim games feel way better on pc then either console they are on
@@SIMRIG412 Not that I disagree with your points but there are lots of casual racers who just want a plug&play system. For me GT7 is a sim/game I don't want to miss despite having a good PC
Moza works on Xbox if you get the Xbox version of the ES wheel. When they release that wheel as a stand alone, I think they are going to be very popular with the xbox crowd
Plastic button feel, huge flex, plastic hub, plastic shifter price $299. Here is Moza CSV2. Carbon shifter, Dual clutch-carbon fiber. mechanical buttons, 330mm wheel full metal hub and best quick release, better shift lights, backlit buttons with adjustable color o yes $279. This is a shit thrust master wheel.
Shaun, I think you need to rethink your definition of "A little bit of flex", My T-GT-II doesn't flex NEARLY that much. This was a step backwards. I'm in the Thrustmaster ecosystem but I'm skipping the T818, I might grab this wheel for my T-GT and T-GT II (console and PC separate setups) though. I get that you're trying to be nice to a sponsor but we all need to hold their feet to the fire for this, it's unacceptable.
Os aseguro a mas de uno de aquí , que habla de plasticoso , que si dd es mejor , bla bla bla , que con mi TGT 2 , pedalera tlcm , le doy para el pelo a mas de uno de aquí en cualquier simulador , por mucho dd y miles de euros gastados , la potencia sin control no sirve de nada , hace unos 9 meses , andaba yo corriendo aun con un Logitech g25 , y gente con fanatec podium y pedaleras carísimas, no me olian el culo , y no hablo de gente manca , gente que lleva muchos años en esto y compitiendo de forma muy seria
For $300 this is a rip off! Cheap wheel,cheap hub,cheap qr, cheap buttons, no backlit buttons, rev lights on top are cheap and who only puts 5 lights 😂😂 More overpriced cheap garbage from thrustmaster! Simagic and moza have much better wheels in this price range
Love this guy. He gives an honest review. Yes Thrustmaster uses plastic but they still hands down make great products.
that flex looks insane!
Yeah that's really unacceptable for a base and wheel at their prices. My old TX and $120 GTE wheel had the same amount of flex, but those were less than $400 combined.
The micky mouse plastic looking qr system on the t818 killed it for me, to much flex and built in failure points and this on top of the tacky aesthetics case form which makes the average person have to purchase a mounting adapter.
@@Loudlevin Its not the QR that have that Flex. The Wheel Construction is just shitty
To be honest this wheel is worth it for me. For the people comparing thrustmaster's prices now and thrustmaster's prices then, that is not a fair comparison. Thrustmaster arent the same entry level sim racing company that they were years ago. Now they sell top of the line professional gear that would obviously cost more. Fanatec doesn't have reliable shipping, Moza doesn't have console compatability, simucube , azteck and others are a whole different genre of sim racing, so thrustmaster's compatibility, shipping, quality is excellent (coming from a gt dd pro user)
I pre-ordered mine today! another to add to my collection
Looks like it's finally time for me to replace my Thrustmaster T300RS 599XX Alcantara rim, after 5 years...
How does the Alcantara hold up? I recently bought one and like how it feels compared to the regular wheels like T128, T150 and T248
@@jochenkraus7016 I looked after it for a couple of years, but it’s looking pretty battered now, as I got lazy with using gloves and maintaining it.
go moza thank me later
@e.k9561 I might think about them when I feel the need to take one step up. And they have the (quite expensive) truck wheel which is interesting because I come from the Snowrunner and ATS side. Racing games like AC and AMS2 are quite new to me.
@jochenkraus7016 I have been running it now for 2 months and couldn't be a happier customer. The software lets tou dial in every game as you like and you can save the profiles meaning you can dial the wheel to feel the same for almost everything so it doesnt feel that dofforent going from game to game keeping you consistent
Another excellent review. The flex was surprising. I really like the NRG style. I’m hoping to go to direct drive by the end of the year.
Shaun, Is the adapters the same as what was used on the Ferrari 488 GTE rim? I ask because there is a spacer available for the 488 that works great.
I loved my T500 but I left TM for Fanatec. No regrets so far. They will be fine, they now have a new rig. The company is in debt, so is the USA. Life goes on.
300€ seems like a stretch. Thrustmaster has always been entry level gear. the quality is not on par with moza or simagic. their pricing used to be good 2-3 years ago, when there was less competition on the market. these type of wheel used to be 200€ from Tm in the past. i don't see many people buying this at 300€ tbh
So true
What? TM is 10x better than Chinese Moza. Sit down kid!
@@LisakRacing nice fact based arguments, good job!🤣🤣
@@LisakRacingthey’re both made in china.
@@joeygarcia7468 iphones are made in china, if you follow that logic moron. Thrustmaster is American product made in China..
Man. I wish that red Ferrari base was a ps5 base, that thing is beautiful
Still heartbroken with this wheel not working on the PS5. I was ready to sell my T248 and buy this but I guess I will have to wait a bit longer until they come up with a DD that works on consoles, because there is no way I am dealing with Fanatec's bs.
Will the encoders work with GT7? I wonder if this would be a great addition to the TGT2
The flex movement in the wheel should be deal breaker for purchasing, I think. The Flex in wheel didn't bother you at all? what about thrustmaster making direct drive available for console. Till then thrustmaster will be 2nd rate.
Will the old formula one add front plate bolt onto this? The button racks look to close together. 😊
I noticed that you've not reviewed the Logitech G Pro wheel yet. I'd love to know which one you prefer out of the T818 and the G Pro?
Is the button configuration worth upgrading it on the ts-pc base?
Lovely wheel but way too expensive for me.
Terrible flex for a product in 2024
When is the T818 coming to console 😓 c’mon Thrustmaster!
When does this come out in the Uk
Looks like solid offer. I love having the optuon to replace the wheel if needed or something breaks.
But the console market is still a mess: Logitech havent manage to create a ecosystem around ther dd wheels and thrustmaster still lacks console support. This only leaves fanatec as a complete package.
That’s why real sim racer race on pc! Console is a joke still in 2024 and no company is trying to change that. Leaving pc as the winner! No monthly charge to play online,cheaper games,can mod games, more games on pc,can use any wheelbase and pedal plus and usb accessories you want to use! Also the same sim games feel way better on pc then either console they are on
@@SIMRIG412 Not that I disagree with your points but there are lots of casual racers who just want a plug&play system.
For me GT7 is a sim/game I don't want to miss despite having a good PC
Moza works on Xbox if you get the Xbox version of the ES wheel. When they release that wheel as a stand alone, I think they are going to be very popular with the xbox crowd
Nice
Plastic button feel, huge flex, plastic hub, plastic shifter price $299. Here is Moza CSV2. Carbon shifter, Dual clutch-carbon fiber. mechanical buttons, 330mm wheel full metal hub and best quick release, better shift lights, backlit buttons with adjustable color o yes $279. This is a shit thrust master wheel.
Shaun, I think you need to rethink your definition of "A little bit of flex", My T-GT-II doesn't flex NEARLY that much. This was a step backwards. I'm in the Thrustmaster ecosystem but I'm skipping the T818, I might grab this wheel for my T-GT and T-GT II (console and PC separate setups) though. I get that you're trying to be nice to a sponsor but we all need to hold their feet to the fire for this, it's unacceptable.
Why so much crying about flex ? No one is playing with that kind of force on wheel , lol . I have G29 and have to put a lot of effort to flex it
Way too much “slight” flex there and for the price it should be better. At least metal quick release to try firm it up
Os aseguro a mas de uno de aquí , que habla de plasticoso , que si dd es mejor , bla bla bla , que con mi TGT 2 , pedalera tlcm , le doy para el pelo a mas de uno de aquí en cualquier simulador , por mucho dd y miles de euros gastados , la potencia sin control no sirve de nada , hace unos 9 meses , andaba yo corriendo aun con un Logitech g25 , y gente con fanatec podium y pedaleras carísimas, no me olian el culo , y no hablo de gente manca , gente que lleva muchos años en esto y compitiendo de forma muy seria
For $300 this is a rip off! Cheap wheel,cheap hub,cheap qr, cheap buttons, no backlit buttons, rev lights on top are cheap and who only puts 5 lights 😂😂
More overpriced cheap garbage from thrustmaster!
Simagic and moza have much better wheels in this price range