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@@yashuftwxD For me, the torque is absolute strong enough. The Pedals could be a bit more solid tbh, because the metal foot plates are connected to plastic, and it "wiggles" a little bit due to its elasticity. Would I buy that wheel again? Big yes!
@@KTMLaranjinha brother does it still competitive wheel? i bought several days ago and i am waiting for delivery. I want to play iracing types of game.
@@klovez49in a nutshell, any wheel with FFB can be competitive if you spend more time getting the feel for it. I think I remember someone mentioning that in a video somewhere. Also I bought the T300RS a month or so ago as an upgrade to my controller (and I became love racing/driving games, it just made sense) and I've been enjoying it so far on Assetto Corsa, BeamNG and Dirt Rally 2015.
As long as Moza can't deliver the R3 and Fanatec is filing bankruptcy, Thrustmaster, Logitech, PXN, and Hori is more relevant for the beginning Sim racing market.
Honestly this is probably true. At the moment, neither Fanatec or Moza are targeting the VERY entry-level market. However, I wouldn't say the T300 is in that segment either, at it's current $450, I would say this is very much in contention against the R5 from Moza and CSL Wheelbase by Fanatec.
i am thinking about buying this for my birthday for some time now. couldn't find good reviews expect yours a while ago. so glad you made another one. Respect
@@sandro_abesait’s not a bad deal, although if you can and are willing to save a bit extra the Moza R5 bundle is $460 at microcenter so if you’re willing to spend the extra $160 I’d go for that instead.
I just wanted to say that I'm a big man. 6ft 3inchs. And I don't mind the size of the wheel. I've owned it since 2018 with no problems. Love the channel. One con is the lack of wheels in the aftermarket.
Does yours 'wobble' a bit when it does the initial start up? When mine spins it almost looks like the wheel is installed incorrectly that is how much it wobbles.
About 2-1/2 years ago, I bought a used T300RS GT with used T3PA-Pro pedals (these pedals are practically full metal and can be inverted, which mine are). I ditched the stock wheel rim and have a new Sparco P310, and added a new TH8A shifter and a new TSS handbrake. I am a massive Thrustmaster fan, as my first one was in the mid 99s with a Formula T1 (which I still have displayed on a shelf), and when I got back into sim racing after a 20ish year hiatus, got a Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition for the portable convenience. For the amount of time I get to race, for the price I paid for the entire ecosystem, at the time I bought it all I would have paid the same amount for a entry DD base, basic wheel and a 2 pedal set. So I feel like this was the best choice for me overall, and I have no complaints using it with my triple screens, used VR (that I bought for $50 CND) and Logitech surround sound. I would like to do a future update, when one of our kids moves out, and be able to use one of the rooms for a full motion rig, large triples, and then a nice DD with load cell.pedals. I even know every brand I would buy for each item also. I just have to be patient!
This wheel still holds up pretty well in 2024, got mine last year December with the TH8S shifter which is a bonus in my opinion since you can switch between H pattern and Sequential, I use this on PC and I am having a blast with the PCSX2 emulator running Gran Turismo 4
@@AlastairGames The screw is used to fix the collar in place, so it can't come loose by itself when racing (I've had that happen a few times when not tightening the screw). If you don't undo the screw, you can't loosen the collar to take the rim off
Got this as my introduction into sim racing a month or two ago , and so far I'm having a blast using on it. It's definitely quiet, the rim it comes with looks nicer in person, FFB is very good (it feels strong to me still since it's my first time, but other than that it's smooth), and I feel it is very worth it for what it's being offered at. I definitely recommend it for those on a slightly decent budget and just starting out 🙂
@@dvnny1680 nope, used it for 4-5 hours on most days at 85% FFB Strength (the default), and there isn't any loss in feedback. I did make sure to take some precautions with turning Fan Mode to always on by pressing 2 buttons on the unit just to be on the safe side of things.
I am between this and a DD bundle solution (not for cage). The problem is that I want it for both PC and PS4 , be able to put it at table and not to make noise like 923. Unfortunately, the cheapest I have found is Fanatec gran turismo gg pro but it costs 600+ euro :(
You can use the Ras1ution wheel converter to play with any wheel on Playstation 4/5 (5 with the ras1ution 2) so if I were you I would get a dd wheel bundle, and then buy the converter so you can play with it on both platforms
I’ve used this wheel since 2017, the base t300rs not gt. I never had any problems till I plugged it in the wrong plug and fried it. It’s the only wheel I’ve ever used so this review was really helpful
I picked up a 2nd hand Ferrari version with 3 pedals. It's an older version as the base only says PS3 and PS4 support on the wheelbase, but I'm able to use it on my PC without issue. It was missing the desk clamp, but I've drilled holes in my desk and mounted it. I picked it up for AUD$230 (around USD$155). Other options were - G920 (wheel + pedals+shifter) for AUD$250 or - G29 (wheel+pedal+shift-stick) for AUD$300 or - G923 (wheel + pedals) for AUD$250. I opted for the Thrustmaster as reviews favoured it over the LogiTech models.
I used to have two setups, G29 and T300, one for college and one for home. Back then, I felt like G29 was like a toy to me compared to T300, it felt so loose and I was about a second per lap slower on G29. Several months ago I bought DDpro to replace G29, and to my surprise I'm not significantly slower on T300. But after using load cell pedals, it's hard to find the same consistency on T3PA. So I think I'll be purchasing TLCM for the my next upgrade. But for those who are looking for a new setup, I would definitely not recommend T300. A T300 with TLCM is almost the same price as the cheapest Fanatec DD wheel with load cell or a pretty good Moza wheel bundle. Not to mention that T300 has cooling issue, the force feedback lost about 50% after playing for like 20 mins. I did some modifications to fix it and it's fine now, but you can just plug and play if you go for other better wheels.
The cockpit mount for the pedals is not overkill because they do slide across the floor. I have them and before I mounted them they always moved. And if you use the conical mod or a DIY loadcell, you will definitely need to mount them.
What do you mean there's no side to side adjustment on the pedals? The pedal faces can be moved around. That's why there is a grid of holes on the pedal faces. There is also a brake bushing that goes behind the pedal to give resistance.
Just got the t300 on sale at best buy for 299 I had a Logitech g920 sold it for 240 so I think I’ll be very happy with this upgrade I always hear how much smoother the belt driven wheel is just waiting for it in the mail can’t wait 👍
The review is on the t300rs gt model its $450 everywhere. Don't confuse the t300 model to this. While both are t300, the one in the video is the t300 rs gt.
@RonRon0110 yeah probably used lol. I'm talking about brand new. It's $450 brand new. If you can find it brand new for $300 why not post link. I checked best buy, Amazon, also trustmaster site, it's all $450. Lol
@@johnrambo1349 right I just bought the t300 with t3pm pedals for 299$ on amazon and the price 2 weeks ago just went back up to 449$. It arrived doubled boxed in mint condition. Not even a dent in the box. It was on sale for 299$ for almost 4 weeks.
I went for this wheel + an Acelith mod cause I wanted a GT style wheel (and the 488 GT3 wheel was just out of budget for now). I'm only a beginner but I must say I have zero complaints so far.
I used this exact wheelbase for many, many years. I switched over to Fanatec DD but gave this to my roomie who is still using it two years later. It's all but indestructible and works more than good enough, If you want well proven durability and simple and low cost upgradability, which includes the quick release (a cheap sleeve lock upgrade works wonders for it) this is still a great option. I'd honestly buy it again, no joke.
Hmm this is probably the first time T300/TX and proven durability has been said in the same sentence. This base is notorious for overheating which leads to bad ffb fade and burnt out motors. You are obviously very lucky with the one you got
@@robertcarr4172 And YOU need to stop reading about/looking at reviews on stuff and actually try using it. No one I know, and I know more than a few, who use this wheelbase ever overheated. They all work fine and last for many, many years. You'll also get great warranty service (at least in the US), try the same with Fanatec---and I own both so I know that as well. Instead of listening to reviewers who use it for a few weeks at best, get one yourself and make up your own mind in the end.
Mine's still going strong after one year (got it on sale for $320). However, I did get a set of T-LCM's, got a TH8S shifter, and swapped the base wheel rim out with a 13 inch one (one that still allows you to use the buttons). Overall though, love it! I may sell it down the road, but for now it works for me.
@@sandtanmaroon Thrustmaster had a sale on their US site last year around Memorial Day, so I snagged it. Sadly I havent seen as many sales this year. Im probably going to upgrade to the T818 eventually.
I've been using the T300RS ~4 years, for about a year or two I have been dealing with the FFB shutting off due to overheating after about a hour of play in games like DiRT Rally 2.0 and doing rally/off-roading in Forza Horizon 5, and the cooling fan inside is pretty loud and doesn't do too great of a job at keeping the FFB motor cool, although the solution is to mod the wheelbase to use a Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX fan which is ~$20 USD, but requires soldering to install due to the fan using a 3-pin PWM connector if you don't have a 2-3 pin adaptor.
I just got the T818 as an upgrade to my T300 (found the SF1000 + T818 bundle for $800) and it's shocking how much better direct drive is, zero noise, zero latency, lightning fast movements (downright dangerous at times), and overall much more rigid feeling More points to mention: -Tons more detail felt -No fan, so no fan noise when it's pushed to the limit continuously -Unlike belt and gear driven wheels, it can give all the feedback you need while being light to steer (like how it should)
@@mateuszs6666 Yeah, that's what threw me off paying $1200 for the bundle, but as soon as I saw the $800 Amazon listing I had to do it as it's not an easy wheel to get where I am to begin with Here's hoping that they secretly put a PS compatibility chip inside and all it needs is a firmware update somehow lol
@@MrTARIQSs they legally wouldnt be able to sell it even with disabled chip as that what Fanatec was going to do with its newer PS5 wheel and Sony blocked them and told them they cant sell it without being approved by sopny even with disabled PS5 security chip so in the end Fanatec had to delay untill Sony gave them the green light to do so
You can get Thrustmasters lode cell pedals (T-LCM) for $360 Canadian to upgrade the pedals. Now that Fanatec has gone bankrupt, the only safe option is from Thrustmaster and Logitech if you play on PlayStation. As a Gran Turismo player, the only other wheel I would consider is the Thrustmaster T500 ($500 Cnd, Wheel / pedals), Thrustmaster T-GT ($1100 Cnd, wheel / pedals) and Logitech G Pro ($900 Cnd, wheel only). The current price for a T300RS is $650 Cnd with wheel / pedals. The problem with most other offerings is that they are PC only. For those of us that avoid PC gaming, there isn't a lot of other decent options.
@@rani5752 yeah I’ve heard of it happening but so far it’s never happened to me, I keep the overall ffb strength at 75% to prevent it, heard it helps from other reviews
After many years with various Logitech products )8 years with a G29) I found a T300 with the extra Sparco wheel used for $300AUD. The pedal set with the conical brake mod is excellent but remember to calibrate in game. It makes the G29 feel like a toy. I play AC with CM.
Here in Germany, the T300 RS GT is currently around 360€. I would _love_ to go with Moza Racing or Fanatec, but: - Sadly, Moza does not offer _anytihng_ compatible with Playstation. - For some reason, the CSL base from Fanatec is only available as an XBox / PC version, again no compatibility for Playstation. Therefore, the cheapest set Fanatec has on offer if you want to play Gran Turismo with it is the "Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm)" for 700€. Sadly, that only has two pedals, so you need to add the third pedal for another 40€, which brings the price to 740€, pretty much exactly double the price of the Thrustmaster kit. Basically, I haven't found anything in the 300 to 400€ range yet that's compatible with Playstation and is comparable to the T300 RS GT.
Got mine for little over a year now (€270 brand new, got lucky with a discount) and have to say it's been wonderful except for the fact that the wheel rim as fewer buttons than the G29 I previously owned (got the SF1000 add-on and solved that part of the problem), and no leather also which was a shame. But overall i felt like that the T300 was sn improvement over the G29, better FF overall and no noisy gears (belt > gears). But the biggest issue with the T300 is that you'll probably have to upgrade the fan, I've had some issues with some kind of overheating and losing FF, and will defo upgrade the fan soon. But even though it's a great wheel, for the normal price that you can get this bundle is way to expensive comparing to some offerings with DD. Makes no sense that brands still practice these high prices on non-DD wheel bases...
it can get pretty noisy if the room u are in is very quiet and have others around, yet is still quieter than the logitech g29 i used to have. t300 defenetly better and smoother feeling. g29 feels more grindy
still worth it i beginner simracing so this T300 much more better than G29/G923 also can add on handbrake or shifter or change for better steering wheel or pedal
I have the TX, pretty much the same base, but for pc/xbox instead of pc/playstation. I like it. But I’m itching to upgrade to a DD base, not gonna lie 😅
Hey :) please help. I bought a Thrustmaster T300. The steering wheel is 100% functional, I checked it in Control panel and other racing games. But in Forza Horizon 5 Force Feedback doesn't work at all.... Does anyone have any ideas? So far I've tried this: - I connected and connected the steering wheel during the game. - I reinstalled the drivers - I turned the Control panel on and off during the game - I did it all in different orders, but I still don't see FFB...
i would get it but im short on money and its going to be used by my kid ( 7 years old ) should are 128 and 248 good enought to start too? would love to know because i feel this is the 1st good entry level wheel... and yet i feel price is to high for a 1st wheel ever.... amaizing rewiew !!
I bought the TX when my trusty noisy Logitech G920 started falling to bits. Force feedback on the TX/T300rs is just better than the Logitech G920 an similar. The supplied pedals (T3PA?) are rubbish mines lasted less than a year and where not nearly as good as the Logitech G25 pedals that I was using with the G920. I got lucky and got a set of the Thrustmaster load cell pedals used but perfect for £80 30 mins drive away. Load cell pedals are the best upgrade for anyone in my opinion. I've moved onto a DD wheel now but the TX was great
I used one for about a year and while it was nice I feel like it's a pointless buy nowadays. Best upgrade path is start on a used Logitech wheel from fb marketplace then if you stick with it go straight to dd.
Im daily user of the t300 in acc 😅 100% ffb and booat checked and 80% force in acc, never clips and gives solid ffb. Im using a acelith gt wheel mod on it. Pedals sucks and broke after 4 weeks so im using csl pedals.
Bro, my Thrustmaster T150 pro base stopped working suddenly after being used for 4 years continuously, now i am planning to upgrade, as there are no direct drive wheels available in India. My only option is Thrustmaster TS-XW. Or should I go for the cheaper option Thrustmaster t248 as Thrustmaster officially does not have a service center in IndiaBro, my Thrustmaster T150 pro base stopped working suddenly after being used for 4 years continuously, now i am planning to upgrade, as there are no direct drive wheels available in India. My only option is Thrustmaster TS-XW. Or should I go for the cheaper option Thrustmaster t248 as Thrustmaster officially does not have a service center in India
This is the second video where you overestimate what a beginner actually is. A beginner in terms of sim racing is some one who is tired of using the thumbstick, or worse, keyboard, to steer and are just looking for a little bit of control. A beginner is not someone who is looking to make a career out of sim racing.
So a csl bundle from fanatec is £400 ish plus another 130 for the 3rd pedle so lets say £500 how can that compare to a bundle for £350 with 3 pedles ect yeah they are kinda cheap but value for money 💰
This review will be worth watching if I won it on a draw with it and a PS5. The catch is I need save BND 200 for a copy of GT7 and either a TH8S or TH8A shifter. The problem is I'm currently waiting for my friend's Logitech G29 because he upgraded to a Moza R5. If it arrives, what should I do with it
No, I had it, you get locked into an ecosystem where the parts are always in the low to mid quality range. Which is fine for the affordable range, but once you want a step up it’s very limited. I went to a moza r12 and haven’t gone back. I wanted the option of higher end rims and the sf1000(which I had) didn’t quite do it for me. The creaky plastic just was not it imo
Imo If you’re just starting out get the g920 or g29. Yes it’s loud and the gears can be annoying but you won’t experience the slip that the t300 base is suspect to with its belts. G29’s are a lot easier to resell on the open market due to their inherent compatibility and there are less parts to lose. Then when touching on upgrading to another ecosystem you only have to spend ~$200 more than you bought the bundle Logitech for to get a dd kit from fanatec
So, my budget in my country allows for me to choose between a t248 and g923, i play beamng and freeroam in assetto corsa, i dont drive competitively and would like a wheel which is fun for driving around and when i drive hard in beamng or assetto corsa that would also feel realistic and if i want to, drift good aswell, so which one would be the better pick? Its also hot where i live and i’ve read that the t300 overheats and once read the t248 also overheating AND noise is no issue as no-one is close to me
Hey should I get this wheel if it goes on sale like on Amazon prime day? Mostly going to do casual racing, drives, test my skills, nothing too competitive, not going to play everyday. Or any other recommendations?
@OCRacing I am a huge fan of your channel I would love to make a video with you I understand your busy but if you would I would very much appreciate it I would also like a shoutout but I understand if not and by the way another banging video
It’s so good I still go back to it from my Clubsport dd+ because of the ease of use across the board. Like goosiest says it’s literally the best plug and play wheel for PlayStation
Hmm, never thought I’d hear someone say they’ll go back from a DD+ to it. What exactly makes its ease of use “easier” compared to the DD+? Just wondering because I’ve used both on PlayStation and they both equally connect and function the same on that interface
@@OCRacing goosiest said it perfectly, no complicated tuning needed to jump from game to game. playstation ACC is especially tricky to get realistic ffb on My DD without excessively messing with the settings. Also certain games like drive-club and other older games just plain suck on Dd drives because they aren’t as compatible software wise as a t300. It just works very well in terms of plug and play on almost all games new and old ps or pc.
im looking to get into sim racing and am looking at getting my first force feedback wheel. I’ve been looking at the t300, the t248, and possibly the fanatec gran turismo dd pro if fanatec gets there problems figured out. which wheel should I get?
If it helps, i recently bought my first set up. I got a Playseat Challenge X and a T300 RS GT. I couldn't be happier with them both. I'm sure people will frown upon it, but as a wheel to start out with, I personally think it's really good. I mainly play GT7 and ACC. I'm sure DD wheels are way better, but for the money, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Happy shopping 🏁
I agree with the other comment but I already fell into the ecosystem trap: I was also thinking about Fanatec CSL because bundles start at 400€. But during a refurbished sale at the TM online shop I bought a T300 with Ferrari Alcantara wheel. That wheel is a step up compared to the regular T300, T150 etc. Some weeks later there was another refurbished sale at TM online shop and I added the 28cm leather wheel and LC pedals. That feels more like a real brake. I bought the additional steering wheel to not wear out that nice Alcantara wheel and in case I want to fiddle around with different rims. I just built a sim rig with wood. It needs some tweaking but is stiffer than I expected. And it was fun to think about how it could be done, see some things working and others needing improvements. I'm not good at working with wood but it was fun.
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I'm a beginner Simracer and this is my first Wheel... I highly recommend it... Having sooo much fun!
How's the torque and feel about the steering and pedals mind sharing it ??
@@yashuftwxD For me, the torque is absolute strong enough. The Pedals could be a bit more solid tbh, because the metal foot plates are connected to plastic, and it "wiggles" a little bit due to its elasticity. Would I buy that wheel again? Big yes!
@@Sonick88 thanks mate 👍
Have one for about 4 years...top notch, assetto corsa with content manager is a must. Still running as the 1st day.
You can put a little piece with rubber (included in the box) to give a much better feeling to the brake pedal 👍
@@KTMLaranjinha brother does it still competitive wheel? i bought several days ago and i am waiting for delivery. I want to play iracing types of game.
Very good. Top quality.👍
@@klovez49in a nutshell, any wheel with FFB can be competitive if you spend more time getting the feel for it. I think I remember someone mentioning that in a video somewhere.
Also I bought the T300RS a month or so ago as an upgrade to my controller (and I became love racing/driving games, it just made sense) and I've been enjoying it so far on Assetto Corsa, BeamNG and Dirt Rally 2015.
Dirt with a steering wheel is heavenly.. especially coming from a controller 👌@@perezadotarts
As long as Moza can't deliver the R3 and Fanatec is filing bankruptcy, Thrustmaster, Logitech, PXN, and Hori is more relevant for the beginning Sim racing market.
Honestly this is probably true. At the moment, neither Fanatec or Moza are targeting the VERY entry-level market. However, I wouldn't say the T300 is in that segment either, at it's current $450, I would say this is very much in contention against the R5 from Moza and CSL Wheelbase by Fanatec.
@@OCRacingFanatec was bought by Corsair so they ain't going bankrupt
@@IMX383Did you see the meme of the future Corsair/Fanatec wheel that was one giant RGB ring? That was a good one.
@@dauntae24 I saw that one
@@IMX383the deals still in the works, while it’s more than likely to go thru. Until Corsair has officially acquired Fanatec anything’s possible
Its still so surprising how good belt driven wheels can feel in these sims.
i am thinking about buying this for my birthday for some time now. couldn't find good reviews expect yours a while ago. so glad you made another one. Respect
Glad I could help!
@@OCRacing got a question. There's a TX leather edition for 300$ no shipping its a local. Is it worth?
@@sandro_abesait’s not a bad deal, although if you can and are willing to save a bit extra the Moza R5 bundle is $460 at microcenter so if you’re willing to spend the extra $160 I’d go for that instead.
Hbd bro 🎉🥳
@@yahyagamal8326 it's not till June but thanks bro ♥️♥️
I just wanted to say that I'm a big man. 6ft 3inchs. And I don't mind the size of the wheel. I've owned it since 2018 with no problems. Love the channel. One con is the lack of wheels in the aftermarket.
Rocking the t300 for almost a decade now !
And me 😁
Does yours 'wobble' a bit when it does the initial start up? When mine spins it almost looks like the wheel is installed incorrectly that is how much it wobbles.
@@kylerobinson6102 no all good 🙏
Had a great run with my T300! Can’t recommend enough as a first second hand wheel
About 2-1/2 years ago, I bought a used T300RS GT with used T3PA-Pro pedals (these pedals are practically full metal and can be inverted, which mine are). I ditched the stock wheel rim and have a new Sparco P310, and added a new TH8A shifter and a new TSS handbrake. I am a massive Thrustmaster fan, as my first one was in the mid 99s with a Formula T1 (which I still have displayed on a shelf), and when I got back into sim racing after a 20ish year hiatus, got a Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition for the portable convenience.
For the amount of time I get to race, for the price I paid for the entire ecosystem, at the time I bought it all I would have paid the same amount for a entry DD base, basic wheel and a 2 pedal set. So I feel like this was the best choice for me overall, and I have no complaints using it with my triple screens, used VR (that I bought for $50 CND) and Logitech surround sound.
I would like to do a future update, when one of our kids moves out, and be able to use one of the rooms for a full motion rig, large triples, and then a nice DD with load cell.pedals. I even know every brand I would buy for each item also. I just have to be patient!
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Thanks for mentioning countries outside US, Europe and Japan. The Fanatec DD PRO here in Brazil is still in the 2000 US Dollares mark.
Good video!
My first wheel was secondhand t300rs and it gave me most joyful experience even I have DD now
Been waiting for this!
Made it just for you 😉
The people have been!
Happened to meet him in person, and he's a genuinely good guy that loves car as much as us. Great review and keep up the good work!
This wheel still holds up pretty well in 2024, got mine last year December with the TH8S shifter which is a bonus in my opinion since you can switch between H pattern and Sequential, I use this on PC and I am having a blast with the PCSX2 emulator running Gran Turismo 4
Really enjoy your content. Thanks for holding the TX300 name high. I'm on a second hand TX300RS with the two pedal set and loving every moment!
9:05 you don't need to undo the small screw all the way, you can leave it in the collar, that way you won't lose it
why do you need to undo the screw at all?
@@AlastairGames The screw is used to fix the collar in place, so it can't come loose by itself when racing (I've had that happen a few times when not tightening the screw). If you don't undo the screw, you can't loosen the collar to take the rim off
Got this as my introduction into sim racing a month or two ago , and so far I'm having a blast using on it. It's definitely quiet, the rim it comes with looks nicer in person, FFB is very good (it feels strong to me still since it's my first time, but other than that it's smooth), and I feel it is very worth it for what it's being offered at.
I definitely recommend it for those on a slightly decent budget and just starting out 🙂
Does it overheat?
@@dvnny1680 nope, used it for 4-5 hours on most days at 85% FFB Strength (the default), and there isn't any loss in feedback.
I did make sure to take some precautions with turning Fan Mode to always on by pressing 2 buttons on the unit just to be on the safe side of things.
I am between this and a DD bundle solution (not for cage). The problem is that I want it for both PC and PS4 , be able to put it at table and not to make noise like 923. Unfortunately, the cheapest I have found is Fanatec gran turismo gg pro but it costs 600+ euro :(
You can use the Ras1ution wheel converter to play with any wheel on Playstation 4/5 (5 with the ras1ution 2) so if I were you I would get a dd wheel bundle, and then buy the converter so you can play with it on both platforms
Bruh!!!! You're almost at 100k!!! I remember when i subscribed to you when you had less than 10k
I got a t300rs gt at the beginning of the year and it’s amazing.
I’ve used this wheel since 2017, the base t300rs not gt. I never had any problems till I plugged it in the wrong plug and fried it. It’s the only wheel I’ve ever used so this review was really helpful
I picked up a 2nd hand Ferrari version with 3 pedals. It's an older version as the base only says PS3 and PS4 support on the wheelbase, but I'm able to use it on my PC without issue. It was missing the desk clamp, but I've drilled holes in my desk and mounted it. I picked it up for AUD$230 (around USD$155). Other options were
- G920 (wheel + pedals+shifter) for AUD$250 or
- G29 (wheel+pedal+shift-stick) for AUD$300 or
- G923 (wheel + pedals) for AUD$250.
I opted for the Thrustmaster as reviews favoured it over the LogiTech models.
I used to have two setups, G29 and T300, one for college and one for home. Back then, I felt like G29 was like a toy to me compared to T300, it felt so loose and I was about a second per lap slower on G29. Several months ago I bought DDpro to replace G29, and to my surprise I'm not significantly slower on T300. But after using load cell pedals, it's hard to find the same consistency on T3PA. So I think I'll be purchasing TLCM for the my next upgrade.
But for those who are looking for a new setup, I would definitely not recommend T300. A T300 with TLCM is almost the same price as the cheapest Fanatec DD wheel with load cell or a pretty good Moza wheel bundle. Not to mention that T300 has cooling issue, the force feedback lost about 50% after playing for like 20 mins. I did some modifications to fix it and it's fine now, but you can just plug and play if you go for other better wheels.
The cockpit mount for the pedals is not overkill because they do slide across the floor. I have them and before I mounted them they always moved. And if you use the conical mod or a DIY loadcell, you will definitely need to mount them.
What do you mean there's no side to side adjustment on the pedals? The pedal faces can be moved around. That's why there is a grid of holes on the pedal faces. There is also a brake bushing that goes behind the pedal to give resistance.
Just got the t300 on sale at best buy for 299 I had a Logitech g920 sold it for 240 so I think I’ll be very happy with this upgrade I always hear how much smoother the belt driven wheel is just waiting for it in the mail can’t wait 👍
On amazon too 300$
The review is on the t300rs gt model its $450 everywhere. Don't confuse the t300 model to this. While both are t300, the one in the video is the t300 rs gt.
@@johnrambo1349 yeah I got the t300 rs gt for sale for 300
@RonRon0110 yeah probably used lol. I'm talking about brand new. It's $450 brand new. If you can find it brand new for $300 why not post link. I checked best buy, Amazon, also trustmaster site, it's all $450. Lol
@@johnrambo1349 right I just bought the t300 with t3pm pedals for 299$ on amazon and the price 2 weeks ago just went back up to 449$. It arrived doubled boxed in mint condition. Not even a dent in the box. It was on sale for 299$ for almost 4 weeks.
I went for this wheel + an Acelith mod cause I wanted a GT style wheel (and the 488 GT3 wheel was just out of budget for now). I'm only a beginner but I must say I have zero complaints so far.
He remains the undisputed best Thrustmaster T300RS for all professionals and beginners from all sides thank you for the wonderful video 💯👌
I used this exact wheelbase for many, many years. I switched over to Fanatec DD but gave this to my roomie who is still using it two years later. It's all but indestructible and works more than good enough, If you want well proven durability and simple and low cost upgradability, which includes the quick release (a cheap sleeve lock upgrade works wonders for it) this is still a great option. I'd honestly buy it again, no joke.
Hmm this is probably the first time T300/TX and proven durability has been said in the same sentence. This base is notorious for overheating which leads to bad ffb fade and burnt out motors. You are obviously very lucky with the one you got
@@robertcarr4172 And YOU need to stop reading about/looking at reviews on stuff and actually try using it. No one I know, and I know more than a few, who use this wheelbase ever overheated. They all work fine and last for many, many years. You'll also get great warranty service (at least in the US), try the same with Fanatec---and I own both so I know that as well. Instead of listening to reviewers who use it for a few weeks at best, get one yourself and make up your own mind in the end.
Mine's still going strong after one year (got it on sale for $320). However, I did get a set of T-LCM's, got a TH8S shifter, and swapped the base wheel rim out with a 13 inch one (one that still allows you to use the buttons). Overall though, love it! I may sell it down the road, but for now it works for me.
Where did you get the wheel
@@sandtanmaroon On Thrustmaster's site, they were having a sale and I lucked out.
@@sandtanmaroon Thrustmaster had a sale on their US site last year around Memorial Day, so I snagged it. Sadly I havent seen as many sales this year. Im probably going to upgrade to the T818 eventually.
@@roguesquadron521 thanks og
I've been using the T300RS ~4 years, for about a year or two I have been dealing with the FFB shutting off due to overheating after about a hour of play in games like DiRT Rally 2.0 and doing rally/off-roading in Forza Horizon 5, and the cooling fan inside is pretty loud and doesn't do too great of a job at keeping the FFB motor cool, although the solution is to mod the wheelbase to use a Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX fan which is ~$20 USD, but requires soldering to install due to the fan using a 3-pin PWM connector if you don't have a 2-3 pin adaptor.
I buy a used one in 2022 and i still have it ! Best wheel if you want to start any sim (racing,drifting,rallye…)
I just got the T818 as an upgrade to my T300 (found the SF1000 + T818 bundle for $800) and it's shocking how much better direct drive is, zero noise, zero latency, lightning fast movements (downright dangerous at times), and overall much more rigid feeling
More points to mention:
-Tons more detail felt
-No fan, so no fan noise when it's pushed to the limit continuously
-Unlike belt and gear driven wheels, it can give all the feedback you need while being light to steer (like how it should)
But doesn't have PlayStation compatibility :/
@@mateuszs6666 Yeah, that's what threw me off paying $1200 for the bundle, but as soon as I saw the $800 Amazon listing I had to do it as it's not an easy wheel to get where I am to begin with
Here's hoping that they secretly put a PS compatibility chip inside and all it needs is a firmware update somehow lol
@@MrTARIQSs they legally wouldnt be able to sell it even with disabled chip as that what Fanatec was going to do with its newer PS5 wheel and Sony blocked them and told them they cant sell it without being approved by sopny even with disabled PS5 security chip so in the end Fanatec had to delay untill Sony gave them the green light to do so
overall best looking wheelbase/wheel combo
Bought mine last year no regrets
Glad to hear 👍 is it holding up well?
my quick release screw went missing
@@OCRacing yes but the cover snapped😅
You can get Thrustmasters lode cell pedals (T-LCM) for $360 Canadian to upgrade the pedals. Now that Fanatec has gone bankrupt, the only safe option is from Thrustmaster and Logitech if you play on PlayStation. As a Gran Turismo player, the only other wheel I would consider is the Thrustmaster T500 ($500 Cnd, Wheel / pedals), Thrustmaster T-GT ($1100 Cnd, wheel / pedals) and Logitech G Pro ($900 Cnd, wheel only). The current price for a T300RS is $650 Cnd with wheel / pedals.
The problem with most other offerings is that they are PC only. For those of us that avoid PC gaming, there isn't a lot of other decent options.
Got mine for 230$ used & just 4 months old and feels awesome! Great review
Have you felt some kind of overheating issues in the wheelbase? Some people complained about that.
@@rani5752 yeah I’ve heard of it happening but so far it’s never happened to me, I keep the overall ffb strength at 75% to prevent it, heard it helps from other reviews
@@Pahtaetoh ah okay thank you!
After many years with various Logitech products )8 years with a G29) I found a T300 with the extra Sparco wheel used for $300AUD. The pedal set with the conical brake mod is excellent but remember to calibrate in game.
It makes the G29 feel like a toy.
I play AC with CM.
Ive been debating between switch to belt or dd considering im not old enough to have a job, big thanks for all the info
Great wheel! Have minimum on 300 hrs in the last year for drifting 🤘🏻 no issues
Here in Germany, the T300 RS GT is currently around 360€. I would _love_ to go with Moza Racing or Fanatec, but:
- Sadly, Moza does not offer _anytihng_ compatible with Playstation.
- For some reason, the CSL base from Fanatec is only available as an XBox / PC version, again no compatibility for Playstation. Therefore, the cheapest set Fanatec has on offer if you want to play Gran Turismo with it is the "Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm)" for 700€. Sadly, that only has two pedals, so you need to add the third pedal for another 40€, which brings the price to 740€, pretty much exactly double the price of the Thrustmaster kit.
Basically, I haven't found anything in the 300 to 400€ range yet that's compatible with Playstation and is comparable to the T300 RS GT.
I got one of these used for super cheap. Going to use the car extra cash to upgrade the pedals.
Bought mine about 2 months ago for £290 or 360 dollars and its been great 👍
Its a great wheel, but only because of console compatibility. Otherwise, cammus has the best offers currently
Got mine for little over a year now (€270 brand new, got lucky with a discount) and have to say it's been wonderful except for the fact that the wheel rim as fewer buttons than the G29 I previously owned (got the SF1000 add-on and solved that part of the problem), and no leather also which was a shame. But overall i felt like that the T300 was sn improvement over the G29, better FF overall and no noisy gears (belt > gears). But the biggest issue with the T300 is that you'll probably have to upgrade the fan, I've had some issues with some kind of overheating and losing FF, and will defo upgrade the fan soon. But even though it's a great wheel, for the normal price that you can get this bundle is way to expensive comparing to some offerings with DD. Makes no sense that brands still practice these high prices on non-DD wheel bases...
it can get pretty noisy if the room u are in is very quiet and have others around, yet is still quieter than the logitech g29 i used to have. t300 defenetly better and smoother feeling. g29 feels more grindy
Love the t300rs gt but I’d get the moza r5. Good vid oc!
I agree, thanks for the comment 🤝
@@seallz same but I got mine during Christmas 2021 so that was before the cheap dd bundles
Great wheel just had some over heating issue but over all it’s a great way to start sim racing still a good wheel
Still going strong after 4 years.
Use an Acelith 🇮🇹 open wheel steering mod on it.
2 of the pedal springs broke in 4 years of use. Easy fix.
Bro of I turn off ffb then wheel won't got heat up ? I want to make sure it stays for long time
@@liamsmith455 never had overheating issues.
still worth it
i beginner simracing
so this T300 much more better than G29/G923
also can add on handbrake or shifter or change for better steering wheel or pedal
I have the TX, pretty much the same base, but for pc/xbox instead of pc/playstation. I like it. But I’m itching to upgrade to a DD base, not gonna lie 😅
The wheel rim is bigger than the logitech rim for those wondering. The force feedback is much better than logitech.
I’ve had mine for what? 2 days? And I’m loving it! And even better, I got mine for AU$250!
You should check out MVH Studio's F1 series wheels, could be a game changer for the Logitech(or Fanatec/Moza) users
Hey :) please help. I bought a Thrustmaster T300. The steering wheel is 100% functional, I checked it in Control panel and other racing games. But in Forza Horizon 5 Force Feedback doesn't work at all.... Does anyone have any ideas? So far I've tried this: - I connected and connected the steering wheel during the game. - I reinstalled the drivers - I turned the Control panel on and off during the game - I did it all in different orders, but I still don't see FFB...
i would get it but im short on money and its going to be used by my kid ( 7 years old ) should are 128 and 248 good enought to start too? would love to know because i feel this is the 1st good entry level wheel... and yet i feel price is to high for a 1st wheel ever....
amaizing rewiew !!
I bought the TX when my trusty noisy Logitech G920 started falling to bits. Force feedback on the TX/T300rs is just better than the Logitech G920 an similar. The supplied pedals (T3PA?) are rubbish mines lasted less than a year and where not nearly as good as the Logitech G25 pedals that I was using with the G920. I got lucky and got a set of the Thrustmaster load cell pedals used but perfect for £80 30 mins drive away. Load cell pedals are the best upgrade for anyone in my opinion. I've moved onto a DD wheel now but the TX was great
I literally bought one yesterday
I used one for about a year and while it was nice I feel like it's a pointless buy nowadays. Best upgrade path is start on a used Logitech wheel from fb marketplace then if you stick with it go straight to dd.
Im daily user of the t300 in acc 😅 100% ffb and booat checked and 80% force in acc, never clips and gives solid ffb. Im using a acelith gt wheel mod on it. Pedals sucks and broke after 4 weeks so im using csl pedals.
Proudly still using it
Using a T150 with just gas/brake pedals. Would I notice that much of a difference and would the T300 wheel actually help lower lap times?
We need the T300 VS T248 comparison video !!!! Plzzzz !!!!!
Bro, my Thrustmaster T150 pro base stopped working suddenly after being used for 4 years continuously,
now i am planning to upgrade, as there are no direct drive wheels available in India. My only option is Thrustmaster TS-XW.
Or should I go for the cheaper option Thrustmaster t248 as Thrustmaster officially does not have a service center in IndiaBro, my Thrustmaster T150 pro base stopped working suddenly after being used for 4 years continuously,
now i am planning to upgrade, as there are no direct drive wheels available in India. My only option is Thrustmaster TS-XW.
Or should I go for the cheaper option Thrustmaster t248 as Thrustmaster officially does not have a service center in India
This but TX leather edition and moza r3 bundle is similar price in Australia so I ordered r3 bundle
I hope I can use the steering wheel on my ps5 and play test drive solar crown.
I am watching this even having fanatec clubsport v2.5
Is the V2.5 holding up well?
is the only wheel i have tried besides g29 so i will say yes
The most important question... will this work on playstation 3?
This is the second video where you overestimate what a beginner actually is. A beginner in terms of sim racing is some one who is tired of using the thumbstick, or worse, keyboard, to steer and are just looking for a little bit of control. A beginner is not someone who is looking to make a career out of sim racing.
thank you SOO MUCH fir this vid . My parents said that if i get a scolarship they'll buy me one !!!!!
Sounds like a great deal for the parents 🤣
I just snagged a T300RS GT Edition for $335 on eBay open box! ($310) + ($25 Shipping.)
So excited for it to show up!
just got a new one for 70 bucks. with the rubber washer brake mod i have absolutely no fomo for anything else
diaboical price
So a csl bundle from fanatec is £400 ish plus another 130 for the 3rd pedle so lets say £500 how can that compare to a bundle for £350 with 3 pedles ect yeah they are kinda cheap but value for money 💰
This review will be worth watching if I won it on a draw with it and a PS5. The catch is I need save BND 200 for a copy of GT7 and either a TH8S or TH8A shifter. The problem is I'm currently waiting for my friend's Logitech G29 because he upgraded to a Moza R5. If it arrives, what should I do with it
Also I'm planning to start sim racing, still a beginner to this scene. Please do consider that in mind
the fanatec will cost me 400 bucks and theres a t300rs gt is for sale for 240 im thinking of getting one
No, I had it, you get locked into an ecosystem where the parts are always in the low to mid quality range. Which is fine for the affordable range, but once you want a step up it’s very limited.
I went to a moza r12 and haven’t gone back. I wanted the option of higher end rims and the sf1000(which I had) didn’t quite do it for me. The creaky plastic just was not it imo
Imo If you’re just starting out get the g920 or g29. Yes it’s loud and the gears can be annoying but you won’t experience the slip that the t300 base is suspect to with its belts.
G29’s are a lot easier to resell on the open market due to their inherent compatibility and there are less parts to lose.
Then when touching on upgrading to another ecosystem you only have to spend ~$200 more than you bought the bundle Logitech for to get a dd kit from fanatec
@@Tyler_Evans0411 In all honesty, have you tried both??
Great video
In India Fanatec has no sales or service support. Moza and Thrustmaster exists through third party dealers and are mostly overpriced 😢
So, my budget in my country allows for me to choose between a t248 and g923, i play beamng and freeroam in assetto corsa, i dont drive competitively and would like a wheel which is fun for driving around and when i drive hard in beamng or assetto corsa that would also feel realistic and if i want to, drift good aswell, so which one would be the better pick? Its also hot where i live and i’ve read that the t300 overheats and once read the t248 also overheating AND noise is no issue as no-one is close to me
Hey should I get this wheel if it goes on sale like on Amazon prime day? Mostly going to do casual racing, drives, test my skills, nothing too competitive, not going to play everyday. Or any other recommendations?
So the t248 over this? Unless r3 is in my budget i guess?
Is it really that big of a difference in something like the moza r5 compared to the t300?
Where I live a t300rs gt cost $650 and the r5 bundle cost $900 :(
Leave that place😂
I found a t300rs gt for 150 usd 2nd hand is it worth it?
Should i get this used or brand new?
would you say this wheel is worth it for 100-200 bucks used for rally & simcade?
Yes 👍
Is this more durable than the G923?
Pensé en comprar ese volante con un playseat challange por 360€ creo que es rentable?
Where can I get the gloves?
How can you talk about the T3PA and not mention the conical brake mod?
second hand they go for €150 here so that's a good deal
is 200 USD a good deal for the wheelbase + wheel (no paddles)?
Yes
@OCRacing I am a huge fan of your channel I would love to make a video with you I understand your busy but if you would I would very much appreciate it I would also like a shoutout but I understand if not and by the way another banging video
Claim your early my wheel ticket here
Rare new version of the ticket claim 😳
Only for a beginner, have a good weekend Oscar😊😮🥓🙋👍
Is this steering wheel much better than the Logitech G923?
yes
It’s so good I still go back to it from my Clubsport dd+ because of the ease of use across the board. Like goosiest says it’s literally the best plug and play wheel for PlayStation
Hmm, never thought I’d hear someone say they’ll go back from a DD+ to it. What exactly makes its ease of use “easier” compared to the DD+? Just wondering because I’ve used both on PlayStation and they both equally connect and function the same on that interface
@@OCRacing goosiest said it perfectly, no complicated tuning needed to jump from game to game. playstation ACC is especially tricky to get realistic ffb on My DD without excessively messing with the settings. Also certain games like drive-club and other older games just plain suck on Dd drives because they aren’t as compatible software wise as a t300. It just works very well in terms of plug and play on almost all games new and old ps or pc.
im looking to get into sim racing and am looking at getting my first force feedback wheel. I’ve been looking at the t300, the t248, and possibly the fanatec gran turismo dd pro if fanatec gets there problems figured out. which wheel should I get?
If it helps, i recently bought my first set up. I got a Playseat Challenge X and a T300 RS GT. I couldn't be happier with them both. I'm sure people will frown upon it, but as a wheel to start out with, I personally think it's really good. I mainly play GT7 and ACC. I'm sure DD wheels are way better, but for the money, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Happy shopping 🏁
I agree with the other comment but I already fell into the ecosystem trap:
I was also thinking about Fanatec CSL because bundles start at 400€. But during a refurbished sale at the TM online shop I bought a T300 with Ferrari Alcantara wheel. That wheel is a step up compared to the regular T300, T150 etc. Some weeks later there was another refurbished sale at TM online shop and I added the 28cm leather wheel and LC pedals. That feels more like a real brake.
I bought the additional steering wheel to not wear out that nice Alcantara wheel and in case I want to fiddle around with different rims.
I just built a sim rig with wood. It needs some tweaking but is stiffer than I expected. And it was fun to think about how it could be done, see some things working and others needing improvements. I'm not good at working with wood but it was fun.
Lol im just searching for a wheel to play truck simulator with.