This is what you call the most finest example of "a truly honest review" and how it should be. Great work and I totally agree with your final thoughts.
I know I'm late but I used to have one of those sucky wheels that you could get for under $50. I could have probably outrun myself on a controller, but I liked the feel of the wheel better. Edit: I just had to get used to the good wheel. Now I just prefer the feel of the better outright:
Even as someone whose last steering wheel was some kind of late '90s or early 2000s cheapo deal, I can back that up. - I've tried using gamepads like the DualShock 3, using the analogue sticks obviously. And while that is of course a more accurate way than keys, it's still too tedious because the movement is so limited. It's just so little travel compared to even the steering wheels with the least travel out there, so with those little sticks it gets really tedious, and thus, risky within the games. - So even the very basic wheel and pedal sets I had in the past were much better for controlling the virtual vehicles. It's just more logical, as it mimics what you're supposed to do.
Would strongly suggest to save up a bit longer and look at the second hand sites. I would not go cheaper then this or a T150/G29. Then you're just trowing money away. Everything is offcourse better then a keyboard but you'll need a controler for other games anyway so thats a no brainer to get one of those. If you're talking wheel. Don't buy to cheap or you'll just get scammed with a plastic lump of crap.
I have a tmx with t3pa pedals and th8a that I use on PC and xb1 I absolutely love it I had a g920 before it but the tmx blows Logitech outta the water!
s1201 I have one of these and it's so unreliable I'm going to change to the Logitech as soon as I can. It been returned to Thrustmaster who have said there's nothing wrong with it and its probably my internet (if some one can enlighten me how my internet would cause issue by all means please). The wheel shuts its self off randomly after working fine for weeks in both online and off line play and it can often forget it button mapping as well. And even after sending it to France it's still doing it. Not happy and would NOT recommend.
Shaun Cole. U do some of the best and most informative sim hardware reviews on the internet. Keep it up man. Inside Sim racing definitely isn't the same anymore since u lefy
if you download the calibration tool from thrustmaster and calibrate the wheel on the degrees ur using in game you will have no deadzone at all :)(you put ur wheel on the degrees u want in the thrustmaster control panel, and then use the calibration tool)
I was hesitant getting this because most of the time getting the cheaper version of something usually ends up being a bust, and for some, $200 isn't very cheap to be taking that chance. But coming from someone who has never used a racing wheel besides a few at an arcade, this thing is amazing took awhile to get used to but once you get your settings right in game it feels good. Can't say how it compares to an expensive wheel, obviously not as good or realistic as one of those but if you are a beginner with no experience on a racing wheel and looking for a good entry level wheel I would highly recommend this! So far I've played forza motorsport 7, forza horizon 4, dirt rally 2.0, and need for speed heat, all worked great.
I just bought it but I bought better pedals and I'm waiting for it to ship. I went all out with this idea of simulating racing and also am going to buy an xbox ( I'm a playstation man myself lol). This wheel is going to be the cure of my thirst of fast, beautiful cars in a game like forza.
@@lucasredd6144 no noticeable delay, settings will vary game to game and take awhile to feel right most start off feeling very stiff but I've been using mine a year now with no complaints still works very well
i think the TMX with T3PA pedals is a step UP from the Logitech G series because the Belt/Gear system is better than the Hellical Gears on the logitechs
I bought this 3 yrs ago as a complete beginner, and it's still going strong. Great vid, you accurately covered all key positives and negatives. For my purposes it still performs really well, the pedals are useable and basic, with my size 12 feet I have to use just my toes but it isn't an issue. I had to get creative to keep the pedal base from sliding, then got a cheap stand problem solved. Paired with a ButtKicker, I've used it in F1 2017,18,19,20, Dirt Rally and 2.0, Grid 2019 and Autosport, Nascar Heat 5, Project Cars 1 & 2, and finally Wreckfest. For casual entry level, it's been great for me, but not really suitable for anything competitive (the slight dead space is an issue). Not recommending it this many years later, but on a retiree budget for basic recreation it's been great for me.
I just got one a week ago or so for my first wheel and its been great. I laughed when I saw it on the tv tray because that's exactly how I have it. The pedals kept moving around on the floor so I got some good'ol duct tape to put on the bottom and it works great at keeping it in place. For my first wheel I think its fine but I'm already looking to up grade once I get a better platform to use. I'm looking at spending maybe 3k or 4k in total someday to complete a setup but for now the TMX is fine.
First time dropping by your channel. I just wanted to say thanks for the very informative and in depth review. I literally couldn't have done a better review myself. I don't have a single question or thought left unanswered. Thank you again for a great review!
I got this wheel as my first racing wheel. Had it for about 6 months, bought it second hand for £50 and it’s such a great wheel. No faults, would recommend to anyone starting off in sim racing
Gotta agree, this is a toy compared to the likes of a T300 or Open Sim wheels. However, I myself came from used G25/G27 wheels which have very old technologies, are not supported on modern consoles but have good FFB. I went out to buy a new wheel I can use for the PS4 and PC and got myself a T150 (the TMX's PlayStation brother). True enough in the case of the pedals, but I had second thoughts with the main wheel. I think the wheel is more than that of an entry level. It's smoother than a Logitech wheel and it feels good straight out of the box. I have already recommended this wheel to a lot of my friends who are planning to start some competitive sim racing. Above all, I love the modularity of this package, with the ability to upgrade to a T3PA pedal soon.
Oye, ¿pero crees que los T3PA sean mejores que los pedales del G27? A mi me parece que tienen menos recorrido y viéndolos por dentro parecen de menor calidad que los Logitech.
Shaun I must tell you that was one fantastic video, so informative and on point! I'm not a gamer just some dude researching wheels new to racing, this is an extremely useful presentation. Thank you sir!
I just upgraded from my old logitech momo to this and this feels VERY similar. The gear feeling is a lot less but the force feedback is pretty much on par.
superbly delivered, honest, yet not unnecessarily damning, and you as a pro Simmer, are realistic of the fact that people are coming into the sim arena without a big starting budget, well done , many pro's cant see that!
Shuan is basing this off an $800 wheel, that's what he's basing it off, it's okay for the money, he's saying "it's not gonna break your hands like a direct-drive wheel will" he's being honest for folks looking to upgrade their G27's or G25's
I just got this wheel a few days ago as my first wheel and I absolutely love it! I’ve always been a big NASCAR 2003 fan but never was able to drive and now that I can finally drive in a real simulation game I’m addicted
I got mine yesterfay, I dont even have a table for this thing and i Absolutely love it. Its been a lot of fun and while my setup us very cave man like, Its been a blast trying to drift in an 86. Or speeding through a county in an F1 Race car
I wouldn't say it's that light. I have a TMX pro as well, but I also have a T300, it's definitely not as strong or smooth as the T300. But, it is more than adequate. It's an excellent starting wheel.
ARGH!!! after weeks of price comparisons of online retailers and stores , reading and watching every review in the world it seems i find this gem of a review (beam of light appears and shines on)... maybe i just need curtains lol , i just wanted a fun wheel to mess around in forza4 and so on ,thanks to you i decided on a tmx pro since it does come with good pedals ! THANK YOU SHAUN !! keep up the great work
I have used the tmx wheel and t3pa pedals for a couple years and love them for a beginner setup. I order today my csl elite and ps1 wheel and next week will be the holy grail clubsport pedals v3. Thank you for reviewing the lower end equipment.
This was so helpful. I could only find reviews saying only good things and dancing around the point. This video was so helpful to me and my choice. I just subd
im relatively new to sim racing and own the tmx wheel. some of the issues you've had with your wheel aren't issues i share. for example my wheel has maybe a millimetre of dead zone at the max, where it looked like you were driving the a team van with yours lol. and both my paddle shifters share the same satisfying "click" sound. i agree with what you've said about the pedals! any one looking to purchase this set should save up enough to buy the t3pa pedal set (which i did after 48 hours of owning the stock pedals. i also managed to find a brand new set for $156 free shipping so im very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend these to anyone looking to get in to the hobby.
This must be one of the finest reviews I've ever seen!! I have some questions though: 1. How do you calibrate, setup the wheel and upgrade the firmware if you're on an Xbox? Does it all have to be done in the games? 2. I am about to buy the pro package with the better pedals, but what's the difference to the Thrustmaster TX series? That leather version or similar (people seem to not like the Ferrari version). 3. What is better on the TMX wheel and the pedals in the pro setup vs Logitech g920? How's the pedals? (Vs the pedals in the pro setup) 4. I've heard nothing about that glitch problem in the middle before. Other reviewers says it's much better in this matter that for example the g920. Which is correct? 🙂
Such a comprehensive and well thought out review that addressed the exact concerns I have as a purchaser of my first force feedback wheel. Thank you so much.
Great review! Everything was great! I've been thinking for some time about getting this steering wheel as a switch from the controller. Now the decision will be even easier. Think for players who are not so professional on the road, it is a good steering wheel for the transition from the controller, especially since the steering on the controller despite many setting options is never as precise as with a steering wheel.
I bought a brake spring for a logitech g920 and shoved it in there and it worked a treat to stiffen up the brakes. Progressive braking for your left foot is a godsend. Beware: If you choice to do this, be careful not to spin the little gear cogs on the bottom of the pedals as it will mess up your alignment and adjusting it is a small pain.
I think I will be getting this for my old school arcade machine for the driving games. Mounting it onto the front between the controllers may the perfect spot. Thanks for a detailed review...
This is not a step down from the G29/G920. Yes it’s made of plastic, but the belt and FFB just make for a better experience. If you get the PRO version, it is actually a step up thanks to the higher bit rate pedals. Also, there’s no dead zone... All you have to do is adjust the linearity of the steering in games like Forza and the wheel is tight!
I purchased this after years of runnning on the driving force GT, and i really needed an upgrade. Price was good and any modern wheel is better than an old one :D
I’ve had this wheel as my first wheel for about a year now. I think that it’s really good. Although I want to, a never ended up getting a pedal upgrade. I’m building a PC, so I don’t think that pedals are in the budget. The dead zone sucks, but it’s not incredibly noticeable. At some point I want to ditch this wheel for maybe a CSL Elite.
I have used a controller my entire life. About a year ago I bought a U SHAPED WIRELESS WHEEL for $17 at Gamestop for my Xbox360 to play Nascar 09...I WAS BLOWN AWAY HOW MUCH BETTER THE RACING WAS...JUST WITH A WIRELESS WHEEL CONTROLLER. Now of course this is a much Bigger step than a U Shaped Wireless Wheel controller. When NASCAR HEAT EVOLUTION came out it was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT, which caused me to make the leap from Xbox to PC. I just purchased a i7 gaming pc with nvidia 1070 16gb ram with 2 gig hard drive which they told me would easily play IRacing. Im not sure if I am going to like it. I was also scared to spend more money until I got my feet wet first. So basically THANK YOU VERY MUCH...I WENT OUT AN BOUGHT THIS WHEEL. I cant wait to try it out. Best buy said it would be in tomorrow. Per your video...you made me feel good about buying this wheel being a Newbie to Sim Racing. Thank you so much. :0)
For me its fully enaugh! I ordered the one with 3 Pedals! I want to play a VR Driving Simulator with this aaaaaand my good old European Truck Simulator 2 in Vr! Just for imersion! Watched now several reviews!
@@mracer8 are you fucking stupid? Read the comment and go to the timestamp. The guy in the vid said a pedal set with BRAKE AND CLUTCH and he was making a joke about how the guy screwed up... maybe if you could read you would understand
totaly agree! i am completely new to sim racing so bought this tmx as an entry level sortof starter wheel. its great. i did catch the bug and will certainly be upgrading 1 day. but for now, this is an affordable way into this hobby. i run the tmx with t3pa pro pedals and the th8a shifter and i am having a blast, and i am even able to be competitive with sum of the other drivers on more expensive setups. i give this product a 8 out of 10, only because the pedals were just about useless and no hard mounting. and the customer service with thrustmaster is, lets just say, stressful. but over all, this wheel has been my gateway drug into this hobby. See u on the track!
edgar soto after a few weeks of using this i do love it. but i have had sum issues with the th8a shifter, the costumer service from thrustmaster SUX! 100% i would buy ANYTHING else based on that.
edgar soto guess so, but look for info on the support that logitech offers. look for replacement parts, or cables. check all ur bases b4 u drop the cash on it. either way u go, its a ton of cash.. if support isnt necessary to u, or u dont mind waiting months for results if u have a faulty product , i would go with the thrustmaster, but i cant speak about the logitech support, iv never bought a logitech.. i will next time tho. fosho!
tarzan12052 the g920 comes with a 2 year warranty and they also sell ac adapter with wall plug. They also have a lot of faq on there page. Seems pretty good going to buy it.
good review it kinda made me get a 2nd hand one. its coming tomorrow I cant wait because lately my 458 italia wheel has been dying. the deadzone has just been getting bigger and the pedals give random input sometimes
I just bought this wheel. I figured it would be decent enough to start with. It’s still awkward but I’ve literally only had one day. Cool video! I was surprised at the force feedback myself!!!!
Hey I was watching few ATS and ETS videos with this wheel and looks like this wheel does not come back to the center like in real cars? I had Thrustmaster 300 GT long time ago and after every turn he was always moving the wheel to the center automatically, does this wheel has that or not?
This is a great video and I will be getting this wheel for sure. I am glad someone finally made a good review on this wheel with all the details and ups and downs. I was also wondering if it would be compatible with club sport pettals? thanks
Gamestop sells the TMX Pro which is the TMX wheel + T3PA Pedals for $249 (when it's in stock), however they do sometimes have sales. I got mine for $199 over the holidays and it's worth it at the $199 price point. The TMX is really filling a big gap on the XBOX One as previously, you went from the Thrustmaster non-FFB or Hori non-FFB, straight to the TX or G920, with nothing to fill the old Mictosoft FFB wheel for the Xbox 360 position in the lineup). I am coming in as someone who is a long time racing games on consoles, but never had a force feedback wheel before. I'd like to offer a few insights for folks who have never used the higher end FFB wheels before, as I think it's hard for you to get into the mindset since you are used to the higher end (better equipment): 1. Get the TMX Pro from Gamespot. The standard pedals aren't worth it 2. Force Feedback feels reasonably strong on certain games (Dirt Rally mostly). If you don't know what stronger wheels feel like, it probably doesn't feel as gentle as you mention 3. The dead zone probably isn't as noticeable to a new person Another couple points about the FFB: - On Project Cars on XBOX, the wheel feels pretty heavy and strength had to be dialed back to get a better feel - Even on full strength in dirt rally and really whipping the wheel around, it doesn't get blazing hot (it's warm and smells a bit like warm electronics). - My 9yr old wanted to try the wheel out, and on Assetto Corsa, it is at least light enough FFB so that he can handle it. It would make a great wheel for ever seasoned racers to use to introduce friends (and especially kids) to FFB wheels. I appreciate someone that is at least honest about the TMX. Most of the early reviews seemed to over-hype the FFB strength, so it could disappoint some. Since I am exactly the more casual, but long time console racer, you are correct and noting that it a great wheel to get someone started. I said it before and will leave with this thought again: Get the TMX Pro (from Gamestop) with the T3PA pedals. The clutch isn't really necessary for a first wheel, however it's still handy in both Dirt Rally (clutch kicks) and Project Cars (The Lotus 98T really benefits from manual clutch to keep the turbo spooled on upshifts if you want to run it at 100% boost).
I think you can upgrade this wheel to have the 599xx wheel rim. You can undo the hex bolts and remove the screws from the shifters at which point the wheel rim will come off. Simply remove your buttons from the 599 rim and be left with the wheel only and simply reatch it
I.'ve got to say the wheel is pretty good. Unfortunately the steering wheel stopped working so I needed to contact support. After around two weeks of back and forth emails. The support started started a RMA Procedure. So I needed to ship my wheel to their support center. I made sure I packed the wheel so it would be secured and wouldn't be further broken during transit. After I ship it a week goes by. I recived the wheel back in the same packaging. I looked on the wheel rim and it's still worn. Then I looked the basses serial code. Still the same. So I figured they replaced a part or two. I unistal the firmware and follow ge instructions on the thruastmaster site of how to download the drivers etc. I do so in the calibration menu the test setting works so I decide to resort my computer for it to calibrate before use. Nothing happened. I then turn off and on my computer nothing happend. So I decide to call support. Over an hour of waiting. Then, I get on with support I describe how the systems autoque it Most likely is glitches and how you move up in the line it gets longer and and longer you wait position is 3 with a wait time of 8 minutes, que position 2 with a wait time of 16 minutes. Position one with a wait time of 28 minutes. Then the support agent hangs up then I wait 30 more minutes I get back on the line with the agent I told him about about the wheel. He said the motor and somthing else was replaced so I try it on another computer with no luck. Then I unistal the drivers on my computer try again nothing happens with the calibration. Then I call back another 30 minutes. I ask him if he can help me. Then I'm hung up on. Then I call back I raised my voice to him saying I need help and to not hang up. So what does he do? He tells me to fuck off! A Support Agent swearing... very unprofessional can't wait to get into touch with a supervisor.
All of my sim racing friends who started on console games just like I did, well they all thank me for talking them into going into a more serious sim like iRacing. They are all hooked now and tell me that. Nobody I know (except for this one guy) has said they made a mistake. That one prominent Forza racer did go back because I think he liked being a big fish in a small pond rather than being a small fish in a big pond. Yes there are more Forza players, but they are not seriously into sim racing like the iRacers are. 24 hour races anyone? with thousands signing up for the chance to compete, that's what iRacers do.
John G. Hill you just dont get that some people prefer arcade racing.not everyone likes iracing or other simulators, you gotta respect people's tastes man
Hey Shaun, I know this video is old but I hope you'll see this question. Back when the Fanatec CSR wheel came out I bought one and that's the wheel I've used ever since. I use the CSR Elite pedals and I really like them, so I'm keeping them...but the CSR wheel itself is really starting to die. I'm trying to find something reasonably priced that's somewhat decent. How does the TMX stack up against the original Fanatec CSR wheel? Or, for that matter the G29/92 from logitech? Thanks!
Thanks for this review. I'm considering getting my first wheel and leaning towards this one. Right now (July 2019) I'm seeing it on Amazon for only $126 so I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on it.
I run this and this is not a step down from a G920. This feels so much better then the G920 in my opinion. Also, you can change the rim on it, you just need to do a little “fabrication.” All you need to do is screw off the rim, then take off the button box, and mount a wheel to the button box and base using the same screws. Depending on what rim you use, you may not be able to use the buttons without taking your hand off the wheel. I have a cheap NRG wheel and I have to take my hands off the wheel to use the buttons and can’t use the paddles. And this man said “A Pedals”
Im planning to get into sim racing it's been 2 years since i moved to PC from xbox one where i only played forza games extensively and i kinda grew up playing racing games but i never really owned or used any steering wheel and i'm now craving to play some sim racing games (or any racing games that are not arcade) but im really confused as to what to get... Do i buy a cheap affordable wheel that i know is not going to last me long enough, that i think lacks quality and be disappointed over time or do i save money for longer and buy a T300RS GT or a G29 or any other mid/high range wheels? I do think i need a wheel stand for a wheel but again im confused as to what to get, i saw the wheel stand pro but it doesn't look very sturdy and would prefer a stand that is very solid and with not much wobble, so i saw the gt omega wheel stand and that looks much better but if anyone knows anything better than the gt omega stand i would appreciate it! So... - Cheap or more expensive wheel? - Do i really need a wheel stand? Because i don't know if my desk is sturdy enough for that purpose Lastly i use a swivel office chair for my everyday use and i think the swivel would make it really hard to use a wheel do you guys know of any system to lock the swivel ? or do i need a whole other chair for using my wheel? Any help is appreciated
Yes i am late Yes this wheel is great if you are starting off for driving and has great ffb, but if you are trying to get into the drift commmunity, i don't recommend this if you want to be smooth due to the rotation being slower than a t300rs or a g29 etc... Yes it is do-able if you put extra effort into moving the wheel for drifting, but having a different wheel with better self rotation would be recommended. hope this helps out with anyone who's looking for a "drift wheel"
now that is a good review, i myself own a logitech G29. Finally somebody who doesn't diss the logitech G series. i respect thrustmaster and logitech, they're are different for the same purpose, some may like TM and some Logitech. For an entry wheel of 200 dollars this wheel is a must have for newcomers. I agree, if you play Forza motorsport, forza horizon and even hardcore Sims like assetto Corsa, IRacing than ye, the wheel will do it's job. it ain't a G29, or a T300rs/T500 but it does the job right. That's what logitech is missing, a good entry wheel to appeal newcomers. Again, really nice review, you earned a like and a subscription
As someone who is looking for a wheel and pedal set that doesn't cost too much, but is still very solid both in build quality, functionality and features, would this still be one of the best options or has something better come out in the mean while? (It's now November 2019.) - Also, compatibility or support is a thing. I don't want to have to do workarounds or anything like that, because PC-games are already annoying enough like that. - And what about the alternative pedals?... The one with three of them... Any better?...
I've talked to Shaun about this, and I believe the Logitech is a better wheel, but again, not available new. However the Logitech used gears and this wheel uses belts, so less coggy I presume.
I mean no disrespect, because I like the placement of the buttons. But how do you map the buttons from the pc to the wheel. It’s like the pc is not syncing or remembering my game set up in American Truck Simulator. How do you save the buttons from the wheel in to the pc?
I realize this is from 2017 but im new to iracing and this is the type of wheel I got because the price was right and it was the pro version coming in a kit with the T3PA pedals. I have many questions Id like to ask you is there a better way of getting in touch with you ? You mentioned that this wheel cant be taken off ? Im thoroughly confused by this as it states its on the TX servo which is part of the echo system compatible on Xbox One and PC with detachable Thrustmaster wheels** (599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition, TM Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On, Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On????? please let me know if not I need to do some wheel shopping cuz after four months my wheel has busted already/ Was looking at one of the above that I mentioned cuz its F1 style and claims to be compatible. Please let me know how to contact you that we can message back and forth with some slew of questions I have for you in regards to this wheel. Thank you for the most thorough review of anything in the sim racing community I ever seen.
I had the chance to test a G29 and Ferrari wheel before the TMX and I purchased the TMX, Ferarri wheel is obvs non FFB and was pants. It must feel different on a PC to Xbox as my TMX has strong FFB. Like stronger than my actual real car with steering in sport setting. I do not have youre experience with the higher graded models but as a Sim Stearing wheel novice I actually felt the TMX FFB was too strong and at first I reduced the FFB to 60% Untill I got a RIG that wouldn't skid around my room when I went sideways on the game. I now have 11 months experience with the TMX and play on a playseat (Amazon) and the wheel is fantastic. There are down sides however.The brake has NO feel at all (now modded) and I dont have the pro so only 2 pedals at mo. I will soon upgrade to the T8 shifter and T3pa pedals. The biggest upset for me is the Handbrake situation. I really dont wana have to spend over £200 on a sparco edition but that's really my only option while it's in warranty. If I had the choice again and the same budget I would chose the TMX all day.But If budget allowed I would of gone for a Tx.
I'm more concerned about durability, Me and my friend have had 3 T300 failed, any of them didn't go past one year of use. Mine is in RMA process and the friend of mine already sold it and got TS-PC instead.
KRoman47 My TMX is currently in RMA. I had the cheap 458 rubber wheel before and it also broke. I don't know if it is because I am unlucky or because Thrustmaster.
It seems like all the Thrustmaster wheels aren't built to be used on daily basis more than half a year, pretty sad. I'm thinking about selling T300 and getting TS-PC too or back to Fanatec which is much much more expensive for me.
That's not excuse if they can't handle it they should lower the FFB trough a FW or driver update. If people running it at 75% in drivers and to the ffb clipping limit there's no good excuse for failures.
I also have a question about that driving chair...I broke my back in a car accident, which means I need to lean all the way back in the chair to drive, does the Chair in your rig, does the chair LEAN BACK like a regular car seat would?
This is what you call the most finest example of "a truly honest review" and how it should be. Great work and I totally agree with your final thoughts.
Zal ik dit stuur kopen, of door sparen?
ANY wheel is better than controller my friend :)
Almost...
There are some wheels out there that, well... SUCKS!
I know I'm late but I used to have one of those sucky wheels that you could get for under $50. I could have probably outrun myself on a controller, but I liked the feel of the wheel better.
Edit: I just had to get used to the good wheel. Now I just prefer the feel of the better outright:
Anything is better than keyboard
Even as someone whose last steering wheel was some kind of late '90s or early 2000s cheapo deal, I can back that up. - I've tried using gamepads like the DualShock 3, using the analogue sticks obviously. And while that is of course a more accurate way than keys, it's still too tedious because the movement is so limited. It's just so little travel compared to even the steering wheels with the least travel out there, so with those little sticks it gets really tedious, and thus, risky within the games. - So even the very basic wheel and pedal sets I had in the past were much better for controlling the virtual vehicles. It's just more logical, as it mimics what you're supposed to do.
Would strongly suggest to save up a bit longer and look at the second hand sites. I would not go cheaper then this or a T150/G29. Then you're just trowing money away. Everything is offcourse better then a keyboard but you'll need a controler for other games anyway so thats a no brainer to get one of those. If you're talking wheel. Don't buy to cheap or you'll just get scammed with a plastic lump of crap.
This is one of the best reviews I've seen about anything. Very thorough & answered every single question anyone could have possibly had.
I have a tmx with t3pa pedals and th8a that I use on PC and xb1 I absolutely love it I had a g920 before it but the tmx blows Logitech outta the water!
Super Supra does it fit on the thrustmaster wheelstandpro?
yes
Super Supra and what about reliability? I can't decide between g920 or this one
s1201 this for sure my dude
s1201 I have one of these and it's so unreliable I'm going to change to the Logitech as soon as I can.
It been returned to Thrustmaster who have said there's nothing wrong with it and its probably my internet (if some one can enlighten me how my internet would cause issue by all means please).
The wheel shuts its self off randomly after working fine for weeks in both online and off line play and it can often forget it button mapping as well.
And even after sending it to France it's still doing it. Not happy and would NOT recommend.
Shaun Cole. U do some of the best and most informative sim hardware reviews on the internet. Keep it up man. Inside Sim racing definitely isn't the same anymore since u lefy
if you download the calibration tool from thrustmaster and calibrate the wheel on the degrees ur using in game you will have no deadzone at all :)(you put ur wheel on the degrees u want in the thrustmaster control panel, and then use the calibration tool)
I'll ask Shaun about that, but he mentioned the Thrustmaster control panel, so I assume he did that.
No noticeable deadzone for me either. Also, FFB is not that weak, at least not in AMS.
Will it work with euro truck simulator 2?
I was hesitant getting this because most of the time getting the cheaper version of something usually ends up being a bust, and for some, $200 isn't very cheap to be taking that chance. But coming from someone who has never used a racing wheel besides a few at an arcade, this thing is amazing took awhile to get used to but once you get your settings right in game it feels good. Can't say how it compares to an expensive wheel, obviously not as good or realistic as one of those but if you are a beginner with no experience on a racing wheel and looking for a good entry level wheel I would highly recommend this! So far I've played forza motorsport 7, forza horizon 4, dirt rally 2.0, and need for speed heat, all worked great.
I just bought it but I bought better pedals and I'm waiting for it to ship. I went all out with this idea of simulating racing and also am going to buy an xbox ( I'm a playstation man myself lol). This wheel is going to be the cure of my thirst of fast, beautiful cars in a game like forza.
@@corbinmanseill9517 i would suggest thrust master Ferrari 458 spider for people that are new
I bought it for 80 dollars lol
Is there any delay ?
@@lucasredd6144 no noticeable delay, settings will vary game to game and take awhile to feel right most start off feeling very stiff but I've been using mine a year now with no complaints still works very well
Great review! Literally one of the best reviews I’ve ever seen about anything. Especially about this wheel. I appreciate it!
i think the TMX with T3PA pedals is a step UP from the Logitech G series because the Belt/Gear system is better than the Hellical Gears on the logitechs
Apart from the cheaply made feel on the T150.
Bar Goldstein I would agree
if your talking about how the wheel material feels in your hands? Just wear gloves, its what i do.
It is step up! I think
So is it a upgrade from a g27
Love this review. I just had this wheel delivered today. I am a new sim racer and think I made the right choice.
I bought this 3 yrs ago as a complete beginner, and it's still going strong. Great vid, you accurately covered all key positives and negatives. For my purposes it still performs really well, the pedals are useable and basic, with my size 12 feet I have to use just my toes but it isn't an issue. I had to get creative to keep the pedal base from sliding, then got a cheap stand problem solved. Paired with a ButtKicker, I've used it in F1 2017,18,19,20, Dirt Rally and 2.0, Grid 2019 and Autosport, Nascar Heat 5, Project Cars 1 & 2, and finally Wreckfest. For casual entry level, it's been great for me, but not really suitable for anything competitive (the slight dead space is an issue). Not recommending it this many years later, but on a retiree budget for basic recreation it's been great for me.
I have been doing hours of research. Just bought the pro model based on your pedal review. Thank you so much
I just got one a week ago or so for my first wheel and its been great. I laughed when I saw it on the tv tray because that's exactly how I have it. The pedals kept moving around on the floor so I got some good'ol duct tape to put on the bottom and it works great at keeping it in place. For my first wheel I think its fine but I'm already looking to up grade once I get a better platform to use. I'm looking at spending maybe 3k or 4k in total someday to complete a setup but for now the TMX is fine.
First time dropping by your channel. I just wanted to say thanks for the very informative and in depth review. I literally couldn't have done a better review myself. I don't have a single question or thought left unanswered. Thank you again for a great review!
I got this wheel as my first racing wheel. Had it for about 6 months, bought it second hand for £50 and it’s such a great wheel. No faults, would recommend to anyone starting off in sim racing
@Cameron Reedy how did you get it for £50? The best I could find was £120.
@@theow771 lying does wonders I guess lol. I too could also find one second hand at £130 at best
Gotta agree, this is a toy compared to the likes of a T300 or Open Sim wheels. However, I myself came from used G25/G27 wheels which have very old technologies, are not supported on modern consoles but have good FFB.
I went out to buy a new wheel I can use for the PS4 and PC and got myself a T150 (the TMX's PlayStation brother). True enough in the case of the pedals, but I had second thoughts with the main wheel. I think the wheel is more than that of an entry level. It's smoother than a Logitech wheel and it feels good straight out of the box. I have already recommended this wheel to a lot of my friends who are planning to start some competitive sim racing. Above all, I love the modularity of this package, with the ability to upgrade to a T3PA pedal soon.
Luis Moreno they sell this wheel with the t3pa pedals now! Added bonus
I heard, but sadly that package is not available in my country as of this time :( Can't import either because it would just cost me more.
Oye, ¿pero crees que los T3PA sean mejores que los pedales del G27? A mi me parece que tienen menos recorrido y viéndolos por dentro parecen de menor calidad que los Logitech.
Anything is a toy compared to OSW or T300, that isn't a fair comparison, man
Shaun I must tell you that was one fantastic video, so informative and on point! I'm not a gamer just some dude researching wheels new to racing, this is an extremely useful presentation. Thank you sir!
Just go in the games settings and put the forcefeed back all the way up to fix the light forcefeed back problem (duh)
2:42 i laughed at that shaking idk why xD
True :)))
Same lol
lol force feedback goin fukin overdrive over here
WhirlPlayz Bruv I’m dying rn
16:31
this is the best non-biased review i've seen. great video.
I just upgraded from my old logitech momo to this and this feels VERY similar. The gear feeling is a lot less but the force feedback is pretty much on par.
superbly delivered, honest, yet not unnecessarily damning, and you as a pro Simmer, are realistic of the fact that people are coming into the sim arena without a big starting budget, well done , many pro's cant see that!
im pretty sure this "weak forcefeedback" will still be a huge upgrade coming from my Momo Racing force...
I have the Momo now, but i orderd today the TMX, i think it will be an upgrade :D
Shuan is basing this off an $800 wheel, that's what he's basing it off, it's okay for the money, he's saying "it's not gonna break your hands like a direct-drive wheel will" he's being honest for folks looking to upgrade their G27's or G25's
@@RingoYote so people only like direct drive because it has more powerful force feedback? And is the TMX better than the G29?
I have one and I love it! It's great for American truck sim
That’s just what I was looking for
I just got this wheel a few days ago as my first wheel and I absolutely love it! I’ve always been a big NASCAR 2003 fan but never was able to drive and now that I can finally drive in a real simulation game I’m addicted
I got mine yesterfay, I dont even have a table for this thing and i Absolutely love it.
Its been a lot of fun and while my setup us very cave man like, Its been a blast trying to drift in an 86.
Or speeding through a county in an F1 Race car
I agree with this review completely. even better deal at 130-120$ used. get this and a used vr headset instead of a 300$ wheel
turn up the force feedback maybe?
mines pretty strong.
Then...The T300rs would be stronger, oh jeez, how would it feel
Bought one last year and in my opinion is a great deal for a casual player.
You're great!
I've been looking for a wheel to start on without spending too much. Thank you for this video review!
You're thorough and knowledgeable.
I have the pro version from gamestop for 249.00. it comes with t3pa, I also got the t8ha. I would highly recommend to get you started racing
would you say the feed back is light?
I wouldn't say it's that light. I have a TMX pro as well, but I also have a T300, it's definitely not as strong or smooth as the T300. But, it is more than adequate. It's an excellent starting wheel.
I appreciate how in depth this review was
ARGH!!! after weeks of price comparisons of online retailers and stores , reading and watching every review in the world it seems i find this gem of a review (beam of light appears and shines on)... maybe i just need curtains lol , i just wanted a fun wheel to mess around in forza4 and so on ,thanks to you i decided on a tmx pro since it does come with good pedals ! THANK YOU SHAUN !! keep up the great work
This was a very good review. You know who you're speaking to and that matters.
I have used the tmx wheel and t3pa pedals for a couple years and love them for a beginner setup. I order today my csl elite and ps1 wheel and next week will be the holy grail clubsport pedals v3. Thank you for reviewing the lower end equipment.
This was so helpful. I could only find reviews saying only good things and dancing around the point. This video was so helpful to me and my choice. I just subd
Wow, this is a fantastic review. Very well done!
im relatively new to sim racing and own the tmx wheel. some of the issues you've had with your wheel aren't issues i share. for example my wheel has maybe a millimetre of dead zone at the max, where it looked like you were driving the a team van with yours lol. and both my paddle shifters share the same satisfying "click" sound. i agree with what you've said about the pedals! any one looking to purchase this set should save up enough to buy the t3pa pedal set (which i did after 48 hours of owning the stock pedals.
i also managed to find a brand new set for $156 free shipping so im very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend these to anyone looking to get in to the hobby.
This must be one of the finest reviews I've ever seen!! I have some questions though:
1. How do you calibrate, setup the wheel and upgrade the firmware if you're on an Xbox? Does it all have to be done in the games?
2. I am about to buy the pro package with the better pedals, but what's the difference to the Thrustmaster TX series? That leather version or similar (people seem to not like the Ferrari version).
3. What is better on the TMX wheel and the pedals in the pro setup vs Logitech g920? How's the pedals? (Vs the pedals in the pro setup)
4. I've heard nothing about that glitch problem in the middle before. Other reviewers says it's much better in this matter that for example the g920. Which is correct?
🙂
You use your PC to calibrate and upgrade the firmware.
Such a comprehensive and well thought out review that addressed the exact concerns I have as a purchaser of my first force feedback wheel. Thank you so much.
Great review! Everything was great! I've been thinking for some time about getting this steering wheel as a switch from the controller. Now the decision will be even easier. Think for players who are not so professional on the road, it is a good steering wheel for the transition from the controller, especially since the steering on the controller despite many setting options is never as precise as with a steering wheel.
thanks for the review! i've ordered one :) and i've added the universal hub by 3drap to customize the steering wheel :D perfect!
This man's actually made a goated review 🐐
I bought a brake spring for a logitech g920 and shoved it in there and it worked a treat to stiffen up the brakes. Progressive braking for your left foot is a godsend.
Beware: If you choice to do this, be careful not to spin the little gear cogs on the bottom of the pedals as it will mess up your alignment and adjusting it is a small pain.
I think I will be getting this for my old school arcade machine for the driving games. Mounting it onto the front between the controllers may the perfect spot. Thanks for a detailed review...
11:02 he talks about how he can barely feel the force feedback but you can clearly see him struggling with the wheel here
This is not a step down from the G29/G920.
Yes it’s made of plastic, but the belt and FFB just make for a better experience.
If you get the PRO version, it is actually a step up thanks to the higher bit rate pedals.
Also, there’s no dead zone... All you have to do is adjust the linearity of the steering in games like Forza and the wheel is tight!
I purchased this after years of runnning on the driving force GT, and i really needed an upgrade. Price was good and any modern wheel is better than an old one :D
2:43
Initial D be like
I’ve had this wheel as my first wheel for about a year now. I think that it’s really good. Although I want to, a never ended up getting a pedal upgrade. I’m building a PC, so I don’t think that pedals are in the budget. The dead zone sucks, but it’s not incredibly noticeable. At some point I want to ditch this wheel for maybe a CSL Elite.
I have used a controller my entire life. About a year ago I bought a U SHAPED WIRELESS WHEEL for $17 at Gamestop for my Xbox360 to play Nascar 09...I WAS BLOWN AWAY HOW MUCH BETTER THE RACING WAS...JUST WITH A WIRELESS WHEEL CONTROLLER. Now of course this is a much Bigger step than a U Shaped Wireless Wheel controller. When NASCAR HEAT EVOLUTION came out it was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT, which caused me to make the leap from Xbox to PC. I just purchased a i7 gaming pc with nvidia 1070 16gb ram with 2 gig hard drive which they told me would easily play IRacing. Im not sure if I am going to like it. I was also scared to spend more money until I got my feet wet first. So basically THANK YOU VERY MUCH...I WENT OUT AN BOUGHT THIS WHEEL. I cant wait to try it out. Best buy said it would be in tomorrow. Per your video...you made me feel good about buying this wheel being a Newbie to Sim Racing. Thank you so much. :0)
Very well-produced review. Thank you, sir.
Thank you!
“INCONCEIVABLE”
Literally came to the comments looking for this
I laughed. Well played sir.
Thank you, this was a really thorough review that gave me a lot of insight to owning this type of entry wheel.
For me its fully enaugh! I ordered the one with 3 Pedals! I want to play a VR Driving Simulator with this aaaaaand my good old European Truck Simulator 2 in Vr! Just for imersion! Watched now several reviews!
2:28 oh pedal set with brake and clutch but no throttle at all? =)
hmmmmmmmmm
Ahahah nice ome there bud, i thought I wasn't gonna laugh today but you made me laugh
Didn’t u realize new generation F1 have no foot clutch. Boomer. Hahaha
@@mracer8 r/woosh
@@mracer8 are you fucking stupid? Read the comment and go to the timestamp. The guy in the vid said a pedal set with BRAKE AND CLUTCH and he was making a joke about how the guy screwed up... maybe if you could read you would understand
totaly agree! i am completely new to sim racing so bought this tmx as an entry level sortof starter wheel. its great. i did catch the bug and will certainly be upgrading 1 day. but for now, this is an affordable way into this hobby. i run the tmx with t3pa pro pedals and the th8a shifter and i am having a blast, and i am even able to be competitive with sum of the other drivers on more expensive setups. i give this product a 8 out of 10, only because the pedals were just about useless and no hard mounting. and the customer service with thrustmaster is, lets just say, stressful. but over all, this wheel has been my gateway drug into this hobby. See u on the track!
tarzan12052 what should I get tmx and upgrade or g920?
edgar soto after a few weeks of using this i do love it. but i have had sum issues with the th8a shifter, the costumer service from thrustmaster SUX! 100% i would buy ANYTHING else based on that.
tarzan12052 so g920?
edgar soto guess so, but look for info on the support that logitech offers. look for replacement parts, or cables. check all ur bases b4 u drop the cash on it. either way u go, its a ton of cash.. if support isnt necessary to u, or u dont mind waiting months for results if u have a faulty product , i would go with the thrustmaster, but i cant speak about the logitech support, iv never bought a logitech.. i will next time tho. fosho!
tarzan12052 the g920 comes with a 2 year warranty and they also sell ac adapter with wall plug. They also have a lot of faq on there page. Seems pretty good going to buy it.
good review it kinda made me get a 2nd hand one. its coming tomorrow I cant wait because lately my 458 italia wheel has been dying. the deadzone has just been getting bigger and the pedals give random input sometimes
I just bought this wheel. I figured it would be decent enough to start with. It’s still awkward but I’ve literally only had one day. Cool video! I was surprised at the force feedback myself!!!!
Hey I was watching few ATS and ETS videos with this wheel and looks like this wheel does not come back to the center like in real cars? I had Thrustmaster 300 GT long time ago and after every turn he was always moving the wheel to the center automatically, does this wheel has that or not?
I got the t150 pro with t3pa. It s excellent wheel ( except the plastic sensation ) and i recommand it, no need to go higher for a t300
This is a great video and I will be getting this wheel for sure. I am glad someone finally made a good review on this wheel with all the details and ups and downs. I was also wondering if it would be compatible with club sport pettals? thanks
straight to the point review. no BS. subscribing
Gamestop sells the TMX Pro which is the TMX wheel + T3PA Pedals for $249 (when it's in stock), however they do sometimes have sales. I got mine for $199 over the holidays and it's worth it at the $199 price point. The TMX is really filling a big gap on the XBOX One as previously, you went from the Thrustmaster non-FFB or Hori non-FFB, straight to the TX or G920, with nothing to fill the old Mictosoft FFB wheel for the Xbox 360 position in the lineup).
I am coming in as someone who is a long time racing games on consoles, but never had a force feedback wheel before. I'd like to offer a few insights for folks who have never used the higher end FFB wheels before, as I think it's hard for you to get into the mindset since you are used to the higher end (better equipment):
1. Get the TMX Pro from Gamespot. The standard pedals aren't worth it
2. Force Feedback feels reasonably strong on certain games (Dirt Rally mostly). If you don't know what stronger wheels feel like, it probably doesn't feel as gentle as you mention
3. The dead zone probably isn't as noticeable to a new person
Another couple points about the FFB:
- On Project Cars on XBOX, the wheel feels pretty heavy and strength had to be dialed back to get a better feel
- Even on full strength in dirt rally and really whipping the wheel around, it doesn't get blazing hot (it's warm and smells a bit like warm electronics).
- My 9yr old wanted to try the wheel out, and on Assetto Corsa, it is at least light enough FFB so that he can handle it. It would make a great wheel for ever seasoned racers to use to introduce friends (and especially kids) to FFB wheels.
I appreciate someone that is at least honest about the TMX. Most of the early reviews seemed to over-hype the FFB strength, so it could disappoint some. Since I am exactly the more casual, but long time console racer, you are correct and noting that it a great wheel to get someone started.
I said it before and will leave with this thought again: Get the TMX Pro (from Gamestop) with the T3PA pedals. The clutch isn't really necessary for a first wheel, however it's still handy in both Dirt Rally (clutch kicks) and Project Cars (The Lotus 98T really benefits from manual clutch to keep the turbo spooled on upshifts if you want to run it at 100% boost).
It works on xbox series x&s as well for next gen i really want to get it.
Hold both paddles then press Y B you'll see white light, 1 to 4 for sensitivity settings
I think you can upgrade this wheel to have the 599xx wheel rim. You can undo the hex bolts and remove the screws from the shifters at which point the wheel rim will come off. Simply remove your buttons from the 599 rim and be left with the wheel only and simply reatch it
PolarGaming the rim has wires in it connected to the base
I just bought the TMX Pro and shifter. This seemed like the best entry setup for my budget, seeing as my real car takes up all my money 🤣😭
2:29 You mean gas and brake?
okay you hate an entire race because of the way they pronounce an item lol way to go
thank you European Donald trump
What? He’s just trying to correct him
@@armorofgod777 no dumbass. Its called the gas and brake. You are a moron.
franco throttle and clutch’s are two different things
I.'ve got to say the wheel is pretty good. Unfortunately the steering wheel stopped working so I needed to contact support. After around two weeks of back and forth emails. The support started started a RMA Procedure. So I needed to ship my wheel to their support center. I made sure I packed the wheel so it would be secured and wouldn't be further broken during transit. After I ship it a week goes by. I recived the wheel back in the same packaging. I looked on the wheel rim and it's still worn. Then I looked the basses serial code. Still the same. So I figured they replaced a part or two. I unistal the firmware and follow ge instructions on the thruastmaster site of how to download the drivers etc. I do so in the calibration menu the test setting works so I decide to resort my computer for it to calibrate before use. Nothing happened. I then turn off and on my computer nothing happend. So I decide to call support. Over an hour of waiting. Then, I get on with support I describe how the systems autoque it Most likely is glitches and how you move up in the line it gets longer and and longer you wait position is 3 with a wait time of 8 minutes, que position 2 with a wait time of 16 minutes. Position one with a wait time of 28 minutes. Then the support agent hangs up then I wait 30 more minutes I get back on the line with the agent I told him about about the wheel. He said the motor and somthing else was replaced so I try it on another computer with no luck. Then I unistal the drivers on my computer try again nothing happens with the calibration. Then I call back another 30 minutes. I ask him if he can help me. Then I'm hung up on. Then I call back I raised my voice to him saying I need help and to not hang up. So what does he do? He tells me to fuck off! A Support Agent swearing... very unprofessional can't wait to get into touch with a supervisor.
All of my sim racing friends who started on console games just like I did, well they all thank me for talking them into going into a more serious sim like iRacing. They are all hooked now and tell me that. Nobody I know (except for this one guy) has said they made a mistake. That one prominent Forza racer did go back because I think he liked being a big fish in a small pond rather than being a small fish in a big pond. Yes there are more Forza players, but they are not seriously into sim racing like the iRacers are. 24 hour races anyone? with thousands signing up for the chance to compete, that's what iRacers do.
John G. Hill if i had the money for i racing i would still go back the forza just because its fun to fool around in
John G. Hill you just dont get that some people prefer arcade racing.not everyone likes iracing or other simulators, you gotta respect people's tastes man
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he got mad he couldnt find the rewind button?
Brake and clutch xD ya mean brake and throttle!
Hey Shaun, I know this video is old but I hope you'll see this question. Back when the Fanatec CSR wheel came out I bought one and that's the wheel I've used ever since. I use the CSR Elite pedals and I really like them, so I'm keeping them...but the CSR wheel itself is really starting to die. I'm trying to find something reasonably priced that's somewhat decent. How does the TMX stack up against the original Fanatec CSR wheel? Or, for that matter the G29/92 from logitech? Thanks!
Thanks for this review. I'm considering getting my first wheel and leaning towards this one. Right now (July 2019) I'm seeing it on Amazon for only $126 so I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on it.
210 in sweden......
Did you?
Bruh I had to watch all of this, but someone who doesn't wanna watch this he said yes
Thanks 😂
I run this and this is not a step down from a G920. This feels so much better then the G920 in my opinion. Also, you can change the rim on it, you just need to do a little “fabrication.” All you need to do is screw off the rim, then take off the button box, and mount a wheel to the button box and base using the same screws. Depending on what rim you use, you may not be able to use the buttons without taking your hand off the wheel. I have a cheap NRG wheel and I have to take my hands off the wheel to use the buttons and can’t use the paddles. And this man said “A Pedals”
EXCELLENT Info! Great video! I could watch the part at 16:30 all day long!!!
Got one. Love it. Had a G series. I will TMX over it any day
I swear if I close my eyes, Pee Wee Herman is reviewing racing wheels.
I tried it it really does sound like it LOL
once you hear it you can't unhear it.
IK,R?
16:31 you mad, bro. Lol
Im planning to get into sim racing it's been 2 years since i moved to PC from xbox one where i only played forza games extensively and i kinda grew up playing racing games but i never really owned or used any steering wheel and i'm now craving to play some sim racing games (or any racing games that are not arcade) but im really confused as to what to get...
Do i buy a cheap affordable wheel that i know is not going to last me long enough, that i think lacks quality and be disappointed over time
or
do i save money for longer and buy a T300RS GT or a G29 or any other mid/high range wheels?
I do think i need a wheel stand for a wheel but again im confused as to what to get, i saw the wheel stand pro but it doesn't look very sturdy and would prefer a stand that is very solid and with not much wobble, so i saw the gt omega wheel stand and that looks much better but if anyone knows anything better than the gt omega stand i would appreciate it!
So...
- Cheap or more expensive wheel?
- Do i really need a wheel stand? Because i don't know if my desk is sturdy enough for that purpose
Lastly i use a swivel office chair for my everyday use and i think the swivel would make it really hard to use a wheel do you guys know of any system to lock the swivel ? or do i need a whole other chair for using my wheel?
Any help is appreciated
Yes i am late
Yes this wheel is great if you are starting off for driving and has great ffb, but if you are trying to get into the drift commmunity, i don't recommend this if you want to be smooth due to the rotation being slower than a t300rs or a g29 etc... Yes it is do-able if you put extra effort into moving the wheel for drifting, but having a different wheel with better self rotation would be recommended. hope this helps out with anyone who's looking for a "drift wheel"
now that is a good review, i myself own a logitech G29. Finally somebody who doesn't diss the logitech G series. i respect thrustmaster and logitech, they're are different for the same purpose, some may like TM and some Logitech.
For an entry wheel of 200 dollars this wheel is a must have for newcomers.
I agree, if you play Forza motorsport, forza horizon and even hardcore Sims like assetto Corsa, IRacing than ye, the wheel will do it's job. it ain't a G29, or a T300rs/T500 but it does the job right. That's what logitech is missing, a good entry wheel to appeal newcomers.
Again, really nice review, you earned a like and a subscription
Thank u so much I watched this video before I asked for it for Christmas and I got it and it is awesome thanks for showing me how to set it up
If you use controller and you have the money to upgrade do it. I swear, it will make your life so much easier.
Thank you so much for this review, Shaun!
As someone who is looking for a wheel and pedal set that doesn't cost too much, but is still very solid both in build quality, functionality and features, would this still be one of the best options or has something better come out in the mean while? (It's now November 2019.) - Also, compatibility or support is a thing. I don't want to have to do workarounds or anything like that, because PC-games are already annoying enough like that. - And what about the alternative pedals?... The one with three of them... Any better?...
Hi Shaun. Great review! I'm curious to know how the force feedback feels compared to a Logitech G25? Is it less 'coggy'?
Thanks,
Rich.
I've talked to Shaun about this, and I believe the Logitech is a better wheel, but again, not available new. However the Logitech used gears and this wheel uses belts, so less coggy I presume.
John G. Hill this one used both.
Super review! How does this wheel compares to a G27?
i just started to play racing games and bought f1 2017 and should i buy this is it worth it? I'm tired of using xbox controller on PC.
Great video as always, Shaun.
bought one and It arrived today but the clamp doesn't work because It isn't threaded properly... great!
Grab a rethreading kit and do it properly.
Thanks for making this vid it helped to choose the right wheeel
great review. thank you for taking your time to review it.
Did you increase the strength to 100?
I mean no disrespect, because I like the placement of the buttons. But how do you map the buttons from the pc to the wheel. It’s like the pc is not syncing or remembering my game set up in American Truck Simulator.
How do you save the buttons from the wheel in to the pc?
I realize this is from 2017 but im new to iracing and this is the type of wheel I got because the price was right and it was the pro version coming in a kit with the T3PA pedals. I have many questions Id like to ask you is there a better way of getting in touch with you ? You mentioned that this wheel cant be taken off ? Im thoroughly confused by this as it states its on the TX servo which is part of the echo system compatible on Xbox One and PC with detachable Thrustmaster wheels** (599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition, TM Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On, Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On????? please let me know if not I need to do some wheel shopping cuz after four months my wheel has busted already/ Was looking at one of the above that I mentioned cuz its F1 style and claims to be compatible. Please let me know how to contact you that we can message back and forth with some slew of questions I have for you in regards to this wheel. Thank you for the most thorough review of anything in the sim racing community I ever seen.
I'm looking for getting my first steering wheel for XBox One which one do you recommend me between the Logitech G920 and the Thrustmaster TMX?
Get a hori whell
@@joelf1130 i was thinking about that one thinking of getting tmx
Thanks for this review, this wheel will be my first, in time maybe will upgrade, but as a entry wheel it seems very good.
I had the chance to test a G29 and Ferrari wheel before the TMX and I purchased the TMX, Ferarri wheel is obvs non FFB and was pants. It must feel different on a PC to Xbox as my TMX has strong FFB. Like stronger than my actual real car with steering in sport setting. I do not have youre experience with the higher graded models but as a Sim Stearing wheel novice I actually felt the TMX FFB was too strong and at first I reduced the FFB to 60% Untill I got a RIG that wouldn't skid around my room when I went sideways on the game. I now have 11 months experience with the TMX and play on a playseat (Amazon) and the wheel is fantastic. There are down sides however.The brake has NO feel at all (now modded) and I dont have the pro so only 2 pedals at mo. I will soon upgrade to the T8 shifter and T3pa pedals. The biggest upset for me is the Handbrake situation. I really dont wana have to spend over £200 on a sparco edition but that's really my only option while it's in warranty. If I had the choice again and the same budget I would chose the TMX all day.But If budget allowed I would of gone for a Tx.
I'm more concerned about durability, Me and my friend have had 3 T300 failed, any of them didn't go past one year of use. Mine is in RMA process and the friend of mine already sold it and got TS-PC instead.
KRoman47 My TMX is currently in RMA. I had the cheap 458 rubber wheel before and it also broke. I don't know if it is because I am unlucky or because Thrustmaster.
It seems like all the Thrustmaster wheels aren't built to be used on daily basis more than half a year, pretty sad. I'm thinking about selling T300 and getting TS-PC too or back to Fanatec which is much much more expensive for me.
MANY people seem to be having issues with Thrustmaster, it's unacceptable. People need to stop buying their garbage unreliable wheels.
Kern people end up plug it in and running 100% force feedback which overheats the motor shortening the lifespan.
That's not excuse if they can't handle it they should lower the FFB trough a FW or driver update. If people running it at 75% in drivers and to the ffb clipping limit there's no good excuse for failures.
I also have a question about that driving chair...I broke my back in a car accident, which means I need to lean all the way back in the chair to drive, does the Chair in your rig, does the chair LEAN BACK like a regular car seat would?