Bought the TX base with the 599xx Alcantara wheel and VG T3PA pedals. Can't wait to try it out and this review makes me even more excited! Nice review. Subscribed!
Im new to sim racing, I've never even used a steering wheel for a game before. So I have been watching a lot of these videos trying to find a wheel to start with. Just ordered a g27. Cant wait!!
Great Review! As you may know, Mr. Basher is working on an adapter for connecting the Fanatec pedals sets with the TX wheel. That will bring the console racing to a whole new level! Hopefully you can get a hold of it and do a review. Also I hope that Thomas is going to come up with a new wheel for the Xbox One some time in the next 10 years...
That brushless motor is probably why it is performing so well in comparison to the T500 and other wheels in its price range. Brushless motors are AMAZING in comparison to some of the old Mabuchi 540-550 motors like in most sim racing wheels on the market.
Forza 5 was so full of glitches and bugs I went to Forza 6. I use a controller and it was just horrific. Forza 6, however, kicked butt. Great vid, informative, clear and concise, you have a new sub, thank you.
Thanks for this review. I have become an avid fan of Forza 5 (got xbox1 3 months back), still playing on pad and felt its time to progress. Was half considering the cheap non FFeedback version but this video has totally sold me on the TX! If my budget stretched further I would consider the wheel and pedal upgrades you suggest (or even the mad catz wheel instead) but for now this should suffice :D Also planning on getting the playseat challenge following your review, seems perfect for me! Limited room space (and ocd girlfriend with limited patience for clutter!) You're coverage of Horizon 2 is also the reason I decided to get it at launch, should be real fun and something else to use my wheel for! I may get into PC sims at some stage but only have a dated laptop for now so no go :'( I'll stop rambling but to finish just wanedt to say you guys do a really great job! Really enjoy these videos and you are very genuine, informative and clearly love what your doing, so many tryhards and elitists in gaming "media" these days. Going to check the forums also but just wanted to say thanks. so... THANKS :)
I have the original 458 italia wheel for the 360 and it only has the bungee cord system inside no vibration but there was the a cockpit version which you covered that had vibration
Thanks Darin, I was wondering about these 2 wheels (Tx & t-500) and how they would compare to each other. Now I know what I'll be buying here in the future. Thanks Again Darin
Half the weight is a pro. Less work on the ffb motors and much more speed I bet. The ffb shouldn’t fade as easy and the base should last much longer. Light is good when it comes to a rim. Other than looks and pkasticky, the rim is a def pro. 👍🏼
I got the f430 and the buttons fail after a moth or so. I hope you guys use this wheel a lot to see the quality and resistance and then do a follow up review.
I totally agree that thrustmaster should sell the base separately so I don't have to have two wheels and two pedal sets. I could just have the t3pa, th8a, challenge wheel, and of course, the base. We should file formal requests to make this happen.
Wow, one of the few positive reviews of this wheel. I've seen a lot of people with a broken Thrustmaster TX online, maybe because it was just the first batch? Anyway, the Wheel itself and the pedals really are not good enough. The main unit with the FFB seems nice, but how much better is it really compared to a T500RS? Probably not THAT much of a difference to replace it. If I want a real upgrade I'll change my T500RS with an Accuforce Wheel later, although that would of course be in another price category. If you have an Xbone, well there is not much of a choice.
The TX doesn't have an all around better ffb than the T500rs. The wheel is smoother to turn and has similar detail in its ffb but that's about it. Everything else from reaction time with heavier rims to ffb strenght is better on the T500. I really don't get why Darin isn't even mentioning the extreme lack of force and speed compared to the T500rs Feedback but instead praising it as "strong".... I would wait for Fanatecs new product or the Accuforce if its price isn't what I think it will be (over 1000). I would currently rate the mass market wheels as following regarding wheel quality: 1) Fanatec CSW, by far the smoothest and with the F1 Rim quickest to react. Feels absolutely elegant and "real" (compared to its competition in the sub-1000 bucks range.) Feedback is extremely strong, inaudible without fan. Best detail in FFB with F1 or modded lighter rims. Best build quality. Reliability issues seem to be resolved since 2013. Only 2 Rims and its high price even after all this time and with new competition incomming makes it a little risky though and it might lose in Rank pretty soon. Fanatec definitely has to do something. 2) T500rs: Smooth but definitely not as smooth as the CSW. Audible but still a far cry from the terrible saws from old days (G27 etc, even GT3 RS was much noisier). Fastest FFB by far in that price range. Very Quick to react. Extremely strong FFB. Very detailed in FFB. Slightly more toy like feel though regarding build quality and overall FFB but it's not a 200-300$ difference to the csw as the price tag might suggests. (FFB) 3)TX: Smoother than T500rs, in fact the second smoothest after the CSW, horrible stock rim. ( I dislike the addon rims from the T500rs for lacking quality already but this is FAR worse, at least the T500 rims feel like solid products), far slower in ffb which destroys it for me in terms of being the t500's successor. Catching the car and drifting is still possible but neither comparable to the t500 nor the CSW. FFB about 30% stronger than the CSR and 40% less than the t500rs. About the same details in FFB than the t500rs though they seem a little cleaner probably due to its slightly smoother feel. 4) CSR, GT3 RS V2, GT2 5)G27 ...
10:20 they sell a ps3 - ps4 version of the wheel it's called the thrustmaster t300 gt edition the gt edition is the best because it come with a clutch and the material on the gt edition is way better then the regular t300
Lol this video turned my Xbox One on @ 6:44. I had to rewind and check it, but yup happens every time. Very good review btw, I've been waiting for a solid review of this wheel since I just can't drive with a pad no matter how good it is. It's not a perfect situation to have to buy a good set of pedals, but much better than just a pad. I've been trying to get a setup for both pc & X1, but man it's taking work so early on the systems lifetime.
Can someone help me. I've never played pc games before but decided to buy dirt 3 for it. Had it on 360 and I missed it.. It was a pain in the ass to install. Pretty much took me all day to find out how to install it. I plugged in my Thrustmaster TX wheel, didn't work, did some googling, installed all of the firmware and what not, still not working. I'm at like level 98 out of 100 frustration level. I didn't have to work today so I thought Id play dirt since it got here today from amazon. Guess not.
Unfortunately my thrustmaster tx wheel broke on first use, it updated to the .45 firmware ok went through its automatic calibration ok, then first use with forza on the second bend made a clicking sound then a grinding noise and died. I was offered a replacement or a refund but with its plastic feel and apperance and it only lasting for literally 30 secs i opted for a refund i lost faith, im now awaiting the release of the madcatz pro wheel due out at the end of feb. I was totally gutted and your review shows the fun i could of had if it had worked, but from my experience and a couple of others online i have concerns on the thrustmaster tx build quality.
Hey would you still use this in 2020 or is it super worn and if you would use another wheel in 2020 witch one because I am starting sim racing and I need it to be affordable.
Thanks for the video, because of this I made up my mind on weather to buy the 458 or this one and I think I’m going to go with this on for my Xbox one and iracing.
The cons aren’t really cons to me, although ofcourse the plastic wheel doesn’t sound like fun I still prefer the style over the other rims. The pedals would be a down side but I don’t want the clutch with it when using the flippers on the wheel. Maybe at some point I would buy a shifter and pedals with a clutch to add onto the set
If I had the money, for PC I would go with this base, the Ferrari GT-E rim, Clubsport Elite pedals with the inversion and DSD Tilton pedals, and a DSD shifter (maybe a Fanatec SQ) and some sort of button box setup. I would like to see more wheels like this that are between the CSR and T500RS level now that the CSR elite wheel is discontinued, but as a full Wheel/pedal/shifter combo for $500. Logy G29 might be an answer if they make it.
I would also like to thank you for this review, as well as the Xbox One Mad Catz wheel review, as watching them made me decide in favor of this wheel. I just ordered it with the GTE wheel addon in a bundle and I'm looking forward to playing Forza 5 with it!
I have a question: Why do so many decent wheels not support the 360? It had a MANY great driving titles! Bonus points for not having a your intro clip be a 30 to 50 second vanity reel like sofa king many youtubers! :D
Hey Darin, totally appreciate your reviews on these peripherals and games. I was interested if you've got an opinion on how the TX wheel compares, functionality and feel wise, against the Fanatec CSB V2.
Thanks for the review guys.As i currently have a T500rs and am really interested in this cause of the smoother feel and the smaller footprint could you please make a small comparison drifting video using Assetto Corsa?I know thats a lot to ask but it would help me a lot.
Can you confirm if this wheel has had any of the problems that are widely reported from it? Lots of bad reviews on Amazon saying it has stopped working.
+Robert Bilodeau I just got it, I absolutely Love it. Although the Wheel it comes with is pretty bad. But just buy a GTE/F1 wheel addon and you'll have an amazing setup. I personally don't bother getting a 3 pedal with clutch addon. Because I enjoy F1 cars, and F1 cars in real life have an automatic clutch. I've heard the motor itself though, just the force feedback part is the most realistic feeling of any wheel so far. So that's what your paying for. Ive used the logitech g27 before. It's nice but the force feedback on the TX Italia is just so much better. It's amazing. At the end of the day though, All those faulty ones with issues were reported a long time ago. People Care alot more about reporting a bad experience than they care about reporting a good one. Not to mention all the 1 star reviews just for getting a DOA. That's just unfair. Also, the customer support has always been great with thrustmaster, Don't believe those people claiming it's shit.
+Nick Booth Can you point me to where you heard that from. I was really excited to pick this up but the reviews spooked me. I just wanna make sure you know
+Joshua Castillo I think all of those issues have been resolved by firmware updates. I've had it for over a year and it's worked fine with Forza 6 and Project cars with heavy FFB. Just make sure to get the firmware update from their website before you start playing with it
i bought an tx 5 months ago. i loved it. so accurate, but it litterly just stopt working 2 weeks ago. so i send it back to the webshop i got it from, and it was indeed confirmed by them that it was broken beyond repair.. now ordered a t500rs with the warranty and ofc a bit extra, i heard they are reliable as an old benz . tx and t300 have big overheating problems
Im looking to get into sim racing on the ps4 for youtube soon but i dont have any money to get the wheel and stuff u guys should do a some giveaways to help out the people that cant afford setups
You're the only one that has said the tx/t300rs is stronger then the t500 the NM are stronger on the t500 and everyoen has stated the t500 has more power but the t300rs/TX has more detail and is a faster wheel which is great and I would choose that over power regardless lol sounds like you got an extra strong tx and I have heard some people get stronger bases then others but hey it may also be this is a review done before the update that fixed the overly hard to turn issue lol
I am thinking about buying this wheel but I have seen numerous reviews of this week burning out after just a month. How often have you heard this on your forums and what do you think? I know there have been many others who have had great luck with the wheel with tons of hours of game time but since you run high end simulator setups and use them all the time what is your overall opinion and what have you seen the community's opinion to be on the reliability of the wheel? I have also seen videos over mods for the wheel to place bigger fans on the wheel to keep it cool. Is overheating an issue?
So, in other words, take pedals from some other set, get a new wheel and it's OK? Should've do the review with what you get in the box and that's it imo. If you fix the negatives with other gear it'll skew your overall feel about it and give it a better score?
13:35 "If I was to rate it as a package, I'd porpably give the whole package an eight" 8/10 is kind of lot if you have to change 2/3 of the components to be somewhat satisfied? You mention that the pedals do take it down in the score, but don't you think that had you used the pedals that came with it would've left you with worse impression and therefore less positive review, that's all
why are you guys never talking about the noise that the base creates? this base has a 60mm slim fan mounted inside for blowing air around inside,... not to blow air into the base, but just around... the noise this plastic base is 60db.... it is so loud that it interupts my microphone while playing xbox. i have now drilled a whole in the top, mounted a 20db fan into it...
Finally happy to see another great wheel for Forza. As good as the fanatec was, it always felt like microsoft didn't care much for full blown sim wheels gran turismo enjoyed.
I'm really considering buying a wheel set up now the Forza 6 is out for Xbox One. I've been watching your reviews to get I idea for which set wins in a direct comparison but I've noticed you refrain from actually comparing one set up against the other. Maybe your buddies with the manufacturers or don't want the stream of free stuff to stop flowing but for your actual listeners can you please do a head to head breakdown with regards to Xbox one wheels
Lol The cons are the wheel and the peddles. Very good review but I realized towards the end. ..... it's really about the base and it's upgradable features.
You may have just sold me this wheel... the sensor on my DFGT just died yesterday and was looking for an up gradable replacement wheel I wouldnt have to invest everything into at once and I think i just found it. Belt driven pretty much sold me. Outside of the pedals the only thing I didnt like about my DFGT is the gearing. Dont get me wrong it worked great but I dont like feeling the the gears in small turns... On a side note... Why the hell are H Pattern shifters so damn expensive?! For what they are it just seems over priced...
I have an Xbox One. I also have a Fanatec CSR, Clubsport Pedals, and the CSR Shifter. Is it worth getting rid of the wheel for the TX1 or wait for Fanatec's New wheel? I know they are working on a wheel that will work with all systems and all the old peripherals. You guys have any thoughts? Nice video. Don't really trust Thrustmaster after the 458 Bungie Wheel. Thanks guys!
If you turn the wheel all the way to lock at full speed in Forza 5, will the front tires turn to lock and skid like in real life or does it just turn inside what it thinks it can handle, like the cheaper spider wheel?
I have the TX, T500 pedals and a custom rim bolted to my TX etc, I just wan't to echo what Darin said here, I concur with everything, some of the cars in FM5 are just epic, even from a serious sim racer point of view.
Inside Sim Racing This wheel is incredibly expensive in Australia ($699 at jbhifi). Have you tried the cheaper TM wheel for xbox one? Of course it won't be as good but is it at least as good as the old M$ wheel?
From what I've read on the iracing forums, this wheel should have about 30 to 40% less powerful FFB than the T500. According to your review, you didn't notice any lack of power? Or did you just crank the ingame FFB up? I'm really interested in this wheel as a current Clubsport owner, although I don't wanna lose any of the force the CSW provides.
I agree I have it at works and it way less powerfull, but also it have less friction and no cogging. Overall it's still feel less powerfull thatn the T500
You're right, however, I'm basically using 15 degrees of FFB in iracing with the CSW; everything above that is just too powerful for me. So if you crank this up to just below the clipping line with the TX, could it give you similar forces as the CSW or the T500?
Dominik Batz I don't have iRacing anymore,I remember iRacing ahs been always I nightmare to really know if FFB is clipping. I don't know how much less the TX is compare to T500. But adding clipping is always bad, clipping is that make FFB feel bad in sims. I have a custom wheel 14Nm ( T500 is 5Nm in comparison ), so I can't advice you to increase clipping has it always result in worse FFB feeling.
Mine wouldn't stop spinning in a 360 degrees motion when I was playing forza :(, and I and I had to replace it. Also, the start stop button kept on coming off and I eventually had to superglue it. I would not recommend it.
You are saying that the FFB is worse on PC? How is that even possible.. Maybe you have the FFB sett stronger on console or something. I dont believe it is made worse for PC.
The only reason I dont like playing sims on consoles is because there is a lot of input lag. I dont know if its like that on all games but at least thats what I have experienced when I went to Currys PC world and tried their PS4 and Xbox One X simulators.
At approximately $399USD and a rim which I'd ultimately have to change out due to "toy-like, plasticy" feel, I don't see how this wheel alone warrants a 9. I could understand...maybe a 7.5 or 8. The review seems way to generous. I considered buying this set based on the initial specs (brushless motors, dual belt drive, changeable rim etc...). I actually wound up redirected here while looking for more information about reliability having read reports about high failure rates on previous models. This would never be a good deal for me unless I could buy the base and then individual pieces. Thanks.
maybe if u disposable it u would know what is the difference , and i strongly recommend any wheel review to have disassembly, even the top cover removed will be enuf to see what is going on in there ,whats changed ... like it if u think the same so that we can get disposable reviews, not just words and video that dont tell much, just subjective thoughts , picture of insides ,that's as objective as it can be , and some of us can see and decide for what wheel to go for just by seeing the picture of insides , or a video that would be even better
I'd consider the lack of a power brick a con rather than a pro... at least with an external brick it's easier to fix / replace if it goes bad. If it's internal... not so much.
Hello friends, first of all congratulate you on these spectacular videos. My question is if the TX wheel works on the basis of T500RS. A greeting and thanks! PS: sorry for my English, I use a translator.
Inside Sim Racing I want to know why every stupid channel dont show seting up the wheel !!! you are being paid for this the quick release system to put the wheel in the base sucks !!! theres no hole for the screw its just the screw hiting the plastic i was disapointed with this.
Has anyone on the XBOne tried attaching the T500 peripherals to the TX1? If Thrustmaster was trying to cut costs they would have the peripherals interact with the wheel the same way Fanatec's does. The pedals on those wheels communicate to the base and then the base to the console. So you'd think that if the T500 wheel works with the TX1 on the PC, it should work on the XBOne.
Just spent $400 CND on one of these. Got a brand new TX with the newest firmware installed (v47). First use on Forza 5 and it lasted 30 seconds before freezing up and making an electrical fire smell. Wheel was dead and wouldn't work on either PC or Xbox One. Obviously they haven't fixed any of the reliability issues. Just skim the Forza 5 forums if you don't believe me. Sure wish the TX came with the GTE rim or the generic round rim like the new T300 RS. Xbox users drew the short straw (plastic toy rim and only 900 degrees of rotation). Don't buy a TX. Waste of money until Thrustmaster can fix all the problems.
I have a dfgt, and want to upgrade. here are my options, 1. Wait until fanatac releases their xbox one(and posibly other wheels) to consider 2.this wheel 3.Fanatac Porsche wheel. I'm fine waiting a few months to see what fanatec does.
I remember seeing the other day a blog post on fanatec's site that hinted at them having new hardware on the way, possibly in line with the release of project cars on the xone. I don't want to regret getting this when something else better suited to me comes out in a few months.
Thanks for this video guys, just a stellar review as always. I'm just about ready to pick one of these up.... but... I have seen a bunch of negative reviews on Amazon, mostly knocking the wheels build quality and overall durability. While I usually attribute those kind of scathing reviews to people who just don't know how to take care of their stuff, but I wanted to ask if you guys have had any issues with yours? Thanks!
Ken Rodbender We haven't.. Our TX wheels are still going strong. We use them frequently too. Seems there was an early batch of wheels that had issues but Thrustmaster has made some adjustments and or fine tuned the production to alleviate the problems.
See my post above. I just bought a brand new TX (came preloaded with the latest v47 firmware from July) that failed after 30 seconds. Thrustmaster certainly has not corrected the reliability/quality issues with the TX. Buyer beware!
I don't know if this has been answered but can I use my T500RS pedals with this wheel. I know I can use my shifter, but don't know about the pedals. Is so then I'll buy this in a heartbeat. Thanks for yet another professional review.
Inside Sim Racing Well thank you very much then. I think I will grab this Italia edition instead of fiddling with third party hardware to get my T500RS running on Xbox One. Thank you for the quick reply
I am about to buy between the Thrustmaster F430 and the Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Pro clutch edition. I have 1 final question: Can I use the T3PA pedals from thrustmaster with the F430 wheel? Thanks very much in advance. I see almost all of your videos and appreciate very much your reviews. Great work!
Patexon I checked with Thrustmaster and no, you can't use the T3PA pedals with that generation of wheels. It only works with the T500, T300 and TX wheel bases.
Hey Darin, before I proceed, excellent review. Despite some really negative reviews on Amazon, I am so desperate to play Forza 5 and Forza Horizon 2 "properly" that I will take the chance (and I've never owned a racing wheel, should be fun!). My question is, it's been almost a year since the Xbox One console came out, is there a new and improved product coming out in the foreseeable future that I should wait for? or should I just hurry up and buy this. Because of the price, I'm only giving one shot at this. Thank you so much.
Just had a look for a wheel for the first time in a long time, (current production only) but man now the £200 G27 seems to be the third cheapest thing available from the main manufacturers, only the very basic, plasticy, non-feedback £80 Thrustmaster 458 and the £130 Logitech Driving Force GT which is again quite plasticy (even the shifters are buttons on the back of the wheel rather then paddles) are cheaper, then you get to things like this TX458 which is £350 for the basic base/wheel/pedal.. crazy
I would have liked more detail on the 3 pedal set, such as how does the conical rubber thingummy feel. Is it better than t500 with BB mod? Will you review those separately?
I wouldn't complain about the steering wheel feeling cheap. This rig costs 1/5 of what the T500 costs! And besides, you want that rubber grip on the wheel?? Plastidip my friends! That's what I'm going to do. I will post a video of my experience and share it when it's complete D:
I have the same exact racing wheel Thrust master TX Italia Ferrari 458 I paid $499.99 When it was brand new just came out Still in perfect condition How do I get the extra wheels I hope they have one that has the digital rpm deck On the steering wheel The RPM red lights on top of the steering wheel That’s what a real Ferrari Italia 458 It has the RPM lights on top of the steering wheel It kind of bums me out they didn’t include that when you buy this racing wheel lol 😂 Where do I get the extra different racing wheels I still have my box and the instructions do I have to go through the company or store to get it I want to get the IndyCar racing wheel
it s nice that they have adds ons if you could find them anywhere i havent found one store there sell the add on pedals or shifter. and 1 little thing you dont say that you have to update the firmware before you can use it on the xbox why shut that be, on pc i understand but on xbox that is made for, it shut be done aotu when connectet to xbox
One thing you didn't mention Darin, the fan seems quite active on the new TX compared with the T500 ? even on moderate FFB settings ? and it is noisy compared to my V3 T500 when that fan is going.
Darin great review there! BTW what is your wheel base shown in the video? I have a CSW with a wheel base from Omega but i am planning on buying this wheel and a new wheel base to have only for FM5.
Thanks ! I used an older Playseat Challenge that they sent us that was Forza branded. I have since switched to a GT Omega Evo that I had since I prefer a chassis without the center post. I would highly recommend an Obutto or RSeat as well as they make great rigs for those on a budget.
Excellent video, liked and subscribed. Is there any new and better wheel/pedal package for the XB1 since you did this review and is there anything coming up that you know of as I would rather hold off buying if something better is available or just around the corner ( for Forza 6 ). Cheers.
Kevin Kleijn I would say this is the best at this price point and then you have the option of the Fanatec CSW V2 with XBox One hub. That setup with pedals will run you about $1200 though
Thanks for that. What you say about the pedals puts me off a bit. No inside news on a new wheel with clutch to coincide with the release of Forza 6 later in the year?
Hey Darin (or someone else?), I'm not sure if you are allowed to speak on the subject, but have you guys had any servo failures with the TX? I have read MANY forums and there really seems to be a ton of failures. It almost seems as bad as the old Xbox 360 RRoD, haha. I just grabbed one and updated the firmware and the fan seems to be staying on fairly steady after racing for a while but throttles back down on menus. I am hoping maybe they bumped up the cooling to keep them from failing? I really don't want to keep this if it will fail in the near (or distant) future. Thanks in advance!
It'd be cheaper if you don't have to pay for Ferrari badge. Can't they just make a wheel without Ferrari license?
they will in the future with the same rim as the one on the wheels they had at E3
I know right, kinda lame to have a baby Ferrari badged wheel @ a premium price
Great review! It transitioned smoothly from point to point, and covered everything without wasting time. Certainly a wheel to lust after.
Bought the TX base with the 599xx Alcantara wheel and VG T3PA pedals. Can't wait to try it out and this review makes me even more excited! Nice review. Subscribed!
Seriously, Thrustmaster should sell the wheel base separately. Possible or not?
RedfoxQc Ôh yeah! Thrustmaster did finally! See "TX Racing Wheel Servo Base".
I Love You Thrustmaster
Im new to sim racing, I've never even used a steering wheel for a game before. So I have been watching a lot of these videos trying to find a wheel to start with. Just ordered a g27. Cant wait!!
Great Review! As you may know, Mr. Basher is working on an adapter for connecting the Fanatec pedals sets with the TX wheel. That will bring the console racing to a whole new level! Hopefully you can get a hold of it and do a review. Also I hope that Thomas is going to come up with a new wheel for the Xbox One some time in the next 10 years...
It's a very good wheel for it's price. I enjoy it every moment with my X-Motor Racing Pro.
That brushless motor is probably why it is performing so well in comparison to the T500 and other wheels in its price range. Brushless motors are AMAZING in comparison to some of the old Mabuchi 540-550 motors like in most sim racing wheels on the market.
Ordered mine last night. So excited to play Forza 5 and Horizon 2 with it :P
Great review, convinced me, will be buying one of these this december and upgrading the pedals at a later date!
Inside Sim Racing Is it possible to use this on xbox 360?
im getting mines today !!
Forza 5 was so full of glitches and bugs I went to Forza 6. I use a controller and it was just horrific. Forza 6, however, kicked butt. Great vid, informative, clear and concise, you have a new sub, thank you.
1:00 his eyes 😂😂
Thanks for this review. I have become an avid fan of Forza 5 (got xbox1 3 months back), still playing on pad and felt its time to progress. Was half considering the cheap non FFeedback version but this video has totally sold me on the TX! If my budget stretched further I would consider the wheel and pedal upgrades you suggest (or even the mad catz wheel instead) but for now this should suffice :D Also planning on getting the playseat challenge following your review, seems perfect for me! Limited room space (and ocd girlfriend with limited patience for clutter!)
You're coverage of Horizon 2 is also the reason I decided to get it at launch, should be real fun and something else to use my wheel for! I may get into PC sims at some stage but only have a dated laptop for now so no go :'(
I'll stop rambling but to finish just wanedt to say you guys do a really great job! Really enjoy these videos and you are very genuine, informative and clearly love what your doing, so many tryhards and elitists in gaming "media" these days. Going to check the forums also but just wanted to say thanks. so... THANKS :)
nice slippers man.
Jessica with a small cameo flashback. Awww I miss her =(
I have the original 458 italia wheel for the 360 and it only has the bungee cord system inside no vibration but there was the a cockpit version which you covered that had vibration
Thanks Darin, I was wondering about these 2 wheels (Tx & t-500) and how they would compare to each other. Now I know what I'll be buying here in the future. Thanks Again Darin
smooth is the last word I would be repeating while I talk about this wheel.
why not mention you can feel every single notch in the belt??
Half the weight is a pro. Less work on the ffb motors and much more speed I bet. The ffb shouldn’t fade as easy and the base should last much longer. Light is good when it comes to a rim. Other than looks and pkasticky, the rim is a def pro. 👍🏼
I got the f430 and the buttons fail after a moth or so. I hope you guys use this wheel a lot to see the quality and resistance and then do a follow up review.
I endorse this message, lovin' this wheel. despite the crappy standard wheel
Haha it looks like they listened to you Darin with the servo base
I totally agree that thrustmaster should sell the base separately so I don't have to have two wheels and two pedal sets. I could just have the t3pa, th8a, challenge wheel, and of course, the base. We should file formal requests to make this happen.
Good review from the Thrustmaster show.
great review,really helped me to understand the differences with what you get you. gained a subscriber
Ben Rigden Thanks !
Wow, one of the few positive reviews of this wheel. I've seen a lot of people with a broken Thrustmaster TX online, maybe because it was just the first batch?
Anyway, the Wheel itself and the pedals really are not good enough. The main unit with the FFB seems nice, but how much better is it really compared to a T500RS? Probably not THAT much of a difference to replace it. If I want a real upgrade I'll change my T500RS with an Accuforce Wheel later, although that would of course be in another price category.
If you have an Xbone, well there is not much of a choice.
The TX doesn't have an all around better ffb than the T500rs.
The wheel is smoother to turn and has similar detail in its ffb but that's about it. Everything else from reaction time with heavier rims to ffb strenght is better on the T500. I really don't get why Darin isn't even mentioning the extreme lack of force and speed compared to the T500rs Feedback but instead praising it as "strong"....
I would wait for Fanatecs new product or the Accuforce if its price isn't what I think it will be (over 1000).
I would currently rate the mass market wheels as following regarding wheel quality:
1) Fanatec CSW, by far the smoothest and with the F1 Rim quickest to react. Feels absolutely elegant and "real" (compared to its competition in the sub-1000 bucks range.) Feedback is extremely strong, inaudible without fan.
Best detail in FFB with F1 or modded lighter rims.
Best build quality.
Reliability issues seem to be resolved since 2013.
Only 2 Rims and its high price even after all this time and with new competition incomming makes it a little risky though and it might lose in Rank pretty soon. Fanatec definitely has to do something.
2) T500rs: Smooth but definitely not as smooth as the CSW. Audible but still a far cry from the terrible saws from old days (G27 etc, even GT3 RS was much noisier). Fastest FFB by far in that price range. Very Quick to react. Extremely strong FFB. Very detailed in FFB. Slightly more toy like feel though regarding build quality and overall FFB but it's not a 200-300$ difference to the csw as the price tag might suggests. (FFB)
3)TX: Smoother than T500rs, in fact the second smoothest after the CSW, horrible stock rim. ( I dislike the addon rims from the T500rs for lacking quality already but this is FAR worse, at least the T500 rims feel like solid products), far slower in ffb which destroys it for me in terms of being the t500's successor. Catching the car and drifting is still possible but neither comparable to the t500 nor the CSW. FFB about 30% stronger than the CSR and 40% less than the t500rs. About the same details in FFB than the t500rs though they seem a little cleaner probably due to its slightly smoother feel.
4) CSR, GT3 RS V2, GT2
5)G27
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10:20 they sell a ps3 - ps4 version of the wheel it's called the thrustmaster t300 gt edition the gt edition is the best because it come with a clutch and the material on the gt edition is way better then the regular t300
Lol this video turned my Xbox One on @ 6:44. I had to rewind and check it, but yup happens every time. Very good review btw, I've been waiting for a solid review of this wheel since I just can't drive with a pad no matter how good it is. It's not a perfect situation to have to buy a good set of pedals, but much better than just a pad.
I've been trying to get a setup for both pc & X1, but man it's taking work so early on the systems lifetime.
Can someone help me. I've never played pc games before but decided to buy dirt 3 for it. Had it on 360 and I missed it.. It was a pain in the ass to install. Pretty much took me all day to find out how to install it. I plugged in my Thrustmaster TX wheel, didn't work, did some googling, installed all of the firmware and what not, still not working. I'm at like level 98 out of 100 frustration level. I didn't have to work today so I thought Id play dirt since it got here today from amazon. Guess not.
Call thrustmasters support thing
carl shneebly I think you need to set it up
Unfortunately my thrustmaster tx wheel broke on first use, it updated to the .45 firmware ok went through its automatic calibration ok, then first use with forza on the second bend made a clicking sound then a grinding noise and died. I was offered a replacement or a refund but with its plastic feel and apperance and it only lasting for literally 30 secs i opted for a refund i lost faith, im now awaiting the release of the madcatz pro wheel due out at the end of feb. I was totally gutted and your review shows the fun i could of had if it had worked, but from my experience and a couple of others online i have concerns on the thrustmaster tx build quality.
Hey would you still use this in 2020 or is it super worn and if you would use another wheel in 2020 witch one because I am starting sim racing and I need it to be affordable.
Thanks for the video, because of this I made up my mind on weather to buy the 458 or this one and I think I’m going to go with this on for my Xbox one and iracing.
a new wheel review? *grabs popcorn bucket*
The cons aren’t really cons to me, although ofcourse the plastic wheel doesn’t sound like fun I still prefer the style over the other rims. The pedals would be a down side but I don’t want the clutch with it when using the flippers on the wheel.
Maybe at some point I would buy a shifter and pedals with a clutch to add onto the set
If I had the money, for PC I would go with this base, the Ferrari GT-E rim, Clubsport Elite pedals with the inversion and DSD Tilton pedals, and a DSD shifter (maybe a Fanatec SQ) and some sort of button box setup. I would like to see more wheels like this that are between the CSR and T500RS level now that the CSR elite wheel is discontinued, but as a full Wheel/pedal/shifter combo for $500. Logy G29 might be an answer if they make it.
Great review, been looking to upgrade from the 458 spider wheel from thrustmaster and am looking at this specific wheel to use on both pc and xbox
I would also like to thank you for this review, as well as the Xbox One Mad Catz wheel review, as watching them made me decide in favor of this wheel. I just ordered it with the GTE wheel addon in a bundle and I'm looking forward to playing Forza 5 with it!
MikelMovies My pleasure ! I'm sure you'll enjoy the combo !
@@simracingtonight just asking, does this work on Ps4?
Love your racing slippers @ 9:22 :D
My next wheel for sure :) Also thinking to buy CS pedals for it.
Great review :) I assume the T500RS is still a bit better than the TX/T300 or(especially the Pedals..)? The T500RS is a bit cheaper here in Germany...
You have no idea how much I want this but the price though
now its 250 amazon
I have a question: Why do so many decent wheels not support the 360? It had a MANY great driving titles!
Bonus points for not having a your intro clip be a 30 to 50 second vanity reel like sofa king many youtubers!
:D
Hey Darin, totally appreciate your reviews on these peripherals and games. I was interested if you've got an opinion on how the TX wheel compares, functionality and feel wise, against the Fanatec CSB V2.
Thanks for the review guys.As i currently have a T500rs and am really interested in this cause of the smoother feel and the smaller footprint could you please make a small comparison drifting video using Assetto Corsa?I know thats a lot to ask but it would help me a lot.
Can you confirm if this wheel has had any of the problems that are widely reported from it? Lots of bad reviews on Amazon saying it has stopped working.
+Robert Bilodeau I just got it, I absolutely Love it. Although the Wheel it comes with is pretty bad. But just buy a GTE/F1 wheel addon and you'll have an amazing setup. I personally don't bother getting a 3 pedal with clutch addon. Because I enjoy F1 cars, and F1 cars in real life have an automatic clutch.
I've heard the motor itself though, just the force feedback part is the most realistic feeling of any wheel so far. So that's what your paying for. Ive used the logitech g27 before. It's nice but the force feedback on the TX Italia is just so much better. It's amazing.
At the end of the day though, All those faulty ones with issues were reported a long time ago. People Care alot more about reporting a bad experience than they care about reporting a good one. Not to mention all the 1 star reviews just for getting a DOA. That's just unfair. Also, the customer support has always been great with thrustmaster, Don't believe those people claiming it's shit.
+Nick Booth Can you point me to where you heard that from. I was really excited to pick this up but the reviews spooked me. I just wanna make sure you know
+Joshua Castillo I think all of those issues have been resolved by firmware updates. I've had it for over a year and it's worked fine with Forza 6 and Project cars with heavy FFB. Just make sure to get the firmware update from their website before you start playing with it
i bought an tx 5 months ago. i loved it. so accurate, but it litterly just stopt working 2 weeks ago. so i send it back to the webshop i got it from, and it was indeed confirmed by them that it was broken beyond repair.. now ordered a t500rs with the warranty and ofc a bit extra, i heard they are reliable as an old benz . tx and t300 have big overheating problems
Pascal Vdwal yes,due to it being brush less.
Im looking to get into sim racing on the ps4 for youtube soon but i dont have any money to get the wheel and stuff u guys should do a some giveaways to help out the people that cant afford setups
tx or t300? i play specially on pc...but i do have the xbox one and will be buying the ps4
I've got the same question, but based on all the reviews I've seen I think the TX is slightly better than the T300 :)
Go with the T300, you get 1080 degrees of rotation compared to 900 in the TX
900 is fine. I never got over 720 degrees. So idk Why you wnat 1000 degrees
You're the only one that has said the tx/t300rs is stronger then the t500 the NM are stronger on the t500 and everyoen has stated the t500 has more power but the t300rs/TX has more detail and is a faster wheel which is great and I would choose that over power regardless lol sounds like you got an extra strong tx and I have heard some people get stronger bases then others but hey it may also be this is a review done before the update that fixed the overly hard to turn issue lol
Get This wheel with the GT3 Addon and Replace the Pedals and add a H8 shifter
I am thinking about buying this wheel but I have seen numerous reviews of this week burning out after just a month. How often have you heard this on your forums and what do you think? I know there have been many others who have had great luck with the wheel with tons of hours of game time but since you run high end simulator setups and use them all the time what is your overall opinion and what have you seen the community's opinion to be on the reliability of the wheel? I have also seen videos over mods for the wheel to place bigger fans on the wheel to keep it cool. Is overheating an issue?
So, in other words, take pedals from some other set, get a new wheel and it's OK? Should've do the review with what you get in the box and that's it imo. If you fix the negatives with other gear it'll skew your overall feel about it and give it a better score?
+Kusinuppi I didn't score it... I mention the pros and cons and the pedals were a con
13:35 "If I was to rate it as a package, I'd porpably give the whole package an eight" 8/10 is kind of lot if you have to change 2/3 of the components to be somewhat satisfied? You mention that the pedals do take it down in the score, but don't you think that had you used the pedals that came with it would've left you with worse impression and therefore less positive review, that's all
why are you guys never talking about the noise that the base creates?
this base has a 60mm slim fan mounted inside for blowing air around inside,... not to blow air into the base, but just around... the noise this plastic base is 60db.... it is so loud that it interupts my microphone while playing xbox.
i have now drilled a whole in the top, mounted a 20db fan into it...
Finally happy to see another great wheel for Forza. As good as the fanatec was, it always felt like microsoft didn't care much for full blown sim wheels gran turismo enjoyed.
I'm really considering buying a wheel set up now the Forza 6 is out for Xbox One. I've been watching your reviews to get I idea for which set wins in a direct comparison but I've noticed you refrain from actually comparing one set up against the other. Maybe your buddies with the manufacturers or don't want the stream of free stuff to stop flowing but for your actual listeners can you please do a head to head breakdown with regards to Xbox one wheels
Lol The cons are the wheel and the peddles. Very good review but I realized towards the end. ..... it's really about the base and it's upgradable features.
7 years on, is it still working?
Not sure how many years mine is because I bought it second hand but it seems like it took a lot of abuse and it’s still going strong
You may have just sold me this wheel... the sensor on my DFGT just died yesterday and was looking for an up gradable replacement wheel I wouldnt have to invest everything into at once and I think i just found it. Belt driven pretty much sold me. Outside of the pedals the only thing I didnt like about my DFGT is the gearing. Dont get me wrong it worked great but I dont like feeling the the gears in small turns... On a side note... Why the hell are H Pattern shifters so damn expensive?! For what they are it just seems over priced...
I have an Xbox One. I also have a Fanatec CSR, Clubsport Pedals, and the CSR Shifter. Is it worth getting rid of the wheel for the TX1 or wait for Fanatec's New wheel? I know they are working on a wheel that will work with all systems and all the old peripherals. You guys have any thoughts? Nice video. Don't really trust Thrustmaster after the 458 Bungie Wheel. Thanks guys!
If you turn the wheel all the way to lock at full speed in Forza 5, will the front tires turn to lock and skid like in real life or does it just turn inside what it thinks it can handle, like the cheaper spider wheel?
this is the only high quality wheel that you can find right now under 300 bucks. Its a great deal. Forza 6 will be a blast with this wheel.
I have the TX, T500 pedals and a custom rim bolted to my TX etc, I just wan't to echo what Darin said here, I concur with everything, some of the cars in FM5 are just epic, even from a serious sim racer point of view.
In terms of mods, would you say the t500 wheel mods are also compatible with the tx, such as wheel rims, quick release, etc ???
Yes, im using all my T500 stuff on my TX, I have even swapped the static paddle shifts from the T500 to the TX for the time being.
Inside Sim Racing This wheel is incredibly expensive in Australia ($699 at jbhifi). Have you tried the cheaper TM wheel for xbox one? Of course it won't be as good but is it at least as good as the old M$ wheel?
From what I've read on the iracing forums, this wheel should have about 30 to 40% less powerful FFB than the T500. According to your review, you didn't notice any lack of power? Or did you just crank the ingame FFB up? I'm really interested in this wheel as a current Clubsport owner, although I don't wanna lose any of the force the CSW provides.
I agree I have it at works and it way less powerfull, but also it have less friction and no cogging. Overall it's still feel less powerfull thatn the T500
Thanks Séb! So could you overcome this by just turning the FFB up in the Simulator?
Dominik Batz The TX is physically less powefull that the T500 I don't see how you could overpass hardware with software :D
You're right, however, I'm basically using 15 degrees of FFB in iracing with the CSW; everything above that is just too powerful for me. So if you crank this up to just below the clipping line with the TX, could it give you similar forces as the CSW or the T500?
Dominik Batz I don't have iRacing anymore,I remember iRacing ahs been always I nightmare to really know if FFB is clipping. I don't know how much less the TX is compare to T500. But adding clipping is always bad, clipping is that make FFB feel bad in sims. I have a custom wheel 14Nm ( T500 is 5Nm in comparison ), so I can't advice you to increase clipping has it always result in worse FFB feeling.
Mine wouldn't stop spinning in a 360 degrees motion when I was playing forza :(, and I and I had to replace it. Also, the start stop button kept on coming off and I eventually had to superglue it. I would not recommend it.
You are saying that the FFB is worse on PC?
How is that even possible.. Maybe you have the FFB sett stronger on console or something.
I dont believe it is made worse for PC.
Nvm, you later said that the FFB is stronger on PC.
You must have ment that Forza has the best support for the FFB in the TX wheel.
i think you understood something wrong here. 7:34
The only reason I dont like playing sims on consoles is because there is a lot of input lag. I dont know if its like that on all games but at least thats what I have experienced when I went to Currys PC world and tried their PS4 and Xbox One X simulators.
As of today... 10/16.. what the best wheel/pedal combo for PC in the $500-$600 range in your opinion?
was on the fence about this wheel but im sold now,great review.
azzt72 Thanks ! Hope you enjoy the wheel as much as I have
Inside Sim Racing if you had to choose,which add-on would get first?
I wonder one thing, many months ago you praised the Fanatec CSW in your reivew but I have never seen you guys using it at all in any video.
Probably broken in the corner :(
At approximately $399USD and a rim which I'd ultimately have to change out due to "toy-like, plasticy" feel, I don't see how this wheel alone warrants a 9.
I could understand...maybe a 7.5 or 8.
The review seems way to generous.
I considered buying this set based on the initial specs (brushless motors, dual belt drive, changeable rim etc...).
I actually wound up redirected here while looking for more information about reliability having read reports about high failure rates on previous models.
This would never be a good deal for me unless I could buy the base and then individual pieces.
Thanks.
maybe if u disposable it u would know what is the difference , and i strongly recommend any wheel review to have disassembly, even the top cover removed will be enuf to see what is going on in there ,whats changed ... like it if u think the same so that we can get disposable reviews, not just words and video that dont tell much, just subjective thoughts , picture of insides ,that's as objective as it can be , and some of us can see and decide for what wheel to go for just by seeing the picture of insides , or a video that would be even better
I'd consider the lack of a power brick a con rather than a pro... at least with an external brick it's easier to fix / replace if it goes bad. If it's internal... not so much.
Pro tip: Unplug the power cord to extend the life of ANY power supply when not in use. Be internal or external.
I think you listed comparability as a pro and con
Hello friends, first of all congratulate you on these spectacular videos.
My question is if the TX wheel works on the basis of T500RS.
A greeting and thanks!
PS: sorry for my English, I use a translator.
Leonardo Daniel Rodriguez Thanks for watching and yes the TX rim will work on the T500
Inside Sim Racing I want to know why every stupid channel dont show seting up the wheel !!! you are being paid for this the quick release system to put the wheel in the base sucks !!! theres no hole for the screw its just the screw hiting the plastic i was disapointed with this.
Has anyone on the XBOne tried attaching the T500 peripherals to the TX1? If Thrustmaster was trying to cut costs they would have the peripherals interact with the wheel the same way Fanatec's does. The pedals on those wheels communicate to the base and then the base to the console. So you'd think that if the T500 wheel works with the TX1 on the PC, it should work on the XBOne.
Just spent $400 CND on one of these. Got a brand new TX with the newest firmware installed (v47). First use on Forza 5 and it lasted 30 seconds before freezing up and making an electrical fire smell. Wheel was dead and wouldn't work on either PC or Xbox One. Obviously they haven't fixed any of the reliability issues. Just skim the Forza 5 forums if you don't believe me.
Sure wish the TX came with the GTE rim or the generic round rim like the new T300 RS. Xbox users drew the short straw (plastic toy rim and only 900 degrees of rotation).
Don't buy a TX. Waste of money until Thrustmaster can fix all the problems.
would recommend this w/ a trucker's game with th8rs shifter
Thanks for the review. Just received my TX 458. Have you posted any iRacing settings anywhere?
I have a dfgt, and want to upgrade. here are my options, 1. Wait until fanatac releases their xbox one(and posibly other wheels) to consider 2.this wheel 3.Fanatac Porsche wheel. I'm fine waiting a few months to see what fanatec does.
IncogInfidel I would get this wheel unless your budget is about $1000 for a wheel and pedal set (Fanatec).
I remember seeing the other day a blog post on fanatec's site that hinted at them having new hardware on the way, possibly in line with the release of project cars on the xone. I don't want to regret getting this when something else better suited to me comes out in a few months.
IncogInfidel Seems you have answered your own question then ;-)
Thanks for this video guys, just a stellar review as always. I'm just about ready to pick one of these up.... but...
I have seen a bunch of negative reviews on Amazon, mostly knocking the wheels build quality and overall durability.
While I usually attribute those kind of scathing reviews to people who just don't know how to take care of their stuff, but I wanted to ask if you guys have had any issues with yours?
Thanks!
Ken Rodbender We haven't.. Our TX wheels are still going strong. We use them frequently too. Seems there was an early batch of wheels that had issues but Thrustmaster has made some adjustments and or fine tuned the production to alleviate the problems.
Awesome to hear, really appreciate you getting back to me. Now to convince my wife...
See my post above. I just bought a brand new TX (came preloaded with the latest v47 firmware from July) that failed after 30 seconds. Thrustmaster certainly has not corrected the reliability/quality issues with the TX. Buyer beware!
Good review, thanks
I don't know if this has been answered but can I use my T500RS pedals with this wheel. I know I can use my shifter, but don't know about the pedals. Is so then I'll buy this in a heartbeat. Thanks for yet another professional review.
HertzBlut THanks for watching and yes you can use the T500 pedals with this wheel
Inside Sim Racing Well thank you very much then. I think I will grab this Italia edition instead of fiddling with third party hardware to get my T500RS running on Xbox One. Thank you for the quick reply
I am about to buy between the Thrustmaster F430 and the Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Pro clutch edition. I have 1 final question:
Can I use the T3PA pedals from thrustmaster with the F430 wheel?
Thanks very much in advance. I see almost all of your videos and appreciate very much your reviews. Great work!
Patexon I checked with Thrustmaster and no, you can't use the T3PA pedals with that generation of wheels. It only works with the T500, T300 and TX wheel bases.
11:45 exactly what I was thinking!
Thank you, this video helped me!
Hey Darin, before I proceed, excellent review. Despite some really negative reviews on Amazon, I am so desperate to play Forza 5 and Forza Horizon 2 "properly" that I will take the chance (and I've never owned a racing wheel, should be fun!). My question is, it's been almost a year since the Xbox One console came out, is there a new and improved product coming out in the foreseeable future that I should wait for? or should I just hurry up and buy this. Because of the price, I'm only giving one shot at this. Thank you so much.
Face Time Agency Not that I know of and my TX bases are running great ! Worst case you get a lemon, return it.
does it allow you to connect a headset to it? great review guys liked your video
No it doesn't unfortunately. You can use the Kinect chat while racing though.
Just had a look for a wheel for the first time in a long time, (current production only) but man now the £200 G27 seems to be the third cheapest thing available from the main manufacturers, only the very basic, plasticy, non-feedback £80 Thrustmaster 458 and the £130 Logitech Driving Force GT which is again quite plasticy (even the shifters are buttons on the back of the wheel rather then paddles) are cheaper, then you get to things like this TX458 which is £350 for the basic base/wheel/pedal.. crazy
Great job (as always).
I would have liked more detail on the 3 pedal set, such as how does the conical rubber thingummy feel. Is it better than t500 with BB mod? Will you review those separately?
I wouldn't complain about the steering wheel feeling cheap. This rig costs 1/5 of what the T500 costs! And besides, you want that rubber grip on the wheel?? Plastidip my friends!
That's what I'm going to do. I will post a video of my experience and share it when it's complete D:
I have the same exact racing wheel Thrust master TX Italia Ferrari 458 I paid $499.99 When it was brand new just came out Still in perfect condition How do I get the extra wheels I hope they have one that has the digital rpm deck On the steering wheel The RPM red lights on top of the steering wheel That’s what a real Ferrari Italia 458 It has the RPM lights on top of the steering wheel It kind of bums me out they didn’t include that when you buy this racing wheel lol 😂 Where do I get the extra different racing wheels I still have my box and the instructions do I have to go through the company or store to get it I want to get the IndyCar racing wheel
I would love to come there i would do that sim racing all day
it s nice that they have adds ons if you could find them anywhere i havent found one store there sell the add on pedals or shifter.
and 1 little thing you dont say that you have to update the firmware before you can use it on the xbox why shut that be, on pc i understand but on xbox that is made for, it shut be done aotu when connectet to xbox
One thing you didn't mention Darin, the fan seems quite active on the new TX compared with the T500 ? even on moderate FFB settings ? and it is noisy compared to my V3 T500 when that fan is going.
Darin great review there! BTW what is your wheel base shown in the video? I have a CSW with a wheel base from Omega but i am planning on buying this wheel and a new wheel base to have only for FM5.
Thanks ! I used an older Playseat Challenge that they sent us that was Forza branded. I have since switched to a GT Omega Evo that I had since I prefer a chassis without the center post. I would highly recommend an Obutto or RSeat as well as they make great rigs for those on a budget.
Thanks man i will check that!
if I would just use this wheel on Xbox one, would I need to update it on the thrustmaster website?
No
Excellent video, liked and subscribed. Is there any new and better wheel/pedal package for the XB1 since you did this review and is there anything coming up that you know of as I would rather hold off buying if something better is available or just around the corner ( for Forza 6 ). Cheers.
Kevin Kleijn I would say this is the best at this price point and then you have the option of the Fanatec CSW V2 with XBox One hub. That setup with pedals will run you about $1200 though
Thanks for that. What you say about the pedals puts me off a bit. No inside news on a new wheel with clutch to coincide with the release of Forza 6 later in the year?
Hey Darin (or someone else?), I'm not sure if you are allowed to speak on the subject, but have you guys had any servo failures with the TX? I have read MANY forums and there really seems to be a ton of failures. It almost seems as bad as the old Xbox 360 RRoD, haha. I just grabbed one and updated the firmware and the fan seems to be staying on fairly steady after racing for a while but throttles back down on menus. I am hoping maybe they bumped up the cooling to keep them from failing? I really don't want to keep this if it will fail in the near (or distant) future. Thanks in advance!
@Kristoffer Edwards I second this, the pedals are out now but what's up with the shifter? Is the Rs compatible or not? When will the th8a be available