Thrustmaster T598 Direct Axial Drive Racing Wheel – Next-Gen Force Feedback for PS5, PS4 & PC – High-Fidelity Direct Drive Wheel & Pedal Set – Officially Licensed for PlayStation – Black

Wanted to wait a few months before posting a review. Was hesitant at first due to the hours of research I done in the lead up to getting the wheel, showing lots of people returning the wheel due to disconnection/power issues. I previously had a T300RS and wanted to upgrade to an affordable Direct Drive. This has been a GREAT upgrade. The pedals as well were a step up from the T3PA pedals. No connection issues ever. No overheating (it can get hot if you do a 3/4 hour straight stint, but never cuts out or fades in FFB. I suggest to anyone who purchases this to do the firmware updates first, both wheel and base and then search online for your games recommended settings for the T598. Makes the world of difference doing these firmware updates. I would also suggest another USB-C connecter than the one that is provided. Although it works, it is USB-A to USB-C. If you move your wheel every time you use it like I do, then it becomes a faff having to unplug from the back of my PS5. I would also say the cable isn't the sturdiest. Purchase a high speed strong USB-C to USB-C cable and it will work like a charm. Small price to pay. Summary: Don't be hesitant from all the negative reviews of returns and connection issue ALWAYS do the firmware upgrades HUGE upgrade from T300. Research recommended settings for your chosen game.

I am scoring my review mostly on the force feedback. On the games it supports it is mostly very good to excellent. I upgraded from a t300rs and definitely enjoy the increase in FFB detail that I feel. I have mine screwed down top my desk. This in itself has pros and cons. It is very secure. The feedback and vibrations coming from this thing is a bit like an earthquake at times, so the shudder going through my desk is pretty intense. I have known things to fall off and hit the deck. I have a pretty solid, heavy desk so it's not because its a cheap desk or anything. Why is this a con? Because the the feedback sounds will be shared with all who are near you (if like me you're in a living room). If you have a dedicated rig to attach the wheel to that you sit in the feedback would be somewhat transferred into your body via the framework, which I imagine would add some immersion. This is based on an assumption since I have nothing to compare it to, I could be wrong and my solid desk might actually feel more like a car than tubular steel frames (like I said I have nothing to compare it to). Either way I am very happy. I have used this both for PC and playstation. GT7 is fantastic. On PC my personal favorite is Automobilista 2. The tyre wear model in AMS 2 is very immersive as you can feel the car slide as the tyres wear. It's also very satisfying as I am able to catch a lot of slides before the car spins, giving the feeling of always pushing to the edge. It's similar on GT7 but AMS 2 nails it IMO. As regards firmware I think it could be better, on PC at least. I played some older titles on my old t300rs which had some really good compatibility, with T598 it doesn't have the extensive compatibility of the T300. To make things worse when running a game that the wheel doesn't have ffb support for, it will just go completely limp (turns freely). It could at least pull back to the centre with an option to vary the resistance. These are my only gripes with the wheel. Other than that I hope the manufacturer will continue to improve the feel of the FFB as some games feel great while others feel a bit feeble. Remembering button sequences on PC can be a problem. I labelled all my button numbers to help.

No self-test, after factory reset, still no self test, wheel slips in use. Randomly disconnects. I've since found out these wheels can randomly disconnect so Thrustmaster off my list for racing wheels. Not possible to complete a two lap GT seven race without the random disconnect. However all of this may be associated with it being defective on arrival and not able to do self test. this is rather soured the idea of refurbished purchases. It cost three times a postage refund using cheapest way to send it back so not happy with Amazon.

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The T598 seemed to offer a good balance between tech and price, more so at xmas prices. The reviews were mixed and the return rate high. BUT it has proven to be a great buy for gt7 on my PS5. You might have to do some reading and fiddling but its well worth it! However a week after upgrading to T-LCM pedels and SF1000 Ferrari steering wheel. The unit started to randomly disconnect from PS5 and an error appeared on the base a steering wheel with a cross. The base will not now power on. Trustmaster are sending a new power supply. Since the new power supply, the usb socket detached from motherboard, more disconnections. Sent back to France, less than two weeks before it returned. Bought a new base while it was away, more disconnections… Since its return it has been working really well, long may it be so…

I’ve been using the Logitech G29 for a long time, so I noticed the difference straight away when I switched to the T598. Even though it didn’t fit my stand at first, the included clamps fixed that easily and held the wheel firmly in place. The pedals are a real highlight. Being able to adjust the spring settings gives you much better control and a more realistic feel compared to what I was used to before. The force feedback on the wheel is amazing smooth, strong, and really helps you feel the car on the track. This setup will glide you round the track and feels effortless and much more immersive than the G29. I also bought the Thrustmaster F1 add‑on wheel at the same time, but it turned out not to fit the T598, even though it’s also a Thrustmaster product. So if you’re planning to buy an add‑on wheel, make sure you double check the connection type and compatibility first. I originally bought this after watching other gamers use it, and I’m glad I did. It delivers exactly the kind of performance I was hoping for. I’ve been watching a YouTuber using this exactly the same wheel on the 9th of January 2026 for 24 hour race and worked amazingly good. The only thing about this wheel it gets very warm, but this is normal. Overall, a great upgrade with solid build quality, adjustable pedals, and fantastic force feedback.

- very good build quality definitely does not feel cheap and everything is packed very securely - Direct Axial Drive works perfectly giving you great sensations when playing racing games or ever truck simulators, every road bump corner, gravel, grass everything has its own unique feeling to it. - very easy to set up when you first open it you have this feeling like this will take me whole day to work out but it really is not, the user manual you get with it is very helpful and shows you everything step by step what you need to do with each part for get it set up and connected. - software available to download for this week to update drivers etc very easy to find again user manual guides you where you need to go to get them - comes with all the cables, screws, bolts, springs for pedals etc. - i use it attached to my desk and the clamps work perfectly they have suction surface so once you attach them to your desk it does not move about at all - wheelbase allows you to connect shifter pedals from different models so you can modify your set up according to your preference - the only small drawbacks are, it is quite heavy like you look at the wheels base and think it is nice and relatively small and then you lift it up and you're like what is inside that thing - and another one is how high it is once you set it all up like if you put it on your desk and connect wheel to it you will cover half of you screen so you have to rise your chair up a bit to make sure you do not have to keep you hands up in the air all the time when driving because without that you feel like little kid when your dad allowed you to seer car from his lap and you do have to rise you monitor so it does not cover the screen for better experience.

Overall good specs but very poor build All around hard plastic on servo, rim and servo attachment parts and rim! Literally cheap plastic which apparently is 3D printed No finish on the parts Cheap and poor quality dim which buttons do move as well which plastic attachment to the wheel with impacts up to 10Nm i would definitely doubt long term use sturdiness Clamp is the same… You would want to upgrade to another wheel after a short time which costs from 199 to 349! Products such as Logitec g29 feel more premium and advanced than this and cost less for more premium feel but older tech If you would want to spend 450 + 350 for a premium wheel replacement you would definitely want to go for something like Logitec RS50 + pedals for 700 which has much more decent quality and premium feel and is actually a real DD

The first time i tried i had my expectations low but it was the opposite,i can say its the new door for DD for beginners in sim racing,absolutely love it

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Item came brand new, sealed and original. No complaints.. The T598 has an issue with its power cable but warranty resolved it

The device from 3rd month start disconnecting and you can’t play any more and it is common issue you can search about it.

if you have a proper set up and think this is the wheel, it's not. I don't believe that the mounting pattern for this wheel is not standard. if I didn't buy it with the discount of cyber Monday I would have been more furious. I now will have to fabricate an adapter or drill my wheel mounting plate to have it installed. or maybe sell it and get something more professional, I was mislead by reading direct drive thinking it would be good, didn't think this is worse than the tgt2