There is a cable that connects the pedals to the racing wheel, a USB that runs from the wheel base to your PS5 and a power cable. Once all of those are connected and your racing wheel is mounted to a desk, table or sim rig, then you can start racing.

With the base Thrustmaster T150, you receive an all-plastic two-pedal set. These are quite frankly terrible. They look incredibly cheap and don’t feel much better to the touch.

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The exterior of the steering wheel part itself is also all-plastic, without the metal parts that make these wheels seem a bit less toy-like. There's still sports car-like metal spoke shifters behind the wheel, though.

ASSETTO CORSA COMPETIZIONE – PS5™ - BUS SIMULATOR 21 Next Stop – PS5 (*) - Dakar Desert Rally – PS5™ - DiRT® 5 – PS5™ - DriftCE (*) - EA SPORTS™ F1® 23 - EA SPORTS™ WRC – PS5™ Before calibrating your Thrustmaster wheel, and before you connect it to your PC you should open the Thrustmaster control panel. Go to the “Test Input” tab and set the rotation angle to 1080°. Wheels like this use either belts or gears to transfer force from the motor to the wheel. Belt-driven systems are preferred style because they give you a smooth feel, while you can feel the granular effect of the ‘teeth’ of a geared system. Besides turning game mode on, here are other ways to optimize Windows for PC gaming, so it detects not only the Thrustmaster T150 racing wheel but also other gaming hardware:Sim racing wheels can be expensive, and sim racing can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. Thrustmaster proves this by offering a range of budget-friendly racing wheels, including the TMX and T150. THIS IS CRITICAL: Before you play Forza Motorsport, make sure you have the latest drivers and firmware for your wheel. There are two main versions of the Thrustmaster T150 on sale. The normal one and the Ferrari edition. Both work with the PS4, PS3 and PC. It's still a healthy level-up that makes the Logitech G923 perfect for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. But it's just as happy with the Xbox One, PS4 or PC. Make sure you buy the right version, though. There are separate versions for Sony and Microsoft consoles, and both types have the same "G923" name this time around. In this game, with the T150 racing wheel, you can’t adjust the STEERING WHEEL ANGLE as the minimum angle of this wheel is 180°)

A note, in case your wheel isn’t connecting correctly, some Thrustmaster wheels have a mode select. This will switch the wheel base from Xbox, PS5 and PC. When connecting to your PC, ensure you have the PC mode selected. In this game, to ensure correct bindings to suit your current Wheel Rim, please navigate to the Controls menu, highlight your Wheel Base from the list of detected devices, Edit Device and Load Device Preset. Those with plenty of cash to spend should definitely consider the T300 RS and its brothers. But there’s also a lower-cost version that still contains many of the same benefits at half the price.

Logitech for example has two versions of the G923 racing wheel, a PS5 version and an Xbox version. Both look identical other than the buttons featuring Xbox or PlayStation buttons. If you're on a budget, then, we'd recommend either the Thrustmaster T150 or the Hori Overdrive wheel for Formula 1 and other racing sims. They're fantastic entry-level wheels that, unlike the Thrustmaster T300 RS, won't cost the earth.

The calibration for Thrustmaster wheels on PS5 and Xbox is exactly the same as on PC, however, there are a few things that can prevent correct calibration. Get your hands on the Thrustmaster and it feels good, mind. Even though there’s little of the metal or flashy fabrics you get in the Logitech G29 or, to a lesser extent, the Thrustmaster T300RS. Racing wheels are not compatible with games in CLOUD GAMING or STREAMING mode (in particular those in GAME PASS, Xbox Remote Play, PlayStation®Plus, GeForce NOW, Luna,…). In CLOUD GAMING or STREAMING mode, only standard gamepads are compatible. Before using your racing wheel, or after a firmware update, you should always recalibrate your Thrustmaster racing wheel. The calibration method differs slightly depending on which platform you are using, PC, PS5 or Xbox. Below we show the way to calibrate your wheel on PC, Xbox and PS5.Up Grade Panel】 This game stand has a larger shifter platform to accommodate both the shifter and handbrake. The upgraded panel has more pre-drilled holes,players can DIY their own according to their needs. Compatibilité avec les jeux PS5 testée et endossée par Thrustmaster. Au moment de la publication, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC n'a pas encore testé ni endossé la compatibilité PS5 avec toute la gamme. Whether Fanatec or Thrustmaster is the better racing wheel brand will ultimately come down to your personal tastes and budget. Read our review of the Thrustmaster T3PA-Pro pedals to find out why they should be your first upgrade!