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Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage reviews the entree-level Thrustmaster T248 wheelbase and T3PM pedal bundle. As usual, Barry takes the product through the famed SRG review procedure, checking out the wheel and pedal set internals, and performing a hands-on / feet-on test.
Back in June 2021, Thrustmaster unveiled the T-GT II steering wheel as the successor of the Thrustmaster T-GT wheel. Nevertheless, Thrustmaster had also a number of products lined up to compete in the lower-priced echelons of the sim racing hardware market such as the Thrustmaster T248 wheelbase and T3PM pedal set that is officially licensed for the PlayStation 4 and 5 and is also compatible with the PC.
T248 features a new optimized HYBRID DRIVE system with a mixed belt and gear mechanism for powerful, realistic, and versatile Force Feedback.
It is stated that the T248 delivers 70% more power (compared with previous Thrustmaster T150 series hybrid racing wheels) and adds new features including Force Feedback presets that can be changed on the fly, an interactive T-RDD LCD screen that displays a number of settings and in-game telemetry, and a magnetic pedal set with 4 pressure modes on the brake pedal.
The three-spoke T248 wheel rim is lined with a foam-filled leather cover and features a T-RDD LCD screen that displays a number of settings and in-game telemetry. The wheel is fitted with magnetic paddle shifters featuring the TM H.E.A.R.T. technology. Furthermore, the wheel rim features 4 customizable encoders and 25 assignable action buttons.
Official Webpage – www.thrustmaster.com
Key Features:
- Premium design with leather wrapping on the outer-facing portion of the wheel
- Versatile wheel shape, well-suited to all racing game styles
- Up to 25 action buttons including 2 dual-position encoders
- Interactive race dashboard with a selection of more than 20 different displays on the wheel’s screen
- Dynamic Force Feedback: on-the-fly Force Feedback level adjustment (3 preset modes included) via the screen, compatible with all games
- Magnetic paddle shifters (patented H.E.A.R.T technology) for instant responsiveness, and a super-clear gear shifting feel
- Magnetic pedal set (patented H.E.A.R.T technology) for incredible 12-bit resolution precision that won’t decrease over time
- 4 distinct pressure modes on the central pedal for optimized braking according to the configuration and gaming setup (desk, cockpit, stand, etc.)
- Next-generation HYBRID DRIVE system delivering 70% more power than other Thrustmaster hybrid racing wheels (T150 series)
- Officially licensed for PlayStation; compatible with PS5, PS4 and PC
Included in the box:
- T248 Racing WHeel
- T3PM 3-pedal Set
- Attachment system
- USB A-C cable
- Power Supply Unit
- Power cable
- User manual and warranty information
