So this is my first wheel in, I guess, two decades. I was playing with an Xbox controller before this thing, and oh my. If you are like me, this is something else. I have only used it for three days now, almost nonstop (I know, but it's just that much fun), and I will come here and update my review if things change, promise. If you don't like long texts, there is a TLDR at the bottom.
WHEEL
I can say I thoroughly read the comments before the purchase, so I will guide my review through that path. To give you an idea, I'm using it on a PC, clamped it on my desk, and the pedals are on the carpet. The wheel is great IMO, yes, it doesn't have the rubber or stitched leather like the alternatives, but I just like how it feels. Furthermore, yes, it's all made of hard plastic, but it feels sturdy. If you don't like the plastic feel, wrap some bike handle tape or something like that on it instead of paying $ more for the alternative, in my opinion. Also, it's on the smaller side, yeah, but it doesn't bother me at all. It's actually somewhat nice as I can reach all the buttons with my hands on 3 and 9. Additionally, the pedal shifters behind the wheel feel nice and sturdy, pretty solid not much to say about them.
PEDALS
Yeah not the best out there. if you don't have your other heel on the base, when you fully press a pedal, it just wants to tilt forward. However, I keep both my heels on the base at all times, and I used the very same box it came in to flush it against a wall, so it's not going anywhere anymore. Maybe one can get a larger board and screw the pedals on it, idk, but this seems good enough for my beginner setup.
FORCE FEEDBACK
The force feedback is probably the reason you are not buying the ~$70 alternative on here, right? It is pretty powerful. Like I said, this is my first FF wheel ever, so I bet there are stronger options out there, but I definitely don't need them at the moment. Let me put it this way: I broke a sweat during two races on Forza Horizon 5, lol. Additionally, I have never used full-strength FF yet, and it is more than I was expecting as a beginner.
COMPATIBILITY
I play on PC, so compatibility is not an issue for me. With every new game, obviously, you need to tweak in-game settings, but once you get your own settings set up for you, it's just beautiful. However, I can't stress this enough, settings are everything. There are videos out there, so if you are oblivious to what you should do, try them first. I say if you can't find videos specific to T128, look at TMX, T150, or even G29 settings to begin with. With that said, I never had an issue on my PC. The only problem is the two buttons in the center; the one looks like the settings option (gear), and the one to the right doesn't even get recognized by the driver. I heard that they work on Xbox, but I'm not sure. Hey @Thrustmaster, would you like to fix this with a driver update by any chance? Other than that, the games I tested T128 and had a BLAST are:
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Motorsport 7
Euro Truck Sim 2
American Truck Sim
SnowRunner
Farming Sim 22
Overall, I say it's a great starter wheel. At least I'm having a great time with it. Yeah, there are better setups out there, but they cost way more. There's always a better one until you get to that $10-20-30k rig people have out there. Overall, coming from an inexperienced sim racer, a casual racer, and everything else that you can use a wheel, at this price point, with the ability to upgrade pedals and add a shifter later if you want to, it's a yes from me dog! And I'm not even saying, "Meh, this is what I got for the price." I really, really enjoy this wheel and pedal set.
Finally, on forums, people say you should look up used market, which is definitely an option, but I'm the type of guy who likes to have peace of mind, knowing if something goes wrong (at least during the manufacturer warranty period) Thrustmaster is a professional company that cares about customer satisfaction unlike the John Doe you purchased your used rig on the marketplace or wherever.
TLDR
PROS
- Strong force feedback
- Easy to set up and mess with settings, at least on a PC
- WAY better than a spring or band-loaded wheelset, a controller, or heavens forbid, a keyboard
- Opportunity to upgrade pedals or add a shifter
- Sturdy and comfy (at least for my taste)
- Definitely worth the price IMO
CONS
- Pedals are responsive, but if you don't come up with a way to stabilize them yourself, they really do not want to stay where you put them
- Doesn't have the stitched leather or rubber on the rim like closely priced alternatives
- The rim circumference is smaller compared to closely priced alternatives
- The two top-middle buttons don't work on the PC
Ultimately, do I enjoy this product? Would I recommend the T128 to friends and family? You bet your sweet force feedback I would! Of course, it has its pros and cons, but nothing was a deal breaker for me, and considering the price, it didn't prevent me from giving this 5 stars.
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AWAKEN YOUR DRIVER INSTINCT
Feel racing sensations through the wheel thanks to HYBRID DRIVE Force Feedback, enjoy a fully immersive experience and build up your driving skills. Optimize your racing lines and control your drifts with the T128 and its T2PM pedal set featuring reliable, ultra-precise magnetic technology.
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IMMERSIVE FORCE FEEDBACK
The HYBRID DRIVE technology lets gamers experience all the fun, intuitive sensations of driving for immersive racing.
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MAGNETIC PEDAL SET
The T2PM magnetic pedal set included offers amazing precision for crisp acceleration and well-proportioned braking, making it a powerful and reliable aid for improving your driving skills.
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RESPONSIVE, VERSATILE DESIGN
The round, lightweight wheel rim gets the most out of all the Force Feedback and its 270° to 900° angle of rotation allows for driving adapted to all vehicle styles.
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MAGNETIC PADDLE SHIFTERS
Thanks to H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology, the paddle shifters allow for super-fast gear shifting with clear and precise activation, for sporty performance and while avoiding driving errors.
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ENGINE SPEED LEDS
The 4-color LED strip lets you monitor the engine speed to optimize your gear shifting without taking your eyes off the road.
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WHEEL-MOUNTED HANDBRAKE
The front of the wheel includes 2 handbrake buttons — easily accessible with the user’s thumbs for daring skids, as well as freestyle maneuvers.
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Force Feedback
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Rotation Angle
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023Style: T128 Xbox | PCVerified Purchase
I am an adult and while the wheel is small, it is still fun to use. It makes a difference to have the force feedback with Xbox games and brings in a whole new level of playing.
I built a small table to the wheel on and am sitting in a banana chair and it works great. I was glad I discovered this wheel because all other options were way too expensive.
There are a lot of YouTube reviews online in the last few months. If you have never had a wheel before, like me, it's all great. It was well worth the price and with Game Pass on the Xbox it's a no-brainer.
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- grant viscountReviewed in Canada on March 6, 2025
super cool toy with more force feed back then i expected as a new person to this type of device
Style: T128 Xbox | PCVerified Purchase - Bryan YeeReviewed in Singapore on November 19, 2022
Don't buy for F1
Style: T128 Xbox | PCVerified Purchase - AkmoReviewed in Canada on September 24, 2024
Excellent value
Style: T128 Xbox | PCVerified Purchase
This is the first wheel that I purchased and watched some reviews online prior to purchase. Honestly very pleased with the quality and output.AkmoExcellent value
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2024
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- wetfloor666Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2023
Really good starter wheel
Style: T128 Xbox | PCVerified Purchase
