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wheelbase
Category
Wheelbase
Type
Direct axial drive
Torque / brake force
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Platforms
PC, PlayStation; Xbox / PC edition
Notes
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What drivers keep saying · from 21 reviews

quality control issues10durability issues7console compatible3detailed force feedback1easy setup1great value1

Their T598 kept disconnecting mid-race even after a replacement PSU, so they moved to a Logitech RS50.

negativedurability issues

Their T598's 5 Nm FFB is decent and they still love it, though they could use more.

positive

Upgraded from a T300 and loves the T598 for the price, plugged straight into the wall.

positivegreat value

Going from a G29 to a T598 turned them from a casual simcade driver into a committed sim racer.

positive

A few months in, their T598 had the disconnection issue.

negativedurability issues

Has used their T598 in India from day one with no disconnection issues.

positive

Their used T598 kept disconnecting until they squeezed the power cable's pins.

mixeddurability issues

Sold their T598 and T-LCMs for a Logitech RS50 set, which has been far more reliable.

negativedurability issues

A year in, the power connector on their T598 has failed three times.

negativedurability issues

Their pre-order T598 has worked flawlessly despite reports of disconnections.

positive

Coming from a G29, their T598 is a huge difference, though they can't update it.

positive

Found the T598 budget friendly, but disliked its bulk, narrow pedal base and 5 Nm peak.

mixed

Their T598 is waiting to be sold; the RS50 beats it in every way.

negative

Had to return their T598; even a replacement power supply didn't fix it.

negativedurability issues

Started with a first-wave T598 and it was more than enough with not a single issue.

positive

Uses a T598 bundle for friends and says not to buy it as a forever setup.

negative

Their T598 developed issues after a few months, but the super glue fix solved it.

mixeddurability issues

Returned their Thrustmaster T598 after two days because of disconnections.

negativequality control issues

Their Thrustmaster T598 started disconnecting and Thrustmaster is sending a new power cable.

negativequality control issues

Their new Thrustmaster T598 feels great, but after a few days it developed the infamous PS5 disconnecting problem.

mixedquality control issues

Returned their Thrustmaster T598 to the store because of a factory defect.

negativequality control issues

Loves their Thrustmaster T598 as a great entry into direct drive.

positive

Their Thrustmaster T598 gets hot but has never had force-feedback fade.

positive

Owns a Thrustmaster T598 and suggests staying away from Thrustmaster after many disconnection issues.

negativequality control issues

Their Thrustmaster T598 overheats at 100% force feedback over long sessions; a PC fan or lower strength fixes it.

mixed

The T598 is their first wheel and they love it; the case gets hot but no issues or FFB loss, and nothing better mid-range for PS5.

positiveconsole compatible

Loves their Thrustmaster T598 and plans to move up to a T818 next year.

positive

Their Thrustmaster T598 developed a knocking sound when turning after only about 10 hours of use and had to go back to France for warranty repair.

negativequality control issues

Had to send their T598 for repair; it was lost in transit, but Thrustmaster sent them a new wheelbase.

mixedquality control issues

Their T598 came back from Thrustmaster with the whole board and power supply replaced and now works like new, but they switched to Asetek anyway.

mixedquality control issues

After a G920 wouldn't give working force feedback in Forza Horizon, bought a T598 and it worked instantly.

positiveeasy setup

Uses a T598 on Xbox. When it works it feels buttery smooth, strong and detailed for the price, but cables work loose from the back of the base and cause disconnects, which they fixed with tape.

“When the wheel works, it's great fun and feels buttery smooth. It does what it says it will do in terms of Nm, is plenty strong enough and has good detail.”
mixeddetailed force feedbackquality control issuesconsole compatible

Calls the T598 the best for PS5 and fixed its disconnects with a data-capable USB-C cable. When a power surge killed the power supply in India, Thrustmaster shipped a replacement free from France and paid the duty.

positiveconsole compatible

Has owned both the T598 and an RS50. Rates the T598's force feedback below the Logitech's, but says Thrustmaster's rims and shifters (EVO 32R, 488, SF1000, TSS) feel far nicer than anything Logitech offers.

mixed

Their T598 had disconnects; a replacement cable fixed it for only two to three months before it started again, and the base had to go to France for repair.

negativequality control issues