The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread

[Spagetti69]

That shifter looks rather excellent.

Lucky T500 owners. Well done.

 

[Coxis]

That shifter looks rather excellent.

Lucky T500 owners. Well done.

The shifter can be used stand-alone on the PC at least and on consoles remains to be seen, it's not exclusive to the wheel owners.

 

[sandboxgod]

Yeah that's true they unexpectedly developed the TH8 RS to be used with any wheel on supported platforms.

USB connection:
used with a PC, the gearbox is compatible with all racing wheels and games on the market that support multi-USB and gearboxes
used with the PS3™, the gearbox is compatible with racing wheels (including the T500 RS) and games (**) that have been developed to be compatible.

Seems too me Thrustmaster is giving Fanatec a hard run for their money on the PS3. But on the Xbox I wonder what TM is thinkin' just producing that low end, budget wheel that has no FFB.

I want to see a real wheel war take place on the Xbox but due to Microsoft's silly restrictions it seems like all the most powerful options will remain on the PS3/PC.

Still would like to see TM step it up and make a high quality wheel for that platform

 

[OwensRacing]

Broader market. More revenue to be had. Very smart business move on compatibility.

 

[Caz]

Sandbox's quote seems to suggest it will be standalone on consoles.that support multiple usb input. Although the csp pedals cannot be plugged directly via usb on the ps3.....hmmmmm. we can be certain it will not work standalone on xbox due to licensing.

Be interesting to see fanatecs answer here. If that also uses hall sensors then the th8 may be able to be used with their wheels using a ps2/usb adaptor.

 

[Zalathas]

MINE
Its just a feeling of every tooth in the belt at slow turning speeds...very slow!
I would say its a very very good wheel!! 👍👍 I've only had logitect wheels the last a DFG

That is the exact description of what I discovered. But how long is this "break in" period supposed to be. Besides, I don't recall noticing this when I got the wheel.

 

[Carson79]

That is the exact description of what I discovered. But how long is this "break in" period supposed to be. Besides, I don't recall noticing this when I got the wheel.

I have my wheel set to the highest ffb setting, perhaps If it was at say 5... it would't be as noticeable ..........And to be honest It's only nit picking.....The wheel is light years ahead of what I had lol can't wait for the TH8!

 

[Carson79]

http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&searchstring=TH8

THE TH8 is due for release 26th September, You can pre-order at play.com

 

[Zalathas]

I have my wheel set to the highest ffb setting, perhaps If it was at say 5... it would't be as noticeable ..........And to be honest It's only nit picking.....The wheel is light years ahead of what I had lol can't wait for the TH8!

Yeah, I'm probably being the perfectionist.

About the shifter, how are we suppose to connect this? Maybe I totally missed it in the previous comments but there aren't any ports left to connect this?

Allthough it wouldn't surprise me there will some split connector to connect both pedals and shifter on the same port.

 

[Carson79]

Yeah, I'm probably being the perfectionist.

About the shifter, how are we suppose to connect this? Maybe I totally missed it in the previous comments but there aren't any ports left to connect this?

Allthough it wouldn't surprise me there will some split connector to connect both pedals and shifter on the same port.

Its a USB

 

[Zalathas]

:|

 

[Coxis]

:|

Having its own USB connection is better, you get to use it with other wheels unlike the G27 shifter which requires rewiring and the installation of an USB controller. The TH8RS doesn't need any of this, you just plug it in and it works regardless of whether you have a T500RS or not.

 

[Zalathas]

That is a plus, too bad the slim edition only has 2 ports on the front T_T

 

[Simracer92]

http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&searchstring=TH8

THE TH8 is due for release 26th September, You can pre-order at play.com

when you want to pre-order it says:
Pre-order
Due for release on 24 October 2011

so 26 th september is wrong I think^^

 

[TheDabbinDave]

I'm guessing there may be an adapter. Otherwise there might have to be a firmware update on the PS3???

 

[sandboxgod]

Zalathas I have read we can order a multi-hub adapter to give our ps3 slims extra usb slots.

 

[jimbrav]

187 euro ????????!!!

 

[challenger1]

Dont know if this is allowed or not so I am sorry if I am breaking any rules:
This is for any Minnesota or surrounding areas or if you just wouldnt mind making a road trip to Minnesota: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/ele/2572584426.html

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Zalathas I have read we can order a multi-hub adapter to give our ps3 slims extra usb slots.

We use them, my fat PS3 uses a 10 slot hub. Powered by an AC adapter.

My daughter's Slim has a 4 slot passive and NEEDS it. Sony screwed the pooch by only having 2 slots on the Slims.

 

[WildRun]

T500 RS now at 499$ on US?
http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T500RS-Racing-Wheel-Playstation-3/dp/B004J6KRD6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315052240&sr=8-1

 

[Carson79]

T500 RS now at 499$ on US?
http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T500RS-Racing-Wheel-Playstation-3/dp/B004J6KRD6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315052240&sr=8-1

About £310.....Great deal 👍, I paid £350 for mine and that was the best price around the UK

 

[Myeeek]

T500 RS now at 499$ on US?
http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T500RS-Racing-Wheel-Playstation-3/dp/B004J6KRD6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315052240&sr=8-1

Very nice, now only if it were sold directly from Amazon for that price...

 

[OwensRacing]

We use them, my fat PS3 uses a 10 slot hub. Powered by an AC adapter.

My daughter's Slim has a 4 slot passive and NEEDS it. Sony screwed the pooch by only having 2 slots on the Slims.

I wondered if these would work. Interesting. I plan to use one main port for wheel. Hub of the other and use my keyboard and flashdrive.


Thanks guys, this is Excellent!!!

 

[sandboxgod]

That's good to know thanks Dave. 👍

 

[VINCE__]

So what is the best hub expansion for the slim's? Seeing as how I only have 2 at the moment and both of those are spoken for. I have searched the webs and don't want to make a bad decision with the different brands. Thanks in advance, Vince

 

[blown540ci]

Does anyone know if its September or October release ?

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Vince, this is quite similar to mine. Might even be the same one

I just searched "USB hub".

 

[Simracer92]

T500 RS now for sale on Amazon Germany.. 326 Euro.. (or 469 USD or 289 GBP)..

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004GNG2MW/

 

[Carson79]

T500 RS now for sale on Amazon Germany.. 326 Euro.. (or 469 USD or 289 GBP)..

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004GNG2MW/

Yeah but its second hand

 

[WildRun]

Found this: T500 RS USB Pedals Adapter
http://www.sim-sport.net/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=6&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6

You can now sell your T500 Pedal Set (for PC gamers) if you have already another 3 pedal set (CSP, CST,...)
http://www.mainperformancepc.com/category-s/86.htm