As you may recall, the Thrustmaster T300 RS wheel – the company’s newest model since the T500, the official wheel for GT5 and GT6 – was unveiled back in June at E3.
Unlike the T500, the T300 uses brushless force-feedback motors and, most notably, is compatible with the PC, PS3, and the PS4 – a very important factor to consider for anyone looking to make an investment in a new wheel.
How it feels with today’s games, though, is equally important, and InsideSimRacing’s Darin Gangi has created an extensive review of the T300 RS tailored for the PS3 and GT6. Aside from the pedals, his impressions are very positive, preferring the improved force-feedback and lighter steering feel provided by the new brushless motors.
The wheel is gradually becoming available as it rolls out to retailers worldwide. As always, be sure to check out our Sim Racing Hardware forum for more thoughts, impressions, and discussion!
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Interesting that this wheel is not even listed on their Website.
Looks like good wheel. Thou as my first wheel i wi go for dfgt. Cheap and realy realy good. Still goes in top 5 of best wheels.
Logitech not making the DFGT anymore. Not listed on their website anymore. G27 only one listed.
You can get it off of Amazon.
DFGT is an excellent starter wheel, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be wanting to stiffen up the brake pedal (bungee cords and sponge balls…yes it’s true!!) but I got a good 2 years out of mine before I upgraded to the G27. I have the DFGT packed in it’s original box in the basement…just in case of an emergency!
I sincerely hope that if you buy this, you have better luck with Thrustmaster’s customer service than I did. Personally, I will never buy another product from them again. I will choose any other option, regardless if price.
how can we make the g27 work on ps4,there must b a way luke,im your father……
OMG! can’t wait to test how the clutch will be improved in GT7…oh…wait a second….O0
Not bad, wish it had a clutch though.
Too bad Logitech is not compatible
Sony ant PD will lose me as a Customer
again it s to bad
i hopte they’ll get some kind of arrangement with Logitech
Forgot to say
i’m a Customer since GT1 on playstation
i have all the games including the prologues
too bad
You need to take that up with Logitech. They are the ones dropping out.
Actually no, it’s Sony and their “security chip” requirement. Take it up with Sony.
Hey johnny, haven’t Logitech gone down? I couldn’t find a mouse or keyboard made by them anymore. Sorry about the PC reference.
In my local BestBuy I found 3 brand new G27’s and a slew of keyboards/mice and other peripherals. Looks like they’re still going to me..lol.
I don’t know why anyone would like a lighter wheel. The realistic feel of the T500rs is why I’ve always liked it.
I’d like to get my own but I don’t have $500 to spare.
I really hope fanatec comes out with something like the CSR bundle for PS4. Either that or Sony could stop being douchebags and stop giving us BS excuses about security chips. There’s obviously ways to work around that.
Plus, I think at some point, someone will make a device that allows the logitechs to work even without this supposed security chip. Much like the devices that allowed you to use logitech on Xbox 360, except hopefully not as half cocked
For either the T300xx or T500xx, it’s “Show me da money” first!! These are not cheap!
in practice, what does “brushless force-feedback motors” mean ?
There are a few theoretical advantages, but I bet that in practice these motors are mainly chosen for their reduced cost. If there was a real advantage, I’m sure the marketing boys would actually market the advantage than the type of electric motor and you wouldn’t ask this question. Besides…the more expensive T500RS uses a brushed motor. A Tesla Model S car too..so what does this tell us about which type of motor being better? :)
ah brushless motors are far more expensive than their brushed counterparts. they, as the name suggests, have no brushes. they also require a computer to phase the 3 electric pulses (they are 3 phase AC). brushed motors have brushes that will eventually wear out, they are less efficient and heat up more from the friction of the brushes. brushless motors dont wear out, ever; are more efficient and run cooler. so its a really good thing that the T300 utilizes them.
colj00 +1
Even though brushless motors are mechanically simpler than brushed ones, they are more expensive because of the electronics needed to do the current switching and also because they generally use rare earth rather than ferrite magnets.
Here’s an idea…buy a real car then you can actually drive something!
Why the hell are you here then?
Brilliant contribution @leeislee, just brilliant…lol.
Just my input to the conversation. I do try to be as helpful as possible hehe
Don’t feed the Troll
Do some research mate…you’ll i’m far from a troll. Grow up.
Meh…
Just a heads up for those who own or plan on buying a G27 it wont be compatable with the ps4, also if you plan on buying the T300RS wheel with the clutch pedal add on and shifter add on that you just buy the T500RS because you’re looking at spending around the same price as the T500RS.
It’s just a rumor we won’t know for sure if the developers will put g27 driver’s in GT7, but I really don’t see why they wouldn’t put the most widely used wheel in there.For the PS4 it is just a faster USB port. If I read correctly some where it’s really up to the makers of the game..
Straight from Logitech’s twitter “G27 requires a security chip for full functionality w/ PS4, and it does not have this chip. Sorry :(“.
It´s compatible with the T3PA pedals and TH8A shifters. All I would need is a TX-base to use it on a XboxOne, wish they would sell the base separately.
Those brushless motors really makes me want to try this wheel.
Guess I”ll hold on to my G27
I wish I could have a wheel… That would probably make me enjoy GT again. This one’s pretty cool even thought it doesn’t have a clutch, then again, people say the clutch is terrible in GT.
Just get a DFGT, it’s great. And yes, you will enjoy it again I’m sure.
I second that, the DFGT is a great starter wheel and it also works in PC sims if you go down that road in the future. It really turns driving games into a whole different experience, and games with really exceptional physics like Assetto Corsa, are just outstanding.
please do.
Do it, GT without a wheel is like playing guitar hero on a pad. On my 2nd DFGT and can’t recommend highly enough.
No clutch…
Missing the most important part…
No clutch
Damn we are short on news. Any way this is still cool I do enjoy Darin’s rants and reviews.
Great! Dual Compatibility!
I am using Logitech G25 on my Playseat.. there are a lot M6 on the bottom of the wheel and the pedals to fix them on the seat..
What about the T500 and T300..? Are there any threads for srews..?
Also i ordered a rubber for the G25 brake to have it more harder and with a stopping point..
Did someone open the pedals of a Thrustmaster once to see, if this could be a feature to better them..?