Thrustmaster T80 Steering Wheel Review

Although being marginally more expensive, the

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offers a myriad of improvements. It delivers force feedback, has an incredible rotation range (1080°, more than some higher-end wheels), and also comes with a bundled two pedalboard. If you’re looking for a beginner wheel, this one is for you.

Logitech G29/920

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Logitech G29/920

Immersive Gaming Experience: Perfect for PlayStation 5, PS4 and PC gaming titles, the Driving Force simulates the feeling of driving a real car with precision steering and pressure-sensitive pedals
Premium Control: The Driving Force feedback racing wheel provides a detailed simulation of driving a real car, with helical gearing delivering smooth, quiet steering and a hand-stitched leather cover
Customizable Pedals: These pressure-sensitive nonlinear brake pedals provide a responsive, accurate braking feel on a sturdy base - with adjustable pedal faces for finer control
900-Degree Rotation: Lock-to-lock rotation of the Driving Force means you can turn the wheel around two and a half times, hand over hand on wide turns - just like a real F1 race car
Up Your Game: Take your racing simulation to the next level with Driving Force accessories like the Driving Force Shifter or desk and rig mounts

If you’re new to the sim racing world and want a name you can trust from elsewhere, this Logitech wheel is it

Logitech G29/920

There’s a reason the

Thrustmaster T300 RS

will have appeared in all of your searches. It’s more expensive but beloved by the community. It’s beautiful in its design, delivers good force feedback, and often goes on discount. If you’re looking for a step up from the T150 and T80, then consider the G29/920 but also look at the…

Thrustmaster T300 RS

Fast brushless motor: nearly 25 watts of power for responsive, realistic Force Feedback
Quick and easy wheel changing system: enjoy different styles of racing
Dual-belt system for smooth gaming sessions without any dead zones
Proprietary H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology: unlimited product lifespan and optimal precision
Works with PS5 games

Remember what we said about Thrustmaster numbering? The T300 is even better than the T150 and T80.

Thrustmaster T300 RS

On the border between a mid-range and cheap wheel, we find a fantastic buy for beginners and veteran players alike. The Thrustmaster T300 RS has a brushless force feedback motor, rotates to 1080°, and is officially licensed by Ferrari to give you an 8:10 replica of what you would feel when driving a 599xx EVO. What more could you want?

Conclusion

Stepping up from a controller to a wheel is imperative for an immersive and challenging racing sim experience. Simply put, this is the first step to become a serious virtual driver. The Thrustmaster T80 doesn’t shine in this regard, failing to meet a lot of our goals. That being said, if this is a present for a child or a younger member of the family then the T80 is sure to yield them a lot of fun afternoons racing their favorite car.

Last Updated on July 9, 2021