Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition PC
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Race with Red Bull and Mercedes with the Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition PC. This racing wheel is a 9 by 10 replica of the real Ferrari racing wheel that's also used in real racing cars. Connect the external Turbo Power battery to the steering wheel, so you're not dependent on the power of your computer. This way, the power always remains constant. The handlebar's 40W motor is brushless, so you experience just the right amount of force feedback. Is the race getting a little heated? Don't worry. The built-in cooling system prevents overheating and a noisy racing wheel. This way, you keep the focus on the race track and on your opponents.
Computer platform | PC (Windows) | |
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Force feedback | ||
Type of force feedback | Belt driven force feedback | |
Placement racing wheel | Desk or table | |
Connection type | Wired | |
Power supply type | Via a different product |
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Once started with the T150 and had a lot of fun with it. Lots of power for the price and good force feedback. A while back I was able to upgrade to a T300 rs GT for a nice price. With this steering wheel you feel more details and steering is much smoother. You also have more options to mount the base on a cockpit. I mostly race in VR these days and often on PC. However, I also have a playstation and have decided to build a second cockpit for the T300, which will then have a permanent place on the playstation. For the PC I wanted an even better steering wheel. I have decided not to take a direct drive steering wheel but a top belt driven steering wheel. So I could choose between Thrustmaster or Fanatec. After a lot of research we decided to go for the Thrustmaster Ts-pcracer with 488 challenge wheel. On the internet you often read "it's just a big T300" I think those people have never tried the two side by side because the difference is really big. Apart from the power, the steering wheel is much faster (you can already see this in the calibration) and therefore the force feedback is much more subtle and detailed. For example, you feel every ridge or bump in the road surface. You will also feel the loss of grip sooner, so that you can notice the breakdown of your car faster and react earlier. However, you should take into account that you need some time to get used to your new steering wheel. I have the Ferrari 488 Challenge version, there is also a version with the Open Wheel steering wheel. The 488 handlebars are beautiful. The handlebar is 30 cm in diameter instead of. 28cm for most Thrustmaster handlebars (which also takes some getting used to) and beautifully finished with real Alcantara. Just like the F1 steering wheel, the steering wheel has 2 metal joysticks and 2 metal rotary knobs. In combination with the other buttons, you can assign 27 functions to your buttons in advanced mode. The regular buttons also have micro switches so that they click nicely. The steering wheel also has more colorful tachometer LEDs built in. With the help of SLI Manager Pro you can, for example, assign the blue LEDs to blue flag situations, etc. In short, a not cheap set but really worth every euro for me.
Jeroen Smit
15 April 2021
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Super handlebars, a good middle ground between the well-known cheaper handlebars and the expensive direct drive. unfortunately not immediately faster lap times but a more direct steering feel.
Richard Stapper
22 May 2021
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Easy to install and ease of use, pricey but then you also have something
Redski
16 January 2022
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Product number | 805002 | |
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Manufacturer code | 2960798 | |
Brand | Thrustmaster | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Type racing wheel | Racing wheel without pedals | |
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Force feedback | ||
Type of force feedback | Belt driven force feedback | |
Diameter steering wheel | 32 cm | |
Computer platform | PC (Windows) | |
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
Placement racing wheel | Desk or table | |
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Attachment method racing wheel | Clamp(s) | |
Desk or tabletop thickness | 2 cm |
Connection type | Wired | |
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USB port | ||
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A | |
Bluetooth |
Power supply type | Via a different product |
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Color | Black, Red | |
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Weight | 9,95 kg | |
Width | 38 inches | |
Depth | 52,5 inches | |
Height | 32 inches |
