Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition Racing Wheel (compatible w/ PS5, PS5 Pro, PS4 & PC)

Purchased this wheel used with Amazon warehouse. It was labeled like new, and they were right, no signs of use at all not a scratch not even on the pedals. So I guess I lucked out. Works right out of the box on my PS3. Purchased this for my PS3 while planning to purchase a PS4 in the near future, it's nice with no need to update my wheel once I make the switch. I've done my research with all the available wheels in the market at the moment. For me, at $69, this was the most practical and sensible option compare to the much more expensive options. I was willing to sacrifice a clutch pedal, H shifter and FFB to save a hundred bucks or so. Especially since I'm not even sure this is something I would invest time on.The wheel itself is very nicely built. Few creaks here and there being made out of plastic. The wheel itself is pretty small, got used to it after a while though so it doesn't bother me as much. Pedals offer sufficient resistance. Shifters give off a satisfying "click". Played it on GT5 and GT6 so far, sensitivity is fine after a few googling to get everything set up. Right now, I have it mounted on the folding table, but I plan on constructing a dedicated stand for it. Really need one especially for the pedals which keeps on slipping even on carpet. I find the bungee cord system to offer enough resistance, but definitely no where near what a FFB would offer as far as realism is concerned.Overall, a good purchase at $69 with free shipping. If I invest more time in sim racing, will definitely upgrade to perhaps a T150. And it wouldn't hurt too much to part with this one. But if you're on the fence dishing out any money, this T80 is a good way to try out racing wheels.

I bought this due to unavailability of the T150 or T300 by Thrustmaster. I wasn't sure I'd want to spend more than $100 to try sim racing (I'm a die hard F1 fan) so I bought this to give it a try. Holy crap it's fun. Unbelievably fun. I tried a crap HORI racing wheel first that I immediately returned, and the belt drive on this felt WAY better. Super smooth and way better feeling at the wheel. I've since decided to return it and upgrade to the T300 for the force feedback. While this was kind of a "proof of concept" purchase, it's been great for $100. Also, the pedal board is full size and very solid. Everything feels well built and not just cheap plastic. I'd highly recommend for a first foray into a sim racing wheel.

BLUF: I know this isnt what a cost conscious consumer wants to hear but..... Just get the G27. Just do it. Stop wasting time and $80 for the T80. Either you can pay $240 for a G27 of you can pay $320 for the G27 after you have purchased the T80 against my suggestions. Cant afford a G27? Then you cant afford to waste $80 on the T80. Your choice.Pros: There isnt a lower priced halfway capable racing wheel on the market. Its universally recognized in any game.... blah, blah, blah.Cons: This thing is seriously chintzy. I busted the wheel out and tested it in MAME and a few other PC games. Then I put it away after making sure it worked. I picked up a G27 (for me of course) and relegated the T80 to player 2 duties. Ok. Not lying here. After getting the wheels plugged in I started working on 2 player split screen games for my arcade. Let me stress: I'M NOT LYING!!! The gas pedal stopped working. I hadnt even completed ONE LAP in any game. The gas pedal stopped working. No worries (I guess) because the gas pedal is mapped to a button on the wheel. Set everything up and ensured my two player games were in fact 2 player games. I put the wheels away. Fast forward 2 weeks. Now its time to map controls and fine tune the arcade cab. Nope. The T80 was no longer recognized in most of the games it had worked in just 2 weeks earlier. Insult to injury: the connector that attaches the pedal system to the wheel no longer stays put. It requires something to keep it put. I dont know what to say. I havent even really used the damned thing. The G27? Still worked.Additional notes: I am pretty much done setting up my arcade cab. All the systems. All the hyperspin wheels. All the 2 player local coop split screen PC racing games. Ipac 2 player arcade joystick set up. 2 gamepads. 2 light guns. Now 2 wheels. I have learned ALOT. I have been hopeful. I have then been disappointed. Then I spent hours in the forums and on Youtube making things work where they can work. I have learned alot.Trust me: Just get the G27. Dont take a chance thinking the forums and Youtube will save you when it comes to the T80.