Saturday, December 3, 2011

Thrustmaster T500RS Racing Wheel


Customer Rating :
Rating: 4.3

List Price : $599.00 Price : Too low to display
Thrustmaster T500RS Racing Wheel

Product Description

The Thrustmaster T500RS is an Authentic wheel size with 100% metal, adjustable pedal set. It is 12" in diameter with brushed metal central spokes, Fully detachable (allows for future upgrades). It has Authentic sequential gearshift levers: crafted of brushed metal, attached to the base (so they don't move with the wheel) 6.9" in height (for instant access along 1080°. The New H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology on the wheel allows for an Ultra-precise wheel, with 16-bit resolution (65536 values on the steering). Precision that won't decrease over time (contactless magnetic sensor) Built with an industrial motor (Torque 150mNm, 3000rpm, 65W, 52mm/2") The Super-powerful, quick responding Force Feedback mechanism is a Rigid motorized stopper, no matter what angle of rotation you select. The Angle of rotation is adjustable up to 1080° (3 full turns). The Realistic Pedal Set has Unique design with your choice of 2 positions: Floor-mounted position (F1-style) and Suspended position (GT-style). 100% metal, for optimal stability, weight (more than 15.4lbs) and resistance. 3 100% adjustable pedals (adjust the spacing between the pedals as well as the height) Brake pedal with reinforced and adjustable resistance (includes a removable “Realistic Brake" mod) and includes Includes metal footrest with non-slip grating texture


  • High precision wheel with 1080 degree rotation and super-powerful smooth force feedback effects
  • Precision, Force Feedback & realistic angle of rotation
  • Realistic pedal set
  • New HEART (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) on the wheel
  • Ultra precise wheel with 16 bit resolution 65536 values on the steering


Thrustmaster T500RS Racing Wheel Reviews


Thrustmaster T500RS Racing Wheel Reviews


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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for 3 hours, now dead; support is slow to resolve, May 21, 2011
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
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I was very excited as I unboxed my T500RS to replace my well worn G27. I attached the wheel and pedals to my Playseat WRC; the wheel fit perfectly, but the mount holes for the pedal set did not line up, had to zip-tie in place. (I have seen rumors on line that Playseat is working on an adapter but 5 months after release it is still yet to be seen...)

I started Gran Turismo 5 on my Playstation 3 and got in about 3 hours of play. The wheel was remarkably better than the G27, impressively responsive.

I turned the system off, and returned a few hours later for another session, to find that the unit will not power up. The AC Adaptor's indicator light is on, so it must have power, and when I connect the USB cable, I hear a high pitched whine coming from the wheel, but the power light on the wheel does not light up and the unit is not responsive.

VERY disappointed that a such an expensive unit would die on day 1. Awaiting a response from Thrustmaster... Read more
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best wheel on the market, March 14, 2011
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Thrustmaster T500RS Racing Wheel (Accessory)
When the Thrustmaster T500rs came out, I laughed a little bit. Thrustmaster has not made a good wheel in quite some time and at the price of 600 dollars, its double the cost of a G27. Not only is it double the cost, the wheel wheel housing is intensely large and the pedals are quite cumbersome. That being said, the wheel is superb in most every way.

I recently had a chance to use the T500rs for a while and was taken aback by how good it is. The force feedback is quite robust and precise. It gives a lot more feeling of realism only dreamed by the other wheels on the market. The wheel feels weighty, like a real car wheel, but lightens up the faster you drive and turn. This dynamic response is greatly appreciated when driving simulation racing games. Road inputs are much easier to feel with this wheel improving the users ability to respond and drive dynamically.

The buttons on the wheel are a mix between the G27 and the driving force GT. The versatility of the... Read more
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrustmaster T 500 RS, March 3, 2011
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Amazing, Unbelievable, worth every penny. I have a Logitech G 27 and the T500 blows it away in every way possible, pedals are fantastic. Works with PS3 and PC. If you love simracing of any kind you wont regret this purchase. Check out [...] for a full and detailed review that i completely agree with.
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