A NEW ERA OF SIM RACING? - Thrustmaster T598 Direct Axial Drive Review

[@THRUSTMASTERofficial]

Hey there, nice video! Thanks for your returns, we are aware that oscillations were a problem so our teams worked on that issue and we released a firmware update. It cancels oscillations in the PlayStation menu and in GT7's menu. You can get more info on our support website ☺

[@Slyfox1775]

Keep the updates coming full sport for GT seven would be wonderful

[@KarcusKorpse]

@@Slyfox1775 That would be on Polyphony.

[@Kilo011]

Does this happen on any other games or was the issues completely resolved on ps5? Was considering buying but not about harm myself or one of the kids. If it has it seems like a great deal and good product.

[@garrettcarper3438]

Man, your review videos are THEE MOST detailed reviews I’ve ever seen! So much info. Thanks for the content. Keep up the great work.

[@RyokoVT]

Check out Barry at Sim Racing Garage if you like to see the internals too! I love watching Boosted for the nitty-gritty on the software and usage, and Barry for the build of the thing.

[@avikchatterjee007]

@@RyokoVTIt is sad Barry has quit making his sim racing reviews.

[@sparkmastermeow6926]

@@RyokoVT Barry is god!

[@Azurantine81]

We truly are living in a sim-racing golden age, I mean I wont be replacing my Moza R9 with this but if your getting started in the DD world your options are so good right now.

[@Andybarney555]

Not really... xbox being left out... and no idea why.. i have thrustie. And still being left out!!. Im invested... like wtf.. 3,years waiting... then this!...😂 total joke

[@Fuzkin]

sim racing golden age was 1.5years ago.

[@bratosin1]

You have the monitor to low , like many people, is like driving on top of the car ,

[@AniSepherd972]

i was about to buy the moza r9 with their other bundles, how do u review it?

[@adamshd1]

​@Andybarney555 xbox compatibility is normally added in the wheel not the base so all hope is not lost for Xbox just keeping it under $500 and having compatibility for both consoles seems unrealistic in 2024

[@k.dickie8972]

Even though I know this is not a drive I would be interested in, I'm very impressed at how in depth you looked into this wheel and how fair and unbiased you completed this review. Especially considering the type of high end equipment you get to play with. Great job Will, very professional.

[@danielgreensides8463]

Wow another amazing review by Boosted Media. You guys are by far the kings of the Sim racing hardware review space on youtube. Fantastic stuff guys!

[@karannashine9526]

Awesome review. Just some additional information on the pedals. Thrustmaster have said that a wider plate will be available when the load cell kit comes out

[@EarthIsFlat456]

Yeah the stock plate is definitely way too narrow for a 3-pedal-setup.

[@Slyfox1775]

Yeah, so they want you to buy that extra what a scam!

[@karannashine9526]

@@Slyfox1775yeah kind of a bummer. But I guess if you just need a 2 pedal setup you won’t need to. I agree though it would not be that expensive to include a wider plate

[@cbmurch]

There’s also a QR upgrade available in addition to the QR adapter though showed with the F1 wheel. This is compatible with most wheels in the ecosystem and completely replaces the old threaded connector on the wheel with the new style QR, eliminating the extra flex that comes with the adapter. Also, the load cell kit comes with a wider plate to accommodate 3 pedals.

[@jochenkraus7016]

You mean the SF1000? My latest info is that there's a conversion kit in development and the existing one does work with several other wheels, but not (or not yet) with the SF1000.

[@cbmurch]

@@jochenkraus7016correct, SF1000 QR upgrade coming soon (they had it at ADAC). The kit for the majority of other wheels is already available.

[@EvilBambo0]

​@@cbmurchbeen waiting for it since announcement, maybe that I'm in Australia. Maybe 2025?😭

[@unabletochoose]

Thanks for the review. If I could suggest one "constructive criticism" thing: the black housing with your black T-shirt and black background, with this kind of "insufficient" lighting, it's a little bit hard to see the details a lot of the time. If you could make it brighter a little bit that would help.

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks. We got a new camera recently and we’re still experimenting. I agree this one was a bit dark but if we brightened it up in post it looked grainy so we had to roll with it. Will be brighter for the next one.

[@alecmillea4539]

I second this. Love the reviews Will. No one does it better. I have noticed the last few reviews have been a little dark. Glad to hear you'll be brightening things up a bit!

[@bratosin1]

Just get some led lighting in the room​@@boostedmedia

[@Locko1979]

Blind

[@DanSRYT]

Great review as always. Would love a detailed video on all the FFB settings ect on DD wheels. Always searching for the “perfect” settings.

[@danielsquillace5291]

Looks good. Note to table mount users: if your like me and have to pack the wheel away after use you will need to plug in and unplug the pedals with each use. The RJ style plug for the pedals have a tendancy to fail at the retaining tab that keeps the plug in place and is super annoying to find a way to keep in once the tab fatigues and falls off. Dont know if other manufacterurs use these plugs but minor gripe.

[@TMERUNNR]

Thank you Will. I bought the T598 for a playstation setup paired with the Evo R32 Leather and the TLCM while all conneced to a Next LevelWheel Stand 2 0. It works great for consoles. Now my PC Sim Racing Rig is obviously head and shoulders over this console set up..

[@joshtonelli3319]

Thanks for the review. I bought mine last week coming from a G29. I wish more companies had DD wheels for PlayStation but i get it. It's a major upgrade from the Logitech for sure. At the price point i am extremely happy with it.

[@Dave062YT]

Having sudden surges of more nm is the last thing ppl need imo

[@henlienr22]

what do you mean?

[@JohnSdigi]

@@henlienr22meaning it’s unrealistic vs a linear power.

[@henlienr22]

@ hmmm, yeah i can understand that but i mean if your already on 5nm (max) and go over curbs you might need 1-2nm extra to simulate that

[@Dave062YT]

@@henlienr22 Yes,that occurred to me later .makes sense when you think about bumps and curbs .

[@JohnSdigi]

@ true. But 5Nm isn’t realistic vs real world forces. Honestly need 10-13Nm holding.

[@Moyersteven1]

Got mine last week and love it. Its been amazing!

[@ashleyg8373]

Same here

[@thesimcave1340]

Me too, still trying to find the most comfortable settings, I have the TLCMs already so haven’t bothered with the pedals as of yet. The height of the base hasn’t been an issue with me as I have a rig, and I raised my tv stand up a couple inches, but enjoying thus far!

[@hYpYz]

can you please tell me what wheel you upgraded from and what games are you playing? I'm on T300 and play GT7 and heard ppl raise concerns about feeling over/understeer and so on. Trying to make a purchase decision here :D

[@thesimcave1340]

@@hYpYz I was also on the T300, so this worked well already being in this ecosystem. Still adjusting, but overall I like the feeling and the precision when cornering for me is night and day.

[@hYpYz]

@@thesimcave1340 is there anything regarding FFB that was better on T300 ?

[@jack4688]

Yes please to a clipping video! It would be good to get a general understanding of what you can do to dial it out that would allow you eliminate it no matter what wheelbase you have

[@Aa-ns7ok]

I would love an in depth video about clipping and all those kind of things. And as you’ve said it’s kinda like distortion in audio (we also call that clipping)

[@coreymorgenstern8065]

This is the best review I have seen so far and I’ve watched every review from every other person that has tried to review this thing

[@Moyersteven1]

I started a few weeks ago. I went from the Logitech G923 to the Thrustmaster T248, was going to get the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Wheel, but got the Thrustmaster T598. It's by far the best. It's super smooth, the FFB is excellent, and the base isn't that big. It looks bigger in the videos than ot actually is. I have my Alienware AW3418DW mounted about 6 inches above my desk and it's perfect. I highly recommend this. The pedals are amazing, too.

[@schrenk-d]

I have G29 ... Looking forward to the Aussie release. (Q1 2025) ... Can't wait.

[@Moyersteven1]

@schrenk-d You're in for a treat. Finished messing with settings again today, and this wheel continues to amaze me. It truly is amazing for the price. And Thrustmaster is coming out with more upgraded stuff and firmware updates for it. Only going to get better.

[@CWHolleman]

Enjoy!...Though I am not sure how much frame of reference you have if you've only been using them for a few weeks.

[@armin9211]

I have a g923 and thinking about getting the t598. I only play gt7 on the ps5. How would you compare the g923 and t598?

[@jps072]

That’s the difference between @Boosted Media and other sim reviewers. The courage to speak truthfully about the product. 💯 10/10

[@Thesnowleopard69]

What an amazing review. Thanks mate. Covered all my questions in the first few minutes and then kept refining the review over the rest. Wish more reviews were like this

[@theshawnmccown]

When they offer just the base, I'll pick it up. I already have a nice pedal set, and with the adaptor, I can use my current wheel. It will be a nice upgrade from my TS-PC. I hate cogging in wheels, so this will be perfect.

[@citedcanvas85]

Love all the available options out there these days. I fell into the Moza spell. Absolutely loving it

[@rodrigocruz8548]

My wheel is a t300 rn and i play several racing games on pc but i absolutely love gt7 on ps5, what would be the best wheel i could buy? im looking for a wheel i wont need to upgrade anymore and offers a decent shifter and handbrake all from the same brand so it could all be used on ps5 as well as reducing the cables

[@Sithhy]

@@rodrigocruz8548 Go for Thrustmaster then, they offer all the things you're after at a good price

[@nickforan]

This was an incredibly helpful video mate. You've confirmed what I was hoping to see from the product. Really appreciate the level of detail and specificity on everything

[@MarvinConnell]

THANK YOU WIL!!! Your Opinion & Attention To Detail Is VALUED... P.S. I DO WISH that Thrustmaster(& Polyphony Digital for that matter)had YOU on their Product Testing Team...

[@KarcusKorpse]

Everything he mentioned is spot on from a user that bought it on launch. Bro nailed all the details and nuances that I experienced. He is not a fan of the TM LCM... I can't argue even though that is the best I've used. Good review and the best for new products without bias and he doesn't rush to get the media out there until it is fully tested. I'm sticking with Boosted Media for reviews now.

[@AnthonyAE86IRL]

What sort of rig are you using ? I’m looking at getting one of these but I’m unsure if I’ll be able to mount the base as it’s a new design and I assume most rigs won’t have pre drilled holes to match ?

[@Slyfox1775]

I just bought it, but I upgraded from the June 29 and I’m really happy with it to huge difference for me was able to mount it on my rig but I just have a cheap one from Amazon but it works good enough for me. Just grab some different bolts😊

[@KarcusKorpse]

@@AnthonyAE86IRL I'm using a GT Omega Apex atm. Yes I did drill holes to mount but check for TM 818 support as it is the same.

[@Deniz1923]

Fantastic review Will. I seldom watch an entire product review that I'm not really interested in, at a very late hour. Fantastic coverage and presentation. I don't know if I felt this way because I haven't watched any of your stuff in a while, but it felt like you've improved a lot - not that you were bad at what you do anyway.

[@SlightlyMisunderstood]

Very detailed review... Excellent resource for anyone considering this product. I just recently upgraded so have no plans for this, but I do appreciate the time and effort you've put into such a comprehensive review.

[@mebahiah]

but what a fantastic review. please bring more updates, especially about the PlayStation with GT7. you have another subscriber❤

[@Pustul]

It’s nice to see something different, since direct drive arrived all the new bases are starting to feel like pretty much the same with just the ecosystem making a big difference.

[@0Duko]

They said there will be available a larger metal plate for 3 pedals set

[@boostedmedia]

Ahh good to hear! I must have missed that. Thanks for the comment :)

[@jochenkraus7016]

@@boostedmedia Maybe it was in the Thrustmaster livestream. I also remember that someone said that but Idk which video.

[@carllavery4442]

Great review and as a mainly Playstation and GT7 player, this is the route I'll be going as I upgrade from the G29 and what a wheel which feels smoother on rotation

[@hondaboy_jim2514]

Great review, was waiting long for thrustmaster because i'm in there eco system. Few steering wheels, shifter, tlcm pedals. Only my base is still belt t300. I'm thinking of an t818 or this one. Have ps5 and pc but in future only pc.

[@geekyimp]

great review Will, it's good to see more and more hardware being made available for sim racing! 😈

[@johnbush8254]

Thanks for the video I'm on PS5 with the TGT wheel does a good job. Maybe with the new T598 should wait for a while

[@TheWildSlayer]

I usually wouldn't worry about size too much but the dimensions are BIG on this one!

[@SurfsideStraganov]

thank you!

[@clarkkent6354]

It's not bigger than T300 or TGT or logitech g pro. it's big for a DD base but it's not that unusual for entry level wheel.

[@n9ne]

so glad DD is getting priced more realistically i still remember saying how overpriced it was like two years ago and people told me i was crazy. it can still be priced much cheaper believe it or not. just depends on the market. expect kits like this to only cost $350 within a couple years, with even cheaper $250 kits like the R3. there's nothing special or new about DD. most casuals are perfectly fine with 2-3nm of torque and cheap pedals. $250 isn't even cheap.. that's the same price as a really good battery powered drill, which mind you have far more torque of up to 135nm. more people buy drills that's the only reason prices are so different.

[@decnet100]

well to be fair, power drills just about all use planetary gearboxes and not direct drive, hence why different speed settings. The motors in power drills aren't all that strong on their own - I once replaced the one in my Makita DF-453, so I had a really good look at it (not really strong drill, I know - but rated at 45/27Nm for the gears, so a lot "stronger" than most wheels) - Turns out, that thing uses a 550 standard motor for about $30. - these things are rated in the 0.x or even 0.0x Nm constant torque range, dependant on the supplier... For my DIY motion rig I'm using large 500W 24V motors, weighing about 3kg each - I'm sure they could drive a wheel, but they only produce just about 2Nm without a gearbox. That's the thing, the direct drive requirement is not so much necessary anywhere else (who cares about a little bit of slop in a power drill after pressing the button?) and that's what keeps things expensive.

[@kszytok]

Interesting what they can craft from that technology on more high end product .

[@GrilledPixeIs]

I dont get why wheelbase now are so large in height, they completely remove the ability to use the in-game instruments and displays for gears realistically with them being within the radius of the wheel rim

[@arthurnunesc]

this is the biggest one I've seen and he explained pretty well why it is like it is...

[@KayoMichiels]

This is because of the different type of motor.

[@miketangocharlie]

He explains at 7:39, it's a consequence of going with the axial design.

[@maximravinet9950]

​@@arthurnunesc indeed it is a technical constrain but I don't think the form factor is a great idea. Something like the moza r9 or simucube 2 pro is just perfect for fitment

[@Rayz0268]

That’s mostly a thrust master thing

[@ericrodriguez1013927]

Bought this wheel and I love it upgraded from G29.

[@ivansaintslebon]

Tommorrow my t598 will arrive. I m a ea sports wrc player, i see you tried it. Any advice for a good force feedback?

[@nicolbraaaa]

Upgrading from thrustmaster t300. Had my eyes on this as I’m a ps5 player (primarily a rally channel). Great review mate. I think you mate have steered me into this direction and purchasing

[@fedricojgarza464]

Hi Boosted Media ty for the Review on the T598 thinking getting it this weekend , my T150 gas pad spring wear out so I'm just window shopping

[@deathpallie]

Channels like this really make me miss Barry Rowland.

[@biolite807]

omg yes.. I would grab a beverage and watch his 90 minute complete tear down of whatever product he is reviewing!!!

[@Haulinbassracing]

Waiting for rob dahm to build a 4 rotor version.....

[@boostedmedia]

Haha I met him a few weeks ago at World Time Attack.

[@fajaradi1223]

Dude, it'll be scary AF! Just imagine the peak torque it'll produce.

[@f1simracingdenyvps230]

@@boostedmedia Is the T598 better than the T-GT II for PlayStation?

[@Derek_Lark]

I was about to put this on pre order to replace my T500 until I watched this. Thanks so much. ACC on PS5 on the T500 is a dog for steering set up and I hoped this would fix it. Need to wait and see if there are upgrades coming or look at Fanatec.

[@micahbusboom]

The humming/vibration and the overshoot sounds a lot like the control law on the motor driver isn't tuned very well.

[@TheOneBot381]

Looking to sell my TS-PC racer 488 Challenge and T3PA setup for this! Happy they're finally going into the Entry level DD market

[@KayoMichiels]

Just sell the base, keep the pedals untill the loadcell upgrade gets released, you can keep the rim Thrustmaster sells adapter kits for the old 'quickrelease'.

[@TheOneBot381]

@ im guessing that this base comes with a table clamp?

[@MrLipp24]

Yes it does. ​@@TheOneBot381

[@astropitt]

Anyone know if Thrustmaster will add a independent steering sensitivity option like Fanatec has? I feel like that would be a game changer. Tempted to return this wheel and spend an extra 300 and get the GT Fanatec DD pro.

[@TheDirk-y1p]

Which one is better dd pro or thrustmaster T598 ?

[@kylerobinson6102]

Subbed! Wicked reviews folks!

[@skydogfpv]

Appreciate the thorough review, I was hoping to see some direct comparison to the turtlebeach wheel but i understand you can only cram so much into a video. I'm planning on returning the turtlebeach wheel as im worried about its longevity but at its price point im having a hard time finding things i dont like with it. It seems to be an insane value with some little quirks but more importantly a company thats never made sim racing equipment which scares me. I have yet to have any major problems with it after about 25hrs and wondering if maybe I got lucky scored a good working unit, my gut says I should certainly still return it. This really doesnt seem like a better option however.

[@CWHolleman]

Honestly, Id reckon you'd be better off going with a company who already has a long established ecosystem. Thrustmaster, Logitech, Fanatec etc..

[@vtg1800]

Hmmm the level for adavanced but TGT 2 for expert. Does T598 better then TGT 2?

[@RyanB571]

ive been waiting for this review after seeing AR12 use it

[@cyclistman6358]

I think my Logitech Pro Wheel base looks big and goofy, but this TM base now has that beaten.

[@jackkanoff6491]

I've been waiting for my fellow Australian review good stuff cobber. $899 aud is great but the Q1 2025 release is going to hurt waiting 😂

[@dane4890]

New sub... Love your video, i am just getting back into sim racing again, so awesome video ;) Thank you

[@ThePepeOne]

As usual, keeping it real!!! 👍👍 Good stuff.

[@mattikake9859]

What wheel s/w option were you using in the games though? An in game CSL option for a T598 isn't going to work as well as a T598 for a T598. Surely more refinement will happen with the SIM Devs write specific code for the wheel.

[@boostedmedia]

In the case of ACC they’ve said they won’t be doing any further development.

[@steveybiggunzgaming8118]

I hear talk about a larger pedal plate to go with the loadcell upgrade

[@Sithhy]

If not for the fact that Moza came out with the truck wheel & steering column stalks accessory, I'd totally go with the T818 or (more likely) T598 for my future simrig

[@oleandreasen]

Great video. I am about to upgrade to a DD wheel, so very interesting to see other options than Fanatec and Moza. Being a non-English speaker, you tend to speak very fast for me to not miss anything, so I viewed this video at .75 speed, which was great for me. SO many details to focus on. Excellent excellent video. I have no experience with any DD wheels. This one comes with a plastic rim - now - are the Fanatec and Moza rims also of plastic? Also you talked about the annoyance - or should I say, the unrealistic ffb with the overshoot function. Can this function be turned off? I am going to watch some more of your videos to compare. I have used anything up to the G29 wheel, so ANY DD wheel will be a massive upgrade for me, but of course I would like to get the best value for my hard earned cash. I have kids with a PlayStation 4, so will this wheel work on the PS4? I myself will only use it on PC, but nice to have both options.

[@wdmeister]

4:10 Finally someone made that clear. I'm so tired of various streamers and yt channels who still recommend belt driven wheels which is insane! If you can get used belt driven wheel for 100$ then fair enough but if you buy something new there is absolutely no reason to choose anything other than DD.

[@EarthIsFlat456]

DD still aren't cheap enough for many people.

[@elbowsout6301]

GT 7 is notoriously bad for oscillating with DD wheels.

[@fabianbotero1]

Please do the vnm extreme review 🙏

[@TeKU78]

Great review! Would you mind sharing some of your settings for different games. I can't find anything online besides GT7. And many of us beginners don't really know to tweak things and it would be nice to have a good starting point on some decent settings, for games like AC, ACC, FM, EA WRC etc.

[@Daz5Daz]

Great to see new products. The form factor here is a complete mystery to me though. That wheelbase is going to block the view to a tonne of onscreen UI elements in just about every racing game out there.

[@Sithhy]

Majority of people who buy Logitech & Thrustmaster products play on a console while sitting on a sofa far away from their big TV so the wheelbase size doesn't really matter for them as it doesn't obscure anything

[@fatboy200164]

Hey Will. Are you going to get the VNM DD to review?

[@EvilBambo0]

Hey Will, got the T818 and have experience with that crazy stationary vibration. Sadly I forgot which game it was but my take is that it's a Thrustmaster algorithm thing since the T818 is DD drive.

[@kghhgkgk6322]

Wish it was on amazon

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

I think the deep black background makes your videos really hard to watch, since most simracing gear is black. Your old setup with white walls was way better in this regard.

[@edwintam7879]

Great review! Easy to understand, esp on explainin the cogging issue for console players like myself.

[@totalfugazi]

Great review. Moza R5 or this strictly on FFB feel, strength, and accuracy which do you prefer ? PC only. Thx

[@Sk8er4life]

Great video. Very informative. Covered everything I wanted to know.

[@PopKMedia]

Does that vibration perhaps feel like the engine running??

[@mikest0r]

I’m looking to get a DD wheel as an upgrade. Thank you for this insanely informative review. Do you still use the wheel and are there any updates on the downsides on the wheel which they managed to fix? I’m in between getting this one or the Fanatec DD+ for my PS5 playing GT7. As the big difference in prices, is the higher price for the Fanatec worth it?

[@juliocesarborjasalinas5743]

Not a Thrustmaster user, but going from The Fanatec GT DD Pro to the DD+ is huge upgrade mate, and definitely worth it. I play mostly GT7

[@TheAnimal-Martinez]

Sadly fanatec dosent sell a bracket to hard mount for ppl who dont have an adjustable deck. But they made an shaft extender... i really hope they start making some better design choices/changes

[@Dave062YT]

It will be a good seller for sure but they should've made it 8nm .Anyone with a TGT 2 has 6.8nm so 5 is a step down especially as it doesn't have TDFB [their version of trueforce] Maybe a 8nm booster pack like Fanntec would ve been good .

[@jochenkraus7016]

It's a step down on paper but let's see if it actually is one.

[@awakeandwatching953]

its nt really a replacement for that, its to replace the t300, their more expensive DD base is supposed to replace the tgt 2 but they still haven't sorted out console support for it

[@Dave062YT]

@@awakeandwatching953 Yeah that's a very fair point about t300. i fancied the TM 818 but I bought the Logitec Gpro because Gt7 was my main game and Fannytec were always out of stock so not even an option .So glad I did tho ,what a great wheel .

[@efenba]

It has a builtin boost function.

[@Sithhy]

The T598 does totally have a TDFB-like function but it does that using the motor itself instead of a dedicated transducer

[@Ivantheterrible495]

This is the first wheel I’ve had since like 2012 when I was a child I cannot wait to let the addiction seep in 😂

[@TerryAllen-f1l]

when is the thrustmaster t598 coming to the uk.

[@RubyRoks]

The GT7/Playstation mode occilations being a game issue they need to work around seems believable enough, but to not then impliment some sort of load-detection based protection feature in hardware is neglegence.

[@845_Mk6]

I’ve had 2 tx both over 5 years old is this worth buying and I can use my old rims on this new base with the extra peice correct ?

[@Sithhy]

Don't take my word at face value but getting the T598, especially once it comes out as a standalone product instead of a bundle, is a good choice if you want to stay with Thrustmaster & keep on using your current accessories. *Theoretically* the wheels should work fine with the wheelbase using their adapter but again, do some more research on that

[@newchannelwtfwhy]

Ill take it when its $100 off and with xbox compatibility. This would be a huge update from my T128

[@emog7609]

Great review as always would love one on the LEONXZ XGT ULTIMATE

[@zoltanpolgar1762]

Hi. So, I’ve been racing with a PlayStation controller since I was 10(41 now), mostly Gran Turismo games. I haven’t played much in the last few years, but I got back into GT7 and am considering upgrading to a proper setup. I’m considering getting the Fanatec GT DD Pro (8 Nm)(I have ps5 no PC) with the CSL Pedals + Load Cell Kit+Next Level Victory cockpit. My budget and room are limited. I can't put wheels on the Victory and move it around easily. Advice would be appreciated from experienced drivers if this is a good enough setup. Also a coupon code for Fanatec or Next Level 😁.

[@workbirdygaming]

I have this and the trophy playseat coming Friday. I can't wait

[@krugertC06]

Mounting holes work on a playseat challenge?

[@phillipmalphrusjr]

Got a question. I've always had belt drive wheels, back to the TM Formula T2 with ICR2 and Nascar Racing. I mostly play older PC games NR2003, NR, ICR2, etc. but also experiment with iRacing and AC original on the PC. I do dabble with GT7 and other games on the PS4, and will definitely get Nascar 25 on PS5 when released. My T500RS is getting long in the tooth, though, and does not work with my PS5. This T598 looks like a worthy upgrade. However, is it worth the cost to go ahead with a move to the Fanatec GT DD Pro even though it will cost 300-500 (by the time I'm done with it) more for the 8NM version? Or, is this new T598 perfectly fine for a hobbyist?

[@Sithhy]

I don't have the T598 & am stuck with "just" the T300, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but if you're more of a "weekend gamer" & don't really plan on being very involved into simracing (getting expensive rigs, expensive wheels, pedals etc.) then the T598 is more than enough as it will give you enough strength to have fun with but also the market for potential aftermarket upgrades to your setup won't break the bank, like can be seen with Moza or Fanatec (nevermind other, more expensive brands)

[@RVMartin16]

Great review! Would you choose the 598 over the GT DD Pro?

[@AdamsOlympia]

I would, if I was still in the market for an entry level DD wheel. Fanatec customer service was horribly unresponsive, taking over a month just to get a return started on a faulty GT DD Pro. The USB-C connector in the quick release kept disconnecting while driving, which is a common fault with their design. There are numerous YT videos from people having the same issue.

[@ls_812]

I have used both customer services in the past and both were very helpful with my situation. Both were helping me with products of theirs that I didn't even buy from them, I bought both used. But it's been a couple years since I've needed to contact Fanatec. I just contacted Thrustmaster a couple times in past 6 months and both times they replied within a day.

[@HeadBassVTEC]

not many channels from which I would watch an hour long review for a product I am not really interested in, simply just out of curiosity

[@tosvus]

Thanks for the video! So what would you say is the best compromise for a wheel/wheelbase/pedal package up to approx 500? I only need PC compatibility

[@azulhatta]

im actually interested in this wheel at first until it rotates like crazy.

[@seanh8095]

Turning the friction to high totally eliminates that, but I don’t know how many details I’m missing because of that setting. That said, when it’s bad, it’s really bad!

[@Foxhoundable]

watching your videos, I got into a simagic Ecosystem, love it.

[@shandogg1313]

would love a comparison between this and the t300, would have to be a large amount of people wondering if this would be a worthwhile upgrade

[@boostedmedia]

This was discussed in the video

[@steveybiggunzgaming8118]

He did say it would def be an upgrade over any belt or cog wheel. Although I will say the tgt2 is better rn on gt7 but on everything else I find the 598 better. Against the t300 absolutely no question I'd go for it

[@_JoJo1995Cool]

Just remember doesn’t work on ps acc if that’s your go too

[@seanh8095]

I upgraded from a T300 and I have no regrets. This is far more powerful and far more precise, and force feedback feels instant so I can catch slides that I couldn’t before. It also doesn’t lose FFB when it heats up. I’m counting on firmware updates and GT7 support to get the most out of it, but I’m really happy with the upgrade.

[@shandogg1313]

thx for all the responses.. Im on pc only rf2 simp and ams2 supporter... I will probably wait till it hits stores in australia and see if updates improve the pc feel..

[@woreyour]

If thats the real price point here in my location it really gives me the option to join the fun hope it is

[@rxb8312]

Im waiting for wheel base to be available on its own and upgrade my t300rsgt based setup.

[@BartAnt84]

I wonder if TM will sell that base separetly?

[@jean-baptistehardy476]

Yes, early 2025

[@hcchet3375]

Im on ps5, with a dying T300RS.. i guess this is the perfect upgrade ?

[@Hixy-ACC]

Thank you for highlighting the issues with ACC on PlayStation. This was the only sim I used on a daily basis and so now it’s put me off. May have to buy a PC now!

[@boostedmedia]

No problem. You definitely don’t want to buy this if your main sim is ACC on PS.

[@metallicaspiker16]

How can I get this to work with the Thrustmaster SF1000 wheel?

[@dwajinkoppunoori]

Should I consider this base or the t818 cause I have a lot of rims already and I was wondering which is better, the t598 or t818. Also coming from a TS-XW. Please drop your suggestions.

[@Sithhy]

It depends on what you want. If you're going after Playstation compatibility then totally go for the T598 (same basic strength as the TS-XW) but if you're PC only & want something with more strength then go for the T818