Why it's a great gift
The moment racing games become driving. The direct-drive motor stays smooth and cog-free where cheaper wheels grind, and the bundle arrives complete: base, detachable wheel, two metal pedals and a desk clamp.
Is this the right gift?
- Great for: Gran Turismo and F1 devotees.
- Great for: sim-curious PC racers too.
- Great for: tinkerers who'll upgrade pedals and rims later.
- Skip if: they race on Xbox, or the desk wobbles.
The verdict
A serious upgrade with homework attached
Give it to the committed PlayStation or PC racer with somewhere solid to bolt it. The pedals lack a clutch, it demands a rigid desk, and firmware updates need a Windows PC — fair trade for real road feel.
Why it works
- ✓ Smooth direct-drive force feedback well beyond entry-level wheels
- ✓ Complete starter bundle: wheel, pedals and clamp
- ✓ Detachable rim opens Thrustmaster's upgrade ecosystem
Tradeoffs
- × Two pedals only — no clutch or load-cell brake in the box
- × Needs a rigid desk or cockpit, plus storage space
- × Firmware setup requires a Windows PC, even for console players
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Before you buy
- Confirm the PlayStation/PC version of the T598 — the Xbox edition is a separate product that doesn't cross over.
- Measure the desk: clamp-friendly thickness, knee clearance and a spot for the power brick.
- Run the firmware updater on a Windows PC before race one — game support depends on it.
Quick answers
Does it include a clutch pedal?
No — accelerator and brake only. Clutch and upgraded pedals can be added later.
Is that much force safe on a desk?
Yes — clamp it tight to a sturdy surface, start with conservative settings, keep hands outside the rim.
Do all racing games support it?
Support varies by title. Checking Thrustmaster's compatibility list for their favourite games is worth two minutes.
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Sources
- Thrustmaster Canada: T598 PlayStation/PC — Official current Canadian platforms, motor, torque, wheel, pedals, display, mounting and ecosystem details; checked August 6, 2026.
- Thrustmaster Support: T598 PlayStation/PC support — Official firmware, manuals, mappings, game compatibility, modes and configuration guidance.
- TechRadar: Thrustmaster T598 review — Independent force feedback, construction, pedals, mounting, game setup and value assessment.
- PC Gamer: Thrustmaster T598 direct-drive racing wheel review — Independent long-session evaluation of motor detail, rim, paddles, pedals and competing PC systems.