Thrustmaster T248: Hybrid

With the T248, peripheral manufacturer Thrustmaster has announced its first hybrid steering wheel of the next generation, which one can also operate at the two consoles PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 thanks to the official license next to the PC. It combines the two common construction methods of the belt drive and gear mechanisms. As a target group, you will begin entered by the step from the controller to the steering wheel and are looking for a reasonably priced model with Force Feedback.

With a non-binding selling price of 349.99 euros you still have to pay enough money, you will find next to the steering wheel but also a pedal unit supplied. As with Fanatec you also have the option of making settings on the steering wheel via the integrated display. These include e.g. Adjustments of the maximum steering angle and adjustments at Force Feedback. During the race, there are also various telemetry data such as speed or current gear.

In the press release it is called a hybrid drive:

_ The T248 is currently the only officially licensed race steering wheel in its price segment, which can also have a belt as an integral part of its unique high-performance hybrid mechanism in addition to gears.

The T248 brings the player to up to 70% better performance (in relation to previous models such as the T150 Force Feedback and TMX Force Feedback, Note d. Red. ) And masters each route thanks to the outstanding driving behavior, which enables through the hybrid system will. It avoids irritating influences and friction disorders as they occur with racing wheels without additional belt drive.

_Printals for the T248 are possible from 31 August. The steering wheel will be delivered from 21 October - at least in Europe, the US and the Middle East. The rest of the world will be supplied only in the coming year. __