The ALL NEW Thrustmaster T128 - Beginner Racing Wheel Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
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Here is my review of the Thrustmaster T128. This is the newest wheel from Thrustmaster, and it is designed to be the best beginner or entry level sim racing game wheel on the market.
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🕐 CHAPTERS 🕐
0:00 Intro
0:48 Overview of the Thrustmaster T128
7:16 T128 PC Setup
10:24 Testing the T128 Force Feedback
15:42 Testing the Smoothness of the T128
20:18 Testing the T2PM / T128 Pedals
25:28 T128 Review - Good / Neutral / Bad
32:58 T128 Review Summary
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Got it for Christmas, love it. Can’t imagine needing anything much more extreme in the next few years.
Re: the pedals - duct tape them to an office chair mat.
Potential drivers looking at reviews of budget friendly options are usually met with the “could be better- save more money” scenario. And while it is true that with more cash you can obviously get a better experience- it would seem that Thrustmaster is now giving a solid out of the box experience for those who want this price point. I can only imagine that this will make plenty of racing happen at the Holidays. Nice review!
Well said even 12months ago
Spot on Dylan, because that T128 👌 is awesome value m8
Good to hear!
Good thorough review Mike well done. When your finished with them post them to me.
Great review! Wish this was available when I bought my first wheel. God bless and race on 👍😎🏁
Thank you, my friend! God bless
thanks for the review Mike... looking to buy a set for a gift for someone... this is perfect..
Hey, thanks for watching. Yes, I’m sure this would make for a perfect gift!
Very exciting times to get into our wonderful hobby. Lots of options on all levels. When I first started sim racing years ago I started with the Logitech MOMO Black wheel and it's great to see the continued evolving attention given to the entry level wheels. Thanks for the review Mike.
Great to see the wheel does well for the price. There does seem a noticeable difference in build quality to my G29 though, I guess that's the trade-off. Thanks for the review!
Great review
This looks very promising for that entry market. Lots of Thrustmaster reshuffling. Now with T128, 248 and upcoming DD... Can you confirm if any prior models are out of production?
Great review and my take on the petals is... all the budget went to the wheel and very little went to the petals so they are more or less just their to get someone started and that's it. Also I guess the cable thing s because of how the engineered the wheel base... Like it's the most effect they could make it... Still annoying and they could have lengthened the base a bit or something.
Mike, I don't know if you're allowed to keep these products for a long period of time, but I would love to see a comparison between the G29/T128, G923/T248, and the CSL DD/Moza R5 (which seem to be the first three tiers of sim racing hardware, arguably with a fourth tier of older Thurstmaster belt drive wheels which are still in production which slot-in just below the entry-level DDs). For a college student, high schooler, or middle schooler working to save money, a few hundred dollars can make a massive difference, and it would be interesting for you to compare the experience and value quotient that each tier of hardware offers at a given price point.
if you wanna save a ton of money, modding an old wheel could be an alternative.
I modded my 42USD broken T150 and attempted to make a T300 RS killer: th-cam.com/users/shortsUT0GzR8hqAE
a college engineering physics class or a high school robotics club most certainly have all the tools needed, just need to spend 10 bucks on the motor.
Great review as always, Mike! Glad to see that Thrustmaster is still putting some thought and effort into their entry-level line. While we are now spoiled for choice with dozens of mid and high-end direct drive wheelbases and wheels on the market, a lot of sim racers seem to forget that most people start on budget wheels like the T128, and a bad experience early on can kill future interest/engagement in sim racing. It was disappointing to see Thrustmaster get dog piled on social media for releasing the T128 because everyone was expecting the new DD model instead. But, I really hope Logitch (and maybe even Moza/Fanatec) continue to innovate at the entry-level end of the market. More racers/users is always a good thing! 😁
Thanks so much for watching! And yeah, I was also disappointed that we hadn’t heard more about the DD by now, but perhaps the best things take time. And I think this T128 should put TM back in peoples good graces.
Very interesting wheel for a beginner . Personally I have the t248 which is pretty good , but this could open new worlds to people who can't afford a fanatec or moza . Great vid though.
Most reviewers have huge experience with high end wheels and most if not all have compared the T128 to these wheels therefore giving it a not so favourable time . 😮. You Mike are not one of those reviewers mate thank goodness . You have simply compared it to an entry level wheel and compared it against entry level wheels . If you have never experienced the high end wheels then you no know different and this T128 will seem like the bollocks pure and simple . 👌 So I I thank you Mike for an intelligent none bias review on a wheel that now costs 150GBP pure utter quality and price point for sim drivers whom have come ,like me, straight from dual shock controllers. Cheers Mike
Really important cheap and good wheels for popularize Sim racing. I wonder how it compares to the t150.
I’m trying to get this for the new WRC that’s coming October 31st, 2023 for PS5. Will it work? Any suggestions? I’m not trying to spend more then needed (this one is on sale for $170)
those engine lights on my wheel just dont exist for some reason if i plug it in they all light up but when i go ingame to drive it just wont light up
Just thinking out loud here Mike and I wonder if some of the design thinking has the word 'children' around it? eg; cables tucked out of the way of little fingers, brake pedal that a 7 year old can actuate ~ open question, interesting to hear other peoples thoughts. Thanks Mike great review as always!
Oh, great thought! Thank you for that. I’m stuck in my narrow view of who sim races, but you’re exactly right, the features seem more inclusive under the lens of “made for all ages”. Thank you for the kind words, and for watching!
@@SimRacing604 The force feedback isnt for kids. It would injure them. I'd bet my bottom dollar theres a 14+ warning label on the box.
Hi pal ,bit unfair to be honest . Like I said if you know no different in comparison to high end wheels and come straight from dual shock to the T128 then this is going to seem like heaven . I am 57 ,not a kid ,all though I do act it sometime with my baby girls😅, 👶, and it's perfect for me ,I have no intentions of upgrading as I feel to upgrade to next level your price point goes to 400GBP and that jump although giving a better experience isn't justifable . JUST MY OPINION M8
Hi ive got this for my daughters pc but i cannot get it working properly all the firmware and and drivers and everything is all upto date but forza 4 doesnt pick it up for some reason any ideas??
Thanks for the well done and useful video. Your feet looked to be very close together. Do you think the pedals would be hard to use in shoes?
Thanks so much. And yeah, if you have large feet the spacing of the pedals might be a challenge with shoes. I believe these were designed for those with small feet and to be used with socked feet, primarily
@@SimRacing604 Thank you!
My wheel is hard to steer like I’m trying to steer it to left and right but I have to use force do you know what the problem is?
Does anyone know how to turn on the led for the rpm when I’m driving I can’t find a guide on how to.
Great video - I’m just about sold on one of this wheels - is this a wired connection or does it work via Bluetooth? I apologize if I missed something and that part is covered in the video
Hey thanks for watching! It’s a wired (USB) connection from the base to the PC or console. And then a wired connection (RJ-12 I believe) from the pedals to the base.
Thanks for the additional info!
i just got this wheel,i cant use it with my pc,its having driver issues,ive tried everything to fix it,it not working,so its either im not installing it right or its a pc issue,it turns on but device manager keeps giving me error device needs further installation,ive tried everything,cant get it working,steam doesnt even detect it,any help
The way you picked up those pedals though with like 2 fingers lol
"Conquer the beginner market"... those words almost made me buy it immediately xD. jk sounds like a good wheel, although I feel TM wheels dominate the beginner market in general if U was to guess.. not sure on it though, good vid SR604
The price is perfecto and makes everything not good good
Is it compatible with the Thrustmaster Open Wheel?
My windows doesn’t open that screen when I plug it in .. any help??
Great review Mike. I use an old-time fanatec wheel which is as solid as a rock. I'm a die-hard AMS1 fan which I bought on your recommendation years ago. I think the T128 is for sim racers like me who are into to it but not so deep where you feel that you need a £500 wheel and a rig. I have an issue with price of the T128 because when the T150 came out it was £100 on Amazon. Then when simracing got popular the price went up to £180-£200. I think Thrustmaster wheels are overpriced given the cheap pedals that comes with most wheels. Also the build quality is questionable.
Comments like this is why I haven't yet purchased a wheel yet and I'm struggling to decide which one to get, the reviewer is mostly positive but your comment is the opposite
please can someone tell me what the boost option in settings dose
Does this feel the same as a TMX? I'm really not sure where this base and the T248 actually fit in to the ecosystem.
Is this base a replacement to the tmx? I thought the T248 was ?
@Wow so good the naming is confusing tho. A replacement would normally have a higher number. So T150 would become T160 for example. Never heard of a replacement with a lower number. But thanks for the explanation!!
Vids a little old I know but just got one of these for Christmas. Plugged it into my Xbox and it wouldn’t power on, switched plugs etc no results. Tried setting it up at my pc, did the drivers etc and still wouldn’t power on. Any ideas?
You’re sure you have the XBox version, not the PS version? Which XBox do you have?
Wel i got the one for ps5 and it wil not register
my mode button doesnt work...
Please review the Thrustmaster T818
Fantastic Review Mike, and it made me want to say a suggestion - but please - take it with an absolute grain of salt. But it's based around the time you were fascinated with the DOUG SCORE, and tried to mimic that for a while. But it's to do with the comment from roughly the 11:28 mark, where you (naturally) state that it's not really meant to compare with high-end DD wheels. But it made me automatically want to ask myself "is it better than a G29? / Is it better than a G923?" etc.... So then it made me wonder if it was worth doing any sort of GRAPH? so you could have a visible list of all the wheels you have actually done reviews for - then place it where you think it now fits in compared to those OTHER? wheels. It's just a suggestion - but probably way too much work than it's worth?
As always, my friend, you’re a genius. I’m absolutely going to tie that review methodology into future videos. THANK YOU!!!
Cheers Mike, and that's because only someone like you could do the idea justice
Would the T-LCM pedals hook up with the t128?
Great question. I would assume so based on the cable port, but if that’s a key feature for you, I’d recommend contacting Thrustmaster before ordering
Yes it's notify on the user manual p.16/26 (available on Thrustmaster Techsupport) = the T128 is compatible with the T3PA, the T3PM and the T-LCM pedals.
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Has anyone tried this wheel with American Truck Simulator or Forza Horizon? I'm curious how it is in those. Considering this wheel as a gift for someone who plays those.
I haven’t tried either of those titles, but based on what I experienced in the few hours of testing in other sims, it would be a great option for Forza or ATS
So this or g29 from Logitech?
The only upgrade you would need if your purpose isnt to impress people who are willing to spend thousands of dollars on a fake car in their room, imo, is a new set of pedals, which unfortunately will cost anywhere from 100-200$. Ive had this wheel for 8 months now and it shows no signs of wear and tear and is still running really well. Would 100% recommend to someone who isnt sure if they want to invest tons of money into a hobby
i hope Thrustmaster sell the wheel base only no wheel and pedal for $150 or lower and i think this wheel built for console games like Forza Horizon not for hardcore racing game like Assetto Corsa
hmmm. not the release from thrustmaster weve been waiting for. 🤔
Great to see sim racing enthusiasts appriciating the value of entry level things for what they are. Seen elitists saying "its for the kids" .... and also seen great people like your that tell things for how they are.
Thank you for your review!
Thank you for watching, and for the kind words!
You can get the T248 for that price now though. 🤷♂
Can you? A brand new T248? I mean, I can find 1,000+ hour CSL Elite combos in my area that are around $200, but it's not fair comparing new vs. used pricing for that very reason. 🤷♂️
Really? Where?
@@SimRacing604 I got one from Amazon £217. Albeit on a good price. They were £229 last week. £298 this week. £191 Sept 16th. Keep an eye on warehouse deals.
Is the T248 a good upgrade from the T128?
The T128 is £79.99 on eBay in the UK was wondering if the upgrade is worth an extra £100 ?
is a t128 better than a logitech g920?
It's personal preference really, but the g920 is more expensive for higher build quality, meanwhile the t128 is cheaper for less build quality.
When you finish reviews on BAD you leave the bad things to echo.
still no DD wheel from Thrustmaster? they're falling behind the competition
Dd?
No. Hybrid drive
No ability to swap wheel...
tmx better.