Thrustmaster T598 - BoxThisLap

Thrustmaster has been releasing new peripherals, accompanied by a mysterious slogan hinting at a new era. A new Direct Drive base is ready, and compatible with Playstation 5 , which promises to surpass their previous T818 model.

Feel racing sensations like never before with T598 and its Direct Axial Drive motor: the new generation of Direct Drive. This motor allows for perfect, clear wheel rim motion with no cogging, for high-fidelity Force Feedback.

With an Axial Flux motor, Direct Axial Drive is the next-generation Direct Drive motor for simracing, allowing for perfect, clear wheel rim motion with no cogging. The result: high-fidelity Force Feedback and clearer effects. Feel every detail instantly, with greater precision and intensity.

The 5 Nm of constant torque has an overshoot capability of +100% to vastly increase its power, and deliver super-boosted effects with ultra-low latency of 5 ms. HARMONY technology generates high-frequency vibrations to feel all the physics of the game, down to the smallest details. Rumble strips and tire screeching have never felt so impactful.

Adjust settings and save your profiles directly via the Race Dash screen. More than 10 settings are configurable, including the innovative GEAR JOLT to feel gear shifting in the wheel rim*.In games, Race Dash displays more than 10 items of race information* such as speed, best time, position or race flags.

Featuring a sporty and versatile design, the 11.8-inch / 30-cm wheel rim with rubber grips adapts to all simulation styles. Its mag-shift paddle shifters with clear, precise activation enhance the sporty driving style. The multifunctional encoder lets you freely assign 12 additional game actions, to keep your favorite functions at your fingertips. Thanks to its extremely lightweight design (1.8 lb / 811 g), you’ll really feel all of the motor’s power!

Raceline Pedals LTE (Long Term Evolution) features 2 pedals with H.E.A.R.T. sensors, ensuring accuracy and longevity. Customize the firmness of the pedals thanks to the different springs included, and the 3 adjustment notches behind each pedal. The non-slip pads stabilize the pedal set on the floor. The pedal set can be upgraded with a third Load Cell pedal thanks to Raceline Pedals Upgrade Kit (sold separately, available soon).

With T598, enter the Thrustmaster ecosystem — one of the most extensive on the market. The SPORTCAR detachable wheel rim can be replaced by one of the many existing* and future Thrustmaster Wheel Add-On models in Formula, GT and rally styles. Add a shifter or handbrake for even more realism and sensations.

You can buy it in the Thrustmaster shop for 499 dollars or euros.

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