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Thrustmaster T818 review: Affordable direct-drive sim racing with a catch


It’s been a long time coming, and Thrustmaster has finally released the T818, a direct-drive servo wheelbase to take the top spot in its vast range of sim racing peripherals. Offering the most realistic force feedback combined with an ultra-fine response for intricate turns, there’s no better tech for virtual racing fans. I spent the week trying it out with a couple of wheel rims for a thorough Thrustmaster T818 direct drive wheel base review to see how it compares to the competition, including the wealth of sim racing alternatives lurking in my attic.

Disclaimer: This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Thrustmaster EU. The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.

Thrustmaster T818: Price and availability

Everything I need to get started with the T818, plus a couple of extras. (Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)

Thrustmaster sells the T818 direct drive wheel base through its official US and EU stores for $750 MSRP and £600 RRP, respectively. It’s packaged with a quick adapter kit suitable for one compatible Thrustmaster wheel rim and AC power connections for your region. If you have a sim racing cockpit, the T818 mounting pattern differs from previous Thrustmaster wheelbases, and the new bolt placements may not match your setup.





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