The new master of each track

Rennes, August 31, 2021 — Thrustmaster is thrilled to finally lift the veil of secrecy surrounding its first next-generation hybrid racing wheel, the T248, specifically designed to master all types of tracks.

The new optimized HYBRID DRIVE system combines belt and gear mechanisms for unrivaled Force Feedback at an affordable price. The T248 also boasts increased power: it is 70% more powerful**, while offering cutting-edge new features including three Force Feedback presets that can conveniently be changed on the fly.

The T248 has been designed for racing gamers looking to upgrade from their gamepad and take advantage of industry leading performance and immersion, as well as those who want to take their racing game to the next level having started out with a wheel aimed at beginners. This brand-new racing wheel is officially licensed for PlayStation®5 consoles and PlayStation®4 consoles and is compatible with PC*.

The new master of each track

The T248 allows for quick and efficient mastery in all racing games, thanks to the wide variety of advanced features developed exclusively for this new cutting-edge powerhouse:

Thrustmaster Race Dashboard Display:

Choose from more than 20 different displays*** available onscreen:

• Manual adjustment of a range of settings: the wheel’s rotation angle, Force Feedback type, etc.
• The user’s choice of telemetry displays: gear ratio, speed, number of laps, driver’s position, best time, etc.

Dynamic Force Feedback:

Users can easily adjust the level of Force Feedback on the fly, thanks to the screen as well. The T248 features three Force Feedback curves (presets included) compatible with all games:

• FFB 1: linear Force Feedback, with the force felt by the user being 100% proportional to the force requested by the game.
• FFB 2: enhanced Force Feedback, for better skid control.
• FFB 3: boosted Force Feedback, allowing users to clearly feel all racing effects from the track (rumble strips, skidding off-track, etc.).

Next-generation Thrustmaster HYBRID DRIVE (hybrid drive) system:

T248 is currently the only officially licensed racing wheel in its price segment to feature a belt in addition to gears, as an integral part of its unique high-performance hybrid mechanism.Allowing gamers to enjoy increased power (up to 70% more powerful**), T248 masters each track thanks to the outstanding level of drivability made possible by this hybrid system — avoiding counterintuitive sensations and friction problems commonly found in racing wheels without the additional belt drive component.

H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology (with Hall effect sensors):

Built into two key components directly linked to gameplay, this technology helps to enhance gamers’ precision in all games, while eliminating any possible dead zones.

• The magnetic paddle shifters included with T248 allow for super-fast gear shifting, with clear and precise activation feel (30 ms response time) to avoid driving errors. This contactless magnetic technology also maximizes the paddle shifters’ lifespan, for problem-free gaming sessions over the long term.

• The brand-new included T3PM pedal set — the icing on the cake — also features this same proprietary, patented H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology. Providing truly exceptional, thousandth-of-a-second precision, T3PM features 4 different spring configurations allowing gamers to race comfortably — and with the same level of precision — no matter what type of setup they’re using (desk/table, cockpit or Wheel Stands). With completely smooth motion and avoiding the loss of precision over time experienced by standard potentiometer-based pedal sets, T3PM represents a huge, striking leap forward both in terms of versatility and in-game responsiveness.

Up to 25 action buttons:

nearly twice as many as on previous Thrustmaster hybrid racing wheel models**.

Officially licensed for PS5™ and PS4™ consoles, and compatible with PC*:

officially recognized as a next-generation racing wheel developed and designed for the PlayStation®5 console and PlayStation®4 console, T248 is also compatible with PC*.

Commercial information

The T248 (racing wheel and pedal set) will be available at suggested retail prices of £299.99 / $399.99 / €349.99:

• Europe, Middle East, North America:
  o Pre-orders : August 31, 2021
  o Sales availability: October 21, 2021
• Rest of the world: Late 2021

* PC compatibility not tested or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

** In relation to previous Thrustmaster hybrid racing wheel models (T150 Force Feedback and TMX Force Feedback).

*** Generic displays available on the fly in all games (Force Feedback preset selection, angle of rotation adjustment, adjustment of pedals, etc.), plus additional telemetry displays (speed, RPM, race position, best time, etc.) available (subject to integration of features by game developers; list of compatible games available at https://support.thrustmaster.com/ and updated regularly).