The Thrustmaster T598 with Direct Axial Drive technology is claimed to be “A new era of Sim Racing” providing a “Perfect clear wheel rim motion”! If these claims by Thrustmaster are true, and with everything you need to start racing + PlayStation compatibility for US499.99, it seems too good to be true!
We got our hands on the Thrustmaster T598 bundle to see how it stacks up to these claims, and the entry level Direct Drive wheelbase competition from Fanatec, Moza and more.
Is Direct Axial Drive the future of Sim Racing, and the best deal for you right now? Lets go!
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