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A serious unboxing of Thrustmaster's official GT5 racing wheel
by Randy Nelson 
on Jan 3rd 2011 10:00PM
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Reader Comments (64)
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:09PM bxgt said
For that price i can buy an old used car.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:11PM daevv said
Thrustmaster lol
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:23PM Abriael said
@daevv ah, youngsters. Thrustmaster is one of the oldest independent controller manufacturers in the industry. They were around way before logitech. Gotta have a chukle every time some noob pulls out the name as it was something unseen. They started as specialized in flight simulator cloches, and they were pioneers in introducing a separate throttle controller, hence "thrust-master".
It's that simple.
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It's that simple.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:16AM FuriousMailman said
@daevv
Yeah dude. They were around before sex was even invented.
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Yeah dude. They were around before sex was even invented.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:39AM Vitamin Awesome said
@Abriael You forgot to mention their fall from grace around 99-03 when they kept releasing crap peripheral after crap peripheral, like the fragmaster. Sure they have solid HOTAS controllers for PCs, but looking at what they've released in just the race wheels department alone make me skeptical about shelling out that much money for what they offer out of the box. For a hundred bucks less, I can get the Fanatec GT2 clubsport edition, get superior pedals, compatibility with PS3/360/PC, as well as getting a 6+1 and Sequential shifter in the box.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2011 9:27PM Drakkenfyre said
@Abriael
I have Thrustmaster joysticks older than probably half of the commenters here.
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I have Thrustmaster joysticks older than probably half of the commenters here.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:12PM Ventus said
@Shadsy
It's too late man! I FEEL IT COMING
It's too late man! I FEEL IT COMING
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:21PM thewilleffect said
Come on guys, with this wheel and GT5 you won't have to drive your real car anymore. It's that good! ;)
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:21PM Ryan P said
A $600 peripheral to play a $60 game on a $300 PS3. Something's not adding up here...
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:27PM Abriael said
@Ryan P considering that many sim racing enthusiasts spend several hundred dollars on a cockpit with racing seat and all (and those contribute to the experience much less than an actual top-notch wheel), I don't see why people consider the price so outrageous.
It's definitely niche, and it sure isn't for me, but I can easily see it having a sizable market.
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It's definitely niche, and it sure isn't for me, but I can easily see it having a sizable market.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:17AM Hivetyrant said
@Abriael
I spent around $2000 on my racing sim, and that doesn't include the cost of a screen or the console/PC.
And even I wouldn't pay $600 US for a steering wheel.
This doesn't even have a stick shifter, my G25 which cost less than half that does.....
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I spent around $2000 on my racing sim, and that doesn't include the cost of a screen or the console/PC.
And even I wouldn't pay $600 US for a steering wheel.
This doesn't even have a stick shifter, my G25 which cost less than half that does.....
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 6:44AM Mmmmz said
@Hivetyrant
So where does the rest of the 2000 you spend go? I mean, a realistic racing wheel, with proper tactile feedback, seems like a worthy investment over a cheap wheel that only turns a few degrees and feels like a toy wheel.
Even if similar wheels are out there and are cheaper I'm still curious just what you're spending all that money on.
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So where does the rest of the 2000 you spend go? I mean, a realistic racing wheel, with proper tactile feedback, seems like a worthy investment over a cheap wheel that only turns a few degrees and feels like a toy wheel.
Even if similar wheels are out there and are cheaper I'm still curious just what you're spending all that money on.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 7:01AM Hivetyrant said
@Mmmmz
A good, solid frame isn't cheap. Sure you can buy the 6-800$ ones but they rock or rattle, especially when you turn your wheel hard and that kinda ruins the feel.
My frame also has a subwoofer under the seat, speaker mounts at the rear and front, a real racing seat that sits on rails, and more but I won't go on because i'll sound like a fanboy when i'm real just a casual racer with a bit of disposable income.
As for the wheel, if you watch that video, there is nothing about that wheel that is better than the logitech G25/G27, the range of motion is the same, the dual force feedback is the same, the logitechs have leather wrapped wheels and a 6 gear manual shifter, plus the paddle shifts turn with the wheel, unlike the akward paddle shifters that stay with the base unit on this. (the G25/G27's aren't cheap wheels, they *were" one of the most expensive wheels before this one)
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A good, solid frame isn't cheap. Sure you can buy the 6-800$ ones but they rock or rattle, especially when you turn your wheel hard and that kinda ruins the feel.
My frame also has a subwoofer under the seat, speaker mounts at the rear and front, a real racing seat that sits on rails, and more but I won't go on because i'll sound like a fanboy when i'm real just a casual racer with a bit of disposable income.
As for the wheel, if you watch that video, there is nothing about that wheel that is better than the logitech G25/G27, the range of motion is the same, the dual force feedback is the same, the logitechs have leather wrapped wheels and a 6 gear manual shifter, plus the paddle shifts turn with the wheel, unlike the akward paddle shifters that stay with the base unit on this. (the G25/G27's aren't cheap wheels, they *were" one of the most expensive wheels before this one)
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 7:57AM Hynad said
@Hivetyrant
You clearly didn't watch the video, and heard the comments.
The FFB on that thing is much better than the one found on the G25 or G27. Darin compared it to the ones found in the high end, much more expensive Frex and ECCIs. The wheel also has 1080 degree rotation (that's 3 full turns), unlike the 900 degree (2 and a half turns ) from the Logitechs.
In any case, one would wonder why you'd spread misinformation like this. You clearly didn't listen to anything Darin said in that video.
The G27's FFB is weak, the gears are made of plastic and if you put the FFB at 10 in Gran Turismo 5, you'll understand how toy-ish it actually feels ( when you hear the "crackling" sound).
This wheel may not be for you, because of its price, but that doesn't mean you should downplay it with bullcrap like you did there.
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You clearly didn't watch the video, and heard the comments.
The FFB on that thing is much better than the one found on the G25 or G27. Darin compared it to the ones found in the high end, much more expensive Frex and ECCIs. The wheel also has 1080 degree rotation (that's 3 full turns), unlike the 900 degree (2 and a half turns ) from the Logitechs.
In any case, one would wonder why you'd spread misinformation like this. You clearly didn't listen to anything Darin said in that video.
The G27's FFB is weak, the gears are made of plastic and if you put the FFB at 10 in Gran Turismo 5, you'll understand how toy-ish it actually feels ( when you hear the "crackling" sound).
This wheel may not be for you, because of its price, but that doesn't mean you should downplay it with bullcrap like you did there.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 3:31PM Hivetyrant said
@Hynad
You sound like a mad fanboy, so I'm not going to argue with you.
Hope you enjoy your $600 steering wheel for a few degree's of extra motion which is only usable in GT5.
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You sound like a mad fanboy, so I'm not going to argue with you.
Hope you enjoy your $600 steering wheel for a few degree's of extra motion which is only usable in GT5.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:21PM x3r9g6 said
@Shadsy that's what i was thinking then i looked at the box and was like, "Oh, steering wheel"
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:23PM Jerk Face said
@Shadsy
I'd give HER the thrust master, IF YOU KNOW WHAT THE HELL I AM SAYING!
I'd give HER the thrust master, IF YOU KNOW WHAT THE HELL I AM SAYING!
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:26PM Unreal Armos said
Why is that woman holding a Move controller to her mouth?
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:31PM marcusdeedee said
You can either buy 10 new ps3 games for 59.99, or you can buy the thrustmaster (WARNING!: Does not increase sex potential).
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:44PM Faren22 said
"The GT5 steering wheel will market for $599 U.S. Dollars."
"It's Gran Turismo. Graaaaaaaaaaaaan Turismo!"
"It's Gran Turismo. Graaaaaaaaaaaaan Turismo!"
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 11:11AM Uncle Jesse said
@Faren22
Haha! I can hear it in my head now.
"GRAAAAAAN TURISMO! Remember that one?"
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Haha! I can hear it in my head now.
"GRAAAAAAN TURISMO! Remember that one?"
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:44PM Dustin F said
It's nice to play on the Dualshock 3 on my couch with my dog jumping all over the damn place. A wheel would be cool, but I play a hell of a lot of games and it's just not practical.
Godspeed to the die hard fan who enjoys this wheel, but ...
Godspeed to the die hard fan who enjoys this wheel, but ...
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:46PM LightAce said
Silly woman, you don't talk into a move controller
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:54PM Premature ejaculation man said
@Ventus
I FEEL IT COMING TOO
I FEEL IT COMING TOO
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 10:58PM D4rk 0p3rative said
$600! With a name like Thrustmaster, it has to be good... or a very cheesy sex toy.
PS: By "cheesy," I mean "immature." Didn't want to sound like someone put some Pepper jack on a vibrator.
PS: By "cheesy," I mean "immature." Didn't want to sound like someone put some Pepper jack on a vibrator.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:01PM FuriousMailman said
Oh boy, I love these double entendre games!
MY PENIS IS HARD AND I WANT TO BONE THAT WOMAN
MY PENIS IS HARD AND I WANT TO BONE THAT WOMAN
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:02PM mrmobius said
I'd like to put my Thrustmaster in her box if you know what I'm saying!
Peripheral High Five!
Peripheral High Five!
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:03PM MLC said
Now that's a wheel! Thanks but no thanks.
Goes back to playing GT5 w/ DS3...
Goes back to playing GT5 w/ DS3...
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:28PM ohwatanizzight said
Oh wat a night!
Now I can officially get my racing gloves and dougie on my opposition
online. Even Dale Earnhardt resurrected so he can eat good off this one!
Now I can officially get my racing gloves and dougie on my opposition
online. Even Dale Earnhardt resurrected so he can eat good off this one!
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:48PM TraceurRyuk Prepping for LBP2 said
@Premature ejaculation man
I award you with the "Greatest Comment Ever" award. It wouldn't have been nearly as good without the name and avatar.
I award you with the "Greatest Comment Ever" award. It wouldn't have been nearly as good without the name and avatar.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2011 11:56PM UltimaChocochu said
It looks like she's holding a giant box in one hand O-O
Posted: Jan 5th 2011 7:41PM UltimaChocochu said
@KinseySS
Ahh see, I only saw the image and thought it was just a picture of the box in front of her LOOKING as if she was holding it
XD
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Ahh see, I only saw the image and thought it was just a picture of the box in front of her LOOKING as if she was holding it
XD
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:08AM Venom2000 said
Must have been colder in the room at 2:38 than the rest of the time filming the unboxing. :P
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:09AM Arcangel000 said
I heard if you drive a toyota, the Accelerator pedals stick. This game/peripheral is so realistic!
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:39AM InDurdenWeTrust said
@Arcangel000 I tried to not like your joke but found it impossible. El Oh El my good sir.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:51AM theultimate13x said
@LOL H-A-R-D at the first comment.
And it does not help that she has that extreme nerdy attractiveness either.
Anyway, regarding the wheel. If I only had the money for this and the seats that usually go with these, this would be mine. TOCA makes good produckt.
And it does not help that she has that extreme nerdy attractiveness either.
Anyway, regarding the wheel. If I only had the money for this and the seats that usually go with these, this would be mine. TOCA makes good produckt.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:44PM thesawyerfamily said
@theultimate13x
Fra-gee-lay. the French make good stuff
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Fra-gee-lay. the French make good stuff
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 12:51AM Axe99 said
'Tis an epic looking peripheral - clearly for the hard core racing fans, and not the more casual GT5 fan, but that's what Thrustmaster are all about. If you're not sure about that, check out their Hotas Warthog (http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.aspx?ProductID=221). This crew aren't about casual mass-market products (we've got Activision for that ;)) - this crew are about high-end gaming peripherals for gamers that like to get into their game :).
If I had the spare money, and wasn't saving for a house, I'd be grabbin' one of these babies for sure.
If I had the spare money, and wasn't saving for a house, I'd be grabbin' one of these babies for sure.
Posted: Jan 4th 2011 1:26AM Heisenberg said
Anyone else look at the picture and thought she was one of those Japanese robot ladies?
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