Thrustmaster T98 レーシングホイールとペダルセット PS5

The Thrustmaster T98 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set is an entry-level wheel that carries an official Ferrari license while staying in the low-¥30,000 range. This article looks past the spec sheet to answer the question that matters: who will be happy with it, and who should walk away.

Overview

The T98 pairs a 10-inch (254mm) wheel with a Hall-effect pedal set and works with PS5, PS4, and Windows PC. Maximum rotation is 240°, and there is no force feedback motor — resistance and self-centering come from a bungee cord.

The styling takes cues from the Ferrari 296 GTB and includes a Manettino selector on the rim.

In short, the T98 is the shortest path away from a gamepad. It does not try to reproduce road feel the way a direct drive or belt-driven wheel does; instead it prioritizes price, light weight, and easy mounting.

On Amazon.co.jp it holds 4.3 out of 5 stars across 251 reviews (roughly 86% positive, as captured in June 2026) — genuinely strong for an entry wheel.

Just remember that score answers "was this good for the money?", not "does it feel like a high-end wheel?"

Connectivity & Compatibility

Supported platforms are PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC (Windows). It connects over USB and is designed to work without installing extra drivers.

The pedal set is a separate unit that plugs into the wheel and reports its own inputs.

Mounting is where people trip up first. The clamp officially handles surfaces up to 1.8 inches (about 45mm).

Thick dining tables, and office desks with a frame, apron, or drawer rail along the edge, may not accept the clamp at all. Measure the exact spot you plan to mount, including clearance underneath.

The unit measures 30 × 27 × 34cm and weighs 3.31kg, which is light — so if the clamp does not bite properly, the wheel will shift while you drive.

Note also what is absent: Xbox consoles are not listed among supported platforms. If Xbox Series X|S is your target, this is not your wheel.

On PC, most titles assume far more than 240° of rotation, so per-game steering sensitivity and linearity tuning is effectively mandatory.

Making Sense of 240° Rotation

The most distinctive number in the spec sheet is the 240° maximum rotation. Real cars run roughly two to three turns lock to lock, and mainstream sim wheels commonly reach around 900°, so 240° is a heavily abbreviated design.

That is a difference in character rather than a flaw. With 240° you reach full lock without ever crossing your hands, which suits circuit racing paired with paddle shifts.

Where it hurts is anything that needs big steering inputs: rally, drifting, parking maneuvers in open-world titles, and simulators built around realistic steering ratios. Decide which side your library falls on before you buy.

What "No Force Feedback" Actually Costs You

The T98 has no FFB motor; a bungee cord pulls the wheel back to center. The rim always resists with the same constant weight, so tire grip limits, bumps, curbs, and the onset of understeer never reach your hands.

The reason sim racers say FFB helps you improve is precisely that it telegraphs a slide before you see it.

So the T98 buys you immersion and a proper control interface — a round rim and analog pedals — not road information. Buy it as "a cheap force feedback wheel" and disappointment will arrive once the novelty of leaving the gamepad wears off.

On the other hand, if you want to play late at night without motor noise, or share a desk with family, the absence of a motor is an advantage.

The Hall-effect pedals deserve credit at this price. Contactless sensing avoids the jitter and drift that worn potentiometer contacts eventually produce.

Product Info

The T98 was released on October 15, 2025. The box includes the wheel, pedal set, mounting clamp, and USB cable — everything needed to start driving.

Warranty follows the manufacturer's standard terms; confirm the period on the product page and in the included paperwork.

On Amazon.co.jp the price was ¥33,539 as captured on June 4, 2026, and ¥33,898 as captured on August 27, 2026.

Both are point-in-time street prices and will move with sales and stock. Always check the current price on the product page.

A listing on an overseas marketplace showed a figure well above what this product class supports, so that number is deliberately not quoted here — see the cautions below.

At 3.31kg and 30 × 27 × 34cm, this is a wheel designed to clamp to a desk rather than live in a dedicated rig, and it is light enough to genuinely put away on a shelf between sessions.

How It Compares

Within Thrustmaster's own range, models such as the T128 and T300 RS add real force feedback and far greater rotation. If you can spend two to three times as much, those wheels have much more headroom.

Step up to a direct drive base (MOZA R3 or R5, for example) and the torque and response are in another category entirely.

The T98 is not really competing there. Its role is to let you try a wheel-and-pedals control scheme for the least money and with the least installation hassle.

If you are not yet sure whether sim racing will stick, six months on a T98 before committing to a direct drive base and a rig is a defensible plan.

Best Use Cases

• First step up from a gamepad. The change in control interface alone transforms how racing games feel.
• Tight spaces. At 3.31kg with a tool-free clamp, it fits shared or folding desks and stows easily.
• Ferrari fans. The 296 GTB-inspired rim and Manettino selector are licensed-product perks.
• Quiet setups. No FFB motor means no drive noise or vibration through the desk at night.
• Multi-platform players. PS5, PS4, and PC are supported directly with no extra software.

Cautions Before You Buy

240° is roughly a third of a mainstream sim wheel. In titles built around 900°, you will compensate with in-game sensitivity.

That works, but it will never reproduce a realistic steering ratio.

There is no force feedback. If you expect a wheel that pushes back and rumbles, you will be let down.

To feel grip limits, budget for an FFB model instead.

The clamp tops out around 45mm. Thick or aproned desktops simply will not work, and a loosely mounted wheel moves mid-corner.

Measure first.

Xbox is not supported. The listed platforms are PS5, PS4, and PC. Factor that into any future console plans.

Watch for inconsistent price listings. Prices vary widely by channel, and an overseas marketplace listing showed a figure far above this product class.

Some retailer labels also did not match the actual store. Parallel imports or different variants may be mixed into the listings, so confirm the seller, warranty coverage, and box contents before ordering.

Product page metadata is sometimes wrong. Manufacturer names, model numbers, and platform support occasionally belong to a different product.

Verify the target product from the images and title, and confirm the pedal set is included, before you place the order.

FAQ

Q. Does it work on Xbox Series X|S?
A. No. The listed platforms are PS5, PS4, and PC (Windows). Choose a different wheel for Xbox.

Q. Does it have force feedback? A.

No. It uses bungee-cord resistance and self-centering, so no road or tire information reaches your hands.

Q. Can I enjoy racing games with only 240° of rotation? A.

For circuit racing, yes — adjust in-game steering sensitivity. Rally, drifting, and titles with lots of parking maneuvers will feel limited.

Q. Can I add a shifter or handbrake? A.

Paddle shifters are built in. External accessory support cannot be confirmed from the published information, so check the accessory compatibility section on the product page.

Q. Do I need a dedicated cockpit? A.

Not required. The clamp mounts directly to desktops up to about 45mm.

A stand or cockpit helps a lot if your desk flexes or you drive seriously.

Q. Are the pedals sold separately? A.

The pedal set is included, and it uses Hall-effect sensors that resist input degradation from contact wear.