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Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals (bundled with T128 PlayStation)
Two-pedal plastic set with magnetic sensors, bundled with the T128; plugs into the wheel base.
The T128's two-pedal throttle and brake unit with magnetic sensors. Accurate sensors in a light plastic body, with a soft brake and no clutch.
AI rating
- Brake feel
- 3
- Consistency
- 5
- Adjustability
- 3
- Build quality
- 4
- Value
- 5
Who it suits
- First rig
- 7
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 1
- Small rooms
- 8
- Tight budgets
- 7
- Enthusiasts
- 0
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Hall-effect sensors: no potentiometer wear or spikes
- Compact enough for a desk setup
- Included at no extra cost
- No clutch pedal
- Soft brake with little resistance
- Very light: slides on hard floors
Watch out: No clutch: plan on T3PM or T-LCM pedals if you want an H-shifter later.
What it feels like
- Stiffness
- Progression
- Damping
- Travel
- Noise
The throttle feels light and springy with little resistance.
The brake is soft and works by position more than pressure.
The frame is light and may slide on smooth floors.
Like pressing the pedals on a kids' pedal go-kart: easy, springy and light.
What the T2PM (PlayStation T128) works with
- Comes in the box with the Thrustmaster T128 (PlayStation/PC); it isn't sold on its own.
- Plugs into the wheel base; there's no USB cable. It works on whatever platforms the base supports.
Wheel bases it plugs into
Plugged into one of these, it works on the platforms shown.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster T128 (PlayStation/PC)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 60 |
Tech facts
| Pedals | 2 |
|---|---|
| Brake sensor | Hall |
| Throttle sensor | Hall |
| Connection | RJ12 cable to the T128 wheel base (not USB) |
| Software | None needed for the pedals themselves |
| Size (W × D × H) | 12 × 13 × 7 in (30 × 32 × 17 cm) |
| Weight | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Materials | Plastic |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The T2PM pedals are the entry-level two-pedal set that ships with the Thrustmaster T128 bundles. They're plastic, light and compact, and they connect to the wheel base through an RJ12 cable, not USB. That means they need no separate power or software, and they only work as part of this wheel setup. Thrustmaster markets them as using magnetic (Hall-effect) position sensing on both pedals. That's a step up from the potentiometers in older budget sets, and it should hold its calibration longer. The brake is the weak spot. A budget brake is typically a spring with little resistance, so you brake by position and not by pressure. That makes consistent trail-braking harder than on a load-cell pedal. The light frame can also slide on carpet or hard floors unless you brace it against a wall or mount it to a rig. For a first rig it does the job and it's free with the wheel. If you get serious about braking consistency, plan on a later upgrade to a stiffer or load-cell set. Check Thrustmaster's compatibility list first, because the T128 base accepts only certain add-on pedals. This is an editorial analysis from specs and published information, not hands-on testing.
Questions buyers ask
Can I use these pedals on PC or Xbox, or with another wheel?
They're bundled with the T128 and plug into its base through RJ12, so they work with that wheel. They aren't a USB device and won't work on their own with other wheel bases. Check the T128 variant for your platform (PlayStation/PC, Xbox/PC).
Do they need a power supply?
No. They're powered and read through the wheel base connection. The base has its own power adapter, and the pedals add nothing separate.
Can I add a clutch or upgrade the pedals later?
This set has only throttle and brake. Thrustmaster lists some add-on pedals as compatible with the T128 base, but check the current compatibility chart before buying. Pedals that connect by USB generally can't be used with the base.