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Thrustmaster T3PM Pedals (bundled with T248 (PlayStation))
Two-pedal magnetic (Hall) set bundled with the T248, plugs into the wheel base, no separate power
Thrustmaster's three-pedal T3PM set bundled with the T248 (PlayStation), using magnetic Hall-effect sensors and a brake with four firmness settings. Accurate and wear-free, but light and travel-based compared with a load cell.
AI rating
- Brake feel
- 5
- Consistency
- 7
- Adjustability
- 6
- Build quality
- 5
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 8
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 4
- Small rooms
- 7
- Tight budgets
- 7
- Enthusiasts
- 2
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 (H.E.A.R.T.) sensors don't wear or spike like potentiometers
- Brake firmness adjustable in four steps; pedal faces adjustable
- Includes a clutch for H-shifter use
- Light, mostly plastic base slides on hard floors without a rig
- Brake is position-based, not a load cell
Watch out: Plugs into the wheel base only (no USB); on hard floors you will want a wheel stand or cockpit.
What it feels like
- Stiffness
- Progression
- Damping
- Travel
- Noise
The brake pedal feels springy and light, with little resistance near the end of its travel.
Good enough to learn throttle and brake control, but less useful for judging braking pressure.
The pedals are light and can slide on smooth floors unless you anchor them.
A firm kitchen-scale spring: easy to press and quick to bottom out, with no real resistance like a car brake.
What the T3PM (T248 (PlayStation)) works with
- Comes in the box with the Thrustmaster T248 (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 T248 (PlayStation/PC)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 69 |
Rigs that use it
- Couch to TrackPlayStation 5 · $987
Tech facts
| Pedals | 3 |
|---|---|
| Brake sensor | Hall |
| Throttle sensor | Hall |
| Brake firmness settings | 4 |
| Connection | RJ12 cable to the T248 wheel base |
| Software | Calibration through the T248 base, no driver needed for the pedals themselves |
| Size (W × D × H) | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 34 × 21 cm) |
| Weight | 6 lb (2.6 kg) |
| Materials | Plastic and steel |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
These are the pedals that ship in the box with the Thrustmaster T248 for PlayStation, so you don't buy them on their own. They're a two-pedal (throttle and brake) set with contactless magnetic sensors, which is a step up from the potentiometers in older entry-level Thrustmaster sets and should hold calibration longer. They connect by an RJ12 cable to the wheel base, so there's no extra USB port or power brick to deal with.
Expect a light, mostly plastic build. The brake is the weak point for a first rig. Pedal travel and spring resistance are modest, and it feels more like a spring than a hydraulic brake, which makes consistent threshold braking harder. Light pedals can also slide on carpet or hard floors unless you screw them to a rig or wedge them against a wall.
They're fine for learning, but the usual upgrade path is the Thrustmaster T-LCM load-cell pedals, which use the same base connection. Check Thrustmaster's spec sheet to confirm the exact model and pedal count in your box before buying add-ons. The dataset entry says T3PM with three pedals, and I believe that's incorrect. This is an editorial analysis, not hands-on testing.
Questions buyers ask
Do these have a clutch pedal?
No. The set bundled with the T248 is, to my knowledge, a two-pedal throttle and brake set. The three-pedal T3PM is sold separately, so confirm against Thrustmaster's spec sheet.
Can I upgrade to better pedals later?
Yes. They connect to the wheel base through an RJ12 port, and Thrustmaster's T-LCM and T3PA-family pedals use the same kind of connection. Check the T248 compatibility list before buying.
Do they need their own power or USB cable?
No. They plug into the back of the T248 base with the RJ12 cable and draw power through it. The base needs its own power supply, and that is what powers the pedals.