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Thrustmaster T128 (PlayStation/PC)

Entry-level hybrid-drive force feedback wheel and magnetic pedals for PS5, PS4 and PC, clamp-mounted.

Thrustmaster's cheapest current force feedback wheel: a compact hybrid gear/belt base with a fixed rim and two magnetic pedals. Smoother than gear-only wheels but noticeably weaker, and the missing clutch limits it.

AI rating

Fine, with caveats for a wheel base at this price. Best for: A younger or casual racer on a tight budget who wants something far better than a controller.

Force feedback detail: 4
Strength: 2
Smoothness: 5
Ecosystem: 6
Quietness: 6
Value: 7

Who it suits

First rig: 8
Console racing: 8
Competitive racing: 2
Small rooms: 9
Tight budgets: 9
Enthusiasts: 1

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

Often under $170 with pedals: the cheapest licensed console wheel with real force feedback
Magnetic (Hall-effect) pedal sensors don't wear like potentiometers
Accepts Thrustmaster add-ons such as T3PM or T-LCM pedals and TH8 shifters

Weakest force feedback in this group; fast cars feel vague
Only two pedals (no clutch)
Fixed rim and lightweight plastic build

Watch out: The bundled pedals have no clutch, so an H-shifter is pointless until you upgrade pedals; PlayStation/PC only (the Xbox version is a separate product).

What it feels like

Strength
Detail
Smoothness
Noise
Heat

Forces are light and a bit notchy, with enough to feel weight transfer and kerbs.

Clamped to a desk, it can shift under hard cornering.

The pedals are simple and have a short, firm brake.

Like a good arcade-cabinet wheel with more steering feel, not a full sim rig.

What the T128 (PlayStation) works with

Works on PlayStation 5 and PC.
In the box: Thrustmaster T128 Wheel Rim (bundled, PlayStation/PC) and Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals (bundled with T128 PlayStation).
The wheel is built in, so it can't be swapped for another rim.
Pedals plug into the base, which is what lets them work on console.

Wheel

The rim is part of the base.

Part	Works on	Note	Score
Thrustmaster T128 Wheel Rim (bundled, PlayStation/PC)In the box	PS5XboxPC	In the box	54

Pedals that plug into it

These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.

Part	Works on	Note	Score
Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals (bundled with T128 PlayStation)In the box	PS5XboxPC	In the box	47
Thrustmaster T-LCM PedalsPlugs into the base	PS5XboxPC	Plugs into the base	77

USB pedals that work with it on PC

These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.

Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake) · USB to the PC82
Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 · USB to the PC79
Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell Kit · USB to the PC76
Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
Fanatec CSL Pedals · USB to the PC60

Shifters and handbrakes

Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.

Part	Works on	Note	Score
Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterPlugs into the base	PS5XboxPC	Plugs into the base	76
Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnPlugs into the base	PS5XboxPC	Plugs into the base	63
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+Plugs into the base	PS5XboxPC	Plugs into the base	72
Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	83
Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	80
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	78
Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	74
Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	71
Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	82
Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	76
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	72
Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC	PS5XboxPC	USB to the PC	72

Cockpits and stands

We don't have a torque figure for this base. It's a gear or belt base, which every frame we list can hold.

Part	Detail	Verdict
Sim-Lab GT1 Evo Sim Racing Cockpit (frame only)	Rated about 25 Nm	Fits
Sim-Lab P1X Pro Sim Racing Cockpit (frame only)	Rated about 32 Nm	Fits
Trak Racer TR80 Lite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only)	Rated about 25 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing F-GT Elite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only)	Rated about 30 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing GTElite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only)	Rated about 25 Nm	Fits
Playseat Trophy	Rated about 12 Nm	Fits
Trak Racer TR8 Pro Racing Simulator (frame only)	Rated about 15 Nm	Fits
Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5 (frame only)	Rated about 12 Nm	Fits
Playseat Challenge X - Logitech G Edition	Rated about 8 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing GTLite Pro Foldable Cockpit	Rated about 10 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0	Rated about 8 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing Wheel Stand DD	Rated about 12 Nm	Fits
GT Omega APEX Wheel Stand	Rated about 8 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing GTtrack Cockpit	Rated about 12 Nm	Fits
GT Omega ART Racing Cockpit (with RS6 seat)	Rated about 10 Nm	Fits
Playseat Evolution PRO - ActiFit	Rated about 8 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing Wheel Stand Lite	Rated about 5 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing GTLite Foldable Cockpit	Rated about 6 Nm	Fits
Next Level Racing F-GT Lite Foldable Cockpit	Rated about 6 Nm	Fits

Tech facts

Drive type	Hybrid
Rotation	900°
Wheel included	Yes
Pedals included	Yes
Mounting	Desk clamp
Power supply	External 48 W power supply
Power draw	48 W
Outlets needed	1
Connection	USB
Encoder	12-bit
Response time	30 ms
Software	Thrustmaster drivers/control panel (PC)
Quick release	built-in (not removable)
Size (W × D × H)	11 × 11 × 11 in (28 × 27 × 27 cm)
Weight	5 lb (2.4 kg)
Materials	Plastic and rubber
Platforms	PS5XboxPC

Our take

AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.

The T128 is Thrustmaster's current entry-level force feedback wheel for PlayStation and PC, replacing the T150 tier. It uses a hybrid belt-and-gear drive, which Thrustmaster says gives about 20% more power than the T150 line. Torque isn't published, so treat it as a light, budget-level wheel. You get a 13-button rim with LED rev lights, magnetic paddle shifters, and a two-pedal set with 12-bit magnetic sensors. Rotation switches between 270° and 900° automatically depending on the game. The wheelbase clamps to a desk or table up to about 5.5 cm thick without tools, and it has an external 48 W power supply. Its main limits are fine detail and strength. The gear-driven feel is more notchy than a belt or direct-drive base. The two pedals have no clutch, and the pedal feel is basic. Thrustmaster lists support for the TH8A and TH8S shifters. Choose it if you want a cheap first wheel for a PS5 or PC and have a stable desk or a stand. If you may upgrade within a year, look at a used or entry-level belt-driven base instead.

Questions buyers ask

Does it work on Xbox?

No. This is the PlayStation/PC version, for PS5, PS4 and PC. Thrustmaster sells a separate T128 Xbox/PC version.

Can I add a shifter or handbrake?

Thrustmaster lists the TH8A and TH8S shifters as compatible. The pedal port takes Thrustmaster pedals. Check the T128 compatibility list before buying a handbrake.

How does it mount, and does it need a power outlet?

It clamps to desks up to about 5.5 cm thick without tools. A cockpit or stand is steadier for stronger forces. It has an external 48 W power supply, so it uses one wall outlet.