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Thrustmaster T128 (Xbox/PC)
Entry-level hybrid-drive FFB wheel with magnetic pedals and paddles for Xbox and PC
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
- Force feedback detail
- 4
- Strength
- 2
- Smoothness
- 5
- Ecosystem
- 6
- Quietness
- 6
- Value
- 6
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; Xbox/PC only (the PlayStation version is a separate product).
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
Forces are light and informative, enough to feel understeer and kerbs but not to fight you.
The belt-and-gear drive adds a faint mechanical whir in quiet moments.
Clamped to a desk, the base flexes a little under hard cornering.
Like a firm steering wheel on a small car with the engine off: you feel it, but it won't pull your arms.
What the T128 (Xbox) works with
- Works on Xbox Series and PC.
- In the box: Thrustmaster T128 Wheel Rim (bundled, Xbox/PC) and Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals (bundled with T128 Xbox).
- 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 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster T128 Wheel Rim (bundled, Xbox/PC)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 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 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals (bundled with T128 Xbox)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 47 |
| Thrustmaster T-LCM PedalsPlugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 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 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterPlugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnPlugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+Plugs into the base | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 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.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Rotation | 900° |
| Wheel included | Yes |
| Pedals included | Yes |
| Mounting | Desk clamp |
| Power supply | external AC adapter |
| Connection | USB to PC/Xbox; pedals plug into base |
| Encoder | 12-bit |
| Adjustment range | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Software | Thrustmaster driver/control panel on 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 for Xbox/PC is Thrustmaster's cheapest way into force feedback on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows. It bundles a wheel with paddle shifters and an LED rev strip, plus the T2PM two-pedal set with magnetic sensors. The hybrid belt-and-gear drive is quieter and more even than the older gear-only budget bases, and Thrustmaster claims 20% more power than its earlier TMX hybrid. Torque is not published; expect light, mostly informative force rather than heavy resistance. It clamps to a desk or table up to about 5.5 cm thick, so it suits a first setup without a cockpit, though a firm table is needed. The wheel is fixed to the base, so you can't swap rims. The pedals are the weak link: light, and the brake has no real load-cell feel. The base uses an external power supply, and Thrustmaster's own price has risen to $229.99, so check street prices against the T248 before buying. Best for casual Forza and Assetto Corsa players who want an all-in-one box.
Questions buyers ask
Does it work on PlayStation?
No. This is the Xbox/PC version. Thrustmaster sells a separate T128 for PlayStation/PC.
Can I upgrade the pedals or add a shifter?
The pedals connect to the base through a port, so there's some room to change them. Thrustmaster marketing lists shifter support on the T128 line (TH8S/TH8A). Confirm before buying, since this isn't verified here.
How do I mount it?
A built-in clamp fits desks and tables up to about 5.5 cm thick. Use a sturdy surface, or a wheel stand or cockpit. A hard-mount option is not confirmed.