Thrustmaster TX Servo Base (Compatible with XBOX Series X/S, XOne & PC)

Absolutely brilliant set. Paired it with the Thrustmaster TH8A shifter. Using with Forza 6 on Xbox One, and Project Cars on Xbox One. Forza 6 has it's own issues with FFB right now that need addressed, so it's difficult to rate the wheel off of that game alone. So I'll go off of Project Cars. The FFB is absolutely on point. Whether you're driving street cars or full on race cars, you feel every bump, every wiggle, every slip of the tires. The game recognizes every feature of the wheel, pedals, and shifter, and seamlessly adjusts based on what you're driving. For example, if you're driving a paddle shifted car with no manual clutch, even if that setting is turned on (manual clutch and shifter) it automatically recognizes the paddles and removes the need for clutch input. You can of course override that by touching the clutch or shifter at any time. On the other side, if driving a car that has a full manual transmission with clutch, the paddles won't work. This is all automatically done (unless you override it/lock something out via settings and calibration). It also automatically adjusts DOR based on what you're driving. The lock to lock turn radius of a street Ford Mustang for example, is nowhere near the same as that of a full on Formula 1 car. This is recognized between the wheel and Project Cars, and adjusted without you touching a thing. Pedals are plastic, but have a heavy weight to them and feel absolutely solid. The brake mod goes amazingly far for realism. Honestly, I have used/owned a couple of wheel setups with load cells and this matches them at the very least. If properly adjusted, the brake mod feels like an actual brake pedal. You will have slightly better performance with top of the line load cell pedals perhaps, but for this price point you won't get one that is noticeably better. The throttle, clutch, and brake pedal all have different resistances from each other. They are not adjustable (aside from the brake) but you can feel a difference, and all three feel like real world pedals. They also allow for you to modify the pedal face placement (left or right, and with the throttle, also up or down) and most aftermarket car pedal faces will actually bolt to them. So you can get some that suit the size of your feet better if you desire. FFB is very strong. I had to turn it down in fact as at times it would actually start to pop my wrists and shake the rig. At 50% it's still amazingly strong. When you get it fine tuned you really feel everything. Forza 6 on the other hand, at no fault of the wheel's this is not the case at all, but I am not reviewing Forza 6 so the reason I bring that up is if you play it exclusively, you'll want to wait for Turn 10 to adjust on their end. Their wheel support right now is awful so if you get it and play, and the wheel underwhelms or makes the car uncontrollable, that is the fault of Forza. It works perfectly with Project Cars, also have tested it with iRacing and Assetto Corsa on PC but seldom use either so I didn't go in depth. Seemed at least on par with Project Cars. Also, you WILL need a rig of some sort with this. Even if just a wheel stand. It has clamp attachments and bolt on points as well, but the FFB is way too strong for just using on your lap or a TV tray or something. I have a full on sim rig and like I said, on full power it would literally shake it like mad and actually would pop my wrists to the point it felt like they'd break. That's not an exaggeration, it really is that powerful. So don't even bother getting it unless you have a rig, will build/buy one or at the very least get a good wheel stand. I have no doubt Turn 10 will fix their wheel compatibility issues. This isn't the only wheel they have problems with. Literally any wheel with FFB is almost unusable with it. So again, don't judge this wheel off of their terrible support of wheels. But for now, if you play Project Cars or the above mentioned PC sims, this wheel has no equal right now. Not even my Fanatec (that went back as it was within return range) could compare to it.

As an adult gamer that previously used the well-regarded Fanatec CSR Wheel/CSR Elite pedals for Xbox 360, I was looking for a similar quality racing sim wheel and pedals for Xbox One at a similar price point. At five hundred dollars, the Fanatec was a great set that felt like the real thing (so to speak), and the Fanatec also offered some great user refinements like being able to adjust the backpressure of the brake pedal using a spring adjustment behind the pedal to enhance braking feel. Unfortunately Fanatec’s new offerings for the Xbox One are just too expensive, and you’d have to spend over one thousand dollars for a proper Fanatec Xbox One set today. Enter the Thrustmaster VG TX Leather Wheel/Pedal set for Xbox One. This set is truly excellent! The Thrustmaster servo base itself is heavy and is quite substantial. The force feedback and vibration are quite strong (I had to turn the force feedback down a bit as it was just too much to get the wheel turning at 100% FFB in Forza 6). The servo wheel allows you to directly change the steering angle of rotation (i.e., 270, 360, 540 or 900 degrees) and steering sensitivity right on the wheel itself. See the Thrustmaster website to download supplemental instructions on how to do this as its not contained in the included manual. Importantly, the Thrustmaster pedals allow for fine brake adjustment using an included conical brake mod that screws in just behind the brake pedal. Using this mod allows you to achieve the brake pedal feel of your choice. Although the included leather racing wheel and pedals feel great, you can switch out the wheel and/or pedals with a number of alternative offerings from Thrustmaster if you so desire. (I’ve got my eye on that Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 wheel, just wish it was labeled Mercedes Petronas instead!) For those that are interested, the following are the advance wheel settings I’m using with this Thrustmaster set in Forza 6: Steering Axis Deadzone Inside: 0 Steering Axis Deadzone Outside: 100 Acceleration Axis Deadzone Inside: 0 Acceleration Axis Deadzone Outside: 100 Deceleration Axis Deadzone Inside: 0 Deceleration Axis Deadzone Outside: 100 Clutch Axis Deadzone Inside: 15 Clutch Axis Deadzone Outside: 50 Handbrake Axis Deadzone Inside: 10 Handbrake Axis Deadzone Outside: 100 Vibration: 75 Force Feedback Scale: 75 Wheel Rotation: Varies by car and preference, but I use 360 degrees and 540 degrees quite a bit across many cars. Also, under the Assists menu, I have steering set to “Normal," no ABS, and STM on (no TCS though). My only, and I mean only, gripe with this set is that in order to update the wheel’s firmware, you can’t just do it through your WI-FI connected Xbox One. Instead, you need a PC, not a Mac, computer to download the update then sync it to your wheel. It is always recommended that you update the wheel’s firmware upon receipt and check back regularly for updates as Thrustmaster periodically publishes updates to refine it’s products features and/or add new features. I hope Thrustmaster one day offers firmware updates directly through the Xbox (preferably) or at least offers Mac-compatible firmware updates. (P.S. – I also tried the overpriced Logitech G920 for Xbox One, which I returned as it was smaller/too much like a toy and did not offer brake adjustability. See my review of that set separately.)

Arrived intact, on time. The power cable was very loose at the steering wheel base side (It plugs in to the wheel base). Would disconnect (fall out) every 5-10 seconds. Took some work with a Dremel tool to cut back some of the plastic prong covers and some electrician's tape to make the connection secure. But now 3 days later, not a single disconnect. I suspect that Thrustmaster would probably have sent a new replacement cable if asked, but I was impatient to use the wheel. Setup instructions were easy to follow but minimal, especially for configuring for Xbox One x. Initially was not recognized by the Xbox One X. (I tried it on Forza 6 and Forza 7). After some internet research and troubleshooting, I learned that several others solved this problem by completely de-powering the Xbox One X (total unplug) to reset the USB ports. After doing so, the wheel and pedal system still will not show up as a controller option in Xbox setup, but I am now able to run Forza with the wheel and pedals by doing the followingin this very particular order: 1) Plug the pedals into the wheel 2) Plug the wheel into the wall power. 3) Plug the wheel into the Xbox One X USB port. 4) Do NOT activate any other controllers. 5) Power up the Xbox One X. 6.) Use the wheel controller pad and buttons to start Forza. IGNORE the warning window from Forza declaring that there is no controller active. Keep using the wheel pad and buttons and Forza accepts the inputs and the error window goes away. I can then change wheel and pedal settings within the Forza setup menu. Once I got the system set up and running, it has worked great. (3 days in) . Wheel control is smooth and precise. Force feedback is strong, and includes road and kerb feedback. Pedals provide smooth graduated acceleration and braking. Despite the several hours of setup hassle, I'd buy it again.

What a nice upgrade this is. I really do like what this base does for a more life like racing experience. It comes neatly packed into it's own box and not hard at all to get placed where you need it and setup. With a steering wheel added your ready to go. I enjoy playing Forza 6 and just getting started with a couple of other racing games and the level of realism you get from this base is smooth and adjustable through settings in the game and on the base itself. While playing Forza 6 on Xbox One S I find this base to be a welcome addition to an ongoing buildup of items needed to enjoy the racing game experience. I have it mounted to a home made adjustable mount painted black I built out of wood and it works perfectly for my needs...minus a nice racing simulator cockpit. While I'm currently content using a gaming seat and sitting in front of our 55" HDTV for viewing I would like to actually have a cockpit to use while playing where you want it and can use it without setting up and taking it down. This base is smooth and the ability to adjust settings makes it easy to enjoy what your looking for in force feedback and sensitivity. I'm not an expert by any means but I know when I'm using something that is built well and has a quality look and feel to it. I have it mounted using the included mounting hardware to lock it down onto the mount I'm using. This was an excellent purchase and I'm very glad I bought it. As for a few details about it I grabbed these from the web page where the base is found here on Amazon. About the Product: * 900 Degree Next-Gen Force Feedback Racing Simulator Base for Xbox One and PC (no wheel or pedal set included); Rotation angle adjustable up to 900 degrees * Compatible with the Thrustmaster product ecosystem (wheels, pedal sets and shifters sold separately) * Super smooth and seamless Force Feedback; Ultra-responsive and realistic Force effects, with no latency; New dual-belt, friction-free optimized mechanism Internal memory and upgradeable firmware (via PC compatibility), Xbox Guide button * Metal central attachment system included, compatible with all desks and tables; Built-in screw threads for attachment to all cockpits Here are the steering wheel and base I purchased together and am now using. Thrustmaster VG Ferrari 599XX EVO Wheel Add-On, Alcantara Edition for PS4, PS3, Xbox One & PC Thrustmaster Racing Wheel Servo Base for Xbox One And I added a picture to show it installed on my home made adjustable wood mount. Thank you Amazon and Thrustmaster for making these available online!!

Was really stuck on whether I was going to go with Thrustmaster or Fanatec but in the end, I am so glad I went with Thrustmaster. I'm not going to lie, I probably would have went with Fanatec if I had more money to spend on a wheel set up but then again, I'm not entirely sure if it would have felt like I got double the product. What I love most about these Thrustmaster products is the fact that they come with brackets included (both wheel base and shifter) so you can literally just strap it down to any desk. This was the main problem I had with Fanatec, these brackets (table mount and shifter mount) were sold individually and were not included! $50 for just the base mount! Factor in the actual cost of the base and you're paying $650, base alone. Another problem I had with Fanatec was the fact that they didn't offer a SINGLE bundle deal like you see with Thrustmaster. I remember, I emailed Fanatec asking if there was ANY savings for purchasing a base, wheel, pedals, shifter, and mounts and they said, nope, full price for everything PLUS shipping! Talk about money hungry. So in the end I decided to save $500 and just go with this package. It is a much better deal, especially based off the fact that you can get everything (base, wheel, shifter, pedals, bracket mounts) for the price of JUST the Fanatec base. For the product itself, I am very happy. It worked flawlessly out of the box, had a little trouble getting it set up on my PC but thats my only gripe. The pedals feel fantastic, they were moving around on my carpet though, so I had to put two 25lb weights behind them. The wheel itself also feels amazing, however, I do wish it were a little bigger as my fingers hit the padal shifter when things get crazy. Now for the base. The base is not very large and not very heavy despite what some people say. The wheel is fairly easy to connect and when connected, feels very sturdy. The force feedback is extremely strong and will definitely give you a run for your money. I've literally never had as much fun playing a racing game in my life and I've been playing for 10+ years. I have my force feedback set at 50% and it is more than enough, I also want to make it last and not strain the motor to its full capacity which is why I set it low. I really just want to make this last as long as possible. All I can say is, if you're looking at buying a wheel set-up and on somewhat of a budget, this is your package. *This review is subject to change as I have only had it for a day but lets hope it stays this good!

I had a lot of doubts about this wheel originally because of all the mixed reviews for the 458 Italia iteration that first hit the market, actually so much so that I purchased the Mad Catz pro racing ffb wheel, which was my first racing wheel ever. I sold it because there was no clutch and the they never released any add ons for their product. Nevertheless, I spent countless hours of research and eventually took the plunge on this. Best decision I ever made. I've had this leather edition since it's release since early October. Pros: - Plenty strong force feedback (especially compared to mad catz) - Quality of the wheel is outstanding (it's solid and has a good weight to it when not connected to the base, also good paddle click) - Pedals are great, solid even though most of it's base is plastic, the pedals themselves are metal and can be adjusted and swapped out for real aftermarket sets( if you're willing) I think the one's they come with are great the way they are (good quality plastic, the brake mod that it comes with completely changes the experience and I'm not sure why everyone says they cannot be inverted (Suspended position, compared to Floor-mounted position or upside down if you will) but they definitely CAN be with a simple 2 second hold of the mode button on the wheelbase) - the wheelbase is a solid weighted piece with a great mounting system, also comes with 2 spots to hard mount( lots of adjustments i.e. degrees of rotation, steering sensitivity, auto clutch, pedal inversion etc. -Add-ons and plenty of them such as four additional steering wheels, TH8A shifter, and the T3PA- Pro pedal set Cons: -There really are none in my opinion (i will just go to add a few things people have commented on the wheelbase itself) -They say that the fan is loud.. which isn't the case (unless you're young and trying not to wake your folks) even at a low level of volume I don't hear it Main point I want to make with this is use their support website (ts.thrustmaster.com) They have tons of info, manuals, even templates for mounting. I believe most of the bad reviews for the 458 came from users that did not check this first. As long as you follow the instructions, you'll be happy. Hope this helps

I use my Thrustmaster TX RW Leather Edition, and pedals, mounted on a GTOmega Racing Stand. Currently, I am running my racing simulators and games through my XBoxOneS. I am planning a significant upgrade to a higher end gaming computer. I am new to sim racing. My mainstay programs are Project Cars 2, Assetto Corsa, Forza Motorsport 7, and Forza Horizon 4. I had been racing with a pro controller for about 6 months and decided to order the Thrustmaster TX Force Feedback (FFB) wheel in April. Out of the box set up seemed intimidating but was very easy and quick. Mounting to my racing stand was brilliantly simple and stable. Connecting to my XBoxOneS was literally plug, auto-align, and play. This is a major step up from playing games to entry level driving simulation. I've made a few minor tweaks to the gain, volume, and tone of the FFB to refine how steering weight, tires and track surface feel to me, and have been happily learning to race or casually touring around an imaginary Scotland/England for the past 6 weeks. The steering wheel is comfortable and easy to grip for long periods. The pedals felt cramped at first, but have been easy to get used to and a little tweaking on their response settings makes them intuitive to use. The hart of the matter is the TX Servo Base. My experience has been that even pounding a race course for 4 or 5 hours at a time, crashing a lot as I learn, the TX Servo Base is quiet, effective, does not loose any performance, and does not get hot. I will be purchasing additional wheels and a shifter. Thrustmaster refers to the variety of add-ons, as their system eco-system, and this along with the price point and quality were the main reasons for purchasing this setup. The one thing I wish was a possibility, would be to have a Thrustmaster option that would work across all three platforms, PS4, XBox, and PC, from one FFB unit. There are ways to make it work, but simple switches on the FFB unit would be more consumer friendly. Clearly, that is not a deal breaker. I am extremely happy with this set up and expect to be using it for sometime.

Be noted that I am writing this review under a head of steam. I was told that this wheel would be great. Being that I have PCars and Forza 6 for the Xbox and iRacing for PC, I was looking for a wheel that would compatible with those systems. People told me "Oh hey dude that Thrustmaster company is great! So far superior to Logitech or overpriced Fanatec." Well you know what? WRONG. And yes Thrustmaster I am throwing a full swing at your company. The moment I plugged in the main power supply into the wall socket as directed, I immediately smelt electrical charring and the base was humming for about 10 seconds, then all would shut off. Strange. So I did what anyone would do, unplug the cord to inspect for damage, then go about retrying. WRONG AGAIN. Same thing happened for a few times before it finally stopped. However it didn't stop as the wheel didn't calibrate once. Not on PC. Not on Xbox. Not once. So I then spring for the firmware upgrade. That should do it! Absolutely not... Not only did the software not recognize the device, but I was constantly spammed with Error 43 codes on the USB itself. The lights on the base were working but the 'Mode' button had absolutely no use and that's when it finally hit me that the whole system was borked. In desperation I tried it on my second PC. Software download, running, and nope nadda Error 43. It absolutely shocks me that a system so expensive such as the Thrustmaster TX "Premium" Leather Wheel can't even function correctly OUT OF THE BOX. Don't get this wheel. I sent in a support email but I'm sure I'll be taken care of dead last as I'm sure I'm not the only one whose system was broken before I got a chance to even try it. So lets re-summarize: Fried Base that won't work on OUT OF BOX on 3 systems (Xbox, 2 PCs) I am beyond livid as it was such an investment on top of all the other hardware and gear I got for a Sim Racing Experience. LISTEN if you are like me you want a solid Sim Racing experience with a fairly nice wheel. Lets not even mention the fact the box had cut tape already... on a new unit. Did I receive a used POS? I payed for the new... Do not get this wheel. I beg of you. Go with Logitech. Their firmware might be worse but you'll save some cash and probably won't be stuck in 40102 support tickets. As for you Thrustmaster, if you are reading this I hope you truly understand how upsetting this is. Fix it.