Thrustmaster T248R racing wheel and pedals, 3.1 Nm, LCD screen, PS5/PS4/PC

T248R is made for people who want to start sim racing without hunting for parts separately: the wheel comes with a 3-pedal set. Three pedals means throttle, brake and clutch, so in cars with a manual gearbox you can use the clutch as you would in a real car, provided the game supports it.

Force feedback makes the wheel push back against your hands: in a corner, on a slippery road or over a bumpy surface the game passes that feeling through the wheel. T248R uses the hybrid T-HD system with 3.1 Nm of torque. Newton metres show how much force the motor can apply to the wheel, and a higher number means stronger, clearer effects.

The manufacturer calls the T248R interface next-generation, and a colour LCD screen and LEDs are part of it. The screen and the lights bring information onto the wheel, so during a race you do not have to glance at the corner of the screen as often. Exactly which data is shown depends on the game and your settings.

The manufacturer lists PC, PS4 and PS5. That means one wheel covers both a PlayStation console and a computer, and you can move it from one system to the other when needed. Xbox is not on the list, so Xbox owners need a model made for that platform.

PlayStation or PC owners who want a real wheel and three pedals in one box instead of a gamepad. The 3.1 Nm hybrid force feedback and the LCD screen suit players who want to step up from a basic wheel. The third pedal is useful for anyone who drives cars with a manual gearbox and wants to work the clutch.