Thrustmaster: New T-GT II steering wheel released

Thrustmaster has unveiled its first PlayStation 5-licensed steering wheel with the new T-GT II. The new edition of the now four-year-old fan favorite T-GT wants to convince with Real Time Force Feedback and real-time calculation of cornering drifting.

T-GT II with new Hammer features

According to the manufacturer, more than 23,000 working hours have gone into the development of the new steering wheel, with which Thrustmaster once again wants to ascend the racing wheel throne. Like its popular predecessor, the T-GT II comes with an official Gran Turismo license and wants to convince in Gran Turismo Sport as well as the upcoming racing simulation Gran Turismo 7.

After Logitech with the G923 TrueForce, Thrustmaster introduces the second official PlayStation 5 steering wheel, which is also compatible with PS4 and PC. The basic design is based on the direct predecessor and has only been changed minimally – which should especially please connoisseurs.

However, a lot has changed under the hood. For example, T-GT II also relies on the unique 3D force feedback technology T-DFB, which comes up with a number of new effects: including tire grip (grip or slip) during understeer and oversteer, mass shifts, road textures and irregularities, suspension, and other parameters that are unique to each vehicle and track.

The new T-DCC (Drift Curve Calculation) system is said to provide unprecedented precision in cornering drifts, appealing to fans of racing simulations or rally games alike. This is said to preserve the responsiveness of the steering wheel and the car in the game when drifting.

New steering wheel presents all-round improvements

But also in terms of other technical features as well as workmanship, the Thrustmaster T-GT II once again improves. The electronics rely on AEC-Q-certified circuit boards that originate from the automotive industry. With this, the steering wheel aims to meet the demands of the world’s most powerful professional racers.

The T-GT II has inherited some elements from its predecessor, such as the linear force feedback, the 40-watt motor and the T-F.O.C. algorithm for pinpoint position detection of the steering wheel.

The new Real Time Force Feedback (T-RTF) system, on the other hand, is supposed to provide a delay-free force feedback simulation. The effects are calculated and implemented in real time via an integrated processor – the calculation no longer depends on the title being played. Dead zones or latency times should thus be a thing of the past for all games on PlayStation 5 and PC.

Only time will tell how well the T-GT II does on the PlayStation 5 in a head-to-head comparison with Logitech’s G923. After all, the current Logitech wheel brings haptic feedback thanks to TrueForce technology, which makes engines, bumps and traction loss tangible through micro-vibrations.

Price and Availability

The Thrustmaster T-GT II is available now in a complete package consisting of steering wheel, servo base and pedals at a RRP of €749.99. A package consisting of servo base and steering wheel for €649.99 and the servo base individually (€449.99) will follow in the fourth quarter of 2021.