The Thrustmaster T-GT II is the official Gran Turismo wheel from 2021: a 40 W brushless belt drive base, a GT rim and three pedals for $799.99. It still works well on PS5, PS4 and PC. But in late 2026 I would not pay full price for one. Thrustmaster has announced the T-GT III at $749.99 with direct drive and load cell pedals, on sale from 3 December 2026.
Checked on 15 October 2026 against Thrustmaster's official US T-GT II product page and its T-GT III page. Prices are US list prices on that day, before tax. Where Thrustmaster does not publish a number, I say so. I have not tested the T-GT II or the T-GT III myself for this update.
What the Thrustmaster T-GT II is
The T-GT II is Thrustmaster's second wheel built around Gran Turismo. The product page calls it "Officially licensed for both PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo". It was designed around GT Sport, and GT Sport is still the game the page lists as "best for".
It is a complete kit. Base, detachable rim and pedals in one box, so you only need something to bolt it to.
When I first wrote this page in 2021, that was a strong pitch. A licensed GT wheel with pedals for around $800 was a real step up from a gear driven entry wheel. In 2026 the market has moved. Direct drive has come down to $599.99 with pedals in the box, and that changes how this wheel looks.
Specs and what is in the box
Here is what Thrustmaster publishes for the T-GT II today. I left out anything the official page does not state.
| Spec | Thrustmaster T-GT II |
|---|---|
| US price | $799.99 |
| Motor | T-40VE, "Linear brushless Force Feedback (40W)" |
| Torque | Not published |
| Motor cooling | T-M.C.E. (Motor Cooling Embedded) |
| Position sensor | Hall Effect sensors (T-F.O.C.) |
| Power supply | Turbo Power, 400 W peak |
| Pedals | T3PA GT II pedal set, in the box |
| Platforms | PS5, PS4, PC |
| Listed weight | 13.15 kg (29 lb) |
| Listed dimensions | 525 x 380 x 310 mm |
In the box, per Thrustmaster: the T-GT II base, the detachable wheel, the T3PA GT II pedal set, the Turbo Power supply and cable, a clamp, the user manual and a warranty flyer.
Two things are missing from that table and you should know why.
Torque. Thrustmaster gives you the motor power, 40 W, but no Nm figure. So you cannot compare it directly with a T598 or a Fanatec base on paper. I am not going to guess one.
Drive type. The official page does not name it. The base is a belt drive. Retailer listings describe a "dual belt system". If you want to know what a belt does to the feel against direct drive, I covered that in direct drive vs belt drive.
The rim and the pedals
The rim is leather wrapped, with the GT logo in the middle and the PlayStation buttons laid out around it. Retailer listings count 25 action buttons, one push button and four rotary selectors that GT Sport recognises natively. Thrustmaster's own page does not list a button count or a rim diameter, so treat those as retailer numbers.
The four rotary selectors are the useful part for Gran Turismo. Anything you change lap by lap is a twist of an encoder instead of a trip into a menu. When you are mid-stint with your hands at quarter to three, that matters more than the button count.
The pedals are the T3PA GT II set. Thrustmaster's page names them and says nothing else about them. Retailer listings call it a three pedal crankset and say it works with the T-LCM load cell pedals, sold separately. That upgrade is worth knowing about, because the brake pedal is where you find lap time. A load cell reads how hard you push, not how far the pedal travels, and that is how a real brake works. My take on that set is in the Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals review.
Gran Turismo 7 features
This is the part that confuses people, so here is exactly what the page says.
- On the "GT" switch position, the T-GT II is set up for Gran Turismo.
- Thrustmaster offers a GT7 button mapping download for the T-GT II.
- T-DFB, Thrustmaster's "depth feedback" effect, is listed for GT Sport only. The page does not list it for GT7.
- On the "OTHER" switch position, the page lists other PS4 and PS5 games, such as DiRT 5, F1 2021, WRC 10 and Wreckfest. Those lists are labelled for the T-GT range and are old.
So in GT7 it works as a licensed wheel with mapped controls. But the GT Sport specific extras are not promised for GT7 on the official page.
For GT7 force feedback, I start the T-GT II at max. torque 5 and sensitivity 2, then go up a step if it feels light. The full table is in my Gran Turismo 7 Thrustmaster settings. If you want the full list of what works with the game, check the GT7 compatible wheels list.
PS5, PS4 and PC compatibility
Thrustmaster lists PC, PS4 and PS5 for the T-GT II. On PlayStation, the licence is the whole story. A wheel without one is not recognised by the console, so always check the product page before you buy anything for a PS5.
On PC it works in the usual sims through Thrustmaster's drivers. That is one real advantage it still has over its replacement, as you will see below.
My full PS5 shopping list, from wheel to stand to cockpit, is in the PS5 sim racing setup guide.
The big news: the T-GT III
Thrustmaster has announced the T-GT III. The official page calls it an "Officially Licensed Gran Turismo 7 Steering Wheel". Here is what it says.
- Price: $749.99 in the US (also €699.99 and £649.99).
- On sale: from 3 December 2026 for the complete bundle, with worldwide availability "expected before Christmas".
- Drive: Direct Axial Drive.
- Torque: 5 Nm constant, with "overshoot capacity of up to 10 Nm".
- Pedals: a load cell pedal set in the box.
- Platforms: PS4 and PS5. The page does not list PC.
- Rim: the T-GT style rim with a leather finish and four rotary encoders "directly mapped for Gran Turismo".
Put the two side by side and the T-GT II loses on almost every line.
| T-GT II | T-GT III | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $799.99 | $749.99 |
| Drive | Brushless belt (40 W) | Direct axial drive |
| Torque | Not published | 5 Nm, up to 10 Nm overshoot |
| Pedals | T3PA GT II | Load cell set |
| Platforms | PS5, PS4, PC | PS5, PS4 |
| Available | Now | From 3 December 2026 |
It costs $50 less, it is direct drive, and it ships with load cell pedals. The only lines where the T-GT II still wins are PC support and the fact you can buy it today.
Nobody outside Thrustmaster has long term data on the T-GT III yet, and I have not driven one. My early look at it is in the Thrustmaster T-GT III page.
Should you still buy a T-GT II in late 2026?
At $799.99, no.
Here is how I would think about it, with the US list prices from the day I checked.
- You race mainly Gran Turismo 7 and can wait seven weeks. Wait for the T-GT III. Same idea, better hardware, less money.
- You want a wheel now for PS5. Buy the Thrustmaster T598 at $599.99. Direct drive, pedals in the box, PlayStation licence, and $200 less than the T-GT II.
- You want more torque for GT7 now. The Fanatec GT DD Pro bundle was $979.99 on sale when I checked. I compare all of these in the best sim racing wheels for PS5.
- You race on PC as well as PS5. The T-GT II does list PC and the T-GT III page does not. But the T598 is also an option here, so check its page for your platform before you decide.
When does a T-GT II still make sense? Used, at a price that reflects what it is now: a belt drive base from 2021. Or new, if a retailer clears stock at a big discount and you want a working GT kit today. At full price it is the most expensive way to get the older technology.
One more honest point. If you already own a T-GT II, there is no reason to panic. It still works in GT7 and on PS5. Spend your money on the pedals first. A load cell brake will do more for your lap times than a new base.
If you are still mapping out the Thrustmaster range, my Thrustmaster wheelbase lineup guide puts every current base in one place.
FAQ
How much is the Thrustmaster T-GT II in 2026?
$799.99 on Thrustmaster's US site when I checked on 15 October 2026. Retailer prices can be lower, especially now the T-GT III is announced.
Does the T-GT II come with pedals?
Yes. The box has the T3PA GT II pedal set, plus the base, the detachable rim, the power supply and a clamp. The pedals are not load cell, but retailer listings say the set works with the T-LCM load cell pedals, sold separately.
Is the T-GT II direct drive?
No. It is a 40 W brushless belt drive base. Thrustmaster does not publish a torque figure for it. The T-GT III is the direct drive version, with 5 Nm and up to 10 Nm overshoot.
Does the T-GT II work on PS5 and PC?
Yes. Thrustmaster lists PS5, PS4 and PC, and the wheel is officially licensed for PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo. The T-GT III page lists PS4 and PS5 only.
Should I buy the T-GT II or wait for the T-GT III?
Wait, if Gran Turismo on PlayStation is what you play. The T-GT III is $749.99, direct drive, with load cell pedals, on sale from 3 December 2026. That is $50 less than the T-GT II.
What are the best T-GT II settings for GT7?
Start at max. torque 5 and sensitivity 2, then go up one step if the wheel feels light. The details are in my Gran Turismo 7 Thrustmaster settings.