Thrustmaster now sells three different kinds of wheelbase: direct drive, belt-driven servo bases and hybrid gear-and-belt wheels. They share a brand and not much else. Most buying mistakes I see come from comparing across those three groups as if they were one ladder.
So I went through Thrustmaster's own US shop on 23 September 2026 and read every base listed in its Bases category, plus the product pages behind them. This is that snapshot: what's on sale, what it costs, what's out of stock, and which one I'd actually buy for each kind of driver.
The full lineup, as of 23 September 2026
Thrustmaster's Bases category lists 11 items today. Prices and stock below are what the US eShop showed on the day I checked.
| Base | Drive type | Platforms | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T818 Black Edition | Direct drive | PC | $649.99 | In stock |
| T598 (complete) | Direct drive | PS5, PS4, PC | $599.99 | In stock |
| T598 Servo Base | Direct drive | PS5, PS4, PC | $499.99 | In stock |
| TS-XW Servo Base | Belt servo | PC, Xbox | $399.99 | Out of stock |
| TS-PC Racer Servo Base | Belt servo | PC | $399.99 | Out of stock |
| T300RS GT Edition | Belt servo | PS5, PS4, PS3, PC | $379.99 (was $449.99) | In stock |
| T248 (Xbox/PC) | Hybrid | Xbox, PC | $349.99 | In stock |
| T300 Racing Wheel Servo Base | Belt servo | PS5, PS4, PS3, PC | $299.99 | Out of stock |
| TX Racing Wheel Servo Base | Belt servo | Xbox, PC | $229.99 | In stock |
| T128 (PlayStation/PC) | Hybrid | PS5, PS4, PC | $229.99 | In stock |
| T128 (Xbox/PC) | Hybrid | Xbox, PC | $229.99 | In stock |
Two things the category page leaves out, and both matter:
- The T248R ($349.99, PS5/PS4/PC, in stock) is filed under Racing Packs, not Bases. It's the current PlayStation version of the T248, so if you're on PlayStation that's the one to look at, not the Xbox T248 in the table.
- The T598 Xbox/PC version isn't in the Bases listing either. It was $599.99 when I checked on 21 September for my T818 vs T598 comparison.
Thrustmaster's prices move around. The T300RS GT discount above is live today; a $499.99 special on the complete T598 that I saw on 9 September was gone twelve days later. Check before you buy.
The stock pattern worth knowing about
Three bases are out of stock today: the TS-XW, the TS-PC Racer and the T300 Servo Base. All three are older standalone belt-drive servo bases. Every direct drive base is in stock, and so are all the complete wheel-and-pedal packs.
To be clear, that's what I saw on one day, not a discontinuation notice. Thrustmaster hasn't said anything about ending those products, and stock at a manufacturer's own shop comes and goes. But if you were planning a TS-PC Racer build, you can't buy one from Thrustmaster right now. The in-stock alternatives at that level cost more and are direct drive.
The odd one out is the TX Servo Base. It's in stock at $229.99, the same price as a complete T128 with pedals. More on that below.
Group 1: direct drive (T818 and T598)
This is where Thrustmaster is putting its effort, and it's where I'd put my money if the budget stretches.
T818 Black Edition, $649.99. It's PC only, rated at 10 N·m constant with no saturation, and sold as a bare base with no rim and no pedals. The Black Edition is the revised T818, and Thrustmaster's own copy mentions "reinforced connectors and an optimized motor assembly." Once you add a rim and pedals, budget roughly $950 to $1,150 all-in. The full breakdown is in my T818 review.
T598, $599.99 complete. It's rated at 5 N·m constant with +100% overshoot and uses Thrustmaster's Direct Axial Drive motor. The box includes the base, an 11.8-inch Sportcar rim and a two-pedal Raceline set. It comes as separate PlayStation/PC and Xbox/PC versions, which makes it the only Thrustmaster direct drive base you can use on a console. I covered it in depth in the T598 review.
T598 Servo Base, $499.99. This is the same motor with no rim or pedals. My view hasn't changed: at $100 less than the complete bundle, it only makes sense if you already own Thrustmaster rims and pedals you want to keep.
Both direct drive bases are set up on PC through My Thrustmaster Panel. The T248R uses it too, but none of the older belt bases do. My Panel tuning guide walks through the settings.
Group 2: belt-driven servo bases (T300, TX, TS-PC, TS-XW)
This is the old Thrustmaster ecosystem, built around brushless motors, belt reduction and the quick-release rim system. For years it was the default step up from a Logitech, and a belt base still does the job. It just isn't direct drive.
What I want every buyer to notice is that Thrustmaster rates these bases in watts, not newton-metres. The T300RS series is "nearly 25 watts" and the TS-PC Racer and TS-XW use a "40-watt brushless servomotor." Motor wattage isn't torque at the rim. Thrustmaster doesn't publish a torque figure for any of these four, so you can't line them up against the T598's 5 N·m or the T818's 10 N·m using official numbers. Anyone quoting you an exact N·m figure for a T300 is quoting a third-party measurement, not a Thrustmaster spec.
T300RS GT Edition, $379.99 on special (was $449.99). It comes complete with the T3PA-GT three-pedal set, works on PlayStation and PC, and has H.E.A.R.T. hall-effect steering sensing rated at 16-bit / 65,536 values. My older T300 RS review still describes the hardware accurately.
Here's the honest part. At $379.99 it's a decent deal against its own list price, but it's $220 short of a complete T598 that's direct drive and also runs on PlayStation. If you're buying new to keep for years, save up for the T598. The T300RS GT makes sense if $380 is a hard ceiling and you want three pedals and a clutch in the box.
TX Servo Base, $229.99. This is the Xbox/PC belt-drive base with no rim or pedals, adjustable up to 900°. It's the cheapest way onto the Thrustmaster quick-release system on Xbox, but you still need a rim and pedals. For a first wheel on Xbox, that makes it more expensive in practice than a complete T248. It's a good buy for someone who already has TX-compatible rims and a dead base. Background is in my TX review.
TS-PC Racer and TS-XW, $399.99 each, both out of stock. These were Thrustmaster's top belt bases before direct drive arrived. Even back in stock at $399.99, I'd struggle to recommend one over a $499.99 T598 Servo Base, and certainly not over a $599.99 complete T598.
Group 3: hybrid all-in-ones (T248, T248R, T128)
These combine gear and belt drive in one wheel, pedals included, and clamp to a desk. They're entry-level wheels, and there's nothing wrong with that.
T248R (PlayStation/PC), $349.99. This is the only hybrid with a published torque figure: 3.1 N·m and 48 W of constant power, with three BOOST levels. It has a colour LCD with 20+ displays, 25 buttons, Mag-Shift paddles and the T3PM three-pedal set with four brake pressure modes.
T248 (Xbox/PC), $349.99. It's the same idea without the R-model's published torque figure. Thrustmaster's page only calls it "70% more powerful," and it isn't even consistent about what it's comparing against: the feature tile says the T150 and the body text says the TMX. I'd treat both as marketing. My T248 review covers how it drives.
T128, $229.99 (PlayStation/PC or Xbox/PC). It has hybrid drive, 270° to 900° of rotation, 13 buttons, magnetic paddles and a two-pedal T2PM set. There's no published torque figure. It's the cheapest way to get proper force feedback from Thrustmaster, and it's aimed at desks and casual racing.
Which Thrustmaster base I'd buy
Pick your platform first. It rules out half the table before price even comes into it.
- PC only, serious about it: the T818 Black Edition, with rim and pedals budgeted from day one. If you want a rig that's ready to drive for less, the T598 is also a good PC base.
- PlayStation: the T598 PlayStation/PC. Below that, the T248R at $349.99. I'd skip the T300RS GT unless the $380 ceiling is real.
- Xbox: the T598 Xbox/PC. Below that, the T248 Xbox/PC. Only pick the TX Servo Base if you already own the rims and pedals.
- Tight budget, desk setup, any platform: the T128 at $229.99.
If you're cross-shopping other brands at the same money, my four-brand comparison is the next read. If you're still unsure why direct drive costs what it does, start with direct drive wheels explained.
For load-cell braking on any of these, the T-LCM pedals are Thrustmaster's standalone option. They list at $249.99 and showed out of stock on the configurators I checked today, so check stock first.
FAQ
What is Thrustmaster's most powerful wheelbase? The T818 Black Edition, rated at 10 N·m constant torque. It's PC only and sold without a rim or pedals.
Which Thrustmaster direct drive base works on console? Only the T598. It comes in separate PlayStation/PC and Xbox/PC versions, and each works on one console family plus PC.
Has Thrustmaster discontinued the TS-PC Racer, TS-XW or T300 Servo Base? Thrustmaster hasn't announced that. All three were out of stock on its US shop on 23 September 2026, while the direct drive bases were in stock. Treat it as a stock snapshot, not an end-of-life notice.
How much torque does the T300RS have? Thrustmaster doesn't publish a torque figure for the T300RS series. It rates the motor at "nearly 25 watts," which is power, not torque at the rim.
Is the T248R different from the T248? Yes. The T248R is the current PlayStation/PC model, with a published 3.1 N·m torque rating and My Thrustmaster Panel support. The Xbox/PC T248 is the original model, and Thrustmaster doesn't publish a torque figure for it.
Is the T300RS GT still worth buying in 2026? Only on a firm budget under about $400. At $379.99 it's $220 short of a complete T598, which is direct drive and also works on PlayStation.