There are cheaper or similarly priced alternatives out there with equal or better performance.
Considering its a GT Edition, this isnt the most auspicious looking racing wheel.
Its rather plain design isnt helped by the lack of color.
However, the leatherette material adds a touch of class and comes off as hard-wearing.
The pedals also feel durable, and feature plenty of adjustments.
However, the base can slide around on smooth flooring, so rugs and carpets are best.
Things were a little more difficult on PC, though.
The T300RS GT Edition performs well in certain areas, but not so well in others.
The steering is precise enough, and the pedals offer enough resistance without being too hard.
The paddles arent damped well enough either, feeling a little harsh in use.
All of these are disappointments for a wheel of this price.
It comes with a pedal set but not an external shifter, although one can be connected.
The pedals are similarly plain, although the metal heads do lend an element of sophistication.
The wheel has a satisfactory feel to it, being neither too thick nor too thin.
The leatherette finish feels hard-wearing but offers little in the way of padding.
Theres also some perforation to help with grip, and I had no issue handling it securely.
Installation wasnt the most seamless experience.
However, attaching the base to a table is more awkward.
You have to hold the wheel up while you attach it, as it will fall forwards otherwise.
Whats more, this attachment system is prone to rotating out of position whilst fastening another irksome fault.
The pedals do have a pleasing number of adjustments, made easily using the included Allen key.
so that adjust various calibration and force feedback controls, the Thrustmaster Control Panel for Windows is required.
The same was true of a required firmware update, but this was successful in the end.
All these are easy to make thanks to the basic layout of the UI.
The button layout on the wheel is also similar to a controller, which makes navigation simple.
Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition review: Performance
The T300RS GT Edition offers a mixed performance.
However, my chief grip with the T300RS GT Edition is the notchy feel of the steering wheel.
No matter what you do with the options in the Control Panel, this is always present.
The other parameters available in the Control Panel do make a difference to performance.
Theres plenty of scope within the force feedback for most gamers to find the right setup.
As a result, I preferred having the overall strength setting quite low, at about 15%.
Should I buy the Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition?
The multiple adjustments are also useful, although I wouldve welcomed more range for the spacing.
You want the best designThe clamping system is quite awkward and not the best engineered solution.
The pedal base also has a tendency to slide on smooth surfaces.
Also consider… We were impressed with its excellent force feedback and extra buttons, making it a practical wheel.
You will have to pay considerably more than the T300RS GT Edition for it, though.
Unfortunately, I wasnt able to test the T300RS GT Edition with an external shifter.
I playedGran Turismo 7on PS5 andAssetto Corsaon PC two top-tier racing sims on their respective platforms.
I also playedAmerican Truck Simulatorto test the wheel for slower, more controlled steering and pedal movements.
I have been gaming for over 25 years, with racing sims being one of my favorite genres.
I play numerous titles across various sub-categories such as F1, touring car racing, and rallying.
