The new system combines both belt and gear mechanisms, and is at par with Force Feedback steering wheel.

Thrustmaster says the T248 boasts increased power, claiming it is 70% more powerful while offering new features including three Force Feedback presets that can be changed easily.

The steering wheel was primed for performance and immersion. The T248 has been designed for gamers who want to free themselves from their gamepad and for users who want to take their racing to the next level.

Thrustmaster says T248 is easy and efficient to use in all racing games, thanks to its features including:

Thrustmaster Race Dashboard Display:
Choose from more than 20 different displays available onscreen:
• Manual adjustment of a range of settings: the wheel's rotation angle, Force Feedback type
• The user’s choice of telemetry displays: gear ratio, speed, number of laps, driver’s position, best time

Dynamic Force Feedback:
Users can easily adjust the level of Force Feedback on the fly. T248 features three Force Feedback curves (presets included) compatible with all games:
FFB 1: linear Force Feedback, with the force felt by the user being 100% proportional to the force requested by the game.
FFB 2: enhanced Force Feedback, for better skid control.
FFB 3: boosted Force Feedback, allowing users to 'to more clearly feel the tiny minutia of each racing effect from the track (curbs, skidding off-track, etc.).

Next-generation Thrustmaster Hybrid Drive system:
Thrustmaster says the T248 is currently the only officially licensed racing wheel in its price segment to feature a belt in addition to gears.

Allowing gamers to enjoy increased power (up to 70% more powerful), T248 masters each track thanks to the level drivability made possible by this hybrid system — avoiding counterintuitive sensations and friction problems commonly found in racing wheels without the additional belt drive component.

H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology (with Hall effect sensors):
Built into two key components directly linked to gameplay, this technology helps to enhance gamers’ precision in all games, while eliminating any possible dead zones.

The magnetic paddle shifters packaged allow super-fast gear shifting, with clear and precise activation feel (30 ms response time) to avoid driving errors. This contactless magnetic technology also maximises the paddle shifters’ lifespan, for problem-free gaming sessions over the long term.

The brand-new included T3PM pedal set features this same proprietary, patented H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology.

T3PM features four different spring configurations allowing gamers to race comfortably with the same level of precision no matter what type of setup they’re using (desk/table, cockpit or wheel stands).

• Up to 25 action buttons: nearly twice as many as on previous Thrustmaster hybrid racing wheel models
• The racing wheel is developed and designed for the PlayStation 4 and 5 console, and is also compatible with PC.