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Thrustmaster T248X, Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, HYBRID DRIVE, Magnetic Paddle Shifters, Dynamic Force Feedback & TH8S Shifter Add-On, 8-Gear Shifter (XBOX Series X/S, One, PC)

Thrustmaster T248X

Bottom line: The Thrustmaster T248X is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sim racing category, priced around $299.98 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$299.98

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For sim-racing wheels, load-cell pedals and cockpits, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Premium design with leather wrapping on the outer-facing portion of the wheel

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Thrustmaster T248X Racing Wheel & TH8S Shifter

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Thrustmaster T248X using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sim racing category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the sim racing category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sim racing of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Premium design with leather wrapping on the outer-facing portion of the wheel
  • Versatile sim racing shifter for all types of vehicles with manual shifting (rally, trucks, GT, NASCAR)
  • Versatile wheel shape, well-suited to all racing game styles
  • "H"-pattern shift plate with 7 gears plus reverse gear, with direct gear shifting
  • Up to 25 action buttons including 2 dual-position encoders on PC
  • Ergonomic "sport-style" shift knob for outstanding handling, even in extreme racing conditions

Full Specifications

ColorBlack
Model NameT248X
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox
Button Quantity25
Controller TypePaddle, Pedals
Hardware PlatformGaming Console, pc, playstation 5, xbox series x
Compatible DevicesPC
Additional FeaturesErgonomic
Dynamic Force Feedbackon-the-fly Force Feedback level adjustment (3 preset modes included) via the screen, compatible with all games
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Full listing titleThrustmaster T248X, Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, HYBRID DRIVE, Magnetic Paddle Shifters, Dynamic Force Feedback & TH8S Shifter Add-On, 8-Gear Shifter (XBOX Series X/S, One, PC)

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Thrustmaster T248X, Racing Wheel and Magnetic Pedals, HYBRID DRIVE, Magnetic Paddle Shifters, Dynamic Force Feedback & TH8S Shifter Add-On, 8-Gear Shifter (XBOX Series X/S, One, PC) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Buy on Amazon — $299.98

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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