Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster T-128

Ranked #13 in Racing Wheels

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The T-128’s motor and wheelbase are under-powered for serious sim racing. It feels sluggish after a few months of use and firmware updates have been sparse.

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Flagged as a product to avoid

7 of 12 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

While the T-128 is cheap, its motor and wheelbase are under-powered for serious sim racing. Reviews note that it feels sluggish after a few months of use, and firmware updates have been sparse.
Flagged 24 August 2026

While the T-128 is cheap, its motor and wheelbase are under-powered for serious sim racing. Reviews note that it feels sluggish after a few months of use, and firmware updates have been sparse.
Flagged 24 August 2026
Overhyped for its low torque and basic construction; better value options are the T-248 or G923.
Flagged 24 August 2026
Very low torque and limited build quality make it a weak choice for serious sim racers.
Flagged 23 August 2026
Listed in TechRadar’s “best budget” section but criticized for weak torque and build quality.
Flagged 23 August 2026
very low torque (≈3 Nm) and an inexpensive pedal set; its price is close to the G27, so it offers no value over better options
Flagged 23 August 2026
Limited torque and no true force-feedback; outclassed by newer budget wheels at similar price.
Flagged 23 August 2026
The T128 offers very low torque and a lightweight chassis that many reviewers note feels flimsy over time. Its firmware updates are sparse, and the wheel’s longevity is questionable compared to higher-tier options.
Flagged 23 August 2026

Why the boards include products to avoid

Pros & cons

✓ budget friendly
✓ decent feedback
✓ Mentioned in best-wheel lists
✓ easy to set up
✓ Durable build

✗ Under-powered motor
✗ Sluggish feel after months
✗ Sparse firmware updates
✗ Low torque
✗ Basic construction

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We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 1 article and 1 video review

2 neutral sources

IGN Luke Reilly · reviewer · Apr 2025

The Thrustmaster T-128 is very much an entry-level sim racing product, and its pricing and build reflect that, but it still has a lot of merit as a great first step into sim racing for kids and racing fans on the tightest budgets.

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Blackberry Ridge Farm Blackberry Ridge Farm · 17 subscribers · Apr 2025

Um, this wheel has nice, well, they're not the strongest, but I love the sound of them. They are pads, paddles on the back, shifting pads, forward, upshift, downshift. Then here's your uh turn signals for those sim games that y'all love. Uh, it's probably not the biggest steering wheel on the market, but it's definitely one of the best steering wheels out there right now.

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