u/Diezik_93

A quick introduction. I had a Thrustmaster T300 for a while. But it was already old because I bought it used and decided to trade it in for the T598, which was on sale for $385. However, by the time I sold the T300, the price had returned to $500, and it lasts longer, sometimes even more expensive. This raised some questions, and I'm hoping you can help me answer them based on your own experience.

1. Which option is best? More gear for GT7, FH, ET2, than for advanced sim racing.

a) Should I buy the T300 back, but not the 7/8-year-old model?

b) Should I buy the T598 for $450/$500, or wait for a sale?

c) Add about $300 more and get the Logitech RS50 or Fanatec DD Pro 5Nm? 2. I've been seriously considering buying the Logitech RS50 or the Fanatec DD Pro 5Nm for a few days now. However, this raises further questions:

2.1. Which setup is the better choice? Logitech RS50 or Fanatec DD Pro 5Nm

2.2. Both have the following advantages:

- Multiplatform compatibility; with the right configuration, you can also run Xbox One, which allows you to play Forz Motorsport.

- I keep hearing about problems with the T598, and knowing my luck, I have a higher chance of getting a model with problems.

- Better quality steering wheels, although I think I like the RS50 one better, but the T598 is 30cm.

- Sleeker bases than the T598, but without a speed display, etc.

2.3. But questions keep popping up in the back of my mind:

- Is it really worth the extra money? Is the jump from the T598 to the RS50 or DD Pro 5Nm worth the extra $300/$350? I was hoping to get a steering wheel for $200/$250, so I opted for a used T300, and then I'd have to buy a folding cockpit for $300.

- Do I really need that much hardware for fun without any real involvement in Sim racing? I'll probably buy an F1 to test out sometime once the steering wheel is available.

3. When making such purchases, you also need to think ahead. The question is, are any of these setups most likely to work with the PS6?

Since I can't have a permanent cockpit, I'm looking for a foldable alternative. Initially, I was only considering the Stand. I'm currently considering buying one of the foldable cockpits from Next Level Racing. I'm torn between the GT Lite and the GT Lite Pro.

Could anyone who owns one share their opinions? Is it really worth paying the extra $100 (350 PLN) for the Pro version?

The steering wheel I'm looking for a cockpit for is the Thrustmaster T598. Unless someone recommends a better wheel for under $300: Cockpit or Stand.

I need help making a final decision. I play on PS5 (GT7, Forza Horizon 5, F1 25) and PC (ETS 2, The Crew Motorfest, Assetto Corsa). I briefly owned a Thrustmaster T300 GT RS. Then I decided to sell the T300.

From the beginning, I was set on the Thrustmaster T598 PS5 bundle with a foldable cockpit, and that's where Next Level Racing ended up. I'm still debating which bundle to choose: the GT Lite, the FGT Lite, or the GT Lite Pro. I'm leaning towards the GT Lite Pro, but I'm wondering if it's worth the extra 300 PLN ($100) between the GT Lite and the GT Lite Pro.

But back to the steering wheel. I was determined to get the T598. But after reading online, I'm unsure. There are quite a few reviews against it. Either someone thinks the T598 is great or strongly advises against it. Most of the comments/reviews are over a year old. I'm waiting for fresh opinions and what people think. I've started to wonder if I should forgo PS5 compatibility and go for the Moza R5 or R9.

Although I'm probably leaning towards the T598 and NLR GT Lite combo. This was supposed to be an affordable purchase for recreational gaming and occasional fun, not professional sim racing. What are your opinions? What are your experiences?