THE THRUSTMASTER T598 IS COMING TO XBOX
Pre-orders available soon
IT’S ABOUT TIME
Thrustmaster T598X brings Direct Axial Drive to Xbox
Thrustmaster’s T598 is now listed with Xbox support, introducing the brand’s new Direct Axial Drive motor to Microsoft’s consoles. The axial-flux design aims for cogging-free, high-fidelity force feedback, delivering 5 Nm constant torque with +100% overshoot for sharper, more dynamic effects. The bundle includes a 30 cm detachable Sportcar rim with mag-shift paddles, a Race Dash screen for on-wheel tuning and in-game info, plus the Raceline Pedals LTE metal two-pedal set (load-cell third pedal upgrade planned). It also plugs into the wider Thrustmaster ecosystem via the new quick-release (older rims may need an adapter). Thrustmaster
Key specs & highlights
Direct Axial Drive motor (axial-flux) with zero-cogging design. Thrustmaster
5 ms ultra-low latency, HARMONY high-frequency detail for surface texture, kerbs and tire scrub. Thrustmaster
Race Dash on-wheel display: adjust >10 FFB parameters (incl. GEAR JOLT) and view race data (speed, laps, flags)*. Thrustmaster
Detachable 300 mm rim, rubber grips, multifunction encoder (12 mappable actions). 811 g rim keeps FFB crisp. Thrustmaster
Raceline Pedals LTE: Hall-effect sensors, spring options, 3 position notches; load-cell upgrade kit “coming soon.” Thrustmaster
Ecosystem: compatible with current/future Thrustmaster add-on rims; some require a QR adapter. Thrustmaster
Availability & pricing
Thrustmaster’s product page shows PC and Xbox platforms for T598, but does not list a firm price/date for the Xbox bundle at the time of writing. (Existing PS/PC bundles sit around the $/£ mid-range depending on region and retailer.)
What’s next
Xbox pre-orders are slated for September, with final pricing still TBC - sign up to my Sim Race News newsletter for official confirmation.
*Game support varies; see Thrustmaster’s compatibility lists when released
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