What the T98 is
Thrustmaster's own subtitle for this one is "all the fun of driving", and that is a fair description of the brief. The T98 is a 7:10 scale replica of the Ferrari 296 steering wheel, officially licensed by both Ferrari and the console platform, sold complete with pedals and a clamp for well under half the price of an entry-level force-feedback wheel.
The rim measures 10 inches / 25.4 cm. The manettino dial — the rotary control that sits on a real Ferrari's wheel — works, selecting between three Drive profiles that change how sensitive the steering is. Paddle shifters carry an imitation carbon finish. The base clamps centrally and needs no software.
No force feedback — what that actually means
This is the single most important thing on this page, so we will be direct about it. The T98 does not have force feedback. It uses bungee cord technology to pull the rim back to centre.
Force feedback is what lets a wheel tell you things: that the fronts are washing out, that the rear stepped away, that the kerb you just clipped unsettled the car. A bungee cord cannot do that. It provides resistance and self-centring, which is a large improvement in control over a thumbstick, but no improvement in information.
Thrustmaster's comparison is explicitly against a gamepad — "greater steering accuracy and enhanced immersion compared to a standard gamepad" — and against that benchmark the claim is reasonable. Just do not expect what a T128 gives you at roughly double the money.
GTS or GTB: pick your platform carefully
The T98 ships in two versions with confusingly similar names, and both appear at Gulf retailers:
- T98 Ferrari 296 GTS — the Xbox version. Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Windows 10/11).
- T98 Ferrari 296 GTB — the PlayStation version. PS5, PS4 and PC (Windows 10/11).
They are otherwise the same product. Check the box, and check the listing title before you order — this is an easy and annoying mistake to make online.
Who it suits
Three buyers, honestly: someone who wants the Ferrari object as much as the driving; a household buying a first wheel for a younger player; and anyone who has decided a controller is not enough but a force-feedback wheel is more than they want to spend.
If you are the fourth kind of buyer — someone who intends to get quicker, learn a car's limits and race seriously — put the money towards a T128 instead. That is not a criticism of the T98; it is simply a different product doing a different job.
We have not tested the T98 on our rig. Everything here comes from Thrustmaster's official product sheet and observed Gulf retail pricing.
Where to buy in the Gulf
Prices are indicative, last checked 12 August 2026 — the retailer page is always the source of truth. Links are tracked so we can see which guidance actually helps people buy.
FAQ
Does the T98 have force feedback?
No. The T98 uses bungee cord technology to recentre the wheel rim rather than a force-feedback motor. Thrustmaster positions this as greater steering accuracy and immersion compared with a gamepad — which is the honest comparison. If you want the wheel to fight back and communicate grip, you need a force-feedback wheel such as the T128.
What is the manettino dial for?
It selects between three Drive profiles, adjusting the rim's sensitivity to suit your skill level and the type of racing — rally, single-seater or GT. It is a scaled replica of the control on the real Ferrari 296 steering wheel.
Which version do I need?
The T98 Ferrari 296 GTS is the Xbox version, officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The T98 Ferrari 296 GTB is the PlayStation version for PS5, PS4 and PC. They are otherwise the same wheel — check the box carefully, as both appear at Gulf retailers.
Is it a good first wheel?
It is a genuine step up from a controller for a fraction of the price of a force-feedback wheel, and Thrustmaster reports it as a strong seller across the Middle East and Africa. But understand what you are buying: it will not teach you to feel a car losing grip, because it cannot. Many buyers are better served saving for a T128.
Are pedals included?
Yes — a two-pedal T2PM set using H.E.A.R.T. magnetic sensors, with no potentiometers or friction, so precision holds up over time.