Thrustmaster releases officially licensed Gran Turismo 7 direct drive racing wheel

Thrustmaster has released a new racing wheel for Gran Turismo 7, with sales starting on December 3. The wheel costs $749.99 and works with both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. It is the first direct drive wheel to receive official licensing for Gran Turismo. Direct drive wheels give players more realistic feedback than standard wheels, because the motor connects directly to the steering column. Thrustmaster worked with the game's publisher to make sure the wheel is fully compatible with Gran Turismo 7. The company has described this release as the start of a new era. Players who wanted the wheel could pre-order it before December 3. The price of $749.99 puts it in the premium category of sim racing equipment.