Thrustmaster T500RS vs Fanatec Rival

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Over the years I've heard the name Fanatec thrown around a number of times. Up until now I've never really looked into them as I always thought their products were made for the PC and XBOX. So imagine my surprise when I found out that they support the PS4 too!

Anyway, I've just been reviewing their products..... Bloody hell they're expensive. I paid £350 for the T500RS. That price included the base, wheel and adjustable pedals.

Fanatec appears to sell everything separately. For example, I've just seen their top base (available for pre order) going for 699 Euros :eek: . That is the discounted price!

What I want to know is whether or not, their products are really that good?

An entire setup would no doubt cost around a grand
 
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Increased!!!?

like I said this is the first time I've really reviewed their goods. They look really good. But those prices!
 
Is the T500 pedal set compatible with the Fanatec base/wheel?

I'm seriously giving this more thought now. I'd love to get the formula rim.

Checked out the simexperience site. Their stuff is even more expensive.
 
So will have to get the pedals too. Yet they don't appear to be available yet....

How much you think I can get for the T500?
 
So I'm pretty close to retiring my T500RS and will most probably replace it with the Fanatec Formula Wheel and the new V2 Clubsport wheelbase.

Can anyone think of a solid reason why I shouldn't make this purchase?

Also how solid are fanatecs products and what is their cistomer service like?
 
Thanks for the response.

I can't speak I'll of thrustmaster. They've recently looked into an issue for my wheel. As a result I require I new power cable. Which is going to cost a bit but meh...

I checked out that thread of yours. Some interesting posts. However, the last post was made last year. Have things / reliability improved since then?
 
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