The Thrustmaster TX RW Leather Edition is the wheel Xbox racers reach for when they want the same tier of experience PlayStation racers get from the Logitech G29, a belt driven base with a full pedal set, built for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC. It is not direct drive, and Thrustmaster never sold it as such. What it offers is a proven dual belt system with a leather wheel and three pedals in the box, and that starts with how the belt actually moves the rim.

This review looks at how the TX delivers its force feedback, what comes in the box, and who should look at a different tier instead. We compared manufacturer specifications with recurring owner feedback, and you can read how we review.

What it is and where it sits

The TX is Thrustmaster’s belt driven wheel for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC. It is not compatible with PlayStation, so shoppers on Sony consoles need a different wheel entirely. Within Thrustmaster’s own range, and against belt and gear wheels from other brands, the TX sits in the established entry tier: a complete package with a leather wheel and full pedal set, aimed at a first proper racing setup rather than a step up for an experienced direct drive owner.

Force feedback and build character

The TX runs on what Thrustmaster calls its TX Servo Base, a brushless servo motor connected to the rim through a dual belt mechanism, with the brand’s H.E.A.R.T. technology handling how that force feedback is generated. A belt link like this sits between the raw output of a direct drive motor and the older gear driven wheels that came before it: belts remove some of the mechanical notchiness that gears introduce while turning slowly, but the link itself still softens the sharpest edges compared to a rim bolted straight to a motor. Reviewers who own the TX describe forces that feel composed and clean rather than harsh, with a firm center and honest weight transfer through corners, while agreeing that the finest surface detail, the kind a direct drive base reports, is not what this wheel is built to deliver. For a first wheel built around learning car control, that is a reasonable place to draw the line.

Wheel and pedals included

The TX RW Leather Edition ships with a hand stitched leather wheel, detachable, 11 inches or 28 centimeters in diameter, carrying two metal paddle shifters, six action buttons, and a D-pad for mapping in game functions. The included T3PA three pedal set covers throttle, brake, and clutch, and it is fully adjustable to fit different leg lengths and driving positions. The brake pedal comes with a conical rubber brake mod already included, which firms up progressively as you press rather than acting like a simple flat spring, encouraging smoother, more deliberate braking. Having a clutch pedal in the box also means H pattern shifting practice is possible once you add a compatible shifter.

Pros and cons

What works:

  • Complete package: leather wheel, base, and a three pedal set with clutch, all in one box
  • Covers Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC in a single purchase
  • Conical rubber brake mod included for a more progressive brake feel

What to weigh:

  • Belt driven, not direct drive, so the finest surface detail is softened
  • Not compatible with PlayStation consoles
  • A compact button layout on the included rim, less customizable than a modular direct drive ecosystem

Who it is for

The TX suits an Xbox racer, or a PC racer who wants Xbox compatibility built in, looking for a complete wheel and three pedal set in one purchase to learn car control properly, including clutch and H pattern work. For the broader field of belt and gear wheels at this level, our best sim racing wheels guide is a useful next stop.

Who should skip it

Skip the TX if you race on PlayStation, since it simply will not connect. Skip it too if you already know you want the smoothness and fine detail of direct drive, since a belt system, however well built, has a real ceiling on how much surface texture it can report. If pedals alone are what you are shopping for, our best sim racing pedals guide covers options across every tier.