Thrustmaster T500RS, the official Gran Turismo 5 wheel, unboxed and tested (video)

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Wondering how Thrustmaster's upcoming$599 T500RS wheel stacks up to
the competition from Logitech and Fanatec? Haven't had your daily dose
of heavy metal backing music? You'd better click play on the video
embedded below. InsideSimRacing has managed to get one of the first
wheels in the country and, while we're mildly jealous, we won't stop
from passing on their impressions -- which aren't universally
positive. The trick flip pedals that go from "F1" to "rally" style?
Gimmicky. Rubber instead of leather? C'mon. Price? Astronomical. The
rest of the impressions? You'll just have to start streaming to find
out.

[Thanks, Chris]