Wheel bases
Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm vs Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC
Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm
499.00 €
at SimRaceWebshop
Compare prices5-3
7 ties
Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC
364.94 €
at PcComponentes
Compare pricesVerdict
Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm leads on 5 criteria vs 3 for Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC (7 tied).
Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC is 37% cheaper
Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm delivers 140% more torque (12Nm vs 5Nm) — 5Nm may clip in some titles, 12Nm provides more headroom
Different ecosystems: committing to Asetek or Thrustmaster determines compatible wheels
Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm has integrated USB passthrough — SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels work without adapters
Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC supports more consoles — important if you play on PS5 or Xbox
Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm offers better torque value (43% less per Nm)
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Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm
YouTube reviews
THIS IS WHAT I'D BUY! - Asetek Simsports La Prima 12NM DD & Pedal Review
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm or the Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC?
It depends on how you drive. The verdict above weighs the specs, the live prices and what the community reports, so you decide on facts rather than on a marketing sheet.
Where do you buy the Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm or the Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC at the best price?
We compare the live prices of every shop we track for both products. The "Where to buy" section above shows the best offer of the day.
Are Asetek SimSports accessories compatible with Thrustmaster?
Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. Asetek SimSports and Thrustmaster do not share theirs, so check the compatibility guide of the product, or let the builder check your whole setup.
The Asetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm or the Thrustmaster T598 Servo Base - PS5/PS4/PC for console sim racing?
Console support depends on the exact model: read the platform row of the spec table above. On PC both work without restriction.
How do you choose between these two?
Start with your budget, then your main use (GT, rally, drift, F1), then what your rig already has. The setup quiz narrows it down in three minutes.