It’s a triumph, even with some clunky buttons and software oddities.
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Is it worth dropping$299 on the TSW wheelalone?
It’s useless to anyone without a compatible direct drive base, but the TSW is a beautiful truck wheel.
I spent the week driving the virtual highways of Europe to find out.
This review was made possible with a review sample provided by MOZA.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
Availability from third-party storefronts varies, butAmazon currently lists the TSW Truck Wheel for $334.38with limited stock.
Besides choosing the best price, your preferred storefront may differ based on returns policies and delivery times.
Check each before purchasing the complete set, or consider picking one from each to find the best deals.
With a leather trim and authentic button layout, the TSW feels like the real deal.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
The MOZA TSW is undoubtedly the most authentic trucking sim wheel ever made.
I won’t explore the intricacies of each advanced force feedback (FFB) option here.
There’s nothing that will cause genuine roadblocks, and most software oddities are comedic rather than infuriating.
MOZA uses a proprietary direct drive connector, but its quick-release system is great.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Still, the disappointing quality of button feedback isn’t something you could ignore in a trucking simulator.
TSW Truck Wheel: Competition
Cost is the most prominent element when entering the simulation scene.
I enjoyedtesting Thrustmaster’s T818 direct drive base, which at the time was “affordable.”
The face buttons are extremely clunky to press, but the scroll wheel feels great.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Spending this amount on passable alternatives seems absurd when MOZA can deliver the real deal for less cash.
Finally, we can’t discuss direct-drive racing wheels without mentioningFanatec.
However, again, it’snotan authentic trucking wheel.
It’s a mirrored copy on each side, and MOZA includes stickers if you want to change the buttons up.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
TSW Truck Wheel: Should you buy it?
You have a sturdy enough desk or space to set up a dedicated sim chair/rig.
You should not buy this if …
You’ve never used a direct-drive wheelbase before.
Activating and updating the wheel and any other MOZA device is straightforward with the Pit House app.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
You plan to dismantle your sim racing setup regularly.
However, this shouldnotbe your first-ever racing wheel.
Intricate customization is here if you want it, or just click the “Truck” profile and be on your way.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
MOZA’s Pit House software is covered in unusual translations, but they don’t seriously affect usability.
Thrustmaster’s T818 is a fantastic direct-drive alternative but can’t touch MOZA’s affordable pricing.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 doesn’t get much more immersive than this, and I love it.
