Thrustmaster F1 Wireless Gamepad review

A revved-up PC and PS3 controller

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Thrustmaster F1 Wireless Gamepad
A gamepad made for fans of Formula 1

TechRadar Verdict

If you're a big Formula 1 and Ferrari fan then this won't be such a bad buy, but it's a real shame about the cheap-feeling buttons.

Pros

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    Attractive design

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    Wireless

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    Compatible with PC and PS3

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    Reprogrammable buttons

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    Responsive analogue sticks

Cons

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    Cheap feel

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    Some buttons are uncomfortable to reach

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    Doesn't have rechargeable battery

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    Looks might put you off

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The Thrustmaster F1 Wireless Gamepad has clearly been designed with racing fans in mind. It certainly looks the part, and it's an official Ferrari product.

Unfortunately looks aren't everything and the product itself feels a bit cheap and insubstantial, a far cry from the quality and precision of cars bearing the Ferrari logo.

Matt Hanson
Matt Hanson
Managing Editor, Core Tech

Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he's reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.