Thrustmaster review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Thrustmaster suits shoppers who want controllers and gaming headsets from one maker, with gear starting at $24.99 and support by email, phone and a help centre. Budget buyers get in cheaply, and the range sits at 13 of 47 brands ranked by entry price.
Key facts
- Best for
- One maker for controllers and gaming headsets at a low entry price.
- Price from
- $24.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Wireless peripherals
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, FR, DE, NL, IT, PT, ES, PL, RU, JP, KR, CN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1990 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Controller, Gaming headset
- Platforms
- Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Mobile
- Official website
- thrustmaster.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Controllers and gaming headsets come from one maker, since controller and gaming headset covers both, so a pad and a headset can share a single brand.
- Gear starts at $24.99, and the brand ranks at 13 of 47 brands on entry price.
- Planned for pc, playstation and xbox, so the same purchase can follow a player between desktop, console and phone sessions.
- Support comes through email, phone and help centre, so help is not limited to online self-serve documents.
- Founded in 1990, so there is a long trading record behind the support options.
Cons
- Wireless is a no on the gear covered here, so expect a cable between controller and console.
- Entry pricing ranks the brand at 13 of 47 on this group, so buyers on the tightest budget have cheaper options elsewhere in the field.
- The range is controller and gaming headset, so keyboard and mouse buyers get more from HyperX, whose range is gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard.
- Help runs through email, phone and help centre, with live chat not among the options.
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want a controller and a gaming headset from the same maker, since controller and gaming headset covers both.
- Players who move between platforms, since the range is planned for pc, playstation and xbox.
- Buyers who want phone and email backup at an entry price of $24.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing a cordless headset, since Wireless is a no here; Skullcandy, at gaming headset, is a headset only name to weigh instead.
- Keyboard and mouse shoppers, because Thrustmaster covers controller and gaming headset while HyperX covers gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard.
- People after a headset bundled with peripherals rather than a pad, since CORSAIR focuses on gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse.
The company behind it
Thrustmaster was founded in 1990, so this is an established trading name in gaming gear. Support matters just as much for anyone with a pad that will not pair or a headset that will not connect: help runs through email, phone and help centre, which means phone and email sit alongside a self-serve help centre. That pairing of a long history and reachable support is worth weighing against cheaper headset only names in this group, where buyers trade direct contact for a lower shelf price.
How Thrustmaster compares
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Thrustmaster gear cost at the entry point?+
Thrustmaster gear starts at $24.99, which is the entry price shown on the store. In this comparison group that price ranks the brand at 13 of 47 brands ranked by entry price, so it sits in the middle of the field. Moving past the cheapest pad and onto a headset or a premium controller pushes the cost higher.
Does Thrustmaster make gaming headsets as well as controllers?+
Yes. The product range covers controller and gaming headset, so one brand can supply both a pad and a headset. That pairing is what separates Thrustmaster from CORSAIR, whose range is gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse, and from Skullcandy, whose range is gaming headset with no controller in it.
Which platforms do Thrustmaster controllers cover?+
The range is planned for pc, playstation and xbox, so a single purchase can follow a player across desktop, console and handheld sessions. Mobile support sits in that list too, which suits players who split time between a PC and a phone. Check the platform line on the exact model before buying.
Is Thrustmaster gear wireless?+
Wireless is a no for the gear this entry covers, so a cable is the expected connection rather than an optional extra. That keeps setup simple and makes the shelf price easier to reach, but it also means you stay near the console for the length of a session instead of drifting across the room.
How do I get help from Thrustmaster?+
Support runs through email, phone and help centre, so you can email, call or work through the help centre depending on the problem. Phone support matters for a pad or headset that will not pair, since that kind of fault usually needs a quick answer rather than a long email thread.
Where can I buy Thrustmaster gear?+
The shop covers US, FR and DE, which spans North America, Europe and Asia. That reach matters if you sit outside the largest markets, since a brand listed in fewer territories can mean higher shipping or a longer wait before support is local to you.
Who is Thrustmaster a good fit for?+
It suits buyers who want one maker for a controller and a gaming headset, and who are comfortable with a wired connection. If you also want a gaming keyboard or mouse, HyperX covers gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, a wider spread than the controller and gaming headset listed here.
How does Thrustmaster score on cost, offer and trust?+
The overall score sits at 9.2, split into cost at 9.5, offer at 8.6 and trust at 9.9. Trust is the strongest part and offer the weakest, which fits a brand built on reach, price and support rather than a deep catalogue of extras.
Sources
- thrustmaster.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“A DISTINGUISHED GAMING TRADITION SINCE 1990”
- thrustmaster.com/en_us/shop checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Choose another country or region to see content specific to your location and shop online.”
- thrustmaster.com/en-us/products/y-300cpx checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Platforms, Wireless peripherals
“the device can indeed be connected to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PC, Xbox 360 and Mac ... as well as MP3 players, tablets and smartphones”
- thrustmaster.com/en-us/support checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Online support (first registration plus telephone and email details for Technical Support)”
- thrustmaster.com/en-us/universe/controllers checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Products
“Dual Analog 4 - PC - Fully Plug & Play: connect and play without installing any additional software! $24.99”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Thrustmaster
One maker for controllers and gaming headsets at a low entry price.