Thrustmaster Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit Release Date Announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC
The Thrustmaster Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit, featuring a headset and F1 wheel add-on, was scheduled for a July 2019 release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Thrustmaster announced the Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit, a new bundle for racing simulation enthusiasts on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In June 2019, an Amazon product listing revealed a U.S. release date of July 2, 2019, with pre-orders available at the time. The kit combined two officially licensed Ferrari products into a single package: the T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition gaming headset and the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On.
T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition Headset
The first item in the bundle was the T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition headset. Its design was directly inspired by the actual headsets used in the Scuderia Ferrari paddocks, featuring the team’s signature “Rosso Corsa” red finish. The headset was built for audio fidelity and comfort during extended use. It incorporated 2-inch (50mm) analytic drivers intended to provide clear sound without saturation, ensuring an accurate audio reproduction of in-game engine sounds and environmental effects.
For comfort, the over-ear memory foam cushions included a gel layer to help prevent overheating. The headset’s frame was metal, providing durability. The unidirectional microphone was designed to isolate the user’s voice for clearer team communication and was also detachable. Onboard controls included a volume knob on the earcup and an in-line controller with microphone mute and gain adjustments. Its universal 3.5mm jack ensured broad compatibility across consoles and PC.
Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On
The second component was the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, a full-size replica of the steering wheel from the 2011 Ferrari 150° Italia Formula 1 race car. As an add-on, this wheel rim required a compatible Thrustmaster T-Series servo base, which was sold separately. It was not a standalone wheel.
The wheel rim featured a reinforced, scratched-brushed metal faceplate for a solid feel and authentic appearance. It offered a comprehensive set of controls for advanced racing simulators. This included two rotary encoder knobs for adjusting car settings on the fly, eight dual-detent push-buttons, three 3-position metal switches with re-centering, and two 8-direction D-pads. It also included F1-style push-pull sequential paddle shifters crafted from brushed metal, consistent with the Thrustmaster Quick Release system for easy attachment to a wheel base.
Compatibility and Release Details
The Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit was advertised with multiplatform compatibility for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This compatibility was dependent on the hardware ecosystem. The headset’s 3.5mm connection made it broadly usable. However, the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On’s console compatibility was determined by the Thrustmaster wheel base it was connected to. For example, to use it on a PlayStation 4, it needed to be attached to a PS4-compatible base like a T300, while Xbox One use required an Xbox-compatible base like the TX series. The bundle was presented as a comprehensive starting point for fans of the Scuderia Ferrari looking to build a racing setup within the Thrustmaster ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
What was included in the Thrustmaster Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit?
The Thrustmaster Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit was a bundle containing two officially licensed products. It included the T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition gaming headset and the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, which is a replica rim of the 2011 Ferrari 150° Italia F1 car's steering wheel.
When was the Thrustmaster Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit released?
According to a product listing that appeared on Amazon in June 2019, the Thrustmaster Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit was scheduled for release in the United States on July 2, 2019. Pre-orders for the bundle were made available at the time the listing went live.
What platforms was the Scuderia Ferrari Race Kit compatible with?
The kit was listed as compatible with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The headset used a standard 3.5mm jack for wide compatibility. The F1 wheel add-on's console compatibility depended on the Thrustmaster servo base it was attached to, as bases are platform-specific.
Was the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On a complete racing wheel?
No, the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On was just the wheel rim. It was not a complete, standalone racing wheel. To function, it had to be attached to a compatible Thrustmaster T-Series servo base (such as the T300, T500, or TX series), which contained the motor and electronics and was sold separately.