How to solve a problem with the Thrustmaster T500 RS steering wheel not working on Assetto Corsa Competizione PS4?

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The Thrustmaster T500 RS steering wheel has partial compatibility with PS4, which may cause recognition issues in Assetto Corsa Competizione. If your steering wheel is not working, follow these specific steps to resolve the issue.

First step: check the connection and settings

Make sure the steering wheel is plugged directly into the USB port of the PS4, without a USB hub
Check that the steering wheel is powered on and that the power cable is properly connected
Update the steering wheel firmware to version V47 (current version) by connecting it to a Windows PC
Completely restart the PS4: use the full shutdown option, unplug the steering wheel for 30 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on

Specific setup for Assetto Corsa Competizione PS4

Launch the game directly with the steering wheel plugged in
The axes of the steering wheel (steering and pedals) may not be recognized on the first launch. In this case, go to the game control settings
Select your Thrustmaster T500 RS as the control device and manually reassign the axes: steering, accelerator, and brake
To navigate through the game menus, be sure to use the buttons on the steering wheel (not the DualShock controller) to avoid incompatibilities
Once the setup is done, it will be saved and you won't need to redo it at each launch

Testing and diagnostics

If the steering wheel still does not respond after these steps, test it on another compatible PS4 game (Gran Turismo, Dirt Rally) to check if the issue is with the steering wheel or the game
Ensure that the version of Assetto Corsa Competizione is up to date: check for available updates on the PS Store

Important note

The T500 RS is not officially listed in the default compatible PS4 games for Assetto Corsa Competizione, although many users have it working. If you own a PS4 Pro, be aware that some users have reported a slight decrease in game performance due to the load of the steering wheel. In case of persistent failure, contact Thrustmaster technical support with your PS4 model for alternative solutions.

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