My T98 is not recognized by PC or by my game – PC

Products: T98 Ferrari 296 GTB (PS4/PS5/PC) ; T98 Ferrari 296 GTS (Xbox One/Xbox Series/PC)

System requirements: PC running Windows® 10/11 or more recent

This article provides solutions to ensure your T98 is recognized by your PC and games and explains how to test and configure it quickly.

Questions and Answers:

1- Is my T98 detected by my PC?

1.1 - Is the T98 PC Mode activated?

1.2 - Do I need to install a driver?

1.3 - How to test the T98 via the Control Panel

2- Is my T98 compatible with my PC game?

2.1 - How to map the T98 in a PC game?

2.2 - Mapping for Forza Horizon 5 (PC)

2.3 - Mapping for F1® (PC)

3- Why does my T98 still not work?

3.1 - Game installation and Cloud Gaming

3.2 - Antivirus

 1- Is my T98 detected by my PC?

 1.1 - Is PC Mode active?

Plug the T98 into a USB port. The wheel’s LED should light up green.

For more details on PC Mode and the T80 driver, check our T98P/T98X articles.

 1.2 - Do I need a driver?

No, the T98 works without a driver.

If you previously had a T80, uninstall its driver (see T98P/T98X articles).

To play, go to the Mapping section.

 1.3 - Test the T98 using the Control Panel

Connect the T98 (green LED):

- Click the Windows search icon on your PC desktop, type “joy.cpl” and open it

- In “Game Controllers,” check for T98 Ferrari 296 GT

- Click Properties to test buttons and axes.

Warning: Do not use calibration (Settings), as it may disrupt the steering wheel’s axes.

 2- Is my T98 compatible with my PC game?

 2.1 - Mapping the T98 in a PC game

Some games recognize the T98 natively, other ones as a T80.

Most require manual mapping:

- Connect the T98 and launch the game

- Go to Settings / Controls and assign axes and buttons

Mappings are available in “Game Settings”:

- Games settings - T98 Ferrari 296 GTB (PS4/PS5/PC)

- Games settings - T98 Ferrari 296 GTS (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC)

 2.2 - Mapping Forza Horizon 5 (PC)

Check our dedicated article: T98 mapping in Forza Horizon 5 (PC version)

Menu navigation and profile selection must be done with the keyboard.

 2.3 - Mapping F1® (PC)

Article available: T98 mapping in F1® (PC version)

Important: F1® 25 is natively compatible. For F1® 2015 to F1® 24, manual mapping is required.

 3- Why does my T98 still not work?

 3.1 - Game installation and Cloud Gaming

The game must be installed locally (with its .exe file present).

Important: Cloud gaming and streaming only support standard controllers.

 3.2 - Antivirus

Some antivirus programs may block the wheel from being detected by the game (e.g., Bitdefender).

Solution: Add an exception in your antivirus for the game’s .exe file (e.g., F124.exe).