In the early laps of “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story,” you worry the film will be little more than a high-octane commercial for the long-running and much-beloved racing-simulation video game ...

The Thrustmaster T128 wheel and pedal set is pitched to beginners as a first step into the world of sim driving. That is, people who love driving or racing games and want to ditch the pad, but who don ...