Is the Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Still Worth it? (REVIEW)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024
  • Today I’ll be taking the Thrustmaster TH8A H-pattern shifter through my review process, telling you all what I like, what I don’t like, and whether I think it's worth its near $200 price tag.
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Комментарии • 425

  • @rambam21
    @rambam21 3 года назад +635

    Love this shifter. Btw for the people asking for more resistance in the shifts, it actually has built in option to do that (it can get quite stiff actually). Not sure if it was mentioned in the video. Anyways, there is a small hole on the left side of the aluminum body (left side of 1st gear). You can then use a flat head screw driver to tighten a screw inside the hole, which increases resistance in shifts. Hope this helps

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад +55

      You can change the resistance? That’s awesome!

    • @rustyytoast7682
      @rustyytoast7682 3 года назад +10

      I’m gonna try and get one for Christmas, and thanks for the tip!

    • @kysrussiansandindians0
      @kysrussiansandindians0 3 года назад +7

      @@rustyytoast7682 Same, I'm upgrading from my 3 year old Logitech G29. I picked out the T300RS, TH8A and T-LCM pedals. It's an €800 combo which isn't even that much.

    • @maxdavies9958
      @maxdavies9958 3 года назад +5

      @@kysrussiansandindians0 Where are you getting all that from? for only 800?!

    • @kysrussiansandindians0
      @kysrussiansandindians0 3 года назад +5

      @@maxdavies9958 T300RS is €350, TH8A is €180 and TLCM is €220

  • @Auditore1507
    @Auditore1507 3 года назад +72

    2:40 damn. Legit criticism in a sponsored video. You don't see that often. I respect that!

    • @Frosty_V0
      @Frosty_V0 3 года назад +10

      He’s not sponsored, he just gets review units, but his honesty is incredibly appreciated, and it makes him seem more normal than some other creators.

    • @Auditore1507
      @Auditore1507 3 года назад +4

      @@Frosty_V0 When you start the video it says: "Includes paid promotion" in the upper left (at least for me on pc). Regardless, he got the product for free and still pointed out a few shortcomings, which is commendable. Don't want to sound rude or anything (sounding rude is very easy when you just type on the keyboard). Maybe I just confused receiving a product to review with being sponsored.

    • @Frosty_V0
      @Frosty_V0 3 года назад +3

      @@Auditore1507 hmm, I didn’t notice the paid promotion part, but if there was a paid promotion for the shifter, then yes, you’d be right.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +24

      RUclips is annoying and considers receiving a product for free a “paid promotion” even though it’s really not… 😑

    • @ricardoamendoeira3800
      @ricardoamendoeira3800 3 года назад +1

      Did I miss something? Saying it's the most realistic feeling H-pattern shifter they've ever tried is criticism?

  • @nissim9081
    @nissim9081 3 года назад +213

    can we just appreciate how committed and unbiased OC racing is? i truly appreciate your uploads

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +15

      Thank you! 🙏

    • @fauxset
      @fauxset 3 года назад +8

      @@OCRacing please don't change when this channel inevitably blows up 🙏🙏 It's hard to find unbiased sim-racing reviews

    • @billygames7107
      @billygames7107 3 года назад +4

      Seriously, very good stuff. He’s without a doubt gonna go big soon. He deserves it! Cheers

    • @billygames7107
      @billygames7107 3 года назад +2

      @@fauxset I hope the same thing! He’s gonna go big time soon. If he keeps up this humbleness it will be amazing for us all and him.

    • @Martin_A0627
      @Martin_A0627 9 месяцев назад

      @@OCRacingis it compatible with xbox without a thrustmaster wheelbase?

  • @Carsmaniac
    @Carsmaniac 3 года назад +23

    I've had my TH8A for a while now and I love it. It's got quite long throws in H-pattern mode, so you might not be able to shift as fast as with the Fanatec shifter or a sequential stick/paddles, but I find that's actually a good thing for trucksim, which is what I use it for most of the time anyway. Great video as always OC, I'm so glad I found your channel!

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад

      From the reviews I think I’m gonna like this Christmas present!

    • @SIMANBGMI
      @SIMANBGMI 2 года назад

      @@OCRacing the g29 shifter or th8a?

  • @Speedster_ELuu86
    @Speedster_ELuu86 3 года назад +136

    There is the option to turn this into a ebrake in the settings when on pc when you toggle the analog switch. I’ve used this for a bit before getting an actual ebrake. I also got a ricmotech short throw shifter kit last week and there’s a noticeable difference on shift feel and I feel much quicker shifting gears in assetto corsa

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +17

      Thanks for letting me know! Didn’t know about that handbrake thing 🤔

    • @diegobert4033
      @diegobert4033 3 года назад +6

      The short throw + realistic mod is dank. I’ve had it for 2 years no problems at all.

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад

      Huh

    • @Unknownmanufacturer
      @Unknownmanufacturer 2 года назад +2

      @@diegobert4033 What are you talking about specifically?

    • @g1g3l
      @g1g3l 2 года назад

      @@msmoonboo Have you read just the first sentence of his comment?

  • @raisinnotnice
    @raisinnotnice 3 года назад +69

    The TH8A is definitely one of the best shifters out there. I think random callsign still uses it despite him having full fanatec gear, shows you how good this thing is. Amazing review!

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +5

      I definitely like it! Thanks for watching 🙂

    • @willwastaken
      @willwastaken 3 года назад +7

      It's really not. I got a shifter from china for €60 and it's 10x better than the TH8A. I paid €100 for my TH8A on Amazon a few years ago and they now sell it for almost €200.

    • @raisinnotnice
      @raisinnotnice 3 года назад +5

      @@willwastaken what was the shifter

    • @JZStudiosonline
      @JZStudiosonline 3 года назад +3

      I had one briefly and it was pretty shit. To switch it over to SQ you need to take the shift knob off, find the allen key, undo the 4 bolts, remove the plate, have the other plate stored somewhere to put on, then tighten the bolts, and put the knob back on. And the shifting action just doesn't feel very good in either setup. It distinctly felt kind of cheap.
      I got a Fanatec instead, the shift tension is adjustable, though it requires an allen key, but to switch to SQ you just flick a switch. It also comes with 2 machined shift knobs. Though just like everything else the price skyrocketed. Pretty sure I bought it for ~$150, it's now $250. I'd recommend not getting either right now.
      If RC has the Fanatec shifter the only reason I could think of for him using the TM one is it's smaller and easier to mount. That's the only advantage it has.

    • @yws152
      @yws152 3 года назад +2

      @@willwastaken what shifter did you buy? i’m in the market for one at the moment

  • @axelyoung1551
    @axelyoung1551 3 года назад +21

    Something that you didn't mention is that the shift knob can actually be screwed of and the threads are somewhat standard so you can change the shift knob to a "real" car shift knob, if you want to. Or maybe even a shifter extender.

  • @byronwins1034
    @byronwins1034 3 года назад +11

    I love mine, never have had a problem with and works just the way I expected. Feels built very well also. I’ve had mine for probably 4 years now and have had no problem.

  • @Fancjak
    @Fancjak Год назад +2

    the fact this shifter can be attached to any angle you want is what makes sense this has such a high range of price, definitely worth buying it

  • @maxisraelsohn3083
    @maxisraelsohn3083 3 года назад +4

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I wait everyday for your videos and i am never disappointed. I have a beginner $99 wheel because is is the only one I can afford but I still love watching your review videos. Keep it up!

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Max!!

    • @manuelhernandez2017
      @manuelhernandez2017 3 года назад +3

      Yeah bro, we all start somewhere. Good luck on your sim racing journey

    • @maxisraelsohn3083
      @maxisraelsohn3083 3 года назад +1

      @@manuelhernandez2017 thank you

  • @linussjodahl3477
    @linussjodahl3477 3 года назад +7

    had mine for almost 2 years now and my only complaint is that the threads on the clamp got very worn out after about a year of usage because I have to unscrew it and move it everytime I used my sim which led to it being impossible to stick to my desk in the end. The good news though is that I contacted thrustmaster customer support and I got a new clamp for free because of my warranty.

    • @Aadilf1
      @Aadilf1 2 года назад

      Might be a bit late now, but try to use some sort of grease, I use driveshaft grease to reduce wear on my clamps, hope this helps someone :)

    • @Ryan-re1rs
      @Ryan-re1rs Год назад

      Thats one big plus of getting it. They seem to stand behind thier products unlike those USB shifters on ebay and trying to ask a seller for help a year later..

  • @joshs3905
    @joshs3905 3 года назад +6

    This shifter will be worth buying for another 10+ years, maybe even longer. Arguably one of the best gear box shifters for the price right now, quality feels like the real thing. If you find you're shifting has gotten a little slower just swap out the shaft for a shorter one :) The sequential plate is great too, but I find using the paddles on the wheel are best for competitive racing, and the shifter is an absolute pleasure to use when messing around with the boys. 10/10 shifter I got 0 complaints at all. it's an absolute workhorse and doesn't break either.

    • @Soundwave-F7Z
      @Soundwave-F7Z Год назад

      Is this good for leaning real stick shifting?

    • @joshs3905
      @joshs3905 Год назад +1

      @@Soundwave-F7Z I'd say sort of dude, I already knew how to drive stick but my gf had no clue and she got the hang of it with practice.
      If you wanna practice stick the best game for it was GRID. There's a setting where if you don't clutch properly the car will stall, which is basically the most important part of learning stick
      Forza horizon is good for steering mechanics, but not really for gear switching and accelerating, although it is a lot of fun. We found GRID to be much more of a challenge for new manual drivers

  • @Toutvids
    @Toutvids 2 года назад +3

    Bought mine about 7 years ago for $150. Still going strong to this day and I have done nothing to it. Haven't checked the grease or anything. Went to the auto parts store and bought a cheap universal tall shifter knob for it and threw it on for using it as a hand brake.

  • @TalooshDaBoss
    @TalooshDaBoss 3 года назад +16

    please make a video on the shh newt and the generic aliexpress and amazon and ebay shifter, there really isnt anything else for around or under 100

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +5

      I’ll consider it 👀

    • @fauxset
      @fauxset 3 года назад +1

      I second this, the best budget option is the logitech shifter and while I don't personally have one, it does not look fun to use

  • @Hotdogcookie20
    @Hotdogcookie20 4 месяца назад +1

    I honestly think it's a great shifter not for it's 200 dollar price but it also feels way more realistic than other shifters like the logitech. What I like most about it is that you can adjust it to a desk

  • @Wolfox360
    @Wolfox360 3 года назад +5

    In mine I had to block the 7th gear, going from 6th to 5th or from 4th to 5th it could happen that the stick would go in the 7th slot. And also reduced the gap to insert the Reverse so that you would need some extra force to insert the Reverse.

  • @Alexsbriggs
    @Alexsbriggs 3 года назад +2

    Had mine for almost a year now and still feels as solid as it did the day I bought it

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      Good to know! 🙂

  • @iKR-iKeysRacing
    @iKR-iKeysRacing 2 года назад +1

    Ciao OC Racing,
    many thanks for this review, that has been the closest one (to me) to what I have personally tested today when TH8A finally arrived.
    I do prefer reviews like you did here, with a calm and fair approach to the product and its real usage.
    Many thanks again and cheers from Italy 🙋🏻‍♂️
    Marco (iKR) *now subscribed

  • @frontierroleplayofficialch4155
    @frontierroleplayofficialch4155 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much I've been waiting for s review on this forever!

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      It’s been very heavily requested! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @speedtriprr537
    @speedtriprr537 3 года назад +4

    I bought the aliexpress h pattern for $75 and love it. Came with a sequential 3d printed add on too. It’s all metal and feels so good. Has the groves for shifting smoothly too.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      Interesting! Might have to take a look at one 👀

    • @decrows8069
      @decrows8069 3 года назад

      Is there a version For xbox or is it PC only?

    • @speedtriprr537
      @speedtriprr537 3 года назад +2

      @@decrows8069 what’s an Xbox?

    • @ShadowRaptor42
      @ShadowRaptor42 2 года назад

      @@speedtriprr537 a console

  • @deizu9443
    @deizu9443 Год назад +1

    0:54 logitech made 3 shifters. the shifter for the g25 (that had buttons and manual/sequential switch) the one for the g27 (that was the same but removed the manual/sequential switch) and the one now that was restyled but has now no buttons and no sequential/manual switch. that means that they downgraded their shifter

    • @gamingcool69
      @gamingcool69 Год назад +1

      bro they are 90% the same, mechanism and insides are all the same, the g25/g27 shifters had buttons because they had no space left on the wheel to add them, as soon as the g29/920 came out, they ditched the buttons and left it the same as always

  • @manuelhernandez2017
    @manuelhernandez2017 3 года назад +1

    Yes bro, was waiting for you to upload this! 👍👍

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      It was a heavily requested one! Hope you enjoyed Manuel 😊

  • @letrface_8596
    @letrface_8596 7 месяцев назад

    I've had my g29 setup for 5 years now- and I'm finally getting this shifter. I'm so excited. I like thst I can manually tension it

  • @sirflaps7619
    @sirflaps7619 3 года назад +3

    I got this shifter along with the th t500 and fanatec clubsport v2's for free from a very kind guy last week and it's amazing how much better it feels than my old logitech momo

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      “Very kind guy” is a bit of an understatement 😅

    • @SW-8228
      @SW-8228 3 года назад

      Meanwhile I have a tmx installed on a wooden stool

  • @antwnhs213
    @antwnhs213 2 года назад +3

    SHH Shifter is miles ahead in terms of feeling and can switch between H-Patern and sequential in 5 seconds. Also costs almost half the money. Only for PC though.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  2 года назад

      Will have to take a look at it 👀

    • @xGHOSTxRYDAx
      @xGHOSTxRYDAx 2 года назад

      I wanna pull the trigger so bad but shipping from Spain to Canada I might as well get the Thrustmaster.

    • @skiez7430
      @skiez7430 2 года назад

      @@xGHOSTxRYDAx same

    • @foaley77
      @foaley77 2 года назад

      5 seconds doesnt it have 4 screws, I like the TH8A but changing between modes is bit of a pain I was thinking of getting the Clixbeetle-GT Tactile Feedback Mod

    • @YourLocalRaccoon
      @YourLocalRaccoon 2 года назад

      @@foaley77 nope, push the shift knob down and turn to the right 90° plus a switch on the side and you're good to go. Replacing the shift face with those 4 screws is optional.

  • @xxlllillxx3329
    @xxlllillxx3329 3 года назад +2

    im thinking about buying this for my g920. thanks for the great review and keep up the amazin content!

    • @lateralcoasters2603
      @lateralcoasters2603 3 года назад +1

      Just get a better wheel instead lol

    • @raisinnotnice
      @raisinnotnice 3 года назад +1

      @@lateralcoasters2603 or just better pedals first. Its probably the most important piece of gear.

    • @xxlllillxx3329
      @xxlllillxx3329 3 года назад +3

      @@lateralcoasters2603 im not spending 500$ on a wheel or 200$ on pedals that im not going to use much im just getting this because the shifter i have right now is ass

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching 🙂

    • @joshs3905
      @joshs3905 3 года назад

      it wont work for the g920 sadly unless you get some sort of adapter, but that might cause input lag or future problems

  • @steveawesome9538
    @steveawesome9538 3 года назад +4

    I have it. Very nice shifter, tad expensive. My only complaint is the length of the throw. I have it directly plugged into my T300RS, not sure if there's any way to shorten the throw. But it's not likely to bother me either. Basically just nit picking. .
    I just need a hand brake and the basics are covered.
    Of course, still waiting on the SF1000 to drop down to somewhat normal prices.

    • @verymental6999
      @verymental6999 2 года назад +1

      5 month late reply, but you can buy custom cnc machined top piece. I bought one with shorter throw… and its as easy to install as unscewing 4 bolts.

  • @Gaterax
    @Gaterax 3 года назад +1

    For someone who averages 3k per video these videos take lots of time and effort keep it up I think you could get huge

  • @TheBoostedDoge
    @TheBoostedDoge 2 года назад +1

    I'd just like to had to not forget to lube up the clamp mechanism, cuz it WILL wear out over time if you mount it and unmounted too often. Also the stiffness screw can round pretty quickly since it's made of plastic so also be careful with that. Still a great shifter though

  • @iLIKELASAGNAaLOT
    @iLIKELASAGNAaLOT 3 года назад +2

    Did you adjust the shifting resistance? Helped a TON

  • @can-28-28
    @can-28-28 Год назад +1

    am i the only one that binge watches reviews of a product while waiting for it to arrive? 😂

  • @ethandunbar9147
    @ethandunbar9147 3 года назад +2

    For the detail of these reviews I think you should have a lot more views like and subs great video

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Glad you think so, Ethan 🙂

  • @KingdomChablo
    @KingdomChablo 3 года назад +4

    I just wished this had more resistance like an actual real life shifter

    • @imgrumpy5932
      @imgrumpy5932 3 года назад +1

      I use the nox 3D mod on mine which I think is quite good. Random callsign did a video on it. I got the mod from eBay ages ago and it’s still working well.

    • @KingdomChablo
      @KingdomChablo 3 года назад +1

      @@imgrumpy5932 send me links or information about this

    • @manuelhernandez2017
      @manuelhernandez2017 3 года назад +1

      @@imgrumpy5932 yes please, could you please post link if you don't mind?

    • @imgrumpy5932
      @imgrumpy5932 3 года назад +1

      @@KingdomChablo ruclips.net/video/w-phKwVqp34/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/OYH_itbHM8A/видео.html

  • @trashbotyth3727
    @trashbotyth3727 2 года назад +1

    He said that the shifter comes with a usb cable that you can use, does it work if you directly plug it into a Xbox one?
    Using it for forza horizon 5 for example

  • @JamesC213
    @JamesC213 3 года назад +1

    Happy birthday 🥳🥳🥳

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Thanks James 🤠

  • @diplomatofthesosbrigade931
    @diplomatofthesosbrigade931 3 года назад +2

    You should check out the SHH Newt, I hear it feels better than this and is just a good bit of kit all around. Also maybe someday you should grab an ebay shifter, I run one and it feels good but is a headache because it falls apart every 10 days or so.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      A few people have commented on the SHH shifter… might have to take a look at it 👀

    • @manuelhernandez2017
      @manuelhernandez2017 3 года назад

      LOL

  • @beans4392
    @beans4392 3 года назад +2

    Could you do a video comparing different wheel rotations and how they affect racing?

  • @ophbjason
    @ophbjason Год назад

    Had mine since 2020 . Still in prime condition

  • @RyanLoh
    @RyanLoh Год назад

    The clamp is from 1-55mm of thickness or 155mm of thickness

  • @EddieInChina
    @EddieInChina Год назад +1

    I tried the Fanatec sq shifter and cant go back to TH8A, but I'm using TGT2 atm so I don't think there are alternatives to this. Hopefully Thrustmaster release a new shifter targeting to at least SQ.

  • @davidk6408
    @davidk6408 3 года назад +1

    You can buy from 3d rap add on for the shifter to add resistance

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Might have to take a look 👀

  • @Supersonic07
    @Supersonic07 3 года назад

    This is still solid choice for tabletop simracer. I have two of these serving as sequential and handbrake on table.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Interesting! Would love to see what your setup looks like

  • @scottd7222
    @scottd7222 Год назад

    Is the cord that short? How could it even be long enough to connect to a wheel base? Does it come with extension wire?

  • @AZG90
    @AZG90 2 года назад

    Just bought it on sale and paired with TMX wheel & Xbox Series S. defentily a good buy! great shifter

  • @Izmael1310
    @Izmael1310 3 месяца назад

    In real car with manual transmission the gearbox wont let you change gears unless you press the clutch pedal down. I guess this is not possible to replicate in sim racing with this gear right? So how does the game/shifter solves this when it detects that clutch is not preseed? Do you physically change gear on shifter but not in game because clutch was not pressed? Thanks :)

  • @shawndixon4536
    @shawndixon4536 10 месяцев назад

    I bought a used T300RS and T3PA-Pro pedals, so I wanted to stick with TM so got a new TH8A shifter and TSS handbrake/sequential, but it ended up close to $900 CND, almost twice as much as the wheel and pedals. But I love it, and even though the shift knob was nice, I replaced it with a black with red writing 7-R knob that makes it my own. I do have plans to modify it so you don't have to pull it apart to change it to sequential, but looking for a used (preferable damaged) one to salvage parts.

  • @elmars302
    @elmars302 3 года назад +1

    100% worth it IMO. In this H pattern price point you won't get a super realistic gearbox feel anyway, but I really like the build quality of this, combined with all other features it has and modding capabilities - it seemed like a no-brainer for me... Don't regret getting it, really.

    • @kmsthanks
      @kmsthanks 3 года назад +1

      Aliexpress shifter enters the chat

    • @guy5828
      @guy5828 2 года назад +1

      @@kmsthanks How's the warranty, build quality, quality of the materials and so on?

    • @kmsthanks
      @kmsthanks 2 года назад +1

      @@guy5828 there's no warranty, and the build quality is good, no complaints. Most of the materials used is metal which makes it feel sturdy. Most importantly though, the shifting feel is really stiff and solid, and it has handled months of very hard shifting and still works. And then there's the price, where its cheaper than the g29 shifter but better than the th8a imo. It comes with 7 speed and a little plastic piece to slide on and convert it to sequential very easily. I'm pretty sure there's also a truck shifter option. Love this shifter. One note tho is that the shifter can make some loud noises so you'd have to get some padding to quiet it down.

  • @pandicad
    @pandicad 3 года назад +1

    Can we use the TH8A with Logitech g29??

  • @justinbrown6233
    @justinbrown6233 Год назад

    I'm expecting mine to be in in a few days, and I'm wondering from your experience using this shifter, are mis-shifts common? The h pattern shifter I use is super difficult to handle at times and accidentally shifting into reverse is commonplace for it. Just hoping that isn't the same for this one.

  • @vkw619
    @vkw619 Год назад

    Great review! I'm thinking of getting into sim racing and been looking at this shifter and the t300RS GT. Seems to be a big setup choice for many!
    What game are you playing throughout the review? I don't recognize it.

  • @LRSNRCNG309
    @LRSNRCNG309 Год назад

    Can i buy that plate anywhere to have the shifter and handbrake? Basically nobody on youtube that ive been going through with all their reviews even has a handbrake or explains if their setup can have one

  • @Ryan-vc5bw
    @Ryan-vc5bw 2 года назад

    I race a lot of Group C cars and from what research has told me was they didn't use H shifters (makes sense). Would it be more authentic to use it in the sequential setup for late 90s Group C and Formula cars?

  • @jandeltabag2091
    @jandeltabag2091 3 года назад +1

    Quick question, can I use TH8A on thrustmaster t150?

  • @lukask.3024
    @lukask.3024 2 года назад

    Can it be combined with the Logitech G29 weel?

  • @rz6634
    @rz6634 3 года назад

    Nice Video OC

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @Ahxmde
    @Ahxmde 3 года назад +1

    Please make a video about the cheap USB handbrakes from like (Banggood, Aliexpress, amazon, etc..)

  • @emperorwashington4675
    @emperorwashington4675 2 года назад

    I have qustion does that work in american truck simulator or any games if you plug it in your pc? because i have the hori steering wheel

  • @the-bu3lb
    @the-bu3lb Год назад

    Can a logictec shifter be used with this wheel and pedals

  • @shanefifield
    @shanefifield 3 года назад +1

    I went from the Logitech shifter to the th8a and it is worth it honestly

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      Huge difference

    • @joshs3905
      @joshs3905 3 года назад

      same here man, night and day difference... definitely worth the extra money in my opinion... it's the biggest reason why i switched from logitech to thrust

  • @JoeyJoJo1
    @JoeyJoJo1 3 года назад

    Happy Birthday!

  • @jadrummer9536
    @jadrummer9536 3 года назад

    What is the cable name for the shifter because I need a new cable

  • @WhitzPal
    @WhitzPal 2 года назад

    Shall I go for THRUSTMASTER T300 RS or G29

  • @tonyyimbo
    @tonyyimbo 3 года назад

    Ive had mine since 2017 and got the nolitto 3d clixbeetle mod and i returned the fanatec shifter i got to replace it.

  • @umarism081
    @umarism081 3 года назад +1

    that logitech shifter still using the same internal part since G25 i think

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      Wouldn’t be surprised

  • @yaqinsayed5249
    @yaqinsayed5249 2 года назад

    So i recently bought this and was wondering if i buy the sequantial cover or 3d print it can i remap it to a ebrake?

  • @LexusLFA554
    @LexusLFA554 3 года назад

    I have a question to you because there are no fitting videos out there.
    I currently own the Ferrari 458 Italia wheel that was official for PC and Xbox360, and was released alongside FM4.
    I really like the look of the Thrustmaster TH8A gated-shifter, but I can't decide, what wheel I should buy with it.
    I have about 500 bucks for the wheel and pedals alone, so could I have a recommendation for that?

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      I really love the Thrustmaster TS-XW. It’s on the pricier side though. The T300rs also a solid choice!

  • @dajaflachxd2071
    @dajaflachxd2071 3 года назад +1

    I know it’s a dumb question but do u need pedals with a gear pedal?

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      Pretty much, yes

  • @odilonlarpiste8201
    @odilonlarpiste8201 2 года назад

    Does this shifter with TMX on xbox series s ? And on sequential mode ?

  • @briefinggaming4045
    @briefinggaming4045 Год назад

    Why are captions like that at the start of the video?

  • @RevAshtray
    @RevAshtray 3 года назад

    You didn't mention it can be used as an analog handbrake.

  • @joshs3905
    @joshs3905 3 года назад

    hey bro what thrustmaster wheel are you using? it looks awesome. I just picked up a TMX pro for 200 Cad and paired it with the TH8A for 150... couldn't be happier. :)

  • @-israel-3310
    @-israel-3310 3 года назад

    Is compatible with the logitech DFGT tho?

  • @CharlotteJackson-fr9bc
    @CharlotteJackson-fr9bc 4 месяца назад

    would this be good shifter for ats and est2

  • @codymiller5995
    @codymiller5995 2 года назад

    Can you use this with a Logitech wheel

  • @Paul-Cola
    @Paul-Cola 2 года назад

    Can I use this shifter with any wheel? I mean, it can plug into a USB port, so I'd like to use this with the new Logitech DD wheel, but have no idea if the game will see both the shifter plugged into the console (xbox sx) AND the wheel.

  • @TheJohnbarks12
    @TheJohnbarks12 11 месяцев назад

    I know this is a old video but can you do a video on the hori 7-speed shifter from Amazon? Please 🙏

  • @_-pablo-_
    @_-pablo-_ 2 года назад

    Would this work with the g29

  • @ryanh314
    @ryanh314 2 года назад

    New to this but is this shifter compatible with Xbox One and the logitech g923 wheel and pedal set up? If you have this setup can you help me?

  • @shadowz1_071
    @shadowz1_071 3 года назад +1

    Happy birthday

  • @nampham7711
    @nampham7711 2 года назад

    which game to use with this shifter?

  • @docblizard
    @docblizard 3 года назад

    Did you ever tried the SHH shifter? Would be interested to see the comparison between the two, where one is half the price.

    • @GuyGamer1
      @GuyGamer1 3 года назад +1

      The SHH shits all over the TH8A. Have owned both.

    • @docblizard
      @docblizard 3 года назад

      @@GuyGamer1 Oh that's really good to know thanks for the reply, can you tell me why in particular?

  • @austinshort119
    @austinshort119 3 года назад

    I have one problem and one only. I palm shift which causes my knob to unscrew as i shift.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      Interesting…

    • @austinshort119
      @austinshort119 3 года назад

      @@OCRacing yeah I have it tightened all the way and it still does it. It's annoying but I deal with it cause I like shifting with the base of my palm. That's the only thing I've noticed other than that you can adjust gear tention in the side so it's a great shifter and I like that it's customizable but I like the look of the logitech one cause it's got a shift boot. Nice review btw

  • @gysiguy
    @gysiguy Год назад

    Does this shifter have the push down function? For example to go in reverse.

    • @jan-nj5bs
      @jan-nj5bs Год назад

      No, it has a reverse gear like in a real car

  • @jugglingkeith3863
    @jugglingkeith3863 Год назад

    Will it work for a Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and a ps5?

  • @thegloomything4760
    @thegloomything4760 2 года назад

    Do u need an hub to use it ?

  • @willwastaken
    @willwastaken 3 года назад +9

    No, it's not. Back in the day it was absolutely worth the £90-110 asking price.
    Now, though.. £170?! Not in the slightest. There are plenty of better options available. You can spent half as much and get an SHH or an Aliexpress shifter which are both better, or you can spend about £30 more and get a Fanatec SQ1.5.

  • @wabangus6798
    @wabangus6798 2 года назад +1

    NOT THE ONLY H PATTERN SHIFTER EVER HEARD OF THE TH8RS

  • @RobCabreraCh
    @RobCabreraCh 2 года назад

    I want one of this, but the price feels high, especially when I don't play with many manual cars anymore. I'll put it this way, if someone gifted to me, it would be an awesome gift, but I wouldn't actually go out and buy it myself

  • @tb6539
    @tb6539 2 года назад +1

    hi can anyone help bit late to the party as they say im having one of these delivered tommorow 18/10/2022 i have a thrustmaster tgt and on the back of the hub i already have the load cell pedals plugged in and also the sparco handbrake / sequential shifter plugged in which im using as a handbrake and ordered the TH8A shifter to be used as a sequential shifter but theres no spare port on back of tgt hub to plug in so how can i overcome this ?? thanks in advance Terry

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  2 года назад

      You can always plug it back into your PC

    • @tb6539
      @tb6539 2 года назад

      @@OCRacing hi thanks for your reply im using ps5 console not pc however ive solved the problem i have ordered thrustmasters sim hub so that allows me to plug up to 4 x different peripherals cheers terry

  • @SpecterNeverSpectator
    @SpecterNeverSpectator 2 года назад

    Hey OC, I have a very important question for me, I am trying to get into sin racing, never had a wheel, still don't, I will be buying a pc soon (hopefully) and I want to try to get a wheel and pedals etc, because we'll i also want to learn how to drive and this not only teach me but also make me more confident when sitting in a multy thousand dollar piece of metals, liquids and other materials, so I want to know, what should it get? I may start getting into Sim racing more, but in my country thrustmaster isn't very popular, and my budget is tight, but my family prefers buying things once and buying them right than having to change, so what do you think I should do? Buy a thrustmaster from wherever I can and stay with the kinda bigger price and a cheaper shifter so I can upgrade later, or go for Logitech and have to change later on? If there is any other solution like maybe it can be used with Logitech I will gladly hear it.

    • @SpecterNeverSpectator
      @SpecterNeverSpectator 2 года назад

      I could also buy Logitech stuff and slowly buy myself into thrustmasters stuff, actually I think that's the best option if I buy Logitech I can start using it immediately because well. It's cheap and entry level, then once I've saved I can start buying thrust master stuff, like a new wheel and stuff, maybe even upgrade to a t300, yeah I'll do that, sounds better, don't have to worry as much.

  • @CruzRonn
    @CruzRonn 2 года назад

    Can this work with the ps5?

  • @PLPlolol1
    @PLPlolol1 Год назад

    Wish it had a 7th/R lockout

  • @blank5589
    @blank5589 2 года назад

    Are there any budget options? Or i do i have to buy this one?

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  2 года назад

      This is the only h-pattern shifter currently offered by Thrustmaster

  • @noot3778
    @noot3778 Год назад

    does anyone know any cheaper options that work with thrustmaster wheel on pc?

  • @petezzzz
    @petezzzz 10 месяцев назад

    2:53 It's nothing to brag about but it's the most realistic H shifter I've ever owned. WTF? Make up your mind.

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  10 месяцев назад

      When I made this review I hadn’t tested many shifters before. So compared to the Logitech and other entry level ones I had used, it was. It no longer is 🤣

  • @E46Gaming
    @E46Gaming 3 года назад

    Well the logitech shifter is the same shifter that was on the G25 which came out in 2006 except that one had more features then the modern one.

  • @Silent-ji6bc
    @Silent-ji6bc 3 года назад

    Hey! loved the review, would it work with the standard HORI Xbox one wheel?

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      It won’t be able to connect directly to the HORI wheel. If you’re using it on PC, you could plug it it directly via USB to your computer and use it like that.

    • @Silent-ji6bc
      @Silent-ji6bc 3 года назад

      @@OCRacing so if i had in one xbox USB conected to the wheel and another one conected to the shifter, would it work?

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      @@Silent-ji6bc no, it can’t plug in to the HORI wheel unfortunately & im not sure if it works via the Xbox USB input (I don’t think so)

  • @mattBLACKpunk
    @mattBLACKpunk 3 года назад

    yo quick question from someone with 0 experience with 8 gear shifters - isn't the lack of a 'neutral' set of middle gears kinda awkward?

    • @UnkieRick
      @UnkieRick 3 года назад

      What do u mean?

    • @mattBLACKpunk
      @mattBLACKpunk 3 года назад

      @@UnkieRick in a normal 6 speed, you push left + up/down for 1st and 2nd, just up/down for 3rd and 4th, and right + up/down for the last 2 gears
      with 8 gears, it kind of seems like it requires more fine motor control^^

    • @gergelykoszegi9541
      @gergelykoszegi9541 3 года назад +1

      @@mattBLACKpunk that's right, but you get used to it quite fast. the position of the shifter helped me a lot: the 1-2/3-4/... slots shouldn't be paralell with you legs but pointing outwards a bit, with your shoulder being the starting/reference point instead of your elbow

    • @mattBLACKpunk
      @mattBLACKpunk 3 года назад

      @@gergelykoszegi9541 ty!

    • @UnkieRick
      @UnkieRick 3 года назад

      @@mattBLACKpunk I see well it is a gated shifter with the teeth angled so ot is easier to get into gears and not misshift i have the shifter and upgraded to fanatec css shifter. Would definitely recommend comparing prices of the two depending on where u live the css is just way better.

  • @malikegotsauce4690
    @malikegotsauce4690 3 года назад

    im pretty sure thats the only shifter thrustmaster has lmk if im wrong they need to make more shifters and maybe add on's to both the shifter and handbrake

  • @olasolas1869
    @olasolas1869 3 года назад

    Birthday vid??? Also can you post a vid on how to install the g29 brake spring mod?

    • @OCRacing
      @OCRacing  3 года назад

      I actually didn’t mean to upload this video so early 😅