Hey guys. My name is TakeGaki.
Today, I compare two popular shifters in racing games. They are the Logitech G Driving Force Shifter and the Thrustmaster TH8A.
eSports is popular these days. Among them, racing games are becoming more exciting with real life professional racing drivers. At the same time, devices have evolved like a reality. The shifter gearbox reproduces a realistic car. It will excite you.
However, what makes these popular shifters different? Which is better? I tried to put them together.
I hope this help you.
| ✅Sim Racing shifter / gearbox ・Logitech G Gaming Driving Force Shifter: amzn.to/364rOez ・Thrustmaster TH8A: amzn.to/366hgvG |
Compare Logitech shifter and Thrustmaster TH8A
| Logitech Driving Force Shifter | Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter |
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|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | PS3, PS4, xbox, xbox one, PC, (Expected: PS5, xboxsx) ※ It may not be available depending on the game title. | PS3, PS4, xbox, xbox one, PC, (Expected: PS5, xboxsx) ※ It may not be available depending on the game title. |
| Gear | 6 speed gear + Reverse | 7 speed gear + Reverse |
| Size (mm) (DxWxH) | 180x145x250(max) H (height) depends on the clamp. | 195x155x340(max) H (height) depends on the clamp. |
| Interface | Logitech G29 / G920 / G923 / racing wheel. It can only work when connected to Logitech racing wheels. | USB or Thrustmaster Wheels. It can be connected to a PC via a USB connection. TH8A can work alone. It can be used with wheels from different manufacturers than Thrustmaster. |
| Operability | Operation is light. Its weight can't be adjusted. This is unlikely to make a shift mistake. Because the gear lanes are on the left, middle and right. | Operation is heavy and realistic. Its weight can be adjusted. This can lead to shift mistakes. Because there are four gear lanes. You will need mods or practice. |
| Scalability | H-pattern, Sequential (DIY) | H-pattern, Sequential |
| Price | $59.99 Amazon link: amzn.to/3mTBO10 | $169.99 Amazon link: amzn.to/2GtmuIZ |
Conclusion
Please decide your budget first. Next, imagine the purpose and the game you will play in the future. Logitech Shifter is cheap and easy to use. Thrustmaster TH8A is high quality and realistic.
In my opinon, PC users prefer the Thrustmaster TH8A. Because it has a lot of compatibility, and trucks, heavy equipment, and tractors have a lot of gear. Other than that, I think you can choose either one within the budget. I’ve been using the Logitech shifter for over two years. It has done a good job without breaking down. I am very happy. I will play Farming Simulator and Truck Simulator in the future. So I bought TH8A this time.
That’s all for this article.
Thank you for reading.