Woot! has ThrustMaster TH8A Add-on Gearbox Shifter (PC / Xbox One / PS3 / PS4) for $49.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.
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Woot! has ThrustMaster TH8A Add-on Gearbox Shifter (PC / Xbox One / PS3 / PS4) for $49.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.
Thanks to community member N3RD_01 for finding this deal.
The TH8A is a metal sim racing shifter that stands out for its solid feel, H pattern seven speed plus reverse layout, and ability to switch into sequential mode. It connects directly to Thrustmaster wheelbases with the included cable, works on PC as its own joystick, and can be used across PlayStation and Xbox setups with Drivehub. The stiffness can be adjusted, and the housing can rotate for different mounting positions. The main caveat is compatibility, since Logitech wheels do not reliably work and console cross brand use usually needs Drivehub.
PS5/Series S/X and Xbox One owners who already use a Drivehub because the shifter works on those consoles via Drivehub and plugs in as its own joystick on PC.
sim racers who want a TH8A-style shifter for rally-style sequential shifting because it has a sequential shift plate and can be used in sequential mode (not just H-pattern).
owners of a Thrustmaster T150 or TMX wheel who want better shift feel than the plastic TH8S because TH8A has the sequential shift plate and the commenter says it should work great with both wheels.
sim racers who want to fine-tune shift stiffness out of the box because the stiffness needs adjustment by turning the flathead screw clockwise, and doing so makes a huge difference in how the shifter feels.
players who want to repurpose a shifter as an analog handbrake because it can be converted to sequential and put into analog mode via the Thrustmaster app on PC (then used through Drivehub).
buyers considering the cheaper plastic TH8S instead of this TH8A because the TH8S is described as all plastic and lacking weight, leading to missed shifts.
Logitech wheel users who are hoping for plug-and-play compatibility because the TH8A does not reliably work with Logitech wheels due to input/firmware/driver mapping not aligning.
It can work on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS3, and Xbox One when used through a Drivehub, and it also works directly with a Thrustmaster wheelbase using the included cable. On PC it plugs in directly as its own joystick.
Yes. It is the TH8A, not the cheaper plastic TH8S, and it includes the same H-pattern 7-speed plus reverse setup with sequential mode support. The main practical difference is that the TH8S is the lower-end plastic model.
Yes. It can switch from H-pattern to sequential mode by changing the shift plate, and it can also be configured as an analog handbrake through the Thrustmaster PC app, then used with a Drivehub on consoles. Some console games only read it as a digital button, but supported games like Forza Horizon 5 can use analog input.
The shifter stiffness can be increased by turning the side flathead screw clockwise through the access hole, and the housing can be rotated 360 degrees by loosening the four shift-plate screws. That lets it mount in different positions and reduces the loose feel many people notice out of the box.
Is this the same as the other TH8A listing? I notice this one advertises PS3/4, Xbox One, PC, not the usual modern consoles. Fantastic deal if it's just the same product under another URL. https://www.amazon.com/THRUSTMAST...B005L0Z2BQ
In for 1 finally, currently have the TH8S but it's all plastic, which doesn't have the weight for good shifts, too many missed shifts. TH8A also has the sequential shift plate, which will be great for rally games. Should work great with both my T150 (PS4/5) and TMX (Xbox X) wheels. Thanks OP!!!
Finally, the alert I set 10 years ago has paid off.
Lol... Me three!!! 😂 Looks like we've all been waiting for this to drop from like $189. Lol. My steering wheel has been collecting dust but no longer. Forza and Asetto Corsa here I come!
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Lol... Me three!!! 😂 Looks like we've all been waiting for this to drop from like $189. Lol. My steering wheel has been collecting dust but no longer. Forza and Asetto Corsa here I come!
Same, time to do a treasure hunt for my G27 collecting dust somewhere in the house so I can play with my 2 kids that I've had since then.
Can I not just plug it into the PS5 directly instead of my Logitech pro wheel.
For console, you'd need something like a drivehub (they run like $90) to make different manufacturer's items work together. On PC, you'd just plug in directly to the PC and it'd just be its own joystick.
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The TH8A is a metal sim racing shifter that stands out for its solid feel, H pattern seven speed plus reverse layout, and ability to switch into sequential mode. It connects directly to Thrustmaster wheelbases with the included cable, works on PC as its own joystick, and can be used across PlayStation and Xbox setups with Drivehub. The stiffness can be adjusted, and the housing can rotate for different mounting positions. The main caveat is compatibility, since Logitech wheels do not reliably work and console cross brand use usually needs Drivehub.
PS5/Series S/X and Xbox One owners who already use a Drivehub because the shifter works on those consoles via Drivehub and plugs in as its own joystick on PC.
sim racers who want a TH8A-style shifter for rally-style sequential shifting because it has a sequential shift plate and can be used in sequential mode (not just H-pattern).
people with older wheelbases that aren't compatible with PS5/Xbox because if your wheelbase is too old you must use Drivehub for everything to work.
owners of a Thrustmaster T150 or TMX wheel who want better shift feel than the plastic TH8S because TH8A has the sequential shift plate and the commenter says it should work great with both wheels.
sim racers who want to fine-tune shift stiffness out of the box because the stiffness needs adjustment by turning the flathead screw clockwise, and doing so makes a huge difference in how the shifter feels.
players who want to repurpose a shifter as an analog handbrake because it can be converted to sequential and put into analog mode via the Thrustmaster app on PC (then used through Drivehub).
buyers considering the cheaper plastic TH8S instead of this TH8A because the TH8S is described as all plastic and lacking weight, leading to missed shifts.
Logitech wheel users who are hoping for plug-and-play compatibility because the TH8A does not reliably work with Logitech wheels due to input/firmware/driver mapping not aligning.
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edit: seems like it should work... in for 1 to use it for work just to flex to those gen z co worker who has no idea what a stick is.
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