Talking Shift! | What's the BEST sim racing shifter?

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  • čas přidán 4. 11. 2019
  • Today I'm comparing 5 of the most popular sim racing shifter models from Thrustmaster, Logitech, Fanatec and Aiologs. Some of these are H-Pattern, some are sequential and some do both, so there's not going to be a clear 'this is the sim racing shifter to buy' recommendation at the end of the video. But, if you're interested in finding out how some of the most popular sim shifters on the market stack up, then stick around.
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  • @ChrisHaye
    @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +149

    My recommendations:
    Best All-round: fanatec.com/eu-en/shifters-others/clubsport-shifter-sq-v-1.5?FAP+Banner&General+Links&a_aid=5e9d757df0b8f
    Best Sequntial: shop.aiologs.net/shifter.html

    • @mlee6050
      @mlee6050 Před 3 lety +2

      I understand all but what is the arrow going in circle mean?

    • @ghjjhgghjgtjghjgh
      @ghjjhgghjgtjghjgh Před 3 lety

      @@mlee6050 thread the needle

  • @felirrari
    @felirrari Před 4 lety +1118

    There is a mode on TH8A which it can be used as handbrake, and resistence can be adjusted too.

    • @FSX239
      @FSX239 Před 4 lety +34

      Wow really? How do I adjust the resistance?

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    • @JimmyProductions
      @JimmyProductions Před 4 lety +4

      SnackDestroyer Thanks!

    • @Madge104
      @Madge104 Před 4 lety +1

      @Zwenk Wiel me too, the screw is plastic garbage

    • @peytonbock3375
      @peytonbock3375 Před 3 lety +6

      Ya to anyone wondering about the resistance on the th8a is is crap and make almost no difference changing it and if you do change it is loosens up again easily.

  • @spuddyl9938
    @spuddyl9938 Před 4 lety +880

    "If you're on a budget the th8a is the clear winner" I think your view of 'budget' is different than mine. Great video though.

    • @armands3153
      @armands3153 Před 4 lety +53

      Understand you very well. There is no other option though... Well, other than the Logitech Driving Force, but that one is a total mystery (in terms of it being worth the money), because the reviews of it are quite contrary from being a waste of money to be worth the price 100%. Go figure...
      There's definitely a place in the market for a another option it seems in between the Logitech's DF and Thrustmaster's TH8A. Either Logitech ditch the DF and actually MAKE A NEW better shifter (instead of reusing the old model from G27 and sell it as standalone) and sell that in ~£80 range or Thrustmaster makes a cheaper one (what seems very unlikely) in the same £80 otherwise £140 for a stick seems bit too far and £30 way too cheap for regular consumers like me and you.

    • @manveerghuman5276
      @manveerghuman5276 Před 4 lety +7

      @@armands3153 I feel you, thrustmaster needs a Driving Force shifter equivalent with better build quality and more room between the gears.

    • @chemicalBR0
      @chemicalBR0 Před 4 lety +30

      @@armands3153 if the th8a WAS £80 it would be worth it then, they don't need to make a cheaper shifter they only need to charge people what the shifter they already make is actually worth (at the end of the day its a magnet on a stick with a £2 hall sensor) it is seriously overpriced for what it is.
      my thrustmaster TMX wheel and 3 pedal set cost less ffs.
      there is no way anybody at TM could justify the £160 price tag when you look at the sum of its parts compared to other thrustmaster products.
      there's no way this shifter is more expensive to make than my TMX wheel (sure the tmx is an entry level wheel but it has FAR more materials, far more electronic parts, and far more mechanical parts than their shifter. (and that's not even counting the pedals)

    • @adama-k2710
      @adama-k2710 Před 4 lety +4

      @@chemicalBR0 exactly, it's almost pushing me to cheap out and get the g29 along with the Logitech gear stick

    • @Jellybeantiger
      @Jellybeantiger Před 4 lety +1

      ikr,it’s a whales game,simracing now,the rich get richer,the poor get the picture.....

  • @EURJeeves
    @EURJeeves Před 4 lety +296

    Just FYI, the Logitech shifter fastening screws on top stay hidden if you push them down and twist clockwise. To bring them back on top, press and twist counter-clockwise.

    • @montyhill8963
      @montyhill8963 Před 3 lety +26

      Yh that triggered me when he kept hitting it with his knuckle lol

    • @seancase1106
      @seancase1106 Před 2 lety

      Fun fact

    • @adamlili8991
      @adamlili8991 Před rokem

      It’s Oky to use any one of those shifter with the Logitech wheel??

    • @filking88
      @filking88 Před rokem

      @@adamlili8991 no, you need the same wheel base

    • @Ferrari255GTO
      @Ferrari255GTO Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@adamlili8991if you're on PC you can combo whatever you like as long as it has an adapter to USB

  • @dekoldrick
    @dekoldrick Před 4 lety +969

    I honestly feel like every Logitech shifter after the G25 is a downgrade since they removed the H-pattern to sequential dial.

    • @emds6819
      @emds6819 Před 4 lety +122

      G25 shifter > G27 shifter > G29 shifter

    • @imadethings9539
      @imadethings9539 Před 4 lety +58

      . . with some Rubberbands ... ànd ingame settings...😡It becomes. ..
      A Handbrake\Sequential gearshifter..👊

    • @MatPlayer0291
      @MatPlayer0291 Před 4 lety +15

      G29/G920 shifter doesn't have squential but it's very gud

    • @M_773
      @M_773 Před 4 lety +48

      @@MatPlayer0291 I have the shifter and it isn't that good 😂. It's defenitely better than nothing but I'd love to upgrade in the coming years

    • @MatPlayer0291
      @MatPlayer0291 Před 4 lety +8

      @@M_773 i have the shifter too
      It's my opinion lmao

  • @AidanMillward
    @AidanMillward Před 4 lety +385

    I've got the TH8A MK1. Great budget shifter that can do H pattern and Sequential, but bloody hell it's loud!
    The original ones can't be a handbrake either from what I gather, and you can adjust the stiffness of the H pattern.

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +17

      Yeah, I think I've fallen foul of that in this video. They seem to have added a few features since I bought mine!

    • @gordjy
      @gordjy Před 4 lety +11

      Well in fact you forgot to say that the TH8A can be used as a handbrake on PC and some games on PS4 by direct USB connection..

    • @gordjy
      @gordjy Před 4 lety +4

      OH and it allows to ajust resistance...

    • @AidanMillward
      @AidanMillward Před 4 lety +2

      Gordjy the originals can be adjusted for resistance, but can’t be used as a handbrake. The new ones can.

    • @abc_def-55
      @abc_def-55 Před 4 lety

      Yeah it's pretty loud. I ended up taping a thin piece of foam around the stalk of the shifter, to dampen the worst clunks when smashing it into gear. :)

  • @mej6519
    @mej6519 Před 4 lety +335

    get in touch with SHH to send you one of thier shifters for review, im sure they'ed be up for it.

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +36

      Good shout, it's on my list!

    • @spizzlo
      @spizzlo Před 4 lety +3

      I don't have a shifter yet but 100% that's the one I'm getting. Barry from SRG liked it a lot.

    • @VMVarga-yf6eg
      @VMVarga-yf6eg Před 4 lety

      Same with the sequential shifters from Simworx

    • @The_Fat_Turtle
      @The_Fat_Turtle Před 4 lety +4

      @@ChrisHaye I love mine, it's not realistic, but it's quiet and smooth with easily adjustable tension. It's better than the TH8A but not quite up to the level of a Fanatec, but it can switch between the sequential and h-pattern modes so quickly and is easy to do even in VR.

    • @misterdog7
      @misterdog7 Před 4 lety +1

      Another convert to the SHH club here, order placed :P

  • @plaguedoc8261
    @plaguedoc8261 Před 4 lety +129

    I feel like this could have been created in 2 videos. I feel like comparing Sequential Shifter and H Pattern Shifter is way to different and should be compared separately.

    • @RabbitConfirmed
      @RabbitConfirmed Před 2 lety +5

      agree, personally I like H shifter more because I drive street cars and drifting

    • @Xamentle
      @Xamentle Před rokem +2

      Couldn't agree more with you, like they are not even close to the same thing. They do the same basic thing, but in completely different ways.

    • @mint_au
      @mint_au Před rokem +1

      exactly ones more racecar exclusive or driftspec style with the sequential. whereas a h pattern is in every manual car on the road and a nice bonus with the 7th gear to

  • @Darkeminence
    @Darkeminence Před 4 lety +35

    You can use the TH8A as analogue handbrake, it has an option for that in the driver settings. It's a hall sensor, it reads positioning of the stick, so the 90° turning, you've done for the seq. mode, also is usable with the H-plate, then you switch to analogue in gamecontroller settings and you can pull the stick gradually...nothing really "tactile", but it works.^^

  • @metalneck9825
    @metalneck9825 Před 4 lety +16

    The TH8A does come with a desk mount and can be used as a analog handbrake. Inside Sim Racing made a video on it 4 years ago, I think it was.

  • @Kmaaq
    @Kmaaq Před 4 lety +2

    I love how to the point this video is with no unnecessary chatter. I wish all review and comparasion videos were like this.

  • @AndrewR2130
    @AndrewR2130 Před 4 lety +91

    The thrustmaster th8a comes with a table clamp so that's a bit miss leading and it has threaded holes to mount it to a plate to aluminium profile so

  • @smeghead666
    @smeghead666 Před 4 lety +35

    You've got the sequential shifting the wrong way round, forward to downshift and backwards to upshift, even says so in the manual for switching the shifter over.
    You're being pulled into your seat when accelerating and upshifting along with usually braking throwing you forward if downshifting, hence forward press to downshift and rear pull to upshift :)

    • @pranav_k__
      @pranav_k__ Před 3 lety

      Yeah that's what he's doing

    • @Penis14084
      @Penis14084 Před 2 lety

      ??? thats what he is doing in the video

  • @JakCam
    @JakCam Před 4 lety +6

    Neat and concise comparison, Chris. Thanks for this.

  • @bahadirsivgin
    @bahadirsivgin Před rokem

    I have not encountered a better person who does help in making people decide which product is the best to buy. Giving all the important points of these products you took a huge headache from me. Thank you so much !

  • @lrdstrahd1
    @lrdstrahd1 Před 4 lety

    Excellent review and comparison. Very well thought out. Thank you.

  • @craigdunkley
    @craigdunkley Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks Chris, have just placed an order for the Aiologs seq shifter :)

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +1

      Nice. I'm really happy with mine :)

    • @redeyerob2176
      @redeyerob2176 Před 4 lety

      I'm tempted myself but i think the Heusinkveld seq is the one for me more due to size and the fact that if its anything like the Heusinkveld handbrake that i run it should be built like a tank

  • @nightwingzero8905
    @nightwingzero8905 Před 4 lety +12

    Well for me I’ve learned that you can also do certain modifications to the Logitech shifter such as adding a 3D printed piece that makes the shifting a bit more stiffer than you would have OR having this 12-18shifter mod (if you’re into trucking simulation such as ETS2 & ATS as well).
    Great video too :)

    • @denisegorov7119
      @denisegorov7119 Před 3 lety +3

      Trucks has no 12 shift positions but additional switches to splitter and range changers.

  • @SQTierHog
    @SQTierHog Před 2 lety

    Absolutely professional, and to the point. Bravo, subbed!

  • @stevewheeler9576
    @stevewheeler9576 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Chris. As a fellow who does not ‘Yet’ own any sort of sim gear, but also as an ex racer, this information is valuable and relevant, I think I will start using Logitech kit, but with a decent rig frame, and wide screen, then upgrade if I enjoy the community and the racing. Many Thanks.

  • @SuperSpatman
    @SuperSpatman Před 4 lety +5

    I think that it would have been fair to mention that there are a range of sequential adapters available for the Logitech shifter. They're very cheap and easy to install, which would be perfect for those on a budget.

  • @neris_exe
    @neris_exe Před 4 lety +201

    You know you can lock the mounting screws down on the Logitech shifter so you don't bump your hand into them each time you shift, right?

    • @MrPropanePete
      @MrPropanePete Před 3 lety +44

      Well I'll be buggered, I never knew this and I've been using a G29 setup for 3 years. While I'm reading your post I've just stretched across and pushed down on the mounting screws and, lo and behold, down they went out of the way... many thanks for mentioning this..

    • @rustythefoxcoon5143
      @rustythefoxcoon5143 Před 2 lety +3

      @@MrPropanePete Same for the wheel. But wait until you try mounting and unmounting. They LOVE unlocking. lol

    • @MrPropanePete
      @MrPropanePete Před 2 lety +1

      @@rustythefoxcoon5143 Yeah... they seem to like staying locked down. They freed up though after a few goes.

  • @PRODRIVE177
    @PRODRIVE177 Před 4 lety

    I love your sim racing materials. Great and essential videos. Glad that You help a lot of us, Thank You Chris.

  • @Kaiyes_
    @Kaiyes_ Před 2 lety

    Hey thanks for all the info ! Presented in very clear manner. Helped make me choose the Aiologs !

  • @splooge825
    @splooge825 Před 4 lety +9

    My fanatec shifter came with the rj12 to USB connector. Actually my whole fanatec setup came with 3 of them at no extra cost. They do include them now.

    • @Rentta
      @Rentta Před 4 lety +6

      Based on Fanatec website it doesn't.

  • @isaks3243
    @isaks3243 Před 4 lety +18

    i have been running the g27 with its included shifter for years and years, i think i am nearing the 10 year mark on that piece of kit and it does everything i need from a racing wheel since it has the buttons i need and has a H pattern shifter included in the box. and i'm playing racing sims just for fun and not in a competetive sense so it was right in line with my budget when i bought it for less than $170 on sale. but i have done some real good on the g27, i have been in some tournaments and actually finished fairly decent not too far away from top 10.
    it works great still and i use it just cause i enjoy racing simulators so it ticks all my boxes

    • @kainurser6426
      @kainurser6426 Před 2 lety +1

      Just goes to show no matter how much you spend in the end its all down to how quick the driver is. Well Done :)

    • @isaks3243
      @isaks3243 Před 2 lety

      @@kainurser6426 thanks mate =)

  • @juliannmnnnm
    @juliannmnnnm Před 4 lety +1

    hey chris, sorry my comment isn't about shifters but i really enjoy your content. ive always used pre made setups and wanted to learn how to make setups myself and your setup series made me understand everything and nail my first ever setup today :). your voice is soothing, your videos are well made and edited, your driving is smooth and clean. thank you and keep pushing, youre great and deserve way more subscibers than you have.

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks dude, that's great to hear. That series was a lot of work, so it always nice to hear that people are still getting value from it :)

  • @LaurenceDusoswa
    @LaurenceDusoswa Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Editing goals right there 😍

  • @Neawoulf
    @Neawoulf Před 4 lety +7

    Nice review. I'm personally still happy with my TH8A, although i might buy a Fanatac shifter in case the TH8A dies some day (but it' still working great after about 3 or 4 years). Those sequential shifters look nice, but i really want an h-pattern shifter for classic cars, so they're no option for me.

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, honestly, I've been running the TH8A for years now... and while the Fanatec shifter is definitely better, it's far from life changing. If you swap between SEQ and H a lot, it's a nice upgrade though!

    • @Neawoulf
      @Neawoulf Před 4 lety +1

      @@ChrisHaye Yep, the option to quickly switch between h-pattern and sequential mode is the main reason why i'd choose the Fanatec shifter over the TH8A in the future.

  • @goldenmeastreo2800
    @goldenmeastreo2800 Před 4 lety +249

    Bro u shift so freakin hard i wonder how the gearbox in ur car would be😂🤣

    • @oku1317
      @oku1317 Před 4 lety +56

      "hE's A sIm RaCeR"

    • @asiananims4263
      @asiananims4263 Před 4 lety +5

      epic gamer aggressiveness

    • @sevuntiemwordlchampoinluis9461
      @sevuntiemwordlchampoinluis9461 Před 4 lety +16

      I shift so hard that I litterally shake my whole sim, so I think his shifts are very light, and most of all accurate, since he didn't miss shift the Logitech G series H pattern, when I do really often

    • @jordanlazarus7345
      @jordanlazarus7345 Před 3 lety +6

      I mean I don't think most people drive their cars in the same way that they sim race.

    • @goldenmeastreo2800
      @goldenmeastreo2800 Před 3 lety

      David Lazarus right

  • @andersrasmussen3942
    @andersrasmussen3942 Před 4 lety

    Really nice and balanced test - great job 🙌

  • @zetetick395
    @zetetick395 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice sensible, straightforward review - just what these products need 👍

  • @SamSeama
    @SamSeama Před 4 lety +3

    The TH8A also has resistance dialing, there is a small screw in the hole on the side, you may have to rotate the unit to get to it. Check the manual.

  • @tcabs_off9211
    @tcabs_off9211 Před 4 lety +6

    I got my G25 shifter! Haha and the Vive and I'm in love...t300rs...best setup I've ever experienced in my life...

  • @simonaarnes287
    @simonaarnes287 Před 4 lety +2

    Very nice, clean and informative! Good job

  • @ILMENTULATORE
    @ILMENTULATORE Před 3 lety

    thanks to you i learned about the aiologs stick! i will get it for myself as soon as i can afford it. thank you!!!

  • @David-qu3ro
    @David-qu3ro Před 4 lety +106

    Note on the Logitech:
    I have the grandaddy G25 and my shifter has sequential capability. :)
    I wonder if Logitech shifters are compatible across the different wheel bases. 🤔

    • @hamdanalblooshi3046
      @hamdanalblooshi3046 Před 4 lety +8

      You can use g27 shifter on g920 wheel or g29
      So i think you can use g25 shifter on g29 or g920

    • @emds6819
      @emds6819 Před 4 lety +4

      Yes, they are, but only the H-shifter/Sequencial, in case of put G27/G25 shifter on G29.
      In G27/G25, both shifters work's fine

    • @justdev8965
      @justdev8965 Před 4 lety +4

      Buy Drivehub from collective Minds, and you'll be able to mix almost any pedals/wheel/handbrake/shifter combo you desire. Products that otherwise aren't compatible with each other. Not only that, but it makes my PC-only Logitech Momo and PS3/PC-only Logitech G25, compatible with PS4 or Xbox One if I actually used one.

    • @desiredvp
      @desiredvp Před 4 lety

      No_Mercy you can’t use shifters on the t80

    • @bennettwilliams6628
      @bennettwilliams6628 Před 4 lety

      just dev so if I don’t have a Logitech wheel but I buy that and the logi shifter it would work as a stand alone device?

  • @Kowalski_J
    @Kowalski_J Před 3 lety +4

    Thrustmaster TH8A shifter can bee used as a handbrake with in it’s main (neutral) axis. This mode also present in it’s software.

  • @kasdcomoa5567
    @kasdcomoa5567 Před 2 lety

    commenting for the algorithm. Amazing content Chris, I've been binging your channel all day lol.

  • @lostapex689
    @lostapex689 Před 4 lety

    Super informative and helpful video, thanks! 👍

  • @siimoraba2043
    @siimoraba2043 Před 4 lety +6

    Great video, thanks! I recently upgraded from the G29 shifter to the Fanatec Clubsport and the difference is immense. With the G29 I always worried I might break it mid-race, kept missing shifts etc. For me, having both H and seq was going to be essential so it was really a question of Thrustmaster vs Fanatec. Still using the G29 wheel & pedals though (a less urgent upgrade need for now)

    • @Fellowgb
      @Fellowgb Před 2 lety

      I think there is only one problem with the g29 and thats the size

  • @alphalobster8021
    @alphalobster8021 Před 4 lety +6

    Well, the SHH shifter probably won't compete with the Fanatec in terms of feel and quality. But for 100 quid you get flick of a switch flip between sequential and H patter, adjustable resistance, styling options, alternative mounting solutions, swappable plates, 7 plus reverse. I love mine!

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety

      Yeah, I'm really keen to try one. They're a nice disruption to the big guys, same with Aiologs. :)

    • @h1tzzYT
      @h1tzzYT Před 4 lety

      @@ChrisHaye yep i got the SHH NEWT model 2 days ago and im loving it, i was really torn between th8a and shh newt and eventually went for shh, mainly because of the ease of switching between sequential and h pattern. We will see if its durable, for now i can say it feels pretty solid.

  • @youtuberbayleexiong908
    @youtuberbayleexiong908 Před 3 lety +2

    That first shift into place with that drop was great

  • @Lexxo777
    @Lexxo777 Před 4 lety +1

    I got the Fanatec as part of their main bundle with wheel, base and pedals, so that was exceptional value (for those wanting an entire rig upgrade at once which was the case with me). It's a very solid shifter.

    • @misterpacha1
      @misterpacha1 Před rokem

      Just wish they released a 6 speed with reverse on the right. Feels strange to feel the click from 1st to 2nd. The rest if the gears are great. Just feels off center to go to 3rd and 4th a little. Probably psychological due to seeing the 7th gear even though it's positioned on the 5th once u actually shift to it after pushing in.

  • @VirtualMayhem
    @VirtualMayhem Před 4 lety +20

    Logitech used to include the shifter with the G25, G25, & G29 wheels. It even flipped to a sequential shifter by turning a knob. Offering it as an add-on and removing the sequential shifter option is just another sign of how low Logitech has sunk in the past decade.

  • @hydrofreeze_2254
    @hydrofreeze_2254 Před 4 lety +50

    I have a logitech g29 stick shifter and its okay...
    I like the leather feature ALOT

    • @skydragon8538
      @skydragon8538 Před 3 lety

      Is it true that it’s really easy to move and its not realistic

    • @hydrofreeze_2254
      @hydrofreeze_2254 Před 3 lety +1

      @@skydragon8538 well... I guess you could say that. Whenever I change gears I get this toy-ish plastic feeling but other than that it’s a nice quality shifter for beginners and there’s nothing a few mods won’t fix to make it more realistic. If you’re buying a new wheel I hope you find what suits you perfectly

    • @skydragon8538
      @skydragon8538 Před 3 lety

      Can I still play manual on the g29?

    • @hydrofreeze_2254
      @hydrofreeze_2254 Před 3 lety

      @@skydragon8538 yes 👍🏻

    • @skydragon8538
      @skydragon8538 Před 3 lety

      @@hydrofreeze_2254 so I can press the clutch and stuff like a manual? That’s good

  • @Martin-on7dn
    @Martin-on7dn Před 3 lety

    as always: excellent video! Thank you Chris.

  • @swendooggaming6886
    @swendooggaming6886 Před 2 lety +1

    Been using my TH8A for about two years now. I have well over 500 hours driving with it and no problems so far. It makes AC a blast.
    I never switch it to sequential or use it as a handbrake, though, so I couldn't tell you how well those features work.

  • @thatcardude528
    @thatcardude528 Před 4 lety +10

    I personally like the TH8A the most, I've almost tried all of these except for the Aiologs, the TH8A just fits better into my setup.

  • @Greywolf40BD
    @Greywolf40BD Před 4 lety +11

    The one I'm using! Lol
    The Fanatec SQ 1.5. I've also had the thrustmaster shifter. Prefer the Fanatec.

  • @theglounge2107
    @theglounge2107 Před 4 lety

    You must be a cookie or looking at my Google search lol. Was just looking at shifters getting fed up changing the th8a seq-h pattern faceplate between the 2 all the time. Thanks for this doin another stellar video plus making my decision easy. Good work ma man👍👍

  • @zap8oneway
    @zap8oneway Před 4 lety +2

    Great work, as always 🤟🏼

  • @Catcrumbs
    @Catcrumbs Před 4 lety +3

    2:15 You know you can latch the tops of those clamp knobs down to keep them out of the way, right? Once the knobs are tightened up, push down on the top of them and twist about 30° clockwise. Release the pressure and they stay down. The clamps on the G29/920 work the same way.

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety

      Yeah, but they were getting in the way of my temporary mount :)

  • @RVRCloset
    @RVRCloset Před 4 lety +6

    You forgot that the TH8A also can be used as a handbrake.
    My favorite of the ones I have is the Fanatec SQ 1.5, but only for H pattern, for Sequential both the HE shifter and SHH is way better.
    And I must say that most bang for the buck imo is the SHH, that are both H pattern and sequential, and also really easy to switch.

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, I'm really looking forward to trying the SHH. And good shout on the TH8A as a handbrake!

    • @RVRCloset
      @RVRCloset Před 4 lety

      @@ChrisHaye After some adjustments to the rig and a lot of saving, I'm aiming for a SRS sequential and the Quaife Pro sim h patter.. 💪💸😅

    • @willbennett7508
      @willbennett7508 Před 4 lety

      Do you just assign the sequential to a handbreak?

    • @matarikimuppets7854
      @matarikimuppets7854 Před 4 lety

      @@willbennett7508 look in the manual it actually mentions it there

    • @redeyerob2176
      @redeyerob2176 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RVRCloset The Quaife H pattern is the dream man, absolute unit

  • @chrisjames5823
    @chrisjames5823 Před 4 lety

    your videos are very nice. a far cry from the teenage game streamer just winging it in one take. thank you. very informative. looking into simracing for years. about to pull the trigger on it.

  • @MK88_
    @MK88_ Před 4 lety

    Again a great video! The Aiolgs seq shifter is on my list. It's a pretty long list though, but that's the problem every sim-racer has i gues :)

  • @____j____a____c____k6466
    @____j____a____c____k6466 Před 4 lety +3

    I have the cheapest one you showed, and it broke after like a year. Also the gears will completely miss even if you put them in the right gear. I would recommend the 2nd one. 🙂

  • @MaxBarwell-sx6ir
    @MaxBarwell-sx6ir Před 3 lety +13

    The Logitech g29 is what I use it’s pretty good

  • @Federation42movies
    @Federation42movies Před 4 lety

    G'day Chris!
    Just stumbled across this video and ... wow! ... what a find. Your review is solid as, and from what I can tell, free from bias or favour - which is super hard to find out there in the YooToobs: so many content creators are in the pockets of the hardware manufacturers; which is great for them - not so good for their viewer base.
    I've just bought the Fanatec shifter - not had a chance to use it just yet - and your video gives me confidence that I've made a pretty sound decision.
    Love your channel, cheers mate.

  • @Cardroid
    @Cardroid Před 2 lety

    thank you for this review!

  • @Dan-wn2lg
    @Dan-wn2lg Před 4 lety +8

    You can push the clamping handles on the logicitech shifter down so they are flush and not in the way bro.

    • @fns58
      @fns58 Před 4 lety

      Gets on my nerves when people does that. My brother always do it and I always lock them in place xD

    • @nibolap2948
      @nibolap2948 Před 3 lety

      @@fns58 My spring button, popped out after one month 😂😂😂

    • @Sithhy
      @Sithhy Před 3 lety +1

      @@nibolap2948 I had both of the spring buttons shoot into outer space within a day of each other after owning the wheel for a few weeks

  • @CheapskateMotorsports
    @CheapskateMotorsports Před 3 lety +4

    This video inspired me to get the cheapest option lmaoo. I didn't know you could use the logitech shifter seperately that changes everything. Managed to connect an old wheel to use its pedals as a clutch alongside my DFGT so hopefully I'll finally get to experience manual gears in a sim

    • @Slakass55
      @Slakass55 Před 21 dnem

      Neat that you managed to add a clutch to the DFGT. But I don't see how you could possibly add a shifter. I mean, I suppose you could add a USB shifter straight to the PC but I have my doubts that the sim would recognize the wheel appropriately and grant you the ability to use the H shifter. However if I'm wrong please enlighten us.

    • @CheapskateMotorsports
      @CheapskateMotorsports Před 21 dnem

      @@Slakass55 I used a g29 shifter with an eBay homemade adapter to usb. In Logitech's driver software it allows you to use multiple devices for a single game. I also had my flight stick mapped to handbrake

    • @Slakass55
      @Slakass55 Před 21 dnem

      @@CheapskateMotorsports Oh I see. Yes, that makes sense, seeing how the software for the DFGT is the same as the G27 (don't quote me on that but they sure are close).
      I have been enjoying my DFGT greatly but as someone that drives only standard in real life, I truly needed to get a set of pedals with a clutch and a shifter. Easiest way was to retire the DFGT and find a used G27. Which I did last week and am in the process of adapting it to my rig. However the idea of using a joystick for handbrake sounds neat. Any chance you have a link to how you did this? Would be a great addition to the "new" G27

    • @CheapskateMotorsports
      @CheapskateMotorsports Před 21 dnem

      @@Slakass55 no link really, just plug it in and it should work. I use an ancient Logitech Attack 3 so I'm able to use Logitech's software to configure axis settings etc. I'm sure others have been able to mix brands with similar results

  • @alberto.zanardo
    @alberto.zanardo Před 3 lety

    Hi mate, I've just fallen into a video of yours (no idea why CZcams recommended it) but I love your content! Followed

  • @clivicravel6040
    @clivicravel6040 Před 4 lety

    Clear explanation. Thanks!

  • @KayoMichiels
    @KayoMichiels Před 4 lety +3

    5:58 The TH8A has a analog handbrake mode on pc only.

  • @ChicaneMedia
    @ChicaneMedia Před 3 lety +3

    The Thrustmaster TH8A is the winner for me. Since I only sim drift that's really all I need.

  • @munoztoro
    @munoztoro Před 3 lety

    excellent video man !!

  • @tothetop4210
    @tothetop4210 Před rokem

    Thanks for video!

  • @Obiter3
    @Obiter3 Před 4 lety +3

    Now I feel better about buying that Thrustmaster last night!

    • @JaySmooth_
      @JaySmooth_ Před 3 lety

      its gonna break in a week good luck

  • @rgr0703
    @rgr0703 Před 4 lety +7

    My TH8A came with a desk clamp built in.

  • @elbowsout6301
    @elbowsout6301 Před 2 lety

    Almost time for an update to this one Chris it's been a few years now. I would love to see the Simagic Sequential Shifter and maybe a few others thrown into this mix. I just ordered my Aiologs Shifter and HB combo this week can't wait to get my hands on them.

  • @oktc68
    @oktc68 Před 3 lety

    Great video, thanks Chris. How about a vid that looks at readily available mods for these and whether that effects your recommendations?.

  • @ddlyhm
    @ddlyhm Před 4 lety +3

    You're wrong, TH8A has handbrake mode and it`s quite good by the way, so it 3 on 1 device.

  • @ChrisLeggUK
    @ChrisLeggUK Před 4 lety +4

    Great video Chris. The million dollar question though is which shifter spends most of its time attached to your rig?

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +3

      Historically the TH8A, but right now I'm using the Fanatec and the Aiologs.

    • @ChrisLeggUK
      @ChrisLeggUK Před 4 lety

      Chris Haye do you leave both of them connected or do you have to switch them out?

  • @T0BBi94
    @T0BBi94 Před 4 lety

    I bought the Frex Sequential Shifter many years ago. IMO that is one of the best options price/performance. I had to get it shipped from Japan but it wasnt to much more than the TH8A in the end. It is a really simple design but it feels like a real piece of kit that could have been used in a race car. I mounted it to my then super sturdy DIY wooden rig and I could really thrash on the shifter and not be worried one bit.

  • @loucodocorredor
    @loucodocorredor Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much! Now I know that I really shloud by the fanatec shifter :D

  • @matijavulic1213
    @matijavulic1213 Před 4 lety +18

    that when you use gloves on farming simulator😑

  • @Zantrop64
    @Zantrop64 Před 4 lety +3

    Well... I have a whole g25 set, and the very similar shifter has a sequencial mode

  • @m_vergil85
    @m_vergil85 Před 3 lety

    amazing video. thx for sharing

  • @zhuangzuo4094
    @zhuangzuo4094 Před 4 lety

    thanks for the great video! Learned a lot from it! With shifters compared, are you gonna to discuss which racing simulator/game has the best clutch/transmission model? I liked the tyre model of rf2, but according to comments on the internet, it seems rf2's transmission model is not quite realistic. I tried to find a more realistic one, but there aren't many videos/threads about this aspect.

  • @zerobandwidth
    @zerobandwidth Před 4 lety +13

    (holds his Logitech shifter and whispers "It's OK, it's OK, you get to stay...")
    The missed shift issue with the Logitech is no joke. I don't know how many times I almost grenaded the engine in the Lancia Fulvia races on SRS on Saturday, going from second to first instead of second to third, but I think it's "all of them". Its price point is the most wallet-friendly of the bunch, but in practice it's also the most "expert-friendly", as you have to be very deliberate in your actions if you don't want to throw it in the wrong direction. I will be interested to see how I fare in my first season in the MX-5 Cup using this shifter (instead of cheating and using the paddles like I did when I didn't have the H-pattern yet).

    • @ChrisHaye
      @ChrisHaye  Před 4 lety +2

      Heh. Honestly, I think the Logitech shifter is amazing for the money. But for me the gate is really too small for my flailing hands ;)

    • @isaacsmyth4622
      @isaacsmyth4622 Před 4 lety

      Is there any way to fix the Logitech issue, it does my fucking nut in.

    • @user-ue6iv2rd1n
      @user-ue6iv2rd1n Před 4 lety

      I don't know if they revised them or what but I've never had an issue finding gears. It's nicer then some real cars driven. Try a classic car and you'll understand what slop is.

  • @TinoushGTR
    @TinoushGTR Před 4 lety +238

    LMAO. A shifter without H pattern is the best?

    • @xdYoshi
      @xdYoshi Před 4 lety +10

      Easier to use.

    • @NFCloud
      @NFCloud Před 4 lety +37

      "For sim racing"

    • @crazywindows88
      @crazywindows88 Před 4 lety +7

      it’s way easier and faster

    • @TinoushGTR
      @TinoushGTR Před 4 lety +30

      Use the pedal shifters then. Does exactly the same. When you use the clutch you need a h pattern.

    • @TinoushGTR
      @TinoushGTR Před 4 lety

      @Mason Calhoun hahaha. I do enjoy it in f1 2019 though.

  • @zerosub4439
    @zerosub4439 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for this review. Bro!!!

  • @trash_ducc
    @trash_ducc Před 4 lety +1

    I use the TH8A Shifter with my TMX FF Wheel, i also have Metal Pedals and a clutch as well, they serve well for Drifting, F1, And IMSA

  • @rarewhiteape
    @rarewhiteape Před 4 lety +9

    There’s lots of gentle hand-on-knob action in this video. It’s making me sweaty.

  • @mesasartworks
    @mesasartworks Před 4 lety +27

    Thanks for the test! The winner IMO is the Logitech, because of its cheap price, and its multi functions: you can use it both as a sequential shifter and a handbrake if you put a 40 mm rubber O-ring on it. Also you can use it as H-shifter if you remove the rubber from one of the two screws ;)
    Check this video czcams.com/video/cgcFHnhtJeA/video.html

  • @robertignat9439
    @robertignat9439 Před 2 lety

    the introduction of the music was slick

  • @justkady
    @justkady Před 3 lety

    Im considering a sim-wheel setup. Had a $300 budget and (edit: for everything) this vid really helped me narrow down my options.

  • @emilwinbo1882
    @emilwinbo1882 Před 4 lety +3

    "enjoy the rest of your day", im gonna make sure to enjoy all 3 minutes of it

  • @mac0817
    @mac0817 Před 4 lety +5

    Personally. I use the Logitech shifter and it’s good for sim trucking and some racing but not a lot.

  • @TimBaoht
    @TimBaoht Před 4 lety +1

    One more you need to try is the Ricmotech mod for the TH8a. It's good enough that I now use it as my dedicated seq shifter.

  • @pavelkozhuharov3855
    @pavelkozhuharov3855 Před 2 lety

    This is an outstanding product review.

  • @Arthur-ej5gi
    @Arthur-ej5gi Před 4 lety +10

    I wonder why you choose to drive with the gearstick on your right hand, when your accent very much makes me believe you are from the UK... Meaning the gearstick on your Mx-5 would be in your left hand?

    • @oku1317
      @oku1317 Před 4 lety

      Probably to showcase the shifter better. I'm not too sure but the left side looks pretty close to the wall. Maybe a camera wasn't able to be setup on that side in the same way? Guess the rig could of been moved or something. But that's just my guess.

    • @tomasackermanferreira8911
      @tomasackermanferreira8911 Před 4 lety

      traditionally shifters are on the right in most racecars - look at the original ford gt - right hand drive and with the stick on the right. plus most race cars are LHD so the shifter would be on the right

    • @Arthur-ej5gi
      @Arthur-ej5gi Před 4 lety +1

      @@tomasackermanferreira8911 Yeah, Ford GT has gearstick on the right, but being an American car, in which the driver sits on the left, that makes a lot of sense. In my original comment I was just making the remark that due to us driving on the left of the road in the UK it makes more sense for us to have the gearstick on our left as that is what we have in our day to day road cars. As you mention there are probably decent reasons for doing so in the sim setup.

    • @tomasackermanferreira8911
      @tomasackermanferreira8911 Před 4 lety

      @@Arthur-ej5gi The original Ford GT was developed in the UK and was RHD, but the gearstick was also on the right near the door. its worth a google it looks strange but another example is the Mclaren F1, with the central seating position and stick on the right. In fact, nearly all F1 cars had the stick to the right regardless of the country of manufacture

    • @SnoodyMcFlude
      @SnoodyMcFlude Před 3 lety +1

      I'm from UK and drive LHD I sim, partly because that's what majority of cars in sims are and partly because of space I have. Makes VR a bit weird in a RHD car but you get used to it....plus when i hire cars abroad it doesn't feel so unnatural shifting with my right hand

  • @not4sgarageofbs500
    @not4sgarageofbs500 Před 4 lety +7

    I’m gonna be honest my Logitech genuinely feels EXACTLY like the four speed my g-body Malibu. Though that may be because it’s a Chevy four speed that gets used like a I’m in a motherfuckin drag race every god damn stoplight

  • @EdwinCollingridge
    @EdwinCollingridge Před 4 lety

    The Aiologs sounds enticing. I have the TH8A unfortunately the 9 pin socket on the cable failed outside of the warranty period , tried to fix it but in the end had to replace the entire board inside (cable and socket included), was not cheap but still much cheaper than the whole unit. Silly me! I kinda thought that the socket and plug was a bit tight and difficult to plug/unplug when it was under warranty. As always, Chris, Great content.

  • @gregorypruitt5068
    @gregorypruitt5068 Před 4 lety

    Great video!

  • @yunglogical6398
    @yunglogical6398 Před 4 lety +5

    Will anything else work on logitec other that their own shifter? On xbox

  • @danielsagitarius8620
    @danielsagitarius8620 Před 4 lety +7

    The thrustmaster shifter has a handbrake function...

    • @gregskere
      @gregskere Před 4 lety

      How does is works

    • @lucybaars4460
      @lucybaars4460 Před 4 lety

      put it in sequential mode, and set the upshift as handbrake in your sim. I've been using it that way when playing rally games

    • @Daniel-qx1ju
      @Daniel-qx1ju Před 4 lety

      @@lucybaars4460 The newer ones have their own handbrake mode

    • @Daniel-qx1ju
      @Daniel-qx1ju Před 4 lety +1

      To do it you just goto the th8a control panel and put it in analog mode

    • @lucybaars4460
      @lucybaars4460 Před 4 lety

      @OngeDaniel Really? Mine is about to die so I need to get a new one anyways.

  • @MrBlueJK4
    @MrBlueJK4 Před 4 lety

    Thank you only video on retail shifters I've seen

  • @Barca1068
    @Barca1068 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for video @ChrisHaye. :)
    I maybe buy Fanatec Clubsport shifter and Fanatec Handbrake.