Watch BEFORE You Buy! Logitech Shifter in 2024

[@OCRacing]

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[@adaddylicious1748]

May not be the best quality, but for a beginner who just wants to slam through gears in dirt rally 2 for an affordable price its perfect

[@OCRacing]

I agree

[@RagnarOdinson]

@@OCRacing Was wondering if you have tried out the PXN A7 H-pattern shifter..? Specifically how it compares to the new’ish Thrustmaster TH8S. It seems like the PXN FFB Wheels are generally sub-par (at best), but the A7 shifter looks potentially promising with PC and Thrustmaster compatibility, etc. while, IMHO, looking Much better than the the plastic TH8S and being about $10 bucks cheaper too. I think it might make a nice addition to my “budget friendly” setup, Lol (T150 w/T-LCM load cell pedals). THANKS! And I Very much appreciate any thoughts/info you may have to share about the product. - Have a Great One 👊!!

[@2770monz]

You just described me to a T! since I got it in 2019, its done what I've needed it to do. Even with a quick Ebay mod kit to get it working as a sequential shifter! I as a casual off n on player on racing games cannot justify anything more than this Logitech wheel, pedals and shifter package. Perfect for my needs

[@tmthylthm]

TH8S is a much better alternative, and it's cheaper.

[@awakeandwatching953]

@@tmthylthm i went with the TH8S for my g923 as i plan on upgrading gradually, glad i did as it feels great for me

[@weetikveelpik-wq5bx]

not me watching this litteraly 20sec AFTER i bought it

[@ifc-snn1959]

Real

[@robinmeijerink6768]

Same here!😂

[@MasterRoachi966]

if youre worried about the usb issue. Logitech makes an adapter now!

[@SeatiesTheGoat]

same

[@Kdaf123]

Fr

[@rando4687]

Used this shifter in BeamNG and in AC. It lost calibration after 4 months of use so I bought a Moza...then that stopped working with Beam. Now rocking a Simmagic shifter running good after 3 months.

[@WillSmith-26]

that's some really bad luck right there

[@rando4687]

Way it goes for me.

[@NowLedgeOutpost]

How does it happen though?​@@rando4687

[@sharl1633]

cant you recalibrate??

[@rando4687]

@@sharl1633 did a bunch of research on it. Every method I had tried either failed to fix it or worked for 10 minutes before breaking.

[@2770monz]

Since I got my G29 wheel, pedals and shifter package back in 2019 - sweet black Friday sale 😁- its done what I've needed it to do. Plus with an Ebay mod kit purchase to get it working as a sequential shifter! I as a casual off and on player on racing games could not justify purchasing anything more than this Logitech wheel+pedals and shifter package. Perfect package and price point for my needs. That's all I have to say about that

[@OCRacing]

Glad to hear!

[@the_g_gang9817]

what was the mod kit?

[@GoingTrackSideinAlberta]

Honestly, I prefer the shifter modified by custom sim shop. For example they have an H pattern improvement, spring mod and a sequential kit version 2. This makes the shifter so much better and a lot closer to realistic feeling, for example a Honda shifter

[@BostonFaith]

It makes it way better indeed, but wouldn't call it high end. Still better than a stock TH8A though.

[@Dragonko12]

I am very happy with my Logitech shifter it is a world of difference coming from the pxn v9 shifter i knew i was at the bottom of the barrel but i didn't realize just how deep it was i went from forcefully pushing gears hoping it doesn't break (it did) to easily gliding into gears.

[@ThatSkaterGuyy]

Just bought one over Christmas and was disappointed to find out that it only connected to the G wheels and there was no USB. After researching all the forums and Reddit posts, found that the Leo Bodnar USB Adapter is the best for PC users. It comes with software that allows you to tune the shift gates so if you keep misshifting and know you are in the right gate, you can adjust how it's registering on the PC. Apparently, since it's cheap, it does tend to change over time. Overall I'm happy with it considering the price and it makes drifting and training for my real manual car a heck of a lot easier compared to looking for the paddles.

[@MotoMedicine904]

I'd buy my TH8A twice over before I went back to the Logitech. I tried the Chinese/amazon shifter but that thing was way too loud and stiff. I didnt have the patience to wait for an SHH and i dont like the push down for reverse and 7th on the MOZA shifter. So TH8A it was on Amazon for next day delivery.

[@OCRacing]

Thanks for the insight 👍

[@rb2268]

That's what I'd expect for a shifter that costs 3 times what the logitech costs

[@Chio_OB]

I liked the one that came with the G25 that could switch between H and sequential. I'm on a DD wheel now and use the paddle shifters apart from when I play spin tyres or European Truck Simulator, I have the TH8S now which is cheap and nasty, lol

[@wvansluisveld3011]

Logitech, when will you offer a shifter compatible and at the quality of the G pro wheel?

[@londonweekend]

There is also a big plastic worm screw (missing in your one for some reason) that goes upwards through that hole in the clamp part so it is held at three points and needed for for full left/right back/forth stability.

[@yddragon100]

Also never say 2015 was almost 10 years ago ever again 😭.... 👴👴

[@OCRacing]

yeah sorry about that 😭

[@ODazai]

8:55 i live in Brazil bro, I'm paying 10x more and definitely not getting what i should for the price

[@MadMaxx6210]

Sheesh man the edits at the start, whoooh man! 👌

[@OCRacing]

Glad you liked it :)

[@rockx6298]

the people who have a console and has an logitech wheel its the only option (without changing the wheel base)

[@bleedingfly]

You can use Thrustmaster shifters with Logitech wheels.

[@rockx6298]

@@bleedingfly how in the world can u use thrustmaster shifter with logi wheel in console guru?🤔

[@bleedingfly]

@@rockx6298 There's a handful of videos showing you how to do it right here on youtube.

[@RagnarOdinson]

@OCRacing Was wondering if you have tried out the PXN A7 H-pattern shifter..? Specifically how it compares to the new’ish Thrustmaster TH8S. It seems like the PXN FFB Wheels are generally sub-par (at best), but the A7 shifter looks potentially promising with PC and Thrustmaster compatibility, etc. while, IMHO, looking Much better than the the plastic TH8S and being about $10 bucks cheaper too. I think it might make a nice addition to my “budget friendly” setup, Lol (T150 w/T-LCM load cell pedals). THANKS! And I Very much appreciate any thoughts/info you may have to share about the product. - Have a Great One 👊!!

[@MasterRoachi966]

Logitech has now actually released an adapter that you can plug your shifter and pedals in to so you can use any other wheel of your choice on pc! You would just need an extra usb port available for the adapter and the new wheel!

[@Jayy_R2]

for my first force feedback sim setup i got a g29 with a shifter and pedals used but pretty much brand new just couple months old for £160 i just recently orderd a aikeec handbrake so far im enjoying the g29 and shifter so about £200 i got a wheel pedals shifter and handbrake

[@shadow7749]

for the durability, i don't know if it count but i nearly destroy one and my wrist while hard shifting in 3rd gear

[@miklos182]

you own me, already subscribed.

[@stickybuds05]

I had one years ago, modded a bit, but still too toy-like in the end. Unless you are on console, I would go with an aliexpress/ebay USB shifter for that kind of money (one with hall sensors instead of switches if you can find one). Was miles better than anything I'd used by that point, including TH8 shifters. Still going strong today

[@ito_obli]

Have only used the g29 and shifter since 2017 i have 0 complains about it, however rn its having problems where shifting into 3rd you have to slam it in or it would jump out of gear

[@Carumboom]

does it work good with g27 ?thanks

[@TheLeftybar]

The one bad thing about Logitech RN is they don't have a mid or high range shifter at the moment, making it difficult to upgrade your shifter without having to buy a whole new sim wheel. Though, is their a way to make a thrustmaster, fanatec, or any other shifter work with a Logitech wheel base?

[@limpetarch98k]

6:19 In the future, adapter cables will cost $400 CAD, will look like dummy wheelbases and the excuse given would be " realism ".

[@DeftStar76YT]

How would you OC rate the stiffness compared to the th8s shifter?

[@OetoeAarda]

Th8s is way better

[@DeftStar76YT]

@ thanks but hehe 7mo ago

[@OetoeAarda]

@@DeftStar76YT yeah😅

[@SroedingerCat]

It just works. With Logitec wheel base. After two years I have nothing else to say about it.

[@blakeo9281]

Is the sim tour project still going? I hope I can see my submission and others soon!

[@OCRacing]

yup

[@hannesgreen638]

You don't buy this stuff new, people. Get it used for half the price.

[@Randomii666]

I don't know if i've just encountered bad ones, but none of the logitech shifters i've tried have worked properly. Mostly the reverse gear never engages without slamming it in with force a few times, and sometimes other gears can also fail to register

[@Pozer714]

My reverse gear is set at the same location as 6th gear and won't bind to it's own button in both "Forsa Motorsports", and also tried an older one "GTR 2". Haven't tried setting it up on other games yet though. I'm correctly shifting by, from natural, pushing the shifter down and into the reverse slot, not sure what the problem is. Won't bind to reverse.

[@CaffeinatedMoustache]

Note: This shifter has a very common defect where the gears start to skip after 2-3 years of use, if you don't know how to repair this bug then you will end up having to just buy another shifter.

[@peepopoo4387]

This happened to me after 20 hours of use in Dirt Rally 2.0. The shifter wouldn't register second gear.

[@geenwel3785]

@@peepopoo4387 happened to me aswell after like 4 days so I bought the TH8S getting it tomorrow

[@hatredcopter838_]

I just got mine today on Amazon for 29 bucks. Brand new, never used. Worth every penny no matter how bad it is. Lol

[@chokinghzard]

compared to the th8s, which one do you prefer more?

[@MrTARIQSs]

Not even close, the th8a is full metal and had actual springiness/resistance that pulls to the middle The Logitech is all plastic and feels completely loose, zero resistance

[@chokinghzard]

@@MrTARIQSs i think you read my comment wrong 😅I was talking about thrustmaster's cheaper shifter (th8S) that they released recently but yes I agree that the th8A's build is far better than logitech

[@MrTARIQSs]

@@chokinghzard ohhh yeah sorry was never aware that the names were this close lmao Sorry for not reading it well enough initially

[@roguesquadron521]

TH8S, it's a solid shifter for the price. It's not a T8HA but it's better built than the Logitech and just feels better in my hand. I'm probably going to hang on to it for awhile, =)

[@arvyduxx1]

if you dont have logitech wheel but you want this shifter you can by usb special version of the same shifter.

[@KyleS26]

early (literally its like 7:45 am here in alaska) also WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO RELEASE THE BLOODY PRO ACCESSORIES

[@OCRacing]

I have a viewer in Alaska?! 😳

[@KyleS26]

@@OCRacing heck yeah

[@sonyx5332]

This is what I'm waiting for the most. I own both complete set of Fanatec GT DD PRO and the Logitech G PRO racing wheel. I want to get rid of the Fanatec but I love their shifter and just hope Logitech release a good one this year. Only a PC built for sim racing would make me keep the Fanatec shifter to use with the Logitech G PRO racing wheel.

[@gamechip06]

They did it! They have accessories now 🙂

[@moritz-zv3rw]

which stering wheel is for you better the pxn V10 or the logitech g 923?

[@OCRacing]

G923

[@moritz-zv3rw]

@@OCRacing ok thanks for answering so fast👍

[@Logan2030VR]

It’s cheap witch is nice but if you have a rather rougher racing style be careful because the clamps aren’t very good

[@OCRacing]

I could imagine them wearing out after time.. brand new they seemed to do a good job from my experience

[@Logan2030VR]

@@OCRacingIt’s worth the money but I would recommend hard mounting them

[@mhillenaar]

Logitech should be making a Pro shifter to match the Pro wheel.... 🤯 One that has it all, like shifting gears but also function as a pull push system.

[@jayhendrix7343]

Q: just grabbed my 1st G29 setup and overall im happy with it after getting the settings figured out. The brake pedal ill mod later using a load cell setup. But now ive come to looking to buy a shifter but not sure of this Logitec model? Is there another 1 i can use or am i stuck with this due to the propietary plug it uses? Tia

[@TB-wi5dn]

The pace of constant quality and intriguing content coming from this channel impresses me every time

[@OCRacing]

I’m literally in my room all day editing and filming nowadays

[@jibrilxisreal8037]

When you said 10 years I was like DAM lol like Kevin hart in that clip

[@FineBoiMohammed]

6:30 honestly that’s how I would have used it

[@Robbie-cars]

Mine does not work any more pls give me some tips

[@mareczeq7196]

Im looking to upgrade from thrustmaster t80, i play on a desk and my budget is $250~

[@IsakHovland]

Can i Connect it Even if i have a thrustmaster wheel?

[@OCRacing]

no

[@pannonianfit1582]

damn with these logitech wheel updates one time no force feedback in some game other time the shifter doesn work its a gamble 😅

[@Tuitaye]

What car were you driving in the demo?

[@OCRacing]

The Lotus 79 on iRacing!

[@420-cannacat]

Currently going to buy this in a few days with the g920, £200 all in, I'll build my own rig tho 🙃

[@ja_gameplay]

Heeeemmm thanks for the review.. May be I will buy for it.. 😊, I am still doubt about it.. Let me Check again.. 🙏🏻

[@sadsismint]

I bought this to try and improve some shift speeds, but i just found it to be slower than the paddles and it just got in the way of racing.... so its back in the box and packed away...

[@OCRacing]

Oh 100% it won’t be faster than paddles, this is more for just the fun of shifting gears, not to increase performance at all

[@sadsismint]

@@OCRacingI had heard that they can be used to do some "instant gear changes" for license time trials by doing some trick with starting it in the gear you wanted or something... but didn't really work out for me.

[@James_Armitage]

Oc racing, are you from Canada?

[@OCRacing]

Do you think i'm from Canada?

[@James_Armitage]

@@OCRacing well I tried America and you said no so my next best guess is Canada or English

[@James_Armitage]

@@OCRacing are you? You aren’t answering my question

[@rtKiLo]

So, i bought the Thrustmaster TH8RS for $200 and it broke so much faster than my logitech shifter

[@actually_a_moth]

anyone know where i can get that 3d printed gated manual mod he had in the video for a second or two?

[@omerkurt9406]

What about a used Th8a for around $100?

[@OCRacing]

Good deal depending on its condition

[@MotoMedicine904]

100% buy that. I got mine new for $180 and zero regrets. I ordered a Clix Beetle GT V2 Mod for it to give it some more tactile feel.

[@SippyCup_Official]

I have this shifter and enjoy it. I would enjoy a sequential shift sure, but for now this shifter does the job very well. My one and only complaint would be that I wish it had a usb connection. Mine connects via vga style connector that plugs in to the g923 wheel base.

[@yddragon100]

I hate that shifter with a passion. I have it and I hate it

[@snuttebyxa]

Can I have it? Joking btw

[@HerkusVaizgenis]

Works on ps5?

[@ArlitoBurrito]

If you have the wheel

[@œøǔÿ]

you can use the racing adapter

[@powrvr]

So your saying if I have the adapter and connect it to a thrustmaster th8s I can use it with the g29?

[@œøǔÿ]

@@powrvr uhh no, it’s for logitech shifters and nothing else but you can use it externally with the racing adapter. Example: Fanatec csldd base Fanatec pedals Logitech shifter + racing adapter

[@Team_SpaceX]

Well it’s cheap so I’ll say it’s fine. Good vid oc!

[@OCRacing]

Made it just for you 🤣

[@edcadlick2650]

Thanks Oscar another professional review, still in the hospital waiting for surgery. Thanks for caring. I'll be fine I'm hard to kill.🤕🙋👍

[@OCRacing]

You’re very welcome, hope you get out of there asap 🫡

[@chuanjenchang3153]

Greeting from Taiwan, your review is really on point👏 keep up the good work!

[@OCRacing]

Thanks a lot!

[@knucklestheechidna5718]

I did the spring preload mod, but the ball bearing was buckling and shifting rough, i printed a brace for to frame on the inside of the shifter the holds it closer together in order to enable the higher levels of preload, it was pushing itself apart just had to barely shave the interior housing ill be uploading on thingiverse soon. Also made a top for the shifter with magnets but no gates the gates always fit funny and ultimately broke off for me the extra stiffness from the spring mod and the magnets gives me all the reassurance i need so I've been using the magnetic gateless top for a while now and its pretty legit

[@drwhulikesyou]

I heard the PXN A7 shifter is amazing and it’s $10 more than the Logitech one. it’s the only good thing made by PXN according to many reviewers

[@how2jager273]

Its a waste of money in my humble opinion. If on PC, buy that one 3d printed shifter or that 70€ metal usb one (both reviewed by OC Racing btw)

[@OCRacing]

Thanks for the comment, I’ve linked both of those in the written version of this review on my website 👍

[@awetryird5042]

YEEEAAHHH, NEW VIDEO HERE🔥🔥🔥

[@OCRacing]

I’m on the GRINDDD 🫡

[@Rezar_racing]

Mine died after 3 months of drivinn😢😢😢

[@ShikayHawken]

I swear every sim racer will always find a way to make a normal equipment that shouldn't work to be usable in the jankiest way possible.

[@snows7316]

great video, i just bought one

[@preyes333]

I had this thing and even tried to increase the feel by modding it which only added a minor click to it. To me this shifter is trash and leaves much to be desired. It’s so vague it sux

[@ifc-snn1959]

I bought it for 35€ new so I cant complain

[@RotNside]

Still waiting for a pro shifter from Logitech

[@OCRacing]

100%

[@Darren_Martin]

Still? It was never worth it. Dwl My first shifter and it was a piece of junk. I guess that's what you get for $50

[@TheElvenKeys]

bro got the G29 on the floor

[@OCRacing]

lmaooo

[@kinidus]

Bro, I just got this video after buying it :/

[@Orionysusaventuras2020]

Ima use it on beamng drive Lol

[@konnorj6442]

Reasonably decent vid but no they do the sugar is not worth the money it's charging especially compared to the thrustmaster when the fact that it is it's a proprietary connection and the fact that they're adapters for it that's a f****** joke the doctors are 80% of the cost of the actual shifter so why in hell would anybody in the right mind by that that's just idiotic you'd be better off doing it if you're specialized conversion cuz that's only a DB9 connection which is an old school cereal music custom version of that and modify over to the USB because it's going to be USB signals are using anyways it's all the people making the adapters are ripping you off too no garbage once again and Logitech they've lost their touch years ago unfortunately

[@felipeferreira00]

Honestly, i think that it's time to Logitech to step up their game. Belt-driven wheels are (for the most part) better, and their shifter could be bigger, more tactile (pause) and maybe gated. Also, some buttons on the shifter could be good too.

[@smallbutdeadly931]

The pinkie shifter

[@OCRacing]

🤣

[@Solis357]

I really don't like logitech wheels to much of a cash grab for a product that isn't even that top tier.

[@Stripes.fischs]

179th 🤓 trying to get every comment number from 1st to a 1000th

[@OCRacing]

You’re going to ruin my video watch times 😭

[@mqt5]

Absolutely not worth it, i haven't even watched the first 5 seconds.

[@OCRacing]

Nice

[@RaiseTheRufus1992]

Fanatec, worst company in sim racing. Feel obligated to post this on every video.

[@Sigmamale973]

Claim your early ticket here

[@OCRacing]

Everyone who claims: 🐐

[@Logan2030VR]

Here

[@Weakest_counterstrike_player]

@@Logan2030VR can I still claim?

[@maltheherbl]

Here

[@rando4687]

Bit late but I am now on lunch.

[@window469wow3]

ello

[@OCRacing]

ello mate

[@blackpanda1705]

I got it for 11 dollars brand new 😅

[@1Zach1]

W video

[@OCRacing]

W comment

[@grybauskaitespakalikukluba970]

G25 shifter is better

[@b9bot148]

No, not at all. MOZA and Thrustmaster have superior shifters.

[@nikkoshodo]

anddddd the thrustmaster is a 200 dollar shifter so whats your point..

[@Zoregman]

im so early wth

[@OCRacing]

proud of you

[@Thatguy-jd2sy]

Early !!!

[@OCRacing]

Legend 🤝

[@las10plagas]

don't buy ANYTHING by logitech!! every item I bought from them, ever, was flawed. just buy something else. there is a reason why other manufacturers have higher prices.

[@chrisconley2081]

Just got this Xbox Series X and Logitech 920 wheel - Here are the games I bought NONE work with it. Logitech chat support pretty useless. I would love a list of available xbox games that do work. GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Need for Speed™ Ultimate Bundle Payback Need for Speed™ Ultimate Bundle Rivals Need for Speed™ Ultimate Bundle Need for Speed Need for Speed™ Unbound Assetto Corsa ( Assetto Corsa Competizione Dirt 5 Year One WRC 24 Forza Horizon 4