G29 + TH8A Gear Shifter ?

foster grant · 17 Jul 2017 at 13:17

OK so I was going to get this gear shifter https://www.overclockers.co.uk/thrustmaster-th8a-gear-shifter-pc-ps4-ps3-xbox-one-gc-061-th.html

does any one know if it works with the G29 please ?

thanks

danoliver1 · 17 Jul 2017 at 13:33

It comes with a usb plug so just plug that into your computer and it will work. You cant plug it into the g29.

foster grant · 17 Jul 2017 at 13:36

OK thanks dan

andicole0 · 17 Jul 2017 at 13:37

Also be aware that some driving games do not support multiple devices, so a separately connected pedal set or gear change may not work. Check the game forums for details.
andi.

reecevxr · 17 Jul 2017 at 13:42

andicole0 said:
Also be aware that some driving games do not support multiple devices, so a separately connected pedal set or gear change may not work. Check the game forums for details.
andi.

Main one being Forza Horizon 3, which is why i still haven't bought it.

It comes with 2 interchangable leads, one to plug into a thrustmaster steering wheel base and one usb lead, even though i have a thrustmaster base i still use it as a seperate usb device as some software wont recognise my shifter at all when connected directly to the base

foster grant · 17 Jul 2017 at 13:48

OK thanks guys ..my mind is made up

lokiss · 18 Jul 2017 at 06:19

reecevxr said:
even though i have a thrustmaster base i still use it as a seperate usb device as some software wont recognise my shifter at all when connected directly to the base

Which is a farce. Thrustmasters flagship shifter has to be connected to a single usb connection, rendering the direct connection to their flagship £500 wheelbase absolutely useless. It's beyond me why they bothered to include a shifter port on the ts racer, when it's completely redundant.

Born2BSlow · 18 Jul 2017 at 09:11

The newer/main racing/driving games all support multiple controllers so it's only an issue if you play older stuff. I've used my separate th8a shifter on Euro Truck 2, American Truck, RF2, Assetto Corsa, PCars, live for speed, automobilista, iRacing, Race07 with no issues...

lokiss · 18 Jul 2017 at 17:34

Wasn't my problem. Just I can't fathom why they include the cable with the shifter, that plugs in to the wheel base, then you read the pdf and it tells you non of that will work after you've bought the £100 device. I'm out of usb's without buying a hub, and Ill need to buy another 2 meter extension to reach my rig, and it's another flailing cable across the floor.

I know it's a rant, but honestly..

foster grant · 19 Jul 2017 at 09:16

Yeah I just used my last free USB port for the shifter