TH8A or TH8RS?

Garirox · May 7, 2015

Hi all,

Sorry for the newbie question but i have the T500RS wheel setup and am looking into the optional shifter, thrustmaster list both the TH8A and TH8RS on the site plus other re-sellers, can someone tell me the difference or if one has superseded the other?

Garirox · May 7, 2015

Also, i believe it connects into a second usb slot in the PS4 if this is the case and i want to use my USB headset to what are my options?

AntinOz · May 7, 2015

USB Hub

Fanapryde · May 7, 2015

TH8A is the newer version.
Apart from a small color difference (red --> black), the A can be connected directly to a T300 wheel by means of a DIN plug. It has a DIN to USB cable included, so all options are available.
The A is compatible with the PS3/PS4 and XB1

skazz · May 7, 2015

You can see exactly which games support USB or DIN connection on the TH8A here:
http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=3&fid=15&pid=379&cid=12

If you want to use the shifter solely with the T500 then you have to use it via USB so it wouldn't matter whether you own TH8A or TH8RS.

Garirox · May 7, 2015

Thanks for the responses guys! will be sure to read up on support games too

Shoemacher · May 7, 2015

Just ordered the TH8A myself - use a bluetooth headphones so no USB issue. Found it a little cheaper on Zavvi over Amazon.