Logitech Driving Force Shifter Question

Michael Watts · May 30, 2018

Does anyone know if this will work as a stand-alone shifter on PC? I have Thrustmaster stuff but for some reason my shifter won't connect to the PC and Tech Support at TM...well you know how they are... if it just connects through the computer with a USB it should be able to work independently of the Wheel..

Case_ · May 31, 2018

By default, it needs to be connected to the Logitech wheel to function. But you can get an USB adapter to make it standalone:

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=188

Using it myself, works great. Then again if you already have the TH8A shifter (?) from Thrustmaster, it makes sense to solve your issues with it and just use that, as it's a better shifter and also features a standalone mode.

Michael Watts · May 31, 2018

If only I could find the actual USB adapter. I was hoping a PS/2 to USB would work but I guess that’s where my trouble is. The Logitech/Leo Bodnar solution sounds good right now

Case_ · May 31, 2018

@Michael Watts What TM shifter do you actually own?

Michael Watts · Jun 1, 2018

The regular TH8A. There is an RS version apparently

Michael Watts · Jun 1, 2018

Just to clarify the TH8a comes with two adaptors a USB for PC and a PS/2 for plugging into a wheel when using on console. I’ve been on Console for the last 12 years

Case_ · Jun 1, 2018

So why not just get the cable from Thrustmaster if that's the only thing you're missing? Surely it can't be that difficult to get to justify buying an entirely new (and worse) shifter and an adapter for it?

You could also make the cable yourself if there really is no other option:

https://i.imgur.com/QgsJNyM.png