$349.99
Next Level Racing HFS is used on Windows PC to read game telemetry, tune each of the eight motors and save separate haptic profiles for racing and flight titles (serial number required to download).
SimHub (optional) is optional third-party software that can send telemetry to the HF8 Pro, including alongside other telemetry-driven devices such as motion platforms or bass shakers.
The Next Level Racing HF8 Pro is the high-performance version of the HF8 haptic pad, built for sim racing and flight enthusiasts who want stronger, sharper feedback from their seat. It straps onto your seat and brings eight individually controlled vibration zones to your back and seat, so engine RPM, braking, gear shifts, road texture, turbulence and landings are felt exactly where they happen. Designed to fit Next Level Racing racing and flight cockpits and seats as well as third-party gaming, racing and flight seats, it turns an existing setup into a far more immersive simulator without changing your rig.
Compared with the standard HF8, the Pro motors deliver over 200% more torque, over 400% more power and 60% faster motor RPM, producing deeper, more forceful effects that stay strong through long, high-load sessions while still rendering subtle surface detail. On a Windows PC the pad connects over USB and runs with Next Level Racing‘s HFS software, now refreshing at 75 fps instead of 15 fps for low-latency, real-time haptics. Each of the eight motors can be tuned individually, with effects assigned separately for racing and flight titles and saved in custom profiles, and SimHub integration is supported for advanced users.
Comfort has been upgraded too. The HF8 Pro is covered in breathable SIMAERO mesh that helps dissipate heat, with a non-slip surface and thicker high-density moulded foam for better pressure distribution, and an improved fit with adjustable straps holds it snugly in place. It suits users from 120 to 210 cm tall and up to 150 kg, measures 119 x 44 x 4 cm and weighs 1.7 kg. On PlayStation and Xbox, the pad works in audio-only mode through its 3.5 mm audio connection, so full per-motor telemetry control requires a Windows PC with HFS.
