Customer Ratings & Reviews

In the exciting world of racing simulators and gaming, the pursuit of realism and total immersion is unending. Precision and performance execution are paramount, and every detail carries weight in capturing the essence of the racetrack. In this context, I integrated my Thrustmaster TH8S shifter with my Logitech G923 Racing Wheel for PC, and the results were impressive. Within a matter of moments, my PC recognized the shifter plugged in via USB, and it was ready for action without the need for extensive driver searches or additional software installations. This shifter operates seamlessly via a hassle-free Plug and Play method. It's important to note that my assessment of this manual shifter is rooted in my personal experience and is not intended for direct comparison with other brands. I opted for the TH8S shifter due to its exceptional versatility and wide compatibility across various racing wheel brands. Design: The H-pattern shift plate with 7 gears in addition to reverse gear execute well and make no miss except when I first used it. It is mostly made of plastic, making me feel like this is cheap. However, it feels sturdy and has a fabric protector around the shifter lever to protect the interior mechanism from any potential debris. The shift lever is made of steel which is expected from such a well-known company for making high and premium gaming peripherals and accessories. It Has a clamp that allows it to be securely mounted to a table or racing wheel seat. Very secure and stay attached with no issue. Compatibility: Compatibility is indeed one of the key attributes that sets Thrustmaster's racing peripherals apart from other brands. Thrustmaster has designed its products to offer extensive compatibility with various gaming platforms via dual connectors. It is widely compatible with a PC via USB cable (any racing wheel), PS, and Xbox via DIN (which require the use of Thrustmaster-brand racing wheels). Functionality and execution: One of the distinguished features of the Thrustmaster shifter is its ability to adjust the shifter resistance, which allows me to fine-tune the gear lever's resistance feel to suit my preference. I’m blessed with it and it complements my racing rig. It is durable and sturdy despite being made mostly of plastic. For a price point, it sets it as a great competitor!!!!

I learned to drive with a car with a shift box or manual transmission and I miss the felling of having the control of the vehicle so when playing any racing games I enjoy the feel of shifting gears. The Thrustmaster TH8S shifter is an add-on, it is an entry level and affordable shifter that performs well. It comes with both cables to either use it directly with a Thrustmaster racing wheel base with the mini-DIN cable and it can be connected directly to the PC with the USB-C to USB A cable both included. The shifter is sturdy and the shifting resistance can be adjusted with a flat screwdriver, it can be tightened or loosened to my liking. And shifting is fun and comfortable since it does have seven speeds and reverse. To install it is easy, it has a clamp to mount on a table or desk without using any tools, up to 1.6 inches thick and it is ready to be installed on a racing chair to feel like you are inside the vehicle. The feel of the shifter is good, the shifter is made of plastic so it does not feel like the real deal but then again it is affordable and it is entry level so it feels good even when I’m in the game it keeps up with the handling and with racing gloves I don’t get the plastic feel. Before using the TH8S go to the Thrustmaster website and download and install the drivers then connect it and done. Overall, I like how easy it was to add this shifter and make the experience much better, it is affordable and versatile.

This shifter attachment is solidly built and looks and feels like a premium product. It is designed to be able to work with a large variety of wheels from different manufacturers, by using either a USB-C connection or a DIN connector. The DIN connection is intended for Thrustmaster wheels, and USB allows a direct connection to console or PC making it very versatile. It has gears 1-7 and reverse, and rowing through each gear feels good almost like the real thing, just noisier due to the plastics. I have been using it on my T-248 for PS5 playing Gran Turismo 7 and it adds a level of immersion and realism that brings the game to a new level for me. Attaching it to a desk or stand is easy with a screw type compression fitting but I can see how in certain scenarios it might slide a bit since the underside does not have any sort of rubber for gripping the surface it’s on. I have a stand for my wheel and this attached quickly and easily to my setup and was recognized immediately without having to change any game or console settings. I’m impressed with it as an entry level piece, and it suits my needs perfectly.

I am not a great virtual racer, but ever since the PSVR2 was released, I’ve been dipping more into Gran Turismo 7 in VR. While the setup remains the same, when I’m racing, most of the time it’s with my Thrustmaster T128 connected to my PS5, and my PSVR2 headset. Sometimes though, I stick with driving on my TV. I also utilize a racing cockpit to hold my steering wheel and pedals. It’s a basic, cheap one, but luckily it has a spot for a shifter. It doesn’t have a built in seat. I offer my opinions to those who are like me: someone who is a casual racer and wants a cost efficient racing cockpit. As I said earlier, I have the T128 steering wheel. It’s a nice budget level steering wheel with force feedback. What it doesn’t have is a clutch pedal - just brake and gas. Honestly, I didn’t think this steering wheel could even accept a shifter because of the lack of a clutch pedal, but that’s luckily not the case. The TH8S shifter utilizes a clamp - much like the T128 steering wheel. It’s dead simple to use, and can attach to most tables and desks if you don’t have a racing cockpit. I have to recommend investing in a cheap racing cockpit (one with or without a seat) for the best experience. If you’ve ever driven a stick shift car in real life, you know that the shifter sits below the steering wheel, so it feels odd to have your video game steering wheel and shifter on the same level as one another - although it works. Honestly, if you’ve gotten this far and own a steering wheel, and are considering the shifter, you might as well take the next step to enhance the experience. In any event, onto the shifter. It’s mostly made of plastic, but it’s nice and sturdy. It’s not too large nor is it heavy. The shifting is smooth and easy. It goes up to 7 gears and has a slot for reverse as well. I wish there was a little more resistance in the shifting action to better mimic a real car, but that’s a minor quibble. When you’re in gear it doesn’t move much. And like a real car, when shifting up from your even gears (2nd to 3rd, 4th to 5th) it feels like it glides to the next gear. Basically, it’s really responsive when changing gears and I never had an instance where it didn’t move to the next gear. The shifter comes with two cables, one is a proprietary cable on both ends (looks similar to an old S-video cable if you’re familiar with that). The other cable is a USB-A to USB-C cable. The latter allows you to plug into your computer (to be clear, I didn’t plug my shifter into the computer, I played on the PS5). The proprietary cable plugs directly into the shifter and your compatible steering wheel. I had some issues plugging the cable into the steering wheel, but that was mostly because of my fat fingers. Luckily, I keep my setup plugged into my stand so I don’t anticipate unplugging it again. The cables aren’t terribly long, they have enough length to put the shifter within arms length of the steering wheel. Unlike my steering wheel (which I won’t get into here) I had no issues getting setup and ready to use the shifter. When plugged in, the steering wheel controller immediately recognized it. Again, my T128 doesn’t have a clutch pedal, which I wish I had, nonetheless, it was very much similar to shifting with the paddles on the steering wheel. I had no issues getting used to the absence of the clutch pedal - it didn’t seem like it took too much away from the realism. In the end, this is a useful addition to any racing simulation setup. It’s not too expensive and adds a certain level of realism that really makes simulation racing games - like Gran Turismo 7 - even more enjoyable.

The best shift ever Amazing product And real good price

Good Product not best build quality or aftermarket support but would recommend as a cheaper thrustmaster option. A really cool feature is the ability to change shift resistance.

shifts pretty well and nice that it has 7 speeds definitely better then the Logitech one IMO

Great shifter, shifting feels as good as the th8a imo without breaking the bank

I've never driven stick before. Had a general idea about how it works but never really had a way to try it out. I kind of feel like I could figure it out if put behind the wheel of a real manual transmission car after playing a couple games with this shifter. Setup was easy in that just plugging it in kind of works. I went to the website and downloaded the drivers for it but I don't think much changed from when I just had it plugged in to my computer without drivers. The only thing that's going to complicate setup is going to be making sure it works right in your game of choice. I connected my shifter directly to the computer via USB so it acted just like a separate unit. I imagine if you have a thrustmaster wheel with the correct connection, setup could be even easier for some games. Euro Truck Simulator 2 had things set up just about automatically as far as the shifter went. I just had to adjust settings for my wheel and pedals (Logitech G923). But with the default control wizard, the shifter had all of it's inputs set up already. Forza Horizon 5 needed a little extra setup. But it was a simple matter of just going to the controls and selecting each gear and then moving the shifter to that gear to set that input. After that, everything worked great. I'm sure there are more challenging games to set up but any driving game that allows wheel and pedal controls should have the ability to set this shifter up (don't quote me on that). The feel is pretty nice. Maybe a little stiff? Again, I don't drive stick, but my dad did when I was a kid and I remember the shifter feeling pretty loose. This has some play in neutral but it has a spring back to the center so it also feels a little rigid. The gears felt easy enough to shift into and over time I could see myself hitting exactly what gear I'm looking for every time. I found myself jumping over gears occasionally just from not being familiar with the spacing. But overall, clamped to my desk, the shifter felt how I'd assume it should feel. I've never considered getting a shifter but since I had this nice wheel already I figured I'd give it a shot and I'm glad I did. I like it. I think I'll play most of my racing games with manual transmission in the future just for the practice and I'm a fan of a little more immersion in things like truck and farming simulators which this offers plenty of. Definitely consider this one if it fits your budget and you're looking for something that just works for the most part.

This is my first standalone shifter. I've used paddle shifters on my wheel, but having driven a stick shift for over 10 years, I always wanted something a bit more "natural". This shifter does add more realism to the game, but it still doesn't give me the full experience I was hoping for. For starters, without any kind of feedback that a real shifter typically provides, you end up with what feels like just another controller. With that said, the ability to quickly and easily skip gears when changing down does provide a better experience in my opinion that multiple hits on a steering wheel paddle. I initially tested this on Forza on my PC. It took me a couple of races to get the proper feel for it, but before too long I was quickly banging through the gears. Next, I fired up American Truck Simulator, as my son enjoys "borrowing" my wheel on his PC to play ATS. After setting up the shifter, I found this to be a great addition in this game as I now had the ability to more easily shift gears on trucks with many gears and with it setup for 'H' pattern shifting, it allows me to effectively skip gears with just a simple gear change instead of many clicks of the paddle shifter like I had been doing. Overall, this has added another layer of realism to my gaming and I'm excited to put it to good use!

I am extremely impressed with how well made this shifter is. Surely feels like driving a manual transmission. Gear shifting accurately mirrors real life driving and it's fairly responsive. I like the tactile feedback, it really adds to the immersive experience of sim racing. Compatibility is nice, specifically the USB-C slot. The shifter knob is indeed ergonomic, it feels comfortable to use and easy to grip. The short stem lever is a great feature, super precise for nailing gear shifting and you feel like you’re in a Fast & Furious movie. The clamp is easy to install when mounting, no extra tools required and it allows for customization of setup. I am a little worried about longevity because the material is mostly plastic but so far it’s been sturdy and durable. I think it could use a little design tweaking without compromising the overall quality of the shifter. Maybe more color options for users to choose from for personalization? Just my opinion of course. Still, I am greatly satisfied and it certainly improved my sim racing experience. I think it is a valuable addition to my setup especially when you consider its price.