Looking to take your racing game to the next level? Thrustmaster are looking to allow you to do just that with their new TH8S Shifter Add-On.
Available to pre-order today ahead of release on July 27th is the Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-On. This is a new entry-level gear shifter that will work within the Thrustmaster eco-system, like the T248 wheel, across PC, Xbox and PlayStation. It feels like it may well be a perfect fit for any sim racer, right down to the slower pace of a truck simulator.
Time to red line with the Thrustmaster TH8S?
The TH8S follows on from Thrustmaster’s previous TH8A, promising to allow players to push it to the red line. Whether you wish to go beyond that is a debate for another time, but should you be down with Thrustmaster, this should be one to check out.
Much of the reason for that is the TH8S is much more affordable than what has previously been on offer. Even then, Thrustmaster are promising the same performance levels as that of its predecessor.
Running an 8-position ‘H’ pattern plate, you’ll find the TH8S running 7 forward gears and 1 reverse. That can be doubled via a keyboard shortcut if you are looking to become a truck driver. There’s some short shifting going on here too, as well as a built-on clamp system that lets you set things up without tools.
Thrustmaster TH8S Features Are Plentiful
Versatile shifter
TH8S Shifter Add-On inherits the same 8-position (7+1) “H”-pattern shift plate used by its big brother, TH8A Shifter Add-On, allowing for direct shifting of the 7 gears plus the reverse gear with no unnecessary movements required. TH8S Shifter Add-On adapts to all types of games and vehicles with manual shifting: rally, GT, NASCAR, trucks. The number of gears can easily be doubled using a keyboard/gamepad shortcut to be configured in order to adapt to driving trucks with up to 14 gears. TH8S Shifter Add-On’s design has been modernized with a red ring — echoing the ring found on Thrustmaster’s recent T128 and T248 racing wheels, for aesthetic coherence in users’ sim racing setups. The “H”-pattern shift plate features a pronounced texture for the Thrustmaster “TM” logo, also stamped on top of the shift knob, giving the product real character and class.
Responsive shifting
With its 1.6″ / 4 cm metal shift lever, TH8S Shifter Add-On is a “short” shifter — specially designed with responsiveness in mind, for clean and precise shifting. The frictionless H.E.A.R.T technology derived from Thrustmaster’s high-end TH8A Shifter Add-On shifter version is incorporated into TH8S Shifter Add-On, ensuring the same extreme level of precision throughout the product’s lifespan. – TH8S Shifter Add-On features an ergonomic “sport-style” shift knob for easy handling, helping you stay in control in all situations — even off-road!
Full compatibility
The dual connectors (DIN and USB-C) on the back of TH8S Shifter Add-On allow for outstanding compatibility with virtually every type of sim racing setup. On PC, TH8S Shifter Add-On is compatible with all racing wheels via the USB-C/USB-A connection. On PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, the shifter is compatible with all Thrustmaster Force Feedback racing wheel bases via the DIN connection. The two cables are included with the product, for Plug-and-Play use. The sliding notch lets you hide the unused connector.
Built-in clamping system
TH8S Shifter Add-On features a built-in sturdy clamping system for all types of tables, desks and supports (0.04–1.6″ / 0.1–4 cm thick). Clamping doesn’t require any tools, allowing the shifter to be attached and unattached quickly and easily. Set up TH8S Shifter Add-On only when you need it, and then conveniently store it away in just a few seconds when you’re not using it.
When and Where?
Available in stores from July 27th, the Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-On will set you back £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99. That’s a decent drop from the €199.99 for the TH8A.
You can get pre-ordering today. Hit up Thrustmaster direct.
