Customer Ratings & Reviews

Box came a little beat up, but other than that, the shifter is pretty good for it being mostly plastic around it. My only problem with it is the pieces separating the gears are a little too short. It’s way too easy to slip into the wrong gear.

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 works good for my son when he plays his racing games.

Great condition for open box. Missing the sequential shifter adapter only reason for the 4⭐ review

Pretty good shifter for the money my TH8A shifter broke so I decided to get this instead

This product is worth buying. Really takes ps5 vr2 driving to the next level. Gear box feels like a real stick shift.

Got this for my son for his birthday along with the wheel. He loves them.

Perfect addition to the T248 Steering Wheel and Pedals. The experience within Forza and other race sim games is amazing.

Perfect. The shifting is realistic. Quality product. Attached without slipping like others.

Very low budget shifter with no actual feeling of shifting

Great for racing and simulators it runs really nice

It is a gift but the person getting it did research and really wanted it

Works perfectly, quick shipping arrived in just a couple days

Great starting shifter. Feels awesome but just ot a fan of the build quality.

Great product very plasticky but useful for the game

Ease with set up and very durable husband loves it

Use it on my PC and some games dont have compatibility

Not good, cheap plastic; when I opened it out of the box, it was already broken; the red gear strip at the top came right off. I do not recommend this product. I returned it the same day it was shipped to me.

So far, I have utilized this shifter within multiple racing games and found that the TH8S shifter is a excellent addition to your Thrustmaster racing wheel setup. The 8-position gated shifter allows for fast, smooth and accurate gear selection of the 7 forward gears and reverse gear. The build quality is what you expect from Thrustmaster, the metal shift lever and ergonomic grip feels great in the hand. Mounting is simple and yet feels very secure. You have two connection options USB and DIN which makes the shifter compatible with Thrustmasters force-feedback racing wheels. With the types of casual racing games, I play and enjoy, it is my opinion, that I'm not sure how much longer these types of add-ons will be necessary now that most modern cars are moving to paddle shifters, but it is nice to have for those classic cars, rally, NASCAR game whose vehicles still utilize a manual shifter. With that I would still definitely recommend this shifter to any casual racing game enthusiast.

Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Review: A Game-Changer in Sim Racing I am an experienced sim racer who has tried out many different setups. Among them, the Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter stands out as a game-changer. When paired with my Logitech G920 driving wheel, this shifter takes the virtual driving experience to a whole new level. Here's why: Authentic "H"-Pattern Shift Plate One of the most noticeable aspects of the TH8S Shifter is its authentic "H"-pattern shift plate, which includes seven gears and a reverse option. This feature helps to fully immerse you in any racing environment you select, whether it be rally, trucks, GT, or NASCAR. The direct gear shifting provides satisfying tactile feedback that makes each gear change feel authentic and significant. Robust and Ergonomic Design The metal shift lever measures 1.6 inches or 4 centimeters and not only looks great but also feels great. It has an ergonomic "sport-style" shift knob that provides comfort and function, making every gear change effortless and smooth. The quality of the build is robust and durable, ensuring a long lifespan even with rigorous racing activities. H.E.A.R.T Technology: Consistency and Precision Thrustmaster's TH8S Shifter stands out from the competition thanks to its proprietary H.E.A.R.T technology. This technology ensures frictionless operation, providing consistent high precision throughout the shifter's lifespan. This level of consistency is crucial for serious sim racers who want to perform at their best every time. Cross-Platform Compatibility The versatility of the TH8S Shifter is genuinely commendable. Though I use it primarily on my PC, it is compatible with various platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Plus, it syncs well with Thrustmaster Force Feedback racing wheelbases, allowing users to keep everything within the same ecosystem.