Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you like driving simulators as much as I do, and I am not a hard core gamer, you will absolutely love this add-on shifter. The "gates" on it remind me of a particular Italian sportscar. To start I used it on my PC but will switch it over to my game console since it is compatible with both. Hookup was straight forward with the USB-C connection. Once connected it was off to the races, literally! The feel of the shifter is solid with a locking attachment that will clip to a pretty thick desk or table. One feature I really like is that the shifter will self center unlike some that move all over the place. Seven gears are at your disposal plus reverse. Took some getting use to because of course the shifting is shorter than in an actual car but overall it mimics an actual shifter pretty closely. Pairing this with a nice steering wheel and pedals and you will feel like you're taking on the some of the best courses around. Can't wait to use it with the game console and the VR headset. I can't say that this it pro level but for the occasional virtual racer it is a must have.

I got the TH8S shifter as an add-on to my Thrustmaster T248 wheel. Setup was as easy as plugging it into the wheel. However, since I play on PS5, I had to use the DIN connector. The location of the port on the T248 wheel is fairly tight and I bent a pin when I first tried to insert it. I took a precision screwdriver and straightened it back out and it worked fine. The screw clamp worked well enough, just don't try to really bang through the gears or it will move around on you a little. The shifter feels good in your hand. As far as game play, I did initially struggle with it. I was shifting and the game kept putting the car in neutral. I realized that my clutch engagement point was set to 100%, meaning it wasn't truly engaged until the pedal was depressed to 100% and I was shifting before the clutch was there. I tweaked the clutch settings in the game to have it engage at around 80%, much like a real vehicle would. I didn't have any more issues after that. Having the shifter makes racing games more immersive. I've mostly driven manual vehicles in my life, so it just feels more natural to me. I also like the fact that it is quiet. The shifter paddles on the T248 wheel are insanely loud and the TH8S shifter takes away that noise which I appreciate. Overall, it's a great entry-level shifter that I think most will enjoy.

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!

This is a good manual shifter if you want to add some fun with manual shifting to your steering wheel for compatible racing games. I have been using it with the Thrustmaster T248 wheel and pedals on pc which Best Buy also sells. It's a nice mid price wheel for those who want a good wheel but don't want to spend a ton of money and comes with some good quality adjustable pedals. I also have the Insignia racing wheel stand from Best Buy which makes the whole setup easier and more fun. As you may have guessed I'm a gamer and I love racing games. I have a couple of older consoles but recently I mainly play on pc. The steering wheel makes them much more realistic and more fun. This shifter adds to the realism and to me the fun. Some may not want to shift manually but if you're curious about it give it a try. You can use it with or without the clutch pedal so it's really pretty easy. If you're using it on pc like me you will need a separate usb port for it; consoles can just plug it into a compatible wheel. So laptop gamers may need a usb hub to accommodate but desktops should have enough. Comes with two cables one to connect to your wheel and one usb-c to usb-a connectors. The usb-c end connects to the shifter and the usb-a to the computer. I've used it mainly on forza horizon 5 and it works great. Nice feel and short throw. It also works well with Assetto Corsa and should work with several other games that support wheels but maybe not all. If you're a diehard and want a better one the Thrustmaster TH8A is probably better and higher quality with a bit more options but it's price is more. This one supposedly has adjustable tension but it just seems to make it more or less wobbly in the center position. It could be useful in the future though as it may loosen up a little with use. If you want the best and can afford it you should probably get the TH8A instead of this one. But if you're on a budget and just want to have some fun this is a more affordable alternative.

Like many others, during the lockdown I took up sim racing as a way to trick myself into thinking I was getting out of the house. As part of this new hobby I picked up a Logitech racing wheel with pedals which has served me well. But let's face it - as efficient as they are, the flappy paddle gear shifters lack something compared to the more traditional stick shifter. So when the opportunity to add this to my rig came along, I was more than happy to try it out. In my experience, Thrustmaster has always been the brand to go to for unassuming but very durable flight sticks. I'd never tried any of their driving accessories before though, and when I first took the shifter out of the box I'll admit I was a little worried. When you play in VR it's very easy to get caught up in the moment - which is why it's very important that any sim hardware be built to be able to take all of the abuse the real thing might in case someone uses more force than they really should. And I'll admit that my first impression was not great. Pretty much all the visible parts save for the stalk itself are plastic, and only a single screw clamp was provided for mounting. It was also very lightweight compared to the wheel and pedals I had, making me wonder how long it could possibly stand up to abuse. But after spending a few days with it, I've realized these fears were unfounded. While the case may be plastic there's a very solid frame underneath it, and it is very satisfyingly tactile as you slam the shifter home in each gear as you move through the progression. Thrustmaster has clearly done what they always do and invested everything into making the internals as reliable as possible. What's more setup worked great with no effort at all from me. Since I wasn't pairing it with a Thrustmaster wheel I simply attached the provided USB cable to use it as a standard input device and it was immediately recognized and configured in two of the three racing games I tried it out on. The fact that you don't have to pair it with another Thrustmaster device is a huge plus IMO, and something other companies should be learning from. There are, however, a few downsides that should be mentioned. The biggest is the mounting solution. If you have a racing stand with a dedicated tray for you to permanently mount your shifter, you are going to be out of luck here. For some reason they did not include any mounting lugs, meaning you're stuck with the screw clamp and rubber friction pads to keep it in place on your stand or desk. Admittedly this does work well enough - I didn't have any issues with it sliding around once I got it clamped down, but rubber pads do eventually wear down and need to be replaced. Bolts really don't. And it's also hard to beat the cleaner look of a permanent mount. It would have been very nice to at least have the option.

The TH8S is a solid accessory, giving you an additional level of sim "realism" beyond what most racing wheels give you out of the box. It works well and is easy to setup; I'm just not sure if it's essential, at least for me. I'm using the TH8S as an add-on to my Thrustmaster 248 with my gaming PC. Setup was very simple (the shifter was immediately recognized) and felt like a natural extension to the already great 248. My main racing gaming these days consists of playing Forza, and in that regard, the shifter was an excellent add-on. Again, zero issues getting it up and running and it feels made for not only the game but the wheel. It does a single thing, and it does it very well which is exactly what you want from a shifter add-on. I haven't tried it in a wide range of racing sims, beyond Forza, WRC 10, and Dirt. Across those titles, I've had zero issues; everything was recognized immediately and settings required very little (if any) tweaking to get things running perfectly. There's not a lot to dislike about this thing. Build quality is what I'd describe as "so-so". Not the highest quality, but given the price, it's about exactly in line with what I was expecting. It does add a considerable bulk to your setup, so if you're cramped for space, a shifter might not be the best option. Otherwise, as said, not a lot to dislike about it. All told, this add-on does exactly what you want it to do; it adds a level of realism that greatly enhances the "sim" aspect to racing games and comes at very little cost. Whether it's essential to your setup comes down to whether you feel you need the extra big of realism. If you do, I'd strongly consider the TH8S.

Got this mainly to add to my Thrustmaster Steering wheel. It directly connects with the cable and I tested it out on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Worked great and was useable in Forza Horizon 5 n o problem and also the newest Forza Motorsports that came out last week. I also tried it out on the PC with a generic steering wheel and was able to integrate it just fine. For PC, you use the included USB cable and its a separate input device, which you have to configure via the game you are playing. worked fine. It shifts very smooth, and is easy to use. It adds a lot of versatility and realism to driving games. In my opinion It is a must if you play driving simulators where you drive big trucks, aka Class 8 trucks, it just feels weird to drive a simulated big truck without a shifter, although I am old school, had my CDL for over 25 years and only have driven manual transmission in my big trucks. I know automatics are the present and the future, but what fun is that in a video game. Shifting feels realistic enough to scratch that itch. I would definitely recommend it, simple clamp on mounting and since it is so small, easy to position just about anywhere, even say on the armrest of your gaming chair.

I was excited to try out this shifter! The shifter itself feels solid, better than it’s price point would imply. I already had a Thrustmaster T128 wheel which has a port for the mini DIN cable that comes packaged with the shifter. It also comes with a usb cable for use with certain games that require the shifter to be plugged into one of the console’s usb ports or for use with a PC. There’s a list of compatible games if you go to Thrustmaster’s support page and it’s marked if you need to plug in to the console directly or if you should use the mini DIN cable. The shifter mounts with a single large clamping screw. I was concerned that the single clamp might let the shifter move around but that has been a non-issue, it stays where I put it. The stick itself has a detent that holds it in neutral in the 3-4 gear slot. Shifting through the first four gears works good for me. I sometimes miss the 4-5 shift though, I’m having trouble especially in rally games where you’re fighting the force feedback of the wheel driving one handed while you try to upshift. I often end up in third gear when I was going for fifth. I need more practice laps!

This may be a me thing. But gears 1 to 4 are easy to navigate. I have absolutely no issues there. Once I get to 5 to 7 or reverse (if configured) the gears are not as easy to navigate. I keep dropping from 5 to 4 rather than 6. Or going 5 to reverse. I have also gone 6 to 3 inadvertently. Going 5 to reverse is not a good feeling. It can be frustrating at times. Build wise this is a very sturdy build. The clamp is very sturdy if attaching to a wheel frame or just attaching to a desk. I have never had a issue with it slipping in any manner at all. Very very sturdy. It would be nice if they included a slightly longer USB type C cable. The length is decent, but in my case I needed a longer cable to reach my PC. I am using this with a Logitech G923 and using the USB C cable to connect to my PC. I have had absolutely no issues with the games I have used in with including a few NASCAR and Project CARS games. I am still playing with Trackmania to see how I can configure it to work as additional inputs from the wheel. This really has taken the games to a new level. I just hope I can get better with my shifting. It almost feels like the separators should be offset just a little more to allow you better control. Like I said, it might just be me and needing to get use to the shifter a little more. I would still recommend it, it really feels like a learning curve on my side more than a failure of the device.

For those who enjoy racing simulation, and are in need of a shifter for your gaming rig, look no further. The TH8S shifter is a great budget friendly shifter. Thrustmaster products have been around the racing simulator world for some time now. I’ve been using their gaming products for a while, and they never disappoint. The TH8S shifter has worked flawlessly with my computer and PS5. From looks to function, the TH8S has been great. I love the gated shifter design and feel. It reminds me of a Ferrari, especially with the black and red color. The shifter feels great around my hand and has been very responsive thought game play. I’ve paired it with Thrustmaster’s very own T300 RA steering wheel and pedal combination and they’ve been working flawlessly together. The TH8S shifter really compliments my racing simulator setup and makes the game/driving experience so much better. For the price, the Thrustmaster TH8S shifter is really hard to beat. The quality and feel are great. The responsiveness is very impressive. I would highly review it.

Earlier this summer I acquired the Thrustmaster T128 Force Feedback Racing Wheel and have really put it through its paces with BeamNG on PC. Even a 7 year old that would make Godzilla run for cover uses this steering wheel regularly and it takes every bit of the beating without breaking a sweat. The included paddle shifters with this steering wheel is great for DCT transmissions, but something was missing. Something just didn't feel quite right. I needed to row some gears! Enter this TH8S Shifter Add-On. First, there are two different ways to hook this shifter up to your gaming platform. For console gaming, you connect the shifter to the steering wheel, which would essentially be a parent controller. If you are using this shifter with a PC, you will use the USB connection directly into your tower. Luckily, both cords are included with this shifter. Unfortunately, the USB cable is entirely too short unless your tower is directly below your shifter setup. However, this is where the shortfalls end. The feel of this shifter is amazing. The shifts are positive and definitive. There is a spring loaded return to center (neutral). It honestly feels similar to any modern manual transmission vehicle I have driven. The mounting method is also very secure and I have never found myself moving the shifter even during very spirited gaming. Godzilla Jr also has put it to the test without faulter. If I had to suggest any improvements for future generations, I would obviously ask for a longer USB cable. Secondly, and maybe I am getting picky here, I would like a couple assignable buttons on the shifter. Maybe a button on the top of the shifter, and maybe another on the base somewhere. As someone who has a lot of seat time in a real race car, I would like to be able to have a linelock, transbrake, or n2o arming button near by shifter. Lastly, illuminated gears would be great, or even a digital display on the shifter telling you what gear is active. This last idea may be a little ricey, however I think it would add a "wow" factor, especially to those teenage videogamers. Overall, fire up the game and go row!

Unboxing the Thrustmaster TH8S, you'll find the shifter, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a MINI DIN to MINI DIN cable, and some documentation. There's no physical manual, only online. The shifter includes 7 gears, plus the reverse gear, which should be plenty for most cases. On the side of the unit, there's a flathead screw that is used for shifting resistance adjustment. On the back, there's a MINI DIN port for console use and a USB-C port for both console and PC use. For its price, the TH8S is very well-built. The unit feels hefty and durable, with fairly high-quality plastic. The only visible metal part of the shifter is the shaft. The clamp screw is unfortunately made of plastic, unlike the metal screw for my T150 wheel, though it shouldn't be a huge problem for longevity since the shifter isn't as heavy as a full wheel unit. The clamp keeps the unit very stable and allows almost no wobble when using the shifter. Shifting through gears feels very solid at the default resistance level, but can be adjusted to better suit your needs. The TH8S connects to consoles either directly via the USB-A to USB-C cable or via the MINI DIN to MINI DIN cable connected to a Thrustmaster wheel, which then connects to the console through a single cable. However, the shifter only works on PC via the USB-A to USB-C cable, meaning you are required to give up an extra USB slot to use the shifter along with your wheel. (Tested on PC) The shifter is fairly easy to set up on PC. Before plugging it in, you have to download the drivers from the Thrustmaster website and install them, then restart your computer and plug the shifter in (order is important, otherwise you have to restart the process). After driver installation, the shifter was detected and worked without issue in both tested games: Forza Horizon 5 and BeamNG. In game, the shifter is quick and responsive with no noticeable latency. Overall, the Thrustmaster TH8S is a solid and reliable device for its price and can serve as a great addition to any entry-level racing sim setup.

Get ready to add an element of realism that would be missing if you didn’t have this Thrustmaster shifter added to your racing kit. I added this shifter to my Thrustmaster racing steering wheel and wow what an incredible difference. I already had the gas pedal and clutch kit and adding this just makes me want to build on the next level of driving simulation which would be an actual cockpit. I am thinking about it. I really like how sturdy the shifter can attach to multiple setups. I use mine gripped next to my wheel on the table for now and it works without falling or slipping. Thrustmaster nailed the mechanism that attaches the shifter to your setup just as they did with the force-feedback wheel I’m using - it is not going anywhere until you remove it. The shifter seamlessly integrates with my wheel and pedals and setup was really as easy as it gets. It just worked. FYI I know this isn’t compatible with some wheels out there so do your research on that. Thrustmaster has a great website for that information.

great price great product but i'm not sure if it's my steering wheel or the shifter but i'll be playing GT7 and out of nowhere it throws me in neutral? i feel like the product is defective.

Came in 2 days! It was supposed to go to store but came to my house which was even better, save d me a 45 minute drive! Worked good and everything was correct in the package! Would recommend to anyone

Great for the price but make sure the clamp will fit your desk

Retruned because was not compatible with the steering system on our ps.