Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Add-On - Realistic, high-end gearbox. Multi-platform - Windows / PS3 / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S

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cm tall and featuring a metal design, the TH8A is a must-have piece of gear for car racing simulation. The feel of shifting gears is totally realistic, and the detachable knob ensures compatibility with all real universal shifter knobs available on the market. For more information on the ways to adjust and test TH8A Shifter, please consult the following article: 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! If you go directly to your PC via a USB cable, it can be used with Fanatec racing wheels. If you are a console gamer, this shifter can only be used with a Thrustmaster wheel. But it will work across every console platform.

Both units can be used independently of your wheel and pedal choices on PC, so it’s a much more difficult decision to split the two for home computer use, so it may simply come down to aesthetics for many users. DE - Auf dem PC kann die TH8A Gangschaltung genutzt werden mit allen derzeit erhältlichen Rennlenkern & allen Spielen, die mit Multi-USB und Gangschaltgeräten kompatibel sind (*)(**) : Thrustmaster is well-versed in producing h-pattern gear shifters for its fanbase of enthusiastic sim racers.EN - To avoid any conflict between the racing wheel and the shifter, some PC games may require you to proceed as follows : Do not allocate any features to the wheel's up/down shifters. Define a « button pushed = gear shift » feature (e.g. in GTR™ Evolution or Race® On). Install any required plug-ins (e.g. the « H Shifter Plugin » in Richard Burns RALLY™). / The TH8S looks great for what it is, though; not too cheap-looking and with enough ‘grown-up’ aesthetic touches to not look out of place on a serious simmer’s rig (at least not at first glance). If you wish to make adjustments to the settings of your TH8A Shifter, we strongly recommend that you use the Calibration software - TH8 RS Tool to do so. It feels great to nail a heel-and-toe downshift with the TH8S, and although shifting feels intuitive thanks to Thrustmaster’s proprietary HallEffect AccuRate Technology (H.E.A.R.T), there’s just no getting away from its lightweight action. The TH8S doesn’t look bad at all

Die Kompatibilität mit PS5-Spielen wurde von Thrustmaster getestet und bestätigt. Zum Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung wurde die PS5-Kompatibilität des gesamten Sortiments noch nicht von Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC getestet und bestätigt. We recommend that you connect TH8A Shifter directly to a USB port on the PC with the device’s DIN/USB cable only. Rennes, June 29, 2023— Thrustmaster is expanding its racing ecosystem with a new shifter: TH8S Shifter Add-On. A direct descendent of TH8A Shifter Add-On, the gold standard of high-end shifters, TH8S Shifter Add-On is a more affordable version that boasts the same excellent performance, retaining the essential features of its predecessor. The following connection recommendations apply to using the device with the compatible game consoles: Buy this, it might be expensive, but it's worth the money trust me wow, nothing to complain about here.Racers are always looking to make their controls feel even more realistic. This Thrustmaster TH8A shifter mod does just that. The realistic shifter mod will improve the feel of your shifts with a positive and deliberate engagement. The mod will not only make the shift feel better, but it will ensure the gear fully engages. Made from solid high-density polyethylene and incorporating rubber engagement bushings for long-lasting durability. This piece has been fully tested by real racers and confirmed to make a definitive improvement that will not degrade over time. This design is OK for those who like to run long play sessions with a certain style of car. However if you are playing a game such as Forza where you change cars often. It can become a pain to constantly have to unscrew your shifter to accommodate the new car you’ve just jumped in to.

Note: On Xbox Series X|S, your TH8A gearbox also works with all Xbox One™ compatible games listed in the LIST OF XBOX ONE™ GAMES section. F1 2014 (*) - GRAN TURISMO® 5 (**) - GRAN TURISMO ® 6 (**) - GRID 2™ (**) - GRID Autosport™ (**) - NASCAR® THE GAME: INSIDE LINE (**) - NASCAR® ’14 (**) - WRC 5 (**) As soon as the USB cable is connected, you can release the button. Please note that at this stage, Windows will not detect the shifter in the Game Controllers panel: this is completely normal. Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500, Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari GTE, Thrustmaster T300RS, Thrustmaster T500RS, Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Note: On PlayStation®5, your TH8A gearbox also works with all PS4™ compatible games listed in the LIST OF PLAYSTATION®4 GAMES section.Before proceeding with tests, adjustments or calibration of your device, make sure that your TH8A Shifter has the shift plate required for the mode you want to use: manual shifter, or sequential shifter. 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. Gran Turismo® 5 (*) - Gran Turismo® 6 (*) - GRID 2™ (*) - GRID Autosport™ (*) - NASCAR® The Game: Inside Line (*) - NASCAR® ’14 (*) However, in ETS 2 you have to map a button on your steering wheel, keyboard or button box to switch between high and low ranges. In practice, it’s not an issue at all, as you can pre-select while still in gear,reading the road ahead to judge the best moment to make the switch. Just like real-world driving, then. The TH8S was recognised immediately in ETS 2 Rival

The two included shift-plates allow the TH8A to adapt to two different driving styles: “H”-pattern (7+1) and sequential (+/-). If you open the Windows® Control Panel: make sure that the Calibration software - TH8 RS Tool and your game are both closed. This combination of plastic and metal is a step away from more premium sim racing manufacturers such as Fanatec. Who prefer to go with an all metal, uber premium buil on their products.If using with Thrustmaster wheel, plug shifter into pc instead of wheel, if on xbox plug shifter into wheel. Connect TH8A Shifter to a Thrustmaster racing wheel base with the detachable Mini- DIN/DIN cable only. If you are using the Calibration software - TH8 RS Tool: make sure that the Windows® Control Panel and your game are both closed. Switching from H-pattern to full sequential mode is a little bit of a faff. Unlike some shifters, which change mode on the press of a button, you have to put a little effort in to changing your shift mode on the TH8A. Calibration software - TH8 RS Tool and the Windows® Control Panel are two tools that are only accessible on PC with Windows® 10 or more recent.