Thrustmaster has officially unveiled the TH8 RS Shifter that accompanies their high-tech T500 RS wheel starting in October.
Just like the T500 RS, the new shifter cuts no corners in terms of quality and features, being made largely of metal and using Thrustmaster’s H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology for increased precision.
The shifter comes with two shift plates, allowing usage as H-pattern 7+1 & sequential shifter. The device is highly adjustable as users can not just replace the shifting knob if desired, gear shift & travel are adjustable as well.
The shifter is connected via USB and supported by all PC simulations that allow usage of more than one controlling device, the shifter is also supported by several Playstation 3 titles.
Features
Extreme realism:
– Shifting gears feels just like in a real car 13 cm tall gear stick with knob
– Detachable knob compatible with real universal knobs
Ultimate versatility:
– Unique design (*) enables 2 driving styles by using the two interchangeable shift plates provided:
. “H”-pattern (7+1)”
. “Sequential (+/-)”
USB connection:
– Used with a PC, the gearbox is compatible with all racing wheels and games on the market that support multi-USB and gearboxes
– Used with the PS3???, the gearbox is compatible with racing wheels (including the T500 RS) and games (**) that have been developed to be compatible.
High-end equipment:
– 100% metal internal mechanism, lever, and clamping system
– Absolute precision:
– H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology???
Contactless magnetic sensor ensures consistency over time
– No “Tact switch” no potentiometer for unlimited product lifetime
Full adjustability:
– Upgradable firmware and internal memory with adjustable gear-shift travel (downloadable software on PC)
– Adjustable resistance when changing gear
– Shift-plate position and rotation adjustable by 360??
– Clamping system position and rotation adjustable by 360??
– Optimal clamping (built-in ???screw threads??? + removable clamping system):
.Tables or shelves from 1-50 mm in thickness
. Cockpits
The Thrustmaster TH8 RS will be available starting in October, selling for 149.99???.
