Thrustmaster has released a first video of their upcoming TH8 RS shifter, showing the feature-rich piece of equipment in action.

The TH8 RS is  made largely of metal and uses Thrustmaster’s H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology for increased precision. The shifter can be used both as H-pattern 7+1 unit as well as in sequential mode.

Advanced sim racers can fiddle with plenty of settings as gear shift travel and resistance are fully adjustable. 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.

The TH8 RS will be available starting in October, selling for 149.99€, VirtualR will be having a full review of the unit once it is out.

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 Hall Effect 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 (+/-)”