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PS5™ / PS4™
Xbox Series / Xbox One
PC (Windows 10/11)
User Manual
Carefully read the instructions provided in this
manual before installing the product, before any use
of the product and before any maintenance. Be sure
to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in accidents and/or damage.
Keep this manual so that you can refer to the
instructions in the future.
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Summary of Contents for Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-on
- Page 1 PS5™ / PS4™ Xbox Series / Xbox One PC (Windows 10/11) User Manual Carefully read the instructions provided in this manual before installing the product, before any use of the product and before any maintenance. Be sure to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidents and/or damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS ........... 4 FEATURES ............ 5 INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR PRODUCT ..........6 INSTALLATION ON A SUPPORT....11 Mounting the shifter on a table, desk or shelf ............. 12 Adjusting the gear shifting resistance ..15 INSTALLATION ON PS4™/PS5™... - Page 3 An additional element to complement your racing equipment, the TH8S Shifter Add-On shifter has been designed for a realistic racing experience, with its H-pattern (7+1) shift plate and ergonomic “sport- style” shift knob. This manual will help you install and use your TH8S under the best conditions.
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Page 4: Box Contents
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Page 5: Features
Features Gear stick H-pattern (7+1) shift plate Mini-DIN/USB port for use on console or on PC Gear shifting resistance screw Mounting clamp Mini-DIN/mini-DIN cable for use on console USB-C/USB-A cable for use on PC... -
Page 6: Information Regarding The Use Of
3. Information regarding the use of your product Documentation Before using this product, carefully read this documentation again, and keep it for future reference. - Page 7 Electric shock - Keep this product in a dry place, and do not expose it to dust or sunlight. - Respect the direction of insertion for connectors. - Use the connection ports according to your platform (console or PC). - Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables. - Do not spill liquid on the product or its connectors.
- Page 8 Connection to a non-Thrustmaster racing wheel Never connect TH8S directly to a racing wheel made by a brand other than Thrustmaster, even if the mini- DIN connector is compatible. By doing so, you risk damaging TH8S and/or the other brand’s racing...
- Page 9 Injuries due to repeated movements Using a shifter may cause muscle or joint pain. To avoid any problems: - Warm up beforehand, and avoid lengthy gaming periods. - Take a 10 to 15-minute break after each hour of gaming. - If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists, arms, feet or legs, stop playing and rest for a few hours before you start playing again.
- Page 10 Pinching risk in shift plate openings - Keep out of the reach of children. - When playing a game, never place your fingers (or any other parts of your body) in the openings in the shift plate.
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Page 11: Installation On A Support
4. Installation on a support Before each use, verify that TH8S is still properly attached to the support, in accordance with the instructions set out in this manual. -
Page 12: Mounting The Shifter On A Table, Desk Or
Mounting the shifter on a table, desk or shelf 0.04 – 1.6” 0.1 – 4 cm - Place the nose of the shifter on a table or other flat surface. Mounting is optimized for supports such as tables, desks or shelves from 0.04 – 1.6” / 0.1 – 4 cm thick, ... - Page 13 - To tighten: turn the wheel counterclockwise. - To untighten: turn the wheel clockwise.
- Page 14 To avoid damaging the mounting clamp or the support, stop tightening (i.e. turning the wheel counterclockwise) when you feel strong resistance.
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Page 15: Adjusting The Gear Shifting Resistance
Adjusting the gear shifting resistance - Using a large flat-head screwdriver (not included), access the screw located in the lower right section of the shifter’s housing. - Page 16 - To slightly increase the resistance: turn the screw clockwise. - To slightly decrease the resistance: turn the screw counterclockwise.
- Page 17 Two full turns are enough to go from one extreme to the other. To avoid damaging the system: - Stop tightening the screw when you feel strong resistance. - Stop untightening the screw if the gear stick becomes loose and wobbly.
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Page 18: Installation On Ps4™/Ps5
Installation on PS4™/PS5™ On PS4™/PS5™, TH8S connects directly to the Thrustmaster racing wheel base. Make sure that the racing wheel base features a built-in shifter connector (mini-DIN format). *Not included... - Page 19 Connect the included mini-DIN/mini-DIN cable to the mini-DIN port on TH8S, and to the built-in shifter connector (mini-DIN format) on the Thrustmaster racing wheel base. Connect your racing wheel to the console. *Not included...
- Page 20 The list of PS4™/PS5™ games compatible with TH8S is available at: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/th8s/ This list is updated regularly. For some games, you must install the latest available updates in order for TH8S to be functional. To do so, you must be connected to the Internet.
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Page 21: Installation On Xbox One/Xbox
Installation on Xbox One/Xbox Series On Xbox One/Xbox Series, connect TH8S directly to the Thrustmaster racing wheel base. Make sure that the racing wheel base features a built-in shifter connector (mini-DIN format). *Not included... - Page 22 Connect the included mini-DIN/mini-DIN cable to the mini-DIN port on TH8S, and to the built-in shifter connector (mini-DIN format) on the Thrustmaster racing wheel base. Connect your racing wheel to the console. *Not included...
- Page 23 The list of Xbox One/Xbox Series games compatible with TH8S is available at: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/th8s/ This list is updated regularly. For some games, you must install the latest available updates in order for TH8S to be functional. To do so, you must be connected to the Internet.
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Page 24: Installation On Pc
Installation on PC On PC, TH8S connects directly to the PC’s USB port. *Not included... - Page 25 Before connecting TH8S, please visit: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/th8s/. Download and install the drivers for PC. Restart the PC. *Not included...
- Page 26 Connect the USB-C connector on the included USB- C/USB-A cable to the USB-C port on your shifter, and the USB-A connector on the cable to one of the USB-A ports on your PC. TH8S is Plug and Play on PC: your device will be automatically detected and installed.
- Page 27 On PC, the Thrustmaster TH8S shifter is compatible in all games supporting MULTI-USB and shifters, and with all racing wheels on the market. It is preferable to connect the racing wheel and TH8S directly to USB 2.0 ports (and not USB 3.0 ports) on your PC, without using a hub.
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Page 28: Mapping On Pc
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Page 29: Faqs And Technical Support
- For more information, please refer to your game’s user manual or online help. Do you have questions regarding the TH8S Shifter Add- On shifter, or are you experiencing technical problems? If so, visit the Thrustmaster technical support website: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/th8s/.