Thrustmaster launches the transmission TH8 RS

The quality, realism, advanced customization capabilities - for T500 RS and more!

Rennes, August 23, 2011 Especially for all fans of the rudders from Thrustmaster, and in particular - for owners of kit T500 RS, the company is an innovative multi-function transmission TH8 RS. The technology, as well as recent Controllers Thrustmaster, blurs the line between game and reality. The robust design and the latest technology, high quality materials and ease of use - all this makes TH8 RS truly unique device of its kind.

Realism and versatility

Many virtual drivers are extremely important to have a manual gearbox (in conjunction with a separate clutch pedal). After all, it allows you to squeal to flee at the start, quickly slip the first and second and go into the break, leaving competitors behind. TH8 RS configuration manual gearbox (7 assists, plus reverse) with a smooth mechanism and clear alarms - an uncompromising victory in the arms race.

In addition the device supports sequential mode - to switch to high speed shift lever in the direction of a "+" to switch to a lower gear - in the direction of the sign "-". PPC version is changed by means of two guide plates - one type of H (slots 7 broadcasts + 1 reverse gear), another - for a sequential box.

Full adjustability

Each driver will be able to customize TH8 RS as it is convenient. The angle of rotation of the guide plate is adjustable 360 ​​degrees. The removable fastening system - universal, it can help PPC easily mounted on a table or shelf (thickness 55 mm), as well as a homemade or purchased a racing stand (threaded screw holes on the bottom surface TH8 RS). By installing the software to configure TH8 RS, which stores data in internal memory devices can be set step transfer resistance and gearshift. 13-cm shift lever is compatible with these removable handles - the possibilities for modification are limited only by imagination driver.

Innovative materials and technologies

TH8 RS - the device is not only convenient and feature-rich, but also robust and durable. To improve the reliability of the internal mechanism, the lever, the housing and mounting system checkpoint made of metal.

In TH8 RS technology is applied HEART (Hall Effect AccuRate Technology) with a magnetic sensor that provides impeccable accuracy. The absence of the classical scheme consisting of a potentiometer and a clock button, means a significant increase in the lifetime of the PPC, because not wear contacts at the respective elements. Thrustmaster plans to release regular firmware updates TH8 RS for compatibility with future racing hits.

TH8 RS - autonomous manipulator, equipped with a separate cable USB. PPC is fully compatible with the steering kit T500 RS on the PlayStation 3 as well as all the racing systems for PCs (not only Thrustmaster), provided that the game supports simultaneous connection of multiple controllers. In Europe TH8 RS will appear in October 2011 for a suggested retail price of 149,99 €.

Posted by: Alexei Likhachev