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Thrustmaster unveils Ferrari F458 racing wheel and TH8 RS shifter, puts your Logitech to shame

August 22nd, 2011        

Thrustmaster unveils Ferrari F458 racing wheel and TH8 RS shifter, puts your Logitech to shame

Tried playing Dirt 3 or Shift 2 on a keyboard? How about on a console controller? Thought about trying on the wheels instead? Well, those Momo racing wheels and those G27 ain’t gonna cut it fo`sho. You’ll need something more than just a wheel and a stick and pedal.

But fret not, Thrustmaster has announced the launch of its Ferrari 458 (F458) Italia Racing Wheel for Microsoft’s gaming console. The 11-inch wheel features a rubberized grip to stay comfy, built-in metal paddle shifters, a Manettino dial for mid-lap adjustments and progressive resistance to keep you on the straight and narrow.

Not wanting to leave PS3 and PC racers in its dust, the company also revealed the TH8 RS gear shifter — which connects to the T500 RS or the outfit’s other PC wheel controllers via USB. This bad boy lets you release your inner Michael Schumacher with either H-pattern or sequential configurations plus 360-degree rotation adjustment to tailor the gearbox to your liking.

Both the TH8 RS and the aforementioned F458 will be hitting your virtual garage in October for $180 and $90, respectively. Recaro bucket seat and seatbelts not included.

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