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shifter / handbrake
Category
Shifter / handbrake
Type
H-pattern + sequential
Torque / brake force
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What drivers keep saying · from 7 reviews

durability issues2solid build2console compatible1noisy1quality control issues1

Their DS-8X was fantastic until the lever sheared off in sequential mode just out of warranty.

negativedurability issues

Their new DS-8X feels sturdy but the H throw is long, the click unrealistic and stiffness too soft versus VNM.

mixed

Owns the DS-8X and Fanatec SQ 1.5 and likes the DS-8X's feel more, including reverse.

positive

Four months on a DS-8X: better in H-pattern than their Fanatec SQ 1.5, less clicky in sequential.

positive

Likes their DS-8X and it does the job, though the H-pattern takes time to get used to.

positive

After flaky Amazon and Fanatec shifters, their DS-8X has been amazing.

positive

Likes their DS-8X much better than their Fanatec shifter; it just works.

positive

Went from a TH8A to a DS-8X six months ago; unimpressed at first, now wouldn't go back.

positive

Their DS-8X feels fantastic banging through gears in classic cars in AC.

positive

After 9+ months their DS-8X sometimes hesitates into 3rd and 5th due to a flexing interconnect.

negativedurability issues

Their DS-8X's feel isn't great compared with an SHH and a GX100 that cost a quarter as much.

negative

Their DS-8X's sequential mode skips gears and the mode lever creeps; they wouldn't buy it again.

negativequality control issues

Really likes their new DS-8X so far but worries about ribbon-cable reliability reports.

positive

Replaced a failed Moza HGP with a Simagic DS-8X and doesn't regret it.

positive

Loves their Simagic DS-8X; it feels practically like their real 370Z manual shifter.

positive

Finds the Simagic DS-8X, like other shifters they've used, too metal-to-metal and clicky, and plans to replace it.

negative

Their Simagic DS-8X shifter has been flawless as part of a Simagic setup they're very happy with.

positive

Runs the Simagic DS-8X next to their wheel and loves it in H-pattern mode; sequential works but a dedicated sequential would be better.

positive

Has used the Simagic DS-8X shifter in their Simagic setup for over a year and loves it.

positive

Very satisfied with the Simagic DS-8X: a very satisfying H-pattern shift, with sequential mode OK but a bit long in throw.

positive

Has run a Simagic DS-8X for a couple of years and is super happy; easy to swap modes, wonderful H-pattern feel and good-enough sequential.

positive

Moved from a MOZA HGP to the Simagic DS-8X and finds it a lot better: set stiff in H-pattern it feels right for a manual-car driver, and sequential mode is solid though a little springy.

positivesolid build

Replaced a loud, clunky MOZA H-shifter with the Simagic DS-8X and has been very happy since.

positive

Tried several combined H-pattern/sequential shifters and liked the Simagic DS-8X the most, so stuck with it.

positive

Rates Simagic's DS-8X H-shifter, which also does sequential, as top tier with a premium feel, probably the best H-shifter short of the $750+ category.

positivesolid build

Loves their DS-8X shifter but notes it's a little pricey on a tight budget.

positive

Has a Logitech PRO wheel and pedals but chose the Simagic DS-8X shifter and thinks it's worth the money.

positive

Runs the DS-8X with a Logitech PRO wheel and pedals on PS5 through a Drive Hub adapter, and it works great in GT7.

positiveconsole compatible

Switched from a TH8S to the DS-8X and has adjusted it to feel just like their Mazda RX-8's shifter.

positive