Logitech G RS Shifter and Handbrake review

pcgamer.com:

Flying down the Wellington Straight at Silverstone, the roar of the engine is bested only by the mechanical clunk of the sequential shifter as I drop the gears down for Brooklands. Sim racing is made much better by a dedicated shifter. In this instance, the Logitech G RS Shifter and Handbrake.

This accessory has been a long time coming—I've been waiting on something like this since 2022 when Logitech first launched the Pro Racing Wheel. At the time a very impressive wheel and pedal set, but it was missing any sort of handbrake or shifter accessory. It also lacked any additional wheels for the wheel base. That's a bit of a whiff for an ecosystem claiming 'pro' status, even if it is possible to use another brand's shifter via USB to your PC.

Logitech amended its lineup late last year to include the RS Shifter and Handbrake and the new RS Wheel Hub with new wheel designs. This review only covers the shifter—I have more to say on the wheels that I'll save for a separate review.

The main thing is we're seeing the ecosystem for Logitech's Pro Racing Wheel expand into something a little more competitive with midrange offerings from the likes of Fanatec (now owned by Corsair), Thrustmaster, and Moza.

Connectivity: USB Type-A (fixed)
Dimensions: 114 x 136 mm (L x W)
Mounting: Desk clamp (included) or fixed to mounting plate via bolts
Price: $150 | £130

The RS Shifter and Handbrake is comprised of a tall base unit measuring around 15 cm (6 inches), a metal handle, and a USB Type-A protruding out the rear. This cable is attached to the unit and non-removable, so be careful not to chew it up in your brake pedal.

The RS Shifter and Handbrake can be used as either a shifter or handbrake. If you require both functions for your sim setup, you'll need to buy two. It's easy to swap between shifting and braking modes between races or different games, at least: the included metal handle screws into one of two threads on the unit to switch between modes. Though you wouldn't want to be