Turtle Beach Multi-Shift review – Shut up and take my money
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The review tests the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Multishift across sequential, H-pattern, and handbrake modes in ACC, BeamNG, and Taxi Life Simulator. The shifter is noted for its quiet aluminum construction, crisp sequential action, smooth handbrake travel, and well-defined H-pattern gates — all delivered at €110–129, significantly undercutting competitors like the MOZA HGP (€159) and Thrustmaster TH8A (~€190). The author highlights the reverse push-down mechanism and conversion speed between modes as standout features, with minimal negatives beyond subjective knob-size preference. Platform compatibility is limited (no PlayStation support; Xbox requires Turtle Beach wheelbase connection).
Excerpt from Sim Tourist
A surprisingly premium 3-in-1 shifter at a budget-friendly price.
Introduction
The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Multishift enters the market at 129€ on the Turtle Beach website — and with their newsletter discount, that drops another 10%. Through Amazon and other resellers, prices float between 110–115€, making it one of the most affordable premium-feeling shifters available.
For comparison:
MOZA HGP – 159€
Thrustmaster TH8A – ~190€
From a pricing standpoint alone, the Multishift already starts strong.
Compatibility & Testing
Platform Support
PC → Works via wheelbase or USB directly
Xbox → Works only when connected through a Turtle Beach wheelbase
PlayStation → Not supported
I tested it in:
Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC)
BeamNG Drive
Taxi Life Simulator
No configuration issues, no detection problems, no quirks.
Build Quality & First Impressions
Materials
Full aluminum knob → cool-to-touch, grippy, premium
Quiet internal mechanism
Solid-feeling housing
The first standout feature? It’s quiet. Very quiet. Compared to the Simagic XB1 or Thrustmaster TSS Sparco — both notoriously loud — the Multishift is practically silent.
This is a huge plus for any late-night sim racer with sleeping family members nearby.
Sequential Mode
Crisp, Fast, and Silent
In ACC, the sequential mode felt excellent:
Instant shifting
No missed shifts
Minimal noise
Clean return-to-center
Knob shape makes it easy to grip firmly
For someone who rarely uses a sequential shifter, the experience was pleasantly surprising — responsive, consistent, and immersive.
Handbrake Mode
Also for the handbrake mode, there was little to remark.
No perceptible input delay
Smooth travel
Easy to grab because of the aluminum knob
Axis shows correctly in BeamNG and other titles
The only caveat: You can still push the lever upward — but this did not impact gameplay.
Even if you’re not a rally driver (yet), it’s a valuable addition to the package.
H-Pattern
In BeamNG, the H-pattern provided:
Smooth gate transitions
Satisfying “slotting” effect when entering gears
Zero accidental shifts
Nicely defined gate positions
A premium feel far above its price point
The shifter feels car-like, not plasticky or hollow. Reverse gear uses a push-down mechanism, which is rare in this price class and feels great.
As for negatives? Aside from personal preference regarding knob size — none worth mentioning.
Switching to H-Pattern
One of the fastest conversion systems in sim…
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