Moza · shifter · 2022
Moza HGP H-Pattern Shifter
All-metal 7+R H-pattern shifter with a 15-bit sensor and a sequential mode, PC only
A compact 7+R H-pattern shifter that connects over USB or to a Moza base. A sensible first shifter for PC players who want manual gearboxes in road, drift and truck sims.
AI rating
- Feel
- 7
- Build quality
- 7
- Compatibility
- 5
- Value
- 8
Who it suits
- First rig
- 6
- Console racing
- 1
- Competitive racing
- 5
- Small rooms
- 7
- Tight budgets
- 8
- Enthusiasts
- 5
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Short, mechanical throws for the price
- Cheaper than Fanatec's ClubSport Shifter SQ
- Over USB it works alongside any wheel brand on PC
- No sequential mode (Moza sells the SGP for that)
- Console use isn't documented by Moza, so treat it as PC only
Watch out: Treat it as PC only: Moza doesn't document console support for its shifters.
What it feels like
- Throw
- Resistance
- Notchiness
Gates feel mechanical and defined, with a firm lock into each gear.
Reverse and 7th need a deliberate downward press, so you can't hit them by accident.
Metal construction feels solid, with little play in the lever.
Like the stick of a short-throw sports car, not a loose truck gearbox.
What the HGP works with
- Connects to a PC by USB. It doesn't work on PS5 or Xbox.
- On PC it works next to any wheel base.
Wheel bases it plugs into
None: it only connects by USB.
Tech facts
| Gears | 7+R |
|---|---|
| Power supply | None (bus-powered via USB or base) |
| Connection | USB to PC, or Moza base shifter port |
| Encoder | 15-bit |
| Software | Moza Pit House |
| Size (W × D × H) | 6 × 8 × 9 in (14 × 20 × 23 cm) |
| Weight | 3 lb (1.5 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2022 |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Moza HGP is the shifter to look at if you already own, or plan to own, a Moza base. It's CNC-machined anodized aluminum, uses a 15-bit non-contact angle sensor (no pots to wear), and gives you a 7+R pattern. Reverse and 7th are locked and need downward pressure, like a real gearbox. Moza also advertises a downshift throttle-blip feature you tune in Pit House, which helps if you don't heel-toe. It reportedly converts to sequential use as well.
Connection is simple. Plug it into the shifter port on a Moza base, or connect it by USB straight to a PC. Both need no outside power supply. Moza doesn't document console support, so treat it as a PC-only purchase, and don't buy it for a PlayStation or Xbox rig without checking first.
The main tradeoff is that it's a mid-priced shifter with a deliberately mechanical feel. Some people find that satisfying, and others find it heavier than they expect. For a first rig it's a sensible add-on only if you'll drive manual cars (drifting, rally, classic road cars). If you mostly race GT3 with paddles, skip it and spend the money elsewhere.
Questions buyers ask
Does it work on PlayStation or Xbox?
Moza doesn't document console support for it. Treat it as PC-only.
Do I need a Moza wheelbase?
No. It connects by USB directly to a PC, or to the shifter port on a Moza base. Pit House software handles setup and settings such as the downshift blip.
Can I use it as a sequential shifter?
Moza's marketing and reviews describe a sequential mode, so it can cover both styles. Check Pit House for the setting. It has 7 forward gears plus reverse in H-pattern mode.