Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick Review

Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick Feature

Programmable: the 12 buttons and 5 axles are entirely programmable
Detachable, real-size, ergonomically-designed throttle control
Exclusive “MAPPING” button: all functions may be instantly switched around between each other
High-precision joystick with adjustable resistance
Exclusive “PRESET” button”: to switch, while playing, instantly from one programme to another

Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick Overview
Thrustmaster is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories for PC and game consoles. Wide hand-rest for optimal comfort. Programmable: the 12 buttons and 5 axles are entirely programmable. (**) This joystick is not distributed under licence or with the approval of Microsoft Corporation / Ubisoft / 505 Games. Configurations by default: PC : Flight Simulator X (**) Microsoft PS3 & PC : Tom Clancy’s HawX (**) Ubisoft PS3 : IL-2 Sturmovik Birds of prey (**) 505 Games. Unique: Plug & Play for ultra-simple and fast installation with …

Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas X Review

I had used a Saitek Cyborg X controller for a little more than a year. I bought it because of the dual throttle control. This unit is of course made for a single engine, so only one throttle control. I have also used several other flight sticks, and had some small issues with all of them.
The things I didn’t really like about the Saitek were it was not heavy enough and thus tended to move around to easily, it just did not feel very solid, and the buttons didn’t seem very high quality.
Those issues are gone with this controller! It is large, heavy and solid. I had no problem attaching the throttle to the stick; and after doing so, it seems quite solid to me. Another reviewer said it felt like it was going to come apart; maybe they changed the design, but that …

Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas X Review

I had used a Saitek Cyborg X controller for a little more than a year. I bought it because of the dual throttle control. This unit is of course made for a single engine, so only one throttle control. I have also used several other flight sticks, and had some small issues with all of them.
The things I didn’t really like about the Saitek were it was not heavy enough and thus tended to move around to easily, it just did not feel very solid, and the buttons didn’t seem very high quality.
Those issues are gone with this controller! It is large, heavy and solid. I had no problem attaching the throttle to the stick; and after doing so, it seems quite solid to me. Another reviewer said it felt like it was going to come apart; maybe they changed the design, but that …