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 is not the case for the unit I have. I have not tried using the throttle separate from the stick, but I somewhat suspect that if I did, I could well have the issue of the separate controls doing some moving around. Connected together, the unit is almost 5 pounds, and it doesn’t have any tendency to move around. The one drawback to having the controls attached together is that the large throttle control does seem to be just a bit to close to the stick; but for my purposes at least, this is not really an issue.

The throttle has a “detent” at 50%. At first, I was not sure I was going to like that, but it didn’t take much flying at all before I realized I really do like that. I reasigned the rudder (I use only a PC, and almost exclusively use only MSFS 2004)to the slider control lever on the throttle. I found this allows me a better feel for the seperate use of rudder and ailerons, and I also better like the feel of it for steering on the ground.

The unit has only 12 programmable buttons as opposed to 14 on the Saitek, so I had to give up 2 button assignments. The one I had to give up and miss the most is elevator trim; now I have to trim via the aircraft panel or keyboard — oh well, I had to do that before the Saitek, so it isn’t really an issue either.

I am very happy with this controller, and I think it will be the controller I will use many years beyond the others I have had; and for the price ( less than the Saitek, at least at the time I purchased it), that is a really good deal.

Product 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 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 all functions pre-configured for immediate takeoff (without worrying about configuration). Detachable, real-size, ergonomically-designed throttle control. Exclusive “MAPPING” button: all functions may be instantly switched around between each other. Dual-system aerodynamic control: by rotating handle (with integrated blocking system) or by progressive tilting lever. High-precision joystick with adjustable resistance. Trigger for brakes (civil flight) or for rapid fire (military flight) + multi-directional hat (panoramic view). Internal memory: to save all of your programming, even with the joystick disconnected. Weighted base for greater stability. Exclusive “PRESET” button”: to switch, while playing, instantly from one programme to another

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Customer Reviews

Solid, responsive HOTAS – Eytan Ornstein –
My budget was limited, so after shopping around I settled for this HOTAS.
it’s very sturdy, a bit heavy in weight and appearance, but won’t fall off your desk.
Lots of buttons to program, 13 in total, two more if you use the red LED with FS2004.
Manual is skimpy, but enough to figure out the button assignments, which you can re-assign to whatever suits you best.
I couldn’t get the rocker switch on the throttle unit to be assigned to anything except the rudder, which is what it controls. I prefer the twist action on the stick for rudder control. I asked Saitek help if I could assign the rocker to other jobs, such as spoilers or panel views, but they couldn’t help me on that. No big deal. It’s fine as is.
You can adjust joystick tension to your needs. Buttons are well placed. Stick is very comfortable to play with.
The throttle moves nice and tight, with a detente in mid-range. I would have preferred no detente, just a smooth motion forward and back. Maybe that’s a feature useful for other games.
Overall a good HOTAS, dependable, with a meat and potatoes sturdiness. Nice design.

Excellent product. You won’t be dissappointed. – Anthony Irizarry – NY
I could not be more pleased with this product. It is very well made and everything I wanted. I highly recommend it.

Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas X Great for Grandpa – John Potts – Annapolis, MD
I purchased the Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas X to pilot my MS Flight Simulator X Gold Edition & it works great! After reading reviews on other products I settled on this & I concur with all the other positive reviews. I am a 72 year old grandpa with an old pilots license which I haven’t used in 20 years. I use it on my new high powered laptop & separate the thruster & joy stick on each side of the laptop on a simple platform just high enough for my legs to go under & it works very functionally.

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