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Thrustmaster T16000M FCS HOTAS for PC

Last Updated: March 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Total Reviews
800
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Gameplay
 92
throttle, hotas, buttons, joystick and throttle, elite dangerous
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Nice mid terr hotas  ...  "
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" ...  This is a really good joystick.  ...  "
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" ...  I have mostly used it for elite dangerous and do recommend it to friends.  ...  "
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" ...  First I got the $60 HOTAS because I thought the sticks were the same just with more buttons and a cool throttle. ... It's still cheaper than an Elite Controller.  ...  "
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" ...  The controls are very responsive Joystick perfect and not sloppy. ... to many options. ... Remember to save the mapping configuration.  ...  "
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" ...  Pictures mislead to thinking the throttle comes with joystick. ... $120 for a joystick that costs half if absurd  ...  "
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" ...  If you aren't putting in 100's of hours in a short time you'll love this set!  ...  "
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" ...  while the throttle is AMAZING, i highly recommend, the fact that the joystick itself has the same layout as my 24 year old sidewinder joystick is just upsetting.  ...  "
Gameplay / Controls
 80
throttle, hotas, buttons, joystick and throttle, elite dangerous
+76%
-24%
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" ...  You don't need to pay $1000 for a good joystick.  ...  "
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" ...  I think it is a great mid-range HOTAS, it has plenty of buttons and works great with games like DCS world and Elite Dangerous.  ...  "
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" ...  Great set of controllers but game support is not always there  ...  "
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" ...  Absolutely love this joystick and throttle.  ...  "
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" ...  Mainly using gamepad for map / SRV as it feels more natural. ... I absolutely love this controller for Elite Dangerous! ... read one person's review that stated he used Hotas for flying and controller for SRV - I could see myself mirroring this). ... It did take some getting used to, and I am still not at the same proficiency as a controller. ... The flight stick was good with a large number of buttons, but felt like other flight sticks I used in the past.  ...  "
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" ...  This hotas is nice for basic use. ... I’m still going to order warthog hotas set sometime soon for advanced hotas system  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty accurate and have been a game changer when switching from kbm and controller.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a really good joystick.  ...  "
Price
 47
money, worth, stick, price point, worth the price
+87%
-13%
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" ...  I think it is definitely worth the extra money in comparison.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a good option for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  After about 50 hours of sim time now, this stick is great for the price point.  ...  "
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" ...  Takes time to setup for each game but well worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  This is great hardware, especially for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  But overall it works great, and the depth it adds to games that take advantage of it is definitely worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  For the lower end price, it performs fantastically!  ...  "
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" ...  I might go for the X52 next time but she did well for 100 bucks worth for sure.  ...  "
Performance
 21
throttle, fix, smoothly, slide, forward
+81%
-19%
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" ...  While it was working it was great and very responsive.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent precision and range, and feels very solid using.  ...  "
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" ...  Way better than the thrust master i had from the ps4.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like how smooth the slide on the throttle is as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I even You-toobed a video on how to take them down for improvements, such as the Throttle now is re-lubed and smooth as glass - its really great as while I am playing E:D I often make very subtle and smooth throttle changes.  ...  "
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" ...  Movement is smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Smooth throughout the entire range of motion.  ...  "
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" ...  They fixed the problem  ...  "
Graphics / VR
 14
elite dangerous, play in vr, mapped, dcs, dangerous in vr
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Combined with HTC vive!  ...  "
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" ...  Been using this to play elite dangerous with my oculus Rift.  ...  "
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" ...  I play DCS World and Elite:Dangerous in VR.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this for Elite Dangerous in VR.  ...  "
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" ...  It's even more amazing in VR!  ...  "
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" ...  I use for DCS FA-18 with VR.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great in VR and non-VR.  ...  "
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" ...  I frequently play E:D in VR as well on a Lenovo Explorer, which makes it essential to have everything you need mapped to the device.  ...  "
Graphics
 14
elite dangerous, play in vr, mapped, dcs, dangerous in vr
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Combined with HTC vive!  ...  "
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" ...  Using this for Elite Dangerous in VR.  ...  "
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" ...  I play almost elusively in VR and have everything mapped and never need my hands to leave the throttle or stick .  ...  "
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" ...  I frequently play E:D in VR as well on a Lenovo Explorer, which makes it essential to have everything you need mapped to the device.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for VR and works with Elite: Dangerous, IL-2, X-Plane 11, & Aerofly FS 2.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great in VR and non-VR.  ...  "
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" ...  I play DCS World and Elite:Dangerous in VR.  ...  "
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" ...  Been using this to play elite dangerous with my oculus Rift.  ...  "
Gameplay / Engagement
 9
use, 100, would, time, makes
+44%
-56%
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" ...  Doesn't impact controllability, it's just mildly annoying.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an issue for someone who would use this for long hours per day. ... Can be frustrating.  ...  "
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" ...  It's just been tedious.  ...  "
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" ...  This involved some degree of hassle, which always annoys me.  ...  "
Returns
 8
return, replacement, refund, back, send
+13%
-88%
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" ...  It was okay the first day but by day 3 it was drifting considerably had to return it  ...  "
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" ...  (I'm still using it in DCS until I get a replacement).  ...  "
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" ...  After a few months it got too bad for a deadzone to solve, so I asked for replacement as it was still under the 1-year warranty.  ...  "
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" ...  Too late for me to return it or I would.  ...  "
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" ...  I was not impressed by the X56 and sent it back.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned for a refund  ...  "
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" ...  CUZ NOW IM GETTING A REFUND!  ...  "
Gameplay / Engagement / Fun
 6
frustrating
+17%
-83%
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" ...  Doesn't impact controllability, it's just mildly annoying.  ...  "
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" ...  Can be frustrating.  ...  "
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" ...  It's just been tedious.  ...  "
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" ...  This involved some degree of hassle, which always annoys me.  ...  "
Performance / Bugs
 4
fixed, software, nothing, mappings, last
+25%
-75%
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" ...  Doesn’t fix the issue.  ...  "
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" ...  The software doesn't just detect and switch mappings when it sees a specific game running.  ...  "
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" ...  I do not want it back fixed.  ...  "
Gameplay / Multiplayer
 4
play elite dangerous, elite, dangerous
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Look at every review online.  ...  "
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" ...  I have mostly used it for elite dangerous and do recommend it to friends.  ...  "
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" ...  All of his friends that play Elite Dangerous have tried it out and are now getting their own.  ...  "

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