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Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas X Flight Stick
Last Updated: March 17, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Gameplay
53hotas, throttle, controller, hours, flight
+79%
-21%
" ... With X-Plane you can customize how the controls, buttons, switches, joystick, throttle work, but good luck remembering all the settings ... "
" ... And at $49 wow what a great HOTAS!. ... "
" ... KMB (keyboard and mouse) or HOTAS. ... In fact, it's better for advanced combat. ... $50 is a great price for an entry level joystick. ... First and foremost, I STRONGLY recommend that you find a control scheme online for elite dangerous. ... Once you have mapped your keys (set aside 30 minutes the first time you do this due to testing and general menu confusion), go through the tutorials again. ... It is not an appropriate joystick to learn fixed weapons. ... Look up a tutorial). ... "
" ... I've put 800 hours onto this thing. ... "
" ... Having the rudder on the joystick is preferable for me than to have to find space for rudder pedals. ... "
" ... I've been using the Hotas X as my primary 'controller' for the VR version of Elite:Dangerous (specifically the Oculus Rift and a PC setup). ... Overall a great controller and perfect for this particular game! ... "
" ... A great throttle and stick system. ... "
" ... I have used it for many months and many hours within, so take it from someone with experience. ... "
Gameplay / Controls
46hotas, throttle, controller, flight, elite dangerous
+80%
-20%
" ... Throttle and joystick both work perfectly! ... The computer was able to recognize and calibrate the throttle and joystick right away. ... "
" ... KMB (keyboard and mouse) or HOTAS. ... $50 is a great price for an entry level joystick. ... First and foremost, I STRONGLY recommend that you find a control scheme online for elite dangerous. ... Once you have mapped your keys (set aside 30 minutes the first time you do this due to testing and general menu confusion), go through the tutorials again. ... It is not an appropriate joystick to learn fixed weapons. ... "
" ... I wanted a really nice joystick to play with. ... This is the joystick for you. ... This joystick for the price is PERFECT! ... "
" ... An excellent and affordable joystick. ... "
" ... Glad that the joystick and throttle separate. ... "
" ... I have had this joystick for about a year and a half almost 2 years now. ... "
" ... I've been using the Hotas X as my primary 'controller' for the VR version of Elite:Dangerous (specifically the Oculus Rift and a PC setup). ... Overall a great controller and perfect for this particular game! ... "
" ... A great throttle and stick system. ... "
Price
44stick, hotas, price point, bucks, buck
+98%
-2%
" ... But, for the price, it performs great. ... "
" ... For the price it's been great! ... "
" ... Don't expect anything amazing because it is cheap but for the price what it has is great. ... "
" ... For the price I got it at ( about $54 ) it was totally worth it. ... "
" ... a good product on its price range. ... "
" ... You seriously cannot go wrong with the stick and especially at this price. ... "
" ... For the price, it is well worth it. ... "
" ... This is a wonderful product for its price point. ... "
Performance
17pc, stick, ps4, elite dangerous, yet
+71%
-29%
" ... Great for flight sim x on pc ... "
" ... Great product works perfectly ... "
" ... This thing just works and works well. ... The slightest tap and you go from 0 - Max Speed. ... "
" ... Couldn't ask for better performance. ... "
" ... This game matches Elite Dangerous consoles PERFECTLY. ... "
" ... I love feel, and responsiveness. ... "
" ... I got this joystick to play warthunder and eventually ace combat 7 when it was released on PC. ... "
" ... works the way you expected to work and does it well ... "
Graphics / VR
10vr, dangerous in vr, works great, hotas, vive
+100%
" ... I use it with elite dangerous in VR with my HTC vive and it is so immersive. ... "
" ... Pretty pleased with it overall and look forward to seeing Elite Dangerous in VR ... "
" ... I've been using the Hotas X as my primary 'controller' for the VR version of Elite:Dangerous (specifically the Oculus Rift and a PC setup). ... "
" ... This is simply AMAZING for elite dangerous in VR. ... "
" ... Great entry level HOTAS, used heavily with Elite Dangerous so far and I love it, especially in VR. ... "
" ... Works great when playing elite dangerous on PC with my VIVE. ... "
" ... I'm playing Elite Dangerous through the Oculus Rift VR and this HOTAS flight stick works great! ... "
" ... Great thing to play elite dangerous in vr with. ... "
Graphics
10vr, dangerous in vr, works great, hotas, vive
+100%
" ... Great thing to play elite dangerous in vr with. ... "
" ... Works great when playing elite dangerous on PC with my VIVE. ... "
" ... I use it for VR elite dangerous. ... "
" ... I've been using the Hotas X as my primary 'controller' for the VR version of Elite:Dangerous (specifically the Oculus Rift and a PC setup). ... "
" ... Pretty pleased with it overall and look forward to seeing Elite Dangerous in VR ... "
" ... I use it with elite dangerous in VR with my HTC vive and it is so immersive. ... "
" ... I'm playing Elite Dangerous through the Oculus Rift VR and this HOTAS flight stick works great! ... "
" ... Great entry level HOTAS, used heavily with Elite Dangerous so far and I love it, especially in VR. ... "
Returns
9rma, returning, returned, week, missed
+11%
-89%
" ... I don't understand why they wouldn't offer an RMA for something like this. ... "
" ... I'm in the RMA process with the manufacturer now ... "
" ... I am returning this. ... "
" ... had to return it. ... "
" ... Defective but wasn’t used till couple days ago I missed the return date by a week ... "
" ... I did, but it had no effect, so I returned the device today, Thursday. ... "
" ... I really wish I could return this product. ... "
" ... Essentially, an opened box returned item. ... "
Gameplay / Engagement
8work, used, day, annoying, 2
+50%
-50%
" ... Bought it on May 21, broken to worthlessness by June 21 by playing one game 2 hours a day at most after work. ... "
" ... The bad stuff ... "
" ... I have 370 hours in game. ... I cannot get it to work, and I've played with it for a lot of hours before giving up (probably 12 hours all told, not including tutorial time). ... "
Performance / Bugs
4fix
+25%
-75%
" ... I uninstalled and reinstalled and it didn't help. ... "
" ... Couldn’t DIY fix it. ... "
" ... Would not load! ... "
Performance / Platforms
3ps4, elite dangerous, x, stick, ps3
+100%
" ... Great for flight sim x on pc ... "
" ... I got this joystick to play warthunder and eventually ace combat 7 when it was released on PC. ... "
" ... This game matches Elite Dangerous consoles PERFECTLY. ... "
Gameplay / Difficulty
3+100%
" ... All in all, this is an excellent HOTAS for beginners. ... "
" ... Look up a tutorial). ... "
" ... Well built and tough. ... "
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