Thrustmaster T-Flight Stick X (Compatible with PC)

I upgraded my computer to a gaming computer so I could run MSFS 2020. Let me also mention I am running Windows 11. I tried using my older MS Sidewinder Flight Stick with the game but for some reason the aircraft were uncontrollable. I switched to an older Logitech flight stick I also had and even that was unusable. In the course of trying to figure out why the MS flight stick wasn't working it broke so I was forced to look for a new flight stick. I looked through all the flight sticks on Amazon and for some reason this one I seemed to like the most. I looked at reviews on the web and some people were saying this stick didn't work with Steam games and others were saying it didn't work with Windows 11. However all the other reviews were very positive. I figured for $40 it was worth taking a chance, if it didn't work at least I had a new flight stick I could use with MSFS X.When the stick arrived I plugged it into the USB port and Windows 11 recognized it immediately. I launched MSFS 2020 and went to the control options and the stick was there and the buttons were already pre-programmed. MSFS gives you the option to change the button settings but I left them as they were, it just took me a while to get use to them since it was a change from my Sidewinder stick. The first takeoff I tried was perfect and I flew to another local airport and landed perfectly. The flight stick worked perfectly and flawlessly. There is also a knob on the bottom the stick you can use to adjust the tension to your liking. On my computer this stick is compatible with Windows11 and Steam.The only con I have with this flight stick is the arrangement of the buttons. Some of them like the brake release, landing gear toggle and elevator trim kind of require an awkward reach to get to. While I can reassign them I like keeping them off the stick itself. I hope on the future Thrustmaster considers moving these buttons to a more ergonomic location on the base of the stick.All in all I give this flight stick a 10/10 and is an excellent value for the money.

Honestly it's a really REALLY good HOTAS for only $80, no it's not made to be top notch which is what most of negative reviewers were expecting, however it works great for games like elite dangerous, warthunder, ms flight sim, and Star wars squadrons.If you run into any issues with squeaking just put a couple drops of wd40 or oil on the hinge parts and it will be gone.I seen some people complaining about stick drift and honestly they were most likely yanking the stick around super hard when they first used it, it's not top notch!!!! It's not meant to be yanked on super hard.Another one was complaining about the throttle stiffness, honestly it's not going to super stiff on any HOTAS, I have a warthog HOTAS as well and the throttle isn't even stiff on that one,none of the throttles are going to be super stiff on any HOTAS so please don't expect that.All in all this HOTAS is absolutely amazing for the price and will last a very long time as long as you ACTUALLY take care of it properly.

I got it and was kinda worried since I spent fifty bucks but the quality is amazing even though it look kinda outdated trust me the control is great and honestly nice materials and heavy enough that it feel good to use

Have had this flight stick for almost a year and its not bad, but i wish it did have more buttons and a more precise X and Y axis. Ergonomics are great and the buttons that are on the stick are easy to reach, especially for those with bigger hands. Throttle slider works fine and has a detent in the middle. Twist action can be disabled if you have rudders

I've been using this controller now for a little over a year and I absolutely love it. It's especially intuitive if you're flying a stick plane, but can be used in lieu of a yoke as well. Buttons are fully mappable, and sensitivity can be easily adjusted to your preferences. Works well with FSX, FS2020 and FS2024

Trying to use a flight simulator without a decent Joystick is basically the same as pounding your head against a wall. There are some people who can do it with a gamepad, it is very difficult and frustrating. This is the typically one of the most economical solutions on the market. It has been around for many years so nearly every program has a profile for it, so you won't spend hours trying to assign all the buttons and axis controls.This has got axis controls for your elevator, ailerons and rudder/landing gear. It also has a throttle that is easy to move back and forth with your palm while you are using the joystick with one hand. It also has a "hat" on the top to easily switch between views while you are trying to keep track of the airport while in the "pattern". It can basically all be done with one hand while you use your other hand for keyboard controls.It has a nice large, weighted base that keeps it stable. It is not like your Atari Joystick of old. You don't need rudder pedals with it since the rudder is controlled by twisting the stick. Overall, this one provides the precision you need to do good landings. Without this joystick or something similar using a flight simulator has very limited use for both training and fun.

This product is amazing. I just received it a couple days ago and have already mastered it with a game called war thunder. It is perfect to use on that game