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- 2 configurations by default
- PC – Flight Simulator X Microsoft (This joystick is not distributed under license or with the approval of Microsoft Corporation)
- PS3 & PC – Tom Clancy’s HawX Ubisoft (This joystick is not distributed under license or with the approval of Ubisoft)
- 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
Product Description
The joystick with detachable throttle control and direct configuration for immediate takeoff! Entirely programmable PC and PS3!.. More >>
12/24/2009 at 12:47 pm
With Tom Clancy’s HAWX on the way to the PS3 later this season, and my sudden urge to revisit Freespace 2, X-Wing, the Wing Commander games on my PC, I decided to give this joystick a shot since it was cheaper than PS3 version of the Saitek Aviator, and it’s also a hands-on-the-throttle model. I am sure glad I did! This stick is awsome, I am very glad that I gave it a chance even though reviews were scarce.
It has just about every button you could possibly want in a joystick, they all fell right when pressed, it’s programmable, has a throttle with an alalog rocker for even more control options, and it all feels very intuitive when held. I tested it in the Windows game controller utility and everything seems to move quite precisely. Afterwards, I played Freespace 2 and the demo for the Battlestar Galactica: Beyond the Red Line mod, and it was a total blast. I was able to map the controls perfectly to all the buttons on the stick, and I was flying like an ace in no time.
They really thought of just about everything for this stick. The throttle module is actually detachable via an included Allan wrench, so if you prefer “cockpit accurate” distance between the stick and throttle, it’s there for you. There’s even a knob on the bottom of the stick that lets you adjust how much resistance the spring gives you! Pretty much the only thing you don’t get is force feedback, but that’s hardly shocking since this is an under $50 stick. It’s even lap friendly, which is dandy if you don’t have a coffee table or your desk is too crowded.
Overall, this is a very good stick, and is great for PS3 users or people looking for an entry level stick for their PC. For under $50, you’d be hard pressed to find a Hotas model as good as this one, and I’d much rather use this for my PS3 than a Saitek Aviator due to it’s more solid build quality and hands-on throttle. Unless you’d rather drop $100 on a fancier model, Thrustmaster’s console-friendly offering will serve you very well.
Rating: 5 / 5
12/24/2009 at 1:57 pm
I looked for a PS3 Flight Stick that supports H.A.W.X.
I bought the HOTAS Flight Stick just by seeing it in a pic, didn`t knew anything about it, so I gambeld so to speak, and to make things worse ( and the stake higher) I also had to ship it all the way to my country (ISRAEL) for an extra 35$.
Never had a F.S. before, but i thought to myself
- “what the hell, worst case, I’ll give it to a friend I don`t like (-:”
The minute i plugged it in, I was hooked!
works like a charm, very user friendly and accurate. It really gives you the sense of flying, I LOVE it, and I think it was a very good choice.
I recommend this F.S. to anyone who loves Flight simulators.
lony
F.Y.I
I`m the manager of the biggest & BEST gaming Forum in my country, so take it from a hardcore GAMER that knows…
Rating: 5 / 5
12/24/2009 at 4:07 pm
The T-Flight Hotas Stick pcps3 is the best joy stick I have ever had it’s perfect; it’s anything could dream of!!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
12/24/2009 at 4:56 pm
This joystick is very accurate in its control, and feel even though there is no force feedback. Works really well with the different models and types of aircraft in FSX. The weight of the product is immpressive and is not needed to be attached to anything to operate well. I would recommend this product to anyone with a passion to fly on a budget.
Rating: 5 / 5
12/24/2009 at 7:40 pm
Received this stick and immediately tightened the screws on the bottom to connect the two pieces. This thing is a very nice stick. I popped on Heroes Over Europe for the PS3 and plugged the flight stick into the usb slot and it started working immediately.
Coming from using just a regular PS3 controller to a flight stick it was very touchy and hard to get used to. After a while of playing I started to get used to it. I love this thing, I had a Saitek I used for my PC before this one and it totally replaced it (the Saitek had no throttle).
Overall I say this item is a definite buy. I haven’t used it with any of my other flying games yet but I am sure it will be just as enjoyable. The thing even has the PS3 icons on the buttons to show what to push and is pretty dumb proof. Switch right on the front to go from PC to PS3 is a awesome as well. Only downside is I wish the USB cord was a little longer, but I will just have to buy a extender for it so I can actually sit farther back and put it on my table.
Rating: 5 / 5