FLIGHT STICKS TESTED
Oh snap! If you’re playing Elite Dangerous, maybe these can enhance the experience.
With the recent resurgence in space sims, flight sticks have become an important piece of kit. You can get by with a mouse or pad, but for the full experience a dedicated peripheral is the way to go.
To see what sort of choice you have, we’ve tested seven of the most popular flight sticks you can buy, which range in price from a reasonable $35 to over $400. So, whether you’re exploring the far reaches of space in Elite Dangerous, or safely piloting a 747 we’ve got you sorted.
Each is assessed for build quality, design and, of course, how it feels to use. We also tested using a variety of games to see which controller was best suited to which style of game.