Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One

The best flight stick for Xbox pilots

THRUSTMASTER $149

2Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One is undoubtedly the best Xbox-compatible joystick, offering a relatively affordable one-stop solution for all flying games. While it pairs best with Microsoft Flight Simulator, it’s also compatible with popular titles like Elite Dangerous and Star Wars: Squadrons, making this a wise investment for budding pilots. This entry-level setup includes a full-sized joystick and throttle, with smooth yet precise inputs, offering complete oversight over control surfaces. It also works on PC, too.

The joystick offers the standard inputs for controlling pitch and roll, with twist for yaw, and adjustable resistance to fine-tune handling. There’s an eight-way hat switch, ideal for looking out over stunning, sky-high views, while 14 other buttons, a rear trigger, and reverse thrust provide ample inputs as you see fit.

We named Flight Simulator a must-play for Xbox players in our initial review, but the poor choice of accessories overshadowed its rollout. While some manufacturers have looked to appease the Xbox audience, your options are still relatively limited right now. While the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight offers a compelling yoke for console and PC, we’re yet to see a better contender among joysticks.

With an affordable retail price and a robust suite of features, the Thrustmaster T. Flight Hotas One is an easy pick for Xbox users. While the PC market features a vibrant space of contenders spanning different price points, we recommend the Hotas One to any Xbox user, whether new to the scene or a seasoned pilot.

VERDICT

Affordable all-in-one solution 80 Comfortable

Great value