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Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4 (Compatible with PS5, PS4 and PC)

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  • Official joystick for PlayStation 4 with built-in buttons for the PlayStation (works with PS5 games)
  • Designed to adapt to all types of flight, and perfect for use in virtual reality: the throttle is detachable, even in virtual reality
  • Plug-and-play joystick, for a simplified and intuitive gaming experience
  • Other key features: adjustable joystick handle resistance; large, comfortable hand rest; weighted base for optimal stability
  • T.Flight Hotas 4 joystick with detachable throttle

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    The Thrust master Flight Hotas 4 Flight Stick for PS4 & PC is ready for takeoff with adjustable stick resistance, real-size detachable throttle, dual rudder system and built-in PS4 / PC sliding switch. This realistic joystick is ergonomically designed to adapt to all types of flights (aerial combat, space adventure, civil flight, etc.). There is adjustable stick resistance and a large hand rest for comfort during those long flights. The dual rudder system operates by rotating the handle (with integrated locking system) or by the progressive tilting lever. This flight stick is also compatible with the Thrust master TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals (sold separately). Its weighted base provides enhanced stability, and the comprehensive flight gear offers 5 axes + 12 action buttons + 1 rapid fire trigger + 1 multidirectional hat switch (navigation / panoramic view). Embedded software is certified for PlayStation4 and there is automatic recognition by the PS4 system. Official PlayStation4 buttons are included (PS / SHARE / OPTIONS). The Thrust master Flight Hotas 4 Flight Stick is also compatible with PC (Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP) thanks to Thrust master drivers available for download from our website.


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    Official joystick for PS4 & compatible with PC

    Thrustmaster is proud to launch the T.Flight Hotas 4, the first Plug & Play joystick for PlayStation 4.

    Enjoy an ergonomic and realistic joystick designed to adapt to all types of flights (aerial combat, space adventure, civil flight, etc.)

    Official joystick for PS4 & compatible with PC

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    Realistic and ergonomic joystick

    In real life, pilots use a stick and throttle as flight controls, as these are the most effective in terms of performance and precision. T. Flight Hotas 4 provides this same level of realism.

    The joystick’s unique, ergonomic design adapts to all types of flight (aerial combat, space adventure, civil flight, etc). The large hand rest helps players keep their hand in a very stable and relaxed position, to respond to the subtlest motions.

    Adjust the stick’s resistance to suit your needs and preferences. The base is weighted, to offer enhanced stability during gaming sessions.

    Detachable throttle

    The joystick features a full-size throttle which you can use to easily control the acceleration of your aircraft.

    The throttle is detachable and may be positioned in 2 different ways, either:

    - Detached and separated from the joystick (to recreate authentic piloting conditions); or

    - Attached to the joystick (for greater stability and to take up less space)

    Dual rudder system

    The joystick features a rudder function, which in a plane corresponds to the pedals used by the pilot to turn the steering, allowing the plane to pivot around its vertical axis (therefore making the plane turn left or right). This rudder function is accessible on your joystick by rotating the handle (with integrated locking system) or by progressive tilting lever.

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Customers like the quality, ease of setup, performance and value of the video game controller. They mention that it's sturdy, works well and is easy to connect to their computer. Some appreciate the value, and comfort. Others however, are not happy with the throttle, saying that it lacks any real sense or resistance. Opinions are mixed on buttons and stability.

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    1,347 customers mention951 positive396 negative

    Customers like the quality of the video game controller. For example, they say it's well-made, sturdy, and sturdy. Some say it is a fantastic stick, especially for the price. Overall, customers say it’s a great little rig with good buttons.

    "...In the end, I think this is a fantastic stick, especially for the price...." Read more

    "...Trust me X-Plane is a very good sim and a bit more control customization that comes with a bit of a learning curve, but not one that is too..." Read more

    "...Both modules are quite robust & heavy enough so they don't move around much unless you really give them some pushing around.5...." Read more

    "...It's not the most robust system out there, but you get an incredible amount of value for the money...." Read more

    980 customers mention743 positive237 negative

    Customers like the performance of the video game controller. They say it works well, has amazing functionality, and responds well. Some customers also mention that the thruster works fine, and that it works with every flying game they have.

    "...All in all the joystick has a good feel to it and responds well. With one exception which I have seen in several reviews, I will add in mine as well...." Read more

    "...The product is as it says and works very well. I use this for FSX-Steam Edition, X-Plane, and Prepar3d V3...." Read more

    "...5. So far this joystick is performing excellent & a great buy for the money.CON:1...." Read more

    "...myself without throttle control on jets in FSX, and some problems with the hat switch...." Read more

    634 customers mention634 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the video game controller. They say it's a great buy for the money, works incredibly for its price, and is a good entry-level HOTUS style joystick. However, some customers feel it'll be a cheap entry- level low quality HOTAS.

    "...400.00 US on Thrustmaster sticks, here was both for a very very reasonable price. Was it discontinued? An inferior model or refurb?..." Read more

    "...not the most robust system out there, but you get an incredible amount of value for the money...." Read more

    "...5. So far this joystick is performing excellent & a great buy for the money.CON:1...." Read more

    "...Overall the Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS flight stick is an excellent buy for the price ans has everything I want in a joustick...." Read more

    334 customers mention269 positive65 negative

    Customers find the setup of the video game controller fairly intuitive. They mention that the controls are easy to use and realistic. They also say that it's simple to connect to their computer and that the joysticks are readily programmable.

    "...It has many features, very programmable and feels really good with the exception of the throttle mid point...." Read more

    "...I use this for FSX-Steam Edition, X-Plane, and Prepar3d V3. Setup is easy even without the drivers as Windows 7 and up will install it automatically...." Read more

    "...It's easy to do you -- you just drop it into the folder that is mentioned, and it will show up in the game...." Read more

    "...Together they have twelve programmable switches which are very easy to use on both the throttle & joystick...." Read more

    281 customers mention233 positive48 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the video game controller. They say the ergonomics are fantastic, the stick feels really nice, and the thrust handle feels pretty good. They also mention that the 12 buttons are all fairly easy to press and the stick and throttle fit their hands well.

    "...All in all the joystick has a good feel to it and responds well. With one exception which I have seen in several reviews, I will add in mine as well...." Read more

    "...It was rugged and comfortable to use, but Microsoft quit making them & also quit supporting them in many flight Sims & newer games...." Read more

    "...The stick feels natural in the hand and has three movement axes which I use to control the elevator, ailerons, and rudder on my aircraft...." Read more

    "...Also the stick is surprisingly large, but it is very comfortable, so i'm not complaining...." Read more

    452 customers mention309 positive143 negative

    Customers are mixed about the buttons. Some mention that there are plenty of programmable buttons and a small joystick for your thumb on top of the controller. They say the buttons are good and comfortable in hand. However, others say that there's not really enough buttons and that the Y button on the throttle is awkward and won't get used much. They also say the quality of the buttons doesn't seem very high.

    "...It has many features, very programmable and feels really good with the exception of the throttle mid point...." Read more

    "...The drivers help fine tune the device, but Windows does a perfectly good job installing without them...." Read more

    "...Lastly there aren't really enough buttons for freespace 2, and I often need to supplement control with the keyboard, but that is the only game I..." Read more

    "...This essentially triples the buttons on the system -- though you do have to get used to using the modifiers...." Read more

    310 customers mention110 positive200 negative

    Customers are mixed about the stability of the video game controller. Some mention that it provides very stable control, is sturdy, and will not shift around easily while in use. However, others say that it had a slight drift to it and started drifting in random directions.

    "...separated from the throttle section can feel a bit light and can move around on you if your heavy on the flight stick...." Read more

    "...The stability is wonderful...." Read more

    "...use, when it went out of calibration and the rudder output stuck in 50% left rudder position and couldn't be fixed by recalibration so it was..." Read more

    "...I wasn't able to play, and was also later accompanied by constant yaw to the same direction...." Read more

    228 customers mention52 positive176 negative

    Customers find the throttle on the video game controller very loose and lacks tensioning. They also say the throttle has minimal resistance and is sticky in the mid portion. Some customers also say that the resistance is too easy and isn't adjustable. Overall, some customers recommend the product for its smooth functionality.

    "...It's almost like it sticks, you definitely will feel it and it can affect what you are trying to do, especially thrusting forward...." Read more

    "...The throttle lacks almost any tensioning; you can get it to stay at a certain level hands-free, but don't bump it or you'll be all in one way or the..." Read more

    "...adjustment available for the throttle and I feel it too is too loose and would prefer to be able to add more resistance; however, I've found that..." Read more

    "...The full sized throttle allows me to adjust speed accurately (it has a sticky point, but I think that will smooth out with use)...." Read more

    Amazing for Ace Combat / Star Wars Squadrons. Xbox One / Series X/S Works on PC too!!
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    Amazing for Ace Combat / Star Wars Squadrons. Xbox One / Series X/S Works on PC too!!
    Ordered two, one for myself and one for my best friend who loves flight simulator games as a birthday gift and took a little bit to make sure it was all set up and configured correctly at first and is still taking some getting used to as I haven't had a joystick in the better part of almost 20 years all the way back since my wingman days on PC, but thrustmaster has always made great joysticks or HOTAS setups.The throttle control in Ace Combat is amazing and all of the axis controls, targeting options, etc. are really perfect for games like that and the level of customization is unlike anything I've ever seen on previous joysticks that I've owned. I haven't had the opportunity to use it on PC yet and I don't own Microsoft flight simulator as I prefer like actual aerial combat dog fighting games however I have heard that it can be configured for several games involving space combat.Definitely makes a huge difference over using a regular controller... I really don't get what is up with all of the negative reviews that people have made about this flight stick but as far as I've seen it's great. It even comes with its own miniature Allen hex wrench to be able to securely screw the throttle base to the joystick base so you can have it as one giant unit like I do for either setting on a table or your lap while playing or you can also detach them depending on your preference although the wire connecting them is not detachable so it's wise to be mindful of that but overall it is an amazing flight stick and for people who've had issues using it with their XBox you have to make absolutely sure that you've turned off your controller and have the joystick itself plugged in via the USB port before you actually start the game even once you've got it loaded to make sure that the joystick is being recognized as your player one controller.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016
    I have looked at Thrustmaster sticks over the years with envy, to me they represented an elite level in joysticks. While I really like flight and spaceflight simulations, I could never quite warrant spending the big bucks on Thrustmaster or Saitek joysticks. Logitech and others had reasonably priced sticks for my level of gaming.
    For the past several years I have been on consoles so joysticks were not a big option. Recently I stepped back into PC gaming and I purchased one of the "Elite" space combat games. Even in the video for the game, the character used a stick combo that was very similar to a Thrustmaster setup...clever subliminal marketing? Maybe so because after trying somewhat unsuccessfully to fly on just a keyboard and mouse, I was looking for a stick
    I thought about going with one of the Logitech sticks, like what I had before, then I saw this setup. Where it would be asy to close in on or surpass 400.00 US on Thrustmaster sticks, here was both for a very very reasonable price. Was it discontinued? An inferior model or refurb? Nope, it is just a specific model that Thrustmaster produced to solicit a niche of bargain PC gamers and PS3 gamers(Yes! The stick works on PS3!!! I find out AFTER I have moved on to the PS4( I have yet to see if it works on PS4, but even if it does there are not many games that call for a stick like this))

    The T-Flight is a great stick for the price-point. It is not going to be the same quality as the 200.00 individual components, but that is not to say this is not a quality device...Au Contraire... This is a great bang for the buck.

    The unit arrives together in the box but not connected. You have the option of screwing the throttle and the stick together via installed screws in the base. There also is an allen wrench included in the base, complete with its own snap in nook. This is good because the screw heads are of a star type.
    That being said, you should put them together to see if you are comfortable with them being that close together. Maybe you have space limitations...who knows. I tried it and personally felt it was a little close together for me and how I was using it, so I opted to separate the stick and throttle. The cord that connects them is about 3 feet long and will wrap up in the base of the throttle if you choose to connect them.
    True to good quality sticks like Thrustmaster, there are many buttons and they are programmable. Additionally there is an tensioning adjustment under the flight stick, but it didn't make a great bit of difference to me.
    All in all the joystick has a good feel to it and responds well. With one exception which I have seen in several reviews, I will add in mine as well. The throttle has a middle or neutral spot if you will and I guess in lieu of making a spring based solution, they mad moving out of this spot a little hard. It's almost like it sticks, you definitely will feel it and it can affect what you are trying to do, especially thrusting forward. I believe in time, with a good amount of usage, the stick should wear sufficiently to be more smooth but for now it is almost certainly a hindrance. For many it can be lived with, others it could be the straw that breaks the camels back in deciding on this stick.
    If you can put your hands on one before buying, I think that would help you formulate a better decision. A joystick or gamepad can be 10$ and feel perfectly right for you or a 200.00 professional model and still not quite cut it. It really comes down to how it feels to you.

    In the end, I think this is a fantastic stick, especially for the price. It has many features, very programmable and feels really good with the exception of the throttle mid point. For me, I can overlook it given how I use the stick and the frequency.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2011
    WARNING: I stand by the previously entered review below, but having used the T-Flight for a week now I discovered a small problem. I lost my throttle control when using the Abacus Flight Deck 6 add-on to FSX, then found myself without throttle control on jets in FSX, and some problems with the hat switch. Two evenings of fussing around for an hour or so - looking for the source of the problem (calibration worked properly on most features - I did all sorts of sequences of resets to "factory"). OOOPS, there is a switch on the back of the T-Flight for PC/PS3. It is reasonably well protected from accidental contact by the main USB wire - but I put my T-F HOTAS on a shelf under my computer blindly when I'm finished. I'd banged the switch into PS3 mode, and then been trying to remap on my PC. No wonder the joystick and my FSX were confused. All is well now, and I didn't write an angry letter to Thrustmaster about their quality control <g>. I append this to my review to remind you all that one should always ensure that the switch is set for the machine you are using before getting upset. A plus for the joystick - the onboard memory brought me back immediately once I set the switch (and reset FSX to "factory"). I only had to re-establish my personal mappings.

    Here starts the original review:

    I have been "playing" flight simulators since the original Apple II FS (which was skeletal). A frustrated pilot, Naval Air changed the basic obligation for flight training to five years from three and half in 1957, so I went "surface". (No, the training wasn't five years - that included two tours with the fleet instead of one). Five hours on my PPL logbook of years ago (J-3 Cub) as whenever I had time I didn't have money, and whenever I had money I didn't have time.

    I went through all the reviews of recent joysticks, price was a consideration. I settled on the TM T-Flight Hotas X and the Saitek (X65?) Pro. I noted that at least two real pilots (one active, one retired medically) loved the TM (and also that a youngster of 70 with considerable experience - I'm 75 - was an advocate). My interest in the Saitek, from its reviews, had to do with the auxiliary screen - I sometimes have difficulty jumping around for the radio or in reading the instruments.

    I settled on the TM T-Flight, I didn't want to spend the extra $100. My previous was a Logitech 3D Pro, and I've had an M$ Force Feedback (as well as early models from the archaic days). It arrived tonight. I have not fully tested it, so this might be premature - but all I can say is "WOW". I started with the preliminary training missions of M$ FS X, just to feel it out. I quickly moved on. The resistance spring on the joystick is a god-send - I can make a full loop by touch rather than having to watch the attitude indicator (my Logitech allowed me to drift my hand too easily, putting a bank into the straight loop). The full sized throttle allows me to adjust speed accurately (it has a sticky point, but I think that will smooth out with use). The centering point on the throttle allows a reference point for cruising speed (not an exact point, just a point to work from). The buttons on both the joystick and throttle are well placed for "blind" operation - and I particularly like the pre-mapped placement of the elevator trim, never used to use it as I'd forget where I put it. Makes cruising and approaches easier.

    I am using the throttle and joystick in their "attached" form, due to the "cramped nature of my cockpit". The stability is wonderful. As one who likes his beer and cigarettes I had a problem with pausing, looking down at the keyboard to find the "P" with my left hand had me going off course. I'd rather thought I'd like to map "pause" on the TM, but with the stability of the unit I'll save that button for something else.

    As to design, and as an old computer consultant and designer I'm a lover of design, I had some problems. First, I found that they had left out the Allen wrench promised for attaching the two units - until I turned it over an looked at the bottom and found it in its designed slot. Then I had a problem with the leading of the 18" wire connecting the two, it came out of a groove that prevented the joining of the units. But when I connected them I realized that the grooves matched up and the wire could run directly between them, and that there was a space to wind the excess under the throttle unit. That may sound trivial, but anyone who is that careful about the details of the design is likely to have been just as careful on the main features. (BTW, for the gentleman who said the units pull apart when in combat, you just didn't screw them in right. The Allen head screws are threaded only into the throttle unit, but it may feel as if they are threaded into the the joystick unit as there is residual plastic grabbing the threads. Give them a good knock with a light hammer, or screw them out while pulling on them. Once they are "free to slide" in the joystick unit they will screw in positively into the metal threading on the throttle unit.

    I am sure the TM Warhog is better, I'd love to have the twin throttles - but I ain't going for $400 for a joystick when I could take a couple of lessons in a real plane for that price. The CH has been well reviewed, but the ones in my price range didn't have the separate and realistic throttle. That Saitek Pro with the screen sounds great, but it is $100 more than this TM.

    I am extremely pleased with my choice - and I think that some of my concerns will be solved by the stability of the unit. Instead of using an auxiliary screen for radio and VOR and etc., I can easily pause with my TM and move around the cockpit to set them up. I could do that with my Logitec also, but I would come back to a flight off line as my controls weren't centered. Lastly, I've never been able to play the first mission in the Abacus Flight Deck 6 - the flight with the Blue Angels (and as a retired Naval Officer you know I wanted to do that). I couldn't taxi my flight 7 to join the four plane flight on the runway - over compensation, over and under braking. First try with the TM and I was on their tails (admittedly I lost them soon - forgot the "semi-stop" on the TM throttle at approximate cruise so didn't put the "pedal to the metal" - next try I'll remember that).

    Best, Jon
    Englishtown, NJ
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