Simviation Forum - Thrustmaster Joysticks

Sep 17^th, 2012 at 1:29pm

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I'm looking for a joystick to replace my logitech Attack 3. I've used Thrustmaster products in the past but it has been several years. I'm replacing the Logitech because I want a hat switch and twist rudder control. I really don't need a hundred buttons on a joystick so I'm checking out the Thrustmaster T Flight and the T16000 joysticks. They both have pretty good reviews for basic joysticks. Have any of you guy's used either of these?

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Reply #1 - Sep 18^th, 2012 at 2:10pm

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Rat Tat Tat wrote on Sep 17^th, 2012 at 1:29pm:

I'm looking for a joystick to replace my logitech Attack 3. I've used Thrustmaster products in the past but it has been several years. I'm replacing the Logitech because I want a hat switch and twist rudder control. I really don't need a hundred buttons on a joystick so I'm checking out the Thrustmaster T Flight and the T16000 joysticks. They both have pretty good reviews for basic joysticks. Have any of you guy's used either of these?

I have the Thurstmaster X HOTAS set that has either a rocker on the throttle or twisting stick for rudder. The twist stick has become glitchy so I use the rocker on the throttle for rudder. But I have to say, I cannot stand twist-stick rudders anymore! Its so much easier doing precise control inputs without worry about trying to rotate the stick as you are moving it.
I have noticed my sim flights are far more controllable with this rocker, especially the combat flights where I need precise rudder control for gunnery or when doing hard adverse maneuvering. Having all the buttons is nice too!

So I recommend a HOTAS, the Thrustmaster X was $45 for me and that was 2 years ago. It has been a fantastic investment, a big improvement over my other twist-stick Saitek joystick.

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Reply #2 - Sep 26^th, 2012 at 8:00am

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I use the rocker on the throttle for spoiler control, works more realistic that way.
I agree, using the rocker for rudder is better than twisting the stick - and if you wish you can be having a drink whilst you taxi.

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Reply #3 - Sep 26^th, 2012 at 8:24am

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EVVFCX wrote on Sep 26^th, 2012 at 8:00am:

I use the rocker on the throttle for spoiler control, works more realistic that way.
I agree, using the rocker for rudder is better than twisting the stick - and if you wish you can be having a drink whilst you taxi.

Amen to the last part! Grin

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