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Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X PS3 (PC compatible) (PS3) | 
| From: Thrustmaster
Category: Video Games
List Price: £53.51
Buy New: £37.99
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Seller: Amazon.co.uk
Rating:  34 reviews
Format: Unknown format
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP, PlayStation 3
Media: Video Game
Discs: 1
Operating System: No Operating System
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 10.4 x 9.6
MPN: 4160543
Model: 4160543
EAN: 3362934108366
Release Date: September 26, 2008
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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 34
 A great upgrade! August 12, 2010
Mr. A. Gralton (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had this product for many months now and have been using it quite a lot on my PC. I have used it on both the featured games HAWX and FSX on PC platform, although I have yet to try it on my PS3.
Installation was very easy. I have tried it on a three year old Dell running Vista 32-bit and it really was as easy as plug and play. I had no problems configuring/calibrating it. I also use it on my new home build running Windows 7 64-bit and similarly have no complaints. There is no need for a CD to install the drivers are onboard and ready to go.
It performs very well on HAWX, there are so many buttons on it that you never need to use the keyboard whilst playing (even for menu etc.). In fact for some things such as flares I use 2 buttons, one for each hand. This is very flexible in this way and can be configured to anyone's preferences. This game also makes use of the fifth axis on the throttle side (for example changing weapons). There is also the option to have different preconfigured controls.
It has also handled sublimely on FSX. It picks up the default axes very well and assigns them to pitch, roll, yaw, thrust, etc. I have yet to have found use for the fifth axis on this game so I keep it in four axis mode. In this, compared to a basic joystick, the extra buttons allow for versatility to set flap settings or toggle gear. I found this a real improvement from my Microsoft Sidewinder (which is well over a decade old!) which had served my flight simulation until then. The throttle quadrant is a must and makes controlling the aircraft a lot easier compared to the usual slider you get. I have also used it extensively on FS9 and it also works very well on this.
I have encountered a few problems, however. I find the 3 and 4 buttons, which are usually used for trimming in flight simulation or targetting in combat games, to sometimes get stuck which can often leave you doing too much trim or cycling past the target you desire. There also seems to be quite a large null-zone at times before the joystick responds to your inputs making precise controlling difficult. I have found this problem more prevalent in HAWX than Microsoft Flight Simulator but I am not sure if this is due to the nature of the flying or the software.
Overall I really enjoyed this throttle and did not regret spending the reasonable £30 to upgrade to it --- neither will you! In fact, when I first saw the price I thought it was too good to be true, seeing the high price offered by competitors such as Saitek charging £80 plus. This will give you a decent quality joystick and throttle quadrant which is foolproof in installing and using for a very decent price.
Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X July 22, 2010
Pedro
This is a great product at a reasonable price. Just plug it in and away you go! It works well with FSX and FS2004. A great buy.
Hotas Joystick for PS3 July 6, 2010
G. A. Heiss (Kent, UK)
Such a well made item for the money.. I remember buying a Microsoft joystick for £100 years ago and this easily matches it (but without force fedback as an option). I don't miss that to be honest. I do love the multi button layouts, the compatibility with IL2 Birds of Prey is excellent (apart from a wide deadzone in the throttle -a game fault I think).
If you love Flight Sims its a must have as it works equally well on PC by flicking a switch on the unit.
Joysticks June 27, 2010
gordchord
I had a joystick and decided to look for something with a little more precision.
Read a few reviews and decided on the Thrustmaster.
With it's delicate control (treat it like a lady) it worked beautiful with all my flight sims.
It sits quiet solid on the desk top and once you get used to the controls makes a different ball game on the sims alot smoother action.
I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to experience simulator flying.
Happy Landings
Gord
Brilliant June 15, 2010
Steve Carew (Bristol UK)
This is one helluva accessory incredible I can not fault it at all as a product. But I bought it in Argos where it is £10 cheaper , if it is in stock
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