Newcomer / Intro Best HOTAS & Stick?

[GreySix]

So bought a T.Flight Hotas X a few weeks ago, and really enjoyed flight in ED

... but now the yaw is slowly ever drifting to the right, and I don't know a way to stop it - tried the in-game settings, but no joy there. Don't really want to take the stick apart, as my track record for stuff like that ain't good.

So, its a cheap setup - I get it.

Price ain't exactly NO object, but I can afford better. So for you cats who've been playing this a spell with HOTAS and stick, what are your recommendations? Not interested in foot pedals.

 

[Morbad]

If I were building a midrange setup with no pedals, I'd probably use a VKB Gladiator-K and a Thrustmaster TWCS throttle.

 

[GreySix]

Thanks. I'll take a look at that.

For pricing considerations, I'd like to keep the set at or below $700.

 

[Pristine_Bump]

Mine "healed " itself just befor I was going to send it back and as we dont have a choice on PS4 I bought a second one as a reserve but the origional has done more than 6 months and 1000hours

Thrustmaster warrent their products for 24 months in Europe , 12 months else where and it would be great if they were forced to honour that and perhaps solve the problem or stop making it

 

[Para Handy]

Thanks. I'll take a look at that.

There is an ongoing replacement HOTAS thread current in the "dangerous cesspit" and there are threads on things like the VKB in the PC sub-forum.

F D scrapping the hardware sub-forum was really stupid.

 

[GreySix]

This setup has pretty good reviews:

Amazon.com: Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog (for PC/Windows): Electronics

Buy Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog (for PC/Windows): Racing Wheels - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Thoughts?

 

[Faded Glory]

The Warthog is fine if you don't want yaw on the stick.

I used to use the T16000M Hotas setup, but got fed up of the twist / yaw failing (an issue with Thrustmaster sticks) so went similar to Morbad's suggestion, but went with the VKB Gunfighter and still use the throttle from the Thrustmaster set which is great, tons of hats and an analogue stick which I use for thrusters and which can be purchased separately.

The Gunfighter is more expensive than the Gladiator, but VKB stuff is very good quality and I'm sure the Gladiator is great. Highly recommended.

 

[the100thmonkey]

The Warthog is fine if you don't want yaw on the stick.

I used to use the T16000M Hotas setup, but got fed up of the twist / yaw failing (an issue with Thrustmaster sticks) so went similar to Morbad's suggestion, but went with the VKB Gunfighter and still use the throttle from the Thrustmaster set which is great, tons of hats and an analogue stick which I use for thrusters and which can be purchased separately.

The Gunfighter is more expensive than the Gladiator, but VKB stuff is very good quality and I'm sure the Gladiator is great. Highly recommended.

While there are issues with the yaw pot on the T16000M, I'm of the (unfashionable) opinion that you don't really own somethining unless you're prepared to make it yours. The twist yaw can be fixed, rather easily if you're careful, by disassembling the stick and making sure the pot's contacts are clear - either wires touch or the solder tends to grow little dendricles (for want of a better term) that cause shorts. A bigger blob of glue would fix it permanently and before any issues could develop, but it is what it is.

Naturally, I'll buy a higher-spec stick when I have the money and the inclination.Until then, I'll repair my HOTASes. My T16000Ms are all still going strong, years after I bought them, because I'm not shy of a bit of maintenance.

 

[Morbad]

Thoughts?

The Warthog is the go to upper-midrange/lower-highend setup for combat flight sims, but no analog mini-sticks means it's less than ideal for a 6DoF game. It also doesn't have the twist you are looking for.

 

[Ashnak]

Virpil.

VIRPIL EU | Advanced Flight Sim Controls

VIRPIL Controls - Bringing Real Happiness to the Virtual Skies

virpil-controls.eu

 

[Stabby_Dave]

My mate @shabbyj has ordered one. Looks amazing, but I can't really justify that kind of outlay........... Then again, I'm not drunk yet

 

[GreySix]

Bought a new home recently, so the wife asked me to lay low on purchasing new toys just yet. Did adjust dead zone in-game to minimize the issue with the T.Flight Hotas, so it'll keep for now. I'm down to one of these two:

Gladiator-K – VKBcontrollers.com

vkbcontrollers.com

<OR>

VPC WarBRD Base

★ Compact Design for Desktop Use ★ Dual-Cam Per Axis ★ Aircraft-Grade Duralumin Gimbal ★ Swappable Springs and Cams ★ Compatible With All VIRPIL Grips and Thrustmaster Grips ★ 10% Discount When Purchased with VPC Grip (applied at checkout)

virpil-controls.eu

VPC Constellation DELTA Grip

★ VPC Constellation Series - Designed for Space Sims ★ Programmable LED Lighting ★ Analogue Stick and Scroll Encoder ★ All-Metal Twist Axis Mechanism with VPC Contactless Sensor ★ Lockable Twist Axis ★ Compatible with all VPC Bases ★ 10% Discount When Purchased with VPC Base (applied at checkout)

virpil-controls.eu

... and perhaps a Thrustmaster HOTAS, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-HOTAS-Warthog-Dual-Throttles/dp/B00T5X3Z2S/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=Thrustmaster+HOTAS&qid=1594664020&s=electronics&sr=1-19

May have to ask my wife to make it my birthday and Christmas gift.

 

[Deleted member 121570]

The deltas are fantastic. Very happy with both mine.
I've got em on t50s, but I'd get the warbrd bases now if I was buying new.
Very good choices