Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #602 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: ThrustMaster
• Model: 4160543
• Released on: 2008-09-26
• Number of discs: 1
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP, PLAYSTATION 3
• Format: Unknown format
• Original language: German
• Dimensions: 4.45 pounds

Manufacturer's Description

The joystick with detachable throttle control and direct configuration for immediate takeoff!! Entirely Programmable for PC and PS3

2 configurations by default:

PC: Flight Simulator X MicrosoftPS3 & PC : Tom Clancy's Haw Ubisoft

Unique: Plug & Play for ultra-simple and fast installation with all functions pre-configured for immediate takeoff (without worrying about configuration)
Detachable, real-size, ergonomically-designed throttle control
Dual-system aerodynamic control: by rotating handle (with integrated blocking system) or by progressive tilting lever
High-precision joystick with adjustable resistance
Wide hand-rest for optimal comfort
Trigger for brakes (civil flight) or for rapid fire (military flight) + multi-directional hat (panoramic view)
Weighted base for greater stability
Exclusive "MAPPING" button: all functions may be instantly switched around between each other
Exclusive "PRESET" button": to switch, while playing, instantly from one programme to another
Internal memory: to save all of your programming, even with the joystick disconnected
Programmable: the 12 buttons and 5 axles are entirely programmable.

This joystick is not distributed under licence or with the approval of Microsoft Corporation / Ubisoft.

Customer Reviews

works on hawx ps3
when i saw this on amazon and saw it was for ps3 i immediatly thought will it work on hawx the new tom clancy flying game. i took the risk of spendin £30 and am pleased to say that it does work. it is comfortable, the buttons are easy to find and the throttle can be detatched for a more realistic feel. i havnt tried it for pc yet but i am certain it will work fine for flight simulator x if it works for hawx. installation was a breeze as well as all you have to do is plug it in. a great buy and highley recommended for flight enthusiats like my self.

JoyStick with Microsoft Simulator
Ease of Installation:
- very easy peasy

Use and Sensitivity:
- excellent joystick to use for flight simulation. I have been able to complete expert missions just because of this joystick.

Reliability:
- It has been a month, and it works very well. It also has 2 year warranty.

Hardware Heaven on a budget...
Okay, look, it may not have multi-function displays, LEDs all over the shop and millimetre perfect deadzones but for the price, this is a blippin good buy.

I bought it for the PS3 and H.A.W.X and it worked straight outta the box.

For kids, having the unit in piece is okay butfor people with larger armspans, you will inevitably find youself splitting the unit apart to make it more comfortable.

The connecting cable is just long enough to enable the throttle and joystick to sit either side of you (or, in my case, the joystick tween my knees, throttle on my left and Top Gun music playing the background.)

In playing games, you'll find that joystick deadzone is a touch too large for my liking (just my personal preference folks!) and prevents hyper-accurate course changes but the general responsiveness is quick and you'll be fine once you've gotten the feel for it.

The thottle is meaty, however, and the rudder triggers built into it are v. nice and, for me, prefereable to joystick twisting

Theres a whole bunch of mapping/preset options for the controller but with only two buttons and no display to work with, this is an exercise in patience and luck some of the time.

So, in conclusion? There is no reason NOT to buy this bit of kit if you're buying on a budget. It looks great, it feels great and it plays great.

If your serious about Flight Sims and your controller and willing to spend a bit more money then there are more technically advanced bits of kit out there but for the price, you really cant go wrong with this baby.