Thrustmaster T16000M FCS HOTAS – Flight Sim Joystick & Throttle – H.E.A.R.T Precision Technology – 30 Buttons & 8-Way Hat – For PC (Windows 11/10) – Ideal for MSFS, Elite Dangerous & Star Citizen

I've used Thrustmaster products since the 90's and never had any issues with them and this is no different. Years ago I was using a Saitek X52 and when that started failing I decided to purchase a budget joystick so got the Thrustmaster T.Flight Stick X back in 2016 when it was on sale. Although the T.Flight Stick X is 8 years old it still works fine but I missed my separate throttle so started looking for a replacement. After extensive research, reading reviews and tests I opted for this, the Thrustmaster T16000M FCS Hotas and one of the deciding factors was the precision of the joystick. I had originally thought about the Logitech G X56 H.O.T.A.S or Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog but the T16000M came out as my final choice. I fly mainly in DCS World and the precision of the joystick really shines through, especially in dogfights. It also works well in X-Plane and Ace Combat, although you will need to configure Ace Combat 7 manually in the config files. As this comes with the throttle I generally reassign the small sliding throttle on the joystick itself to another function, more often than not in DCS I use it as a zoom function. There are plenty of buttons to assign on the joystick itself, personally I mainly use the right side for engine controls and use the left side for things I use more often in flight as I can tap them with my thumb. The throttle also has plenty of buttons to assign and also has a dedicated analogue hat which is excellent in DCS for moving the camera around on targetting pods, you can assign the click of the analogue hat to something like target locking. There is also a rotary control on the top, left side of the throttle which is handy, again my main use in DCS is either zoom levels on the targetting display or I use it as the throttle for helicopters, leaving the throttle slide free for collective. One big plus of the throttle setup, that I was a little sceptical of was the rocker paddles on the rear. I use these as rudder control and I've got just as much control as I used to get with my dedicated pedals, takes a bit of getting used too but it's really impressive and saved me having to buy separate pedals and having another bulky box sat around. There are reviews that mention the plastic construction, yes it is plastic but then it's good quality and metal where it counts, my previous Thrustmaster that's 8 years old and still working is all plastic construction so not sure why some people have issues with it. End of the day if you want all metal then expect to pay 4x the cost of the T16000M and even some of them are plastic just with metal switches. One noticeable thing, which was mentioned in a number of reviews is the throttle slide action can feel a little but sticky. I did notice that out the box, it's not horrendous but can effect precision in something like DCS. There is an adjustment screw on the underside for the throttle action and I found loosening that off quite a bit helped make it more fluid, also being more gentle with the action and not forcefully pushing and pulling the throttle helped a lot. There is an after market slide you can fit but for me personally that won't be considered until the warranty has expired, as it is with the screw adjustment and being a bit more gentle using it I found it to be fine. If you want more button assignments you can use the Thrustmaster Target software that's free, personally I don't bother and I map everything I need to the throttle and joystick and then the rest of the commands I use voice control through Voice Attack. In all I think the Thrustmaster T16000M FCS Hotas is an excellent choice for some precision flying, especially if you get it while on offer like I did.

My old, much loved, Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS controls had seen better days and I decide it was time to buy a new controller. There are a number of more expensive controllers that replicate real aircraft flight controls on the market, but for sheer flexibility and selection of inputs the T16000M FCS HOTAS is hard to beat and much better value. The Hall effect transducers on the joystick and throttle axes give you accuracy and reliability and there are numerous additional control inputs included. The throttle unit has a mini joystick, two additional control axes (one spring loaded to centre, the other stays where it's put), an eight way POV hat switch, two four way switches (ideal for trim controls), one two way switch, and three buttons. The joystick also has a twist axis, a slider axis, an eight way POV hat switch and sixteen buttons. All these additional inputs are HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) except for the twelve buttons on the joystick base and the joystick slider axis. Although made entirely of plastic it has a quality feel. Everything works smoothly and precisely. The joystick centring springs have a nice weight to them (not as heavy as a real Airbus sidestick but you can't have everything). The only, very minor, criticism I have is the lack of a thumb trigger and a pinkie switch on the joystick. They would have been very useful. There is an utterly useless amber light that illuminates the base of the joystick whenever it is deflected from centre. Why did Thrustmaster think this was necessary or even useful? Annoyingly you can't disable it. I found a video on youtube which shows you which wire to cut to disable it, but I decided against doing that (it would certainly void the warranty). As it turns out the light isn't as annoying as I thought it would be, though I'd still disable it if that was a user option. In a similar vein, the joystick trigger is made of translucent amber plastic. All this does is make the joystick look like a toy, which is a shame. In summary, this pair of controllers is high quality, well specified and excellent value for money. Highly recommended.

This was bought to replace my T.Flight HOTAS X that had started to feel a little tired. I plumped for this one based on the throttle unit with its multiple hats, and because it was seemingly designed with Elite:Dangerous in mind. Initial impressions are good - there's plenty of controls within finger reach and the precision of the joystick is superb. I was (and still am) in two minds about the on-rails throttle. It's probably a matter of personal preference, but I dislike the need to move your arm more fully to adjust the throttle, when more-traditional pivoting types can be done more lazily. There's also no obvious centre notch for sims with a reverse throttle, so either you need to map a 'toggle reverse' button or just deal with it. However with some practice it is possible to be more accurate with this style, or at least in principle. In practice it's tricky to move the throttle in small, precise amounts thanks to the type of grease used inside. I've since opened it up and replaced it with some damping grease and it's made the whole thing feel a lot higher-end - better tactile feel and far more accurate. The other thing with the throttle is the whole thing felt a little too fat for my hands - if it was slimmed down slightly it would make reaching all the inputs easier. The throttle provides numerous inputs too, including three hats by the thumb, an analogue stick under a finger, a flappy paddle and about five digital buttons. That's plenty to play with, but the layout could be better. The analogue stick in particular feels entirely in the wrong place under the left forefinger, where I never feel like I have the tight control I'd like. I wish it was one of the ones accessible using the thumb, where it would be easier to move accurately and would make more sense when mapping controls onto it. The stick is very accurate as I've mentioned, but lacking in convenient inputs. Given the wealth of hats on the throttle I'm surprised there's only the one on the stick - I would like to see at least an analogue one in thumb's reach. There are twelve additional buttons on the base of the unit, but those are only suitable for functions where you have the time to take your hands off one of the units. Still, with a bit of thought I managed to map pretty much the entire E:D control scheme onto the HOTAS by using a couple of buttons as shift keys, effectively letting me put multiple functions onto each input. Overall it's a decent set - a bit lightweight in use and ergonomically the cheaper HOTAS X felt better in the hands, but you can't argue with the accuracy of the sensors, and the throttle especially gives lots of flexibility. It's a good purchase but make sure it suits you before buying it, as this sort of product can be highly subjective.

This is an excellent HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick!) but there are some caveats. Firstly for the price vs performance I would say this is spot on for both simulator enthusiasts and everyday gamers looking for an enhanced experience. Do note however, that at time of writing its currently retailing around £135 (I got this for £80ish a few years back). How is it for Flight Simulator 2020? = Good, almost everything can be done from the controllers - the throttle in particular has about 16 different buttons (including D-axies) in addition to the stick itself. I would highly recommend rebinding many of the keys so that you aren't having to constantly put both hands on the joystick for adjusting the flaps or trim for example. The main thing that irked me is the throttle axis for 'free look' was constantly pulling right and I could find no way to calibrate the axis, in the end having to rebind this entirely. You will be regularly pushing CTRL-C to check which button corresponds to which urgent request flashing on screen. How is it for Elite Dangerous? = Excellent, everything can be done from the HOTAS setup. For Elite I think this set-up is king, although I may be saying this from greater familiarity with the setup then compared to FS2020. How is it on other games? I've greatly enjoyed using this stick for a range of combat simulators, notably IL 2 Sturmovick but its also great for Truck Simulator 2 and a range of other simulator driving games if you don't have a wheel or prefer something a bit more hefty then an xbox controller. How is the software? <Apathetic shrug>, I have tried using Target a few times, and hoped I could re-calibrate the axis through it but yet to find a way. They make a song and dance of it and I'm sure it is useful for those that wish to exploit it but as an 'everyday' gamer rather then an 'enthusiast' I've got other things to be doing. How is its durability? I've mentioned the wandering axis which is a shame, but thankfully one of the minor ones (its the little thumb stick at the front of the throttle). Nothing else seems to have broken in the last few years. The throttle and flapping pads in particular feel excellent (especially in Elite), the joystick likewise fits well in my large hand - I'm hoping this will continue to last me many years. One odd thing, the joystick has a lovely orange LED glow which is really cool - and meant to show when its in use. But even when my computer is turned off it continues to glow at all times - odd that.

I have just received my Thrustmaster t16000 Joystick and throttle as always with Amazon very promptly next day. It was easy to set up and a joy to use in XPlane 12 flight sim. Much better feel and connectivity than my previous Logitech 52 pro hotas. Time will tell on reliability but seems well made and super smooth with plenty of buttons and switches. Thoroughly recommended and very reasonable price.

I’ve been using this for a few months now. I use it for Elite Dangerous and X-Plane 11 and it works a treat. It is a completely plastic construction and feels very light. Dispute this it sits nicely on a desk and doesn’t move around under heavy use. The resistance on the stick is just about right, not too strong but not too light. The trigger is VERY plastic and feels quite flimsy but I haven’t had any issues with it yet. I would prefer much more tactile feedback from it and a more firm click but for the price it’s ok. The other buttons on the stick are also a bit too soft and again could do with a much for tactile feedback to confirm presses. Again I’ve had no issues with missed button presses or anything I just think it would add to the feeling of quality. The size and ergonomics of the stick are good. It’s comfortable to use for long sessions. Issue I’m having with mine is that the hand rest at the bottom is loose and doesn’t seem to be possible to tighten it. You can change the right hand setup to a left hand I’ve with included changeable rests. The throttle is very nice. The buttons here feel very different to the stick buttons and the many, many hats are also really good a nice feeling. It’s weird why they feel so different to one another. Issue with the throttle is the slide. At the standard setting it becomes sticky very quickly. This isn’t because of the lube used on the throttle but the resistance they have set. When you get the throttle push it all the way forward and on the bottom there will be a screw revealed which will allow you to increase or reduce the resistance of the throttle. With a little bit of fiddling I got it to feel far less sticky and to my liking. Throttle is quite big but all buttons and hats are easily reached. I really recommend this throttle if you want to get into flying. It’s versatile enough to be used with various sims and feels like it could last a good amount of time.

I bought one of these (the kids bought me) for Christmas as an upgrade to a T-FlightX Hotas solely to play Elite Dangerous. If you have played Elite Dangerous you will know how many commands you have and how many buttons that needs, this combo covers it all easily. I find I hardly use any of the buttons on the joystick base, but with all the combinations available via the throttle and the main stick buttons you have plenty. In terms of build and quality, it is still fairly light weight and plasticy, and I found both parts tended to move on the desktop if you are a little enthusiastic with the controls. Also the rubber feet on my joystick were not balanced and it rocked back and forward. Both issues were fixed with some non-slip rubber mat cut to shape for both parts. The stick itself is SO much better than the T-FlightX, the resistance is great, and the control is far smother and more precise, plus is has an orange light! The base buttons are pretty redundant as you cant press them with your hands on the stick and throttle, useful for things you only use when not flying. The throttle feels cheaper than the stick in my opinion, the plastic paddles on the back feel rather flimsy, but it works very well. I had to undo the screw that controls the friction of the slider almost all the way to get it to move nice and smoothly. The level of control with using analog inputs is excellent, even with the mini joystick thingy. Overall its a huge step up from the budget T-FlightX hotas, but you would hope so for nearly 3 times the price. Am I glad 'the kids' bought it for me for Christmas? Yes.

As an amateur combat flight sim player (IL2) this has been a game changer, no pun intended! My first time flying with a throttle and a stick and it takes and getting used to but I have to say when using the floating gyro scope, having the ability to adjust the wingspan setting with a spin wheel mini button on the throttle is amazing!! I’m very impressed

Le he usado muy poco y aunque leí muchas reseñas de que salían defectuosos, a mí me ha funcionado excelente.

A ver había comprado hace un par de semanas un Thrustmaster T.Fligth hotas one de la misma marca. La pega es que era demasiado básico y noté que no tenía tantas posibilidades de personalización y sé me quedaba un poco corto. Lo he cambiado por este Thrustmaster T16000 FCS Hotas. Y el cambio a sido a mejor. Eso sí es casi el doble de caro del primero. Pero tengo mas botones para personalizar y poder hacer un uso un poco mas preciso y avanzado. Está fabricado en plástico pero se ve de muy buena calidad. Este pesa mas que el anterior y tiene iluminacion led naranja cuando se pulsa. Lo voy a probar los primeros 30 días de prueba y si me convence me lo quedaré. Si veo que quiero algo mejor buscaría otro hotas pero ya de precio superior. De todas formas este Hotas se siente bien y de momento no tengo ninguna pega que ponerle. Os dejo fotos de como queda en mi escritorio. La calidad se ve superior a la del Hotas T.Fligth one. Se siente mejor y es mas preciso. La pega es que es mas caro. En mi opinión le doy 5 estrellas. Perfecto para iniciarse en el mundo de la simulación de vuelo.

Although too many buttons this works perfect with flight simulator. Very precise, but for the price I was expecting it to have rumble and force feedback.

It’s in my opinion the best HOTAS for beginners and more advanced players as it has everything you need.

Excelente. aumenta muito a imersão nos jogos e simulação. tem boa precisão. O throttle tem uma peculiaridade de projeto, que causa alguns problemas depois de algum tempo de uso. há videos no youtube ensinando como resolver, mas requer impressão de uma peça 3d e compra de rolamentos. O manche é ergonômico e tem excelente resposta no eixo XeY, que são Hall (magnéticos) o eixo Z (rudder) é analógico e apresenta ruídos de sinal já em poucas semanas de uso. Também há um Upgrade possível, mas requer a troca de alguns componentes e alguma prática com eletrônica/reparos. Overall: com alguns ajustes um baita sistema de controle de voo. com excelente custo benefício.