Modern flight sims like Microsoft Flight Simulator, plus well established combat sims and games like War Thunder and DCS set a new bar for virtual aviation. In the case of Flight Sim, it leverages the company’s cloud empire to fuse satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to create a spitting image of the globe. Picking up one of our best flight sticks amplifies the realism, enabling accurate control over dozens of aircraft. While there an abundance of joysticks, yokes, and flight accessories are there to choose from, especially on PC, we’ve condensed the best of them all, in one place.
Thrustmaster remains a market leader with the best joystick technology for the price, with the Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS our recommended pick for 2022.
However, those playing on Xbox Series X and Series S require specific console-compatible hardware, like the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One, among the best Xbox flight sticks.
With Flight Simulator-ready hardware in high demand and short supply, the T.16000M is one of the few high-value all-in-one solutions available at a reasonable price. That includes a reliable hands-on throttle-and-stick combo covering everything you need to get started, with a robust build and features for even the most sophisticated aircraft. It also pairs great with many of the best pedals, adding an additional dimension of control
