1.Price, availability, and specs2.Setup & features3.Drivers & software4.Gameplay & testing5.The competition6.Should you buy?
Most of the last-gen peripherals carry their compatibility over to the latest release.
This review was made possible with a review unit provided by Thrustmaster.
Thrustmaster’s T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition comes with official Xbox certification and a new lick of white paint.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
However, the connector side features a quick-release system reminiscent of what Microsoft included on its wired Xbox controllers.
It’s a relatively standard cord length, no different than some of its competitors.
Crucially, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 plays well with the T.Flight Hotas One, as it should.
Crucially, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 plays well with the T.Flight Hotas One, as it should.
T.Flight Hotas One: Should you buy?
The throttle and joystick modules fit together with pre-loaded hex screws and an included tool to tighten them.
Other brands suffer from this unfortunate platform limitation.
Easily separated, the throttle and joystick modules stretch apart with a fixed cable.
Alongside compatibility with Thrustmaster’s TFRP pedals, the Hotas One still includes a mode switch for proper PC or Xbox Series X|S functionality.
The official Thrustmaster driver software includes firmware update support and live readings for each button and all analog axes.
(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Assigning each button of the T.Flight Hotas One isn’t a difficult experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but it can be time-consuming.
Thrustmaster’s T.Flight Hotas X is a PC-only offering if you’re willing to skip Xbox compatibility entirely.
It’s a cheaper, no-frills option, but the T.Flight Hotas One is still the best in its category.
