[Video] Let's take the X56 HOTAS for a TEST flight in Star Citizen
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Great review! I had such a hard time choosing a flying set for SC! Wife purchased the Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS as a Xmas gift so I guess I am set for now. But this X56 seems like a good upgrade option for me. Would love some suggestions on the matter.
Thanks 4 the video!
Pura vida!
Thanks 4 the video!
Pura vida!
SoloFlyer
Grand Admiral
Seems like you're pleased overall with the joystick, even if its not the one you'll end up using most. Like Sutherland, I also just bought a Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS set with pedals. This is my first HOTAS set, still in the box as I haven't had time to set it up. For those that have tried both is the x56 HOTAS worth the extra 100 or so dollars for me to return the thrustmaster and pick it up? My main concerns would be responsiveness, controls (twist vs rudder pedals) and having enough buttons and toggles that I wouldn't have to go back and hit my keyboard for anything.
Yup! as @SoloFlyer mentioned I really want to upgrade. I have also heard that Logitech Hotas have a durability issue, both in hardware and configuration this taking in consideration Amazon reviews. If current owners of this setup would share some feedback it would help a lot. If now I will be like Sheldon Cooper deciding in between an Xbox or a PS4.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Ive heard that too, so Im going to be using this one as often as possible to see if I can come across any issues.
I know a lot of players who go dual stick on the t16000, that might be an option for you depending on your play style.
Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X --- Perfect for me.
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Yeah dual sticks are something to look at specially for someone like me that will be aiming for more security/military things within SC. It is good to have options though ... Warthog seems to be king of the hill as of now, but $400? Hmmm that might be a deal breaker ... Thats why the X56 is such an attractive alternative. Thanks for the reply sir!
Its a quality stick at a great price!
I really must have a dirty mind after spitting out my soda after reading the part "wife purchased the thrustmaster 60000"
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What a great review! I picked up a Warthog /w pedals 2 years ago specifically for SC. Didn't get a chance to play with it yet. Going to set it up tonight and go nuts!
Shadow Reaper
Space Marshal
Finished cleaning the desk and setting up. Now is the hard part mapping the controls to my preference.Yeeeeees!
no my desk is never this clean haha
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The joint/gimbal/articulation point, whatever you want to call it is a lot nicer on the T16000 compared to what is on the X56 (at least the one I have).
Where the X56 really shines is all the buttons and the two mini joysticks. The T16000 is lacking with the number of easily reachable buttons.
Where the X56 really shines is all the buttons and the two mini joysticks. The T16000 is lacking with the number of easily reachable buttons.
If I find that is durable is VERY likely I will upgrade to one for sure. Warthog is waaaaaay to expensive as of right now. Maybe later.
Yes sir. Sitting 2 feet away from a 55 ' screen would make everything look enormous otherwise.
Radegast74
Space Marshal
wow, they are $40 a piece right now at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-2960773-T16000M-Joystick-Black/dp/B01MQEDEEW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543549449&sr=8-2&keywords=thrustmaster+t16000m
If you are a cheapskate like me, you go with dual Logitech Extreme 3D pros...only $26 a piece right now! whoops, they ran out...that was a good deal!