Believe it or not there are blind flight simmers out there. I actually had one reach out to me and I wanted to interview him, but haven't gotten around to it. It's the closest they can get to flying.
The brail I imagine is really for the people who want to identify the buttons without having to look down at the panel. It’s not uncommon and many cars and other equipment have this feature to allows the operator to concentrate on controlling the equipment rather than searching for the buttons especially in the dark.
The Braille on joysticks also helps with VR headset wearing, when looking at the buttons is not an option. Of course there are also some joysticks with distinctive button shapes and locations, such as the Gladiator MK-II.
Honeycomb hands down the best yoke for the money. Can't wait to purchase the throttle and they've also just announced that they'll be releasing rudder pedals as well.
Yes and zero deadzone after you learn to calibrate it ive already pre ordered the throttle and im getting the pedals as well when available i agree its great
I bought the Yoko+ and it feels incredible to use. Long travel, no dead spots at all, and smooth increase in tension as you apply input. I use it with a Logitech throttle and MFG Crosswind v2 rudder pedals.
Bought my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro in 2005 for Battlefield 2. Just recently I opened it up and hit the yaw axis pot with some contact cleaner and it's pretty much as good as new. That being said, the buttons are a little hard to press compared to how they used to be.
Real pilots know that you seldom have more than your left hand on the yoke. Most flights are controlled by trim even in sharp climbs and turns use of trim is almost necessary. I also have the throttle quandrant control.. All you really need unless you want to fly the newer commercials and fighter planes, but Logitech works well with these too. I use it for choppers also.
My entry level stick was the T16000 and TCWS throttle bundle. I love it to this day when needing to fly something with a stick to go with my honeycomb yoke.
I've been a flight simmer for about 28 years. I owned allot of joysticks but they more or less have the same in common they become unprecise after 6 month - 12 month of usage.!!!! The logitech 940, x55, x56, x56pro ect all become unprecise within 6-12 month usage, but they are cheap and nice to use though but really annoying they build them with so little quality. About 2 years ago i bought a virpil base+joystick and trottle.. Here 2 years later with hundreds of houres usage they are still 100% precise. What i learned. When i look back on all the joysticks ive had + other i dident mention, then my best buy was a quality joystick from Virpil due to the sensors and quality of the parts inside the joystick. I do admit the plastic joystick handle + the buttons feel cheap, but all other things work perfect.. no broken buttons, and 100% precise all the time. The negative is the software/firmware that you really only want to touch one time and never thouch again in fear of it changing the joystick button layout so you have to reprogram you +10 planes/helis in dcs again.. Lessons learned..: If you are interested in flight sims and like them in general. I highly recommend to buy a quality joytick like VKB or Virpil in that price range. YES they are expensive, but in my oppinion its cheaper than buying a new joystick every 1-2 years becourse they are worn out and unprecise. I expect my virpil to still be precise in 10 years from now since the internal hardware is build strong and not cheap. ps.. even with a cheap joystick that is very unprecise you can air refuel in any plane in DCS world. Its all about training and some skill. Just saying you dont need expensive gear to have fun, even a cheap 15usd sidewinder joystick is good for many games, but you properbly want to upgrade someday ;-)
i have the honeycombs since not a long time and i can see that quality is really amazing for the price ,, really a good deal , i wait the throttle Honeycomb now for summer 2020
Orozco I’m just glad I got into flight sim before it’s coming out. And I also ordered a honeycomb yoke because I have a feeling once flight simulator comes out a lot of the yokes will be sold out.
Orozco and yah I have a vr and checked out other vrs. They’re right on the edge of making a actual good vr. I predict the next headset HTC or oculus comes out with will set the new standard. Or maybe primax. But I think after 1440p it starts to look good but a higher refresh rate i think is more important
I've been using Logitech 3D Pro for quite some time actually.Its an amazing product from logitech for such a low price tag! The 12 buttons in the stick makes it even fantastic However, after some time,the stick happened to get loose(i dont know if the issue is only for me) and that makes the yoke of the aicraft (inside sim) move a little bit,thereby becoming a challenge on finals Even though this issue is present,i cant complain that this issue is not limiting the fun i get while simming If you're new to flight sim and have a very tight budget,this is the one for you! I would give a solid 9.2/10 for this marvellous product Happy landings!
I’ve been using it for about 1 and a half years and about 6 months in the hat switch, button 3 and trigger stopped woking :/ probably should’ve used warranty but I didn’t
Very interesting journey through these various options for hardware. I just moved up to the Honeycomb kit, an amazing upgrade in my opinion from my Saitek/Logitech Yoke. Looking forward to the launch of the supporting Bravo throttle quadrant. Very clear video - great job thanks!
Which do you recommend for a newer person? I want the most realistic feel but not extremely pricey... I was originally thinking of the Logitech Yoke but then found out about the deadzone. Does the deadzone really affect the Yoke and it’s feel very much or does it not affect the gameplay?
@@anshtiwary2960 If you are going for a stick then I have used the Thrustmaster T Flight hotas 4 combo - stick and throttle. It is solid, stable and versatile, as the throttle is detachable for positioning. I had one and was very happy with it. Bonus is it works with the PS4 too if you have one. You can get it from Argos if you are in the UK. It depends what you are intending to fly as to whether you should save up and stretch for the yoke as they do really add value and Immersion for some aircraft. Many of the more modern aircraft though have joysticks anyway and so a yoke would not be as useful. Best of luck and enjoy.
@@Unknown-bv8qf I ordered one yesterday from Amazon for $35.00 (you may have to click "available from these sellers" and pick "Amazon"). I don't know if that's "normal" or if t's because I already bought one. www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D7BOZO3FZPSQ&dchild=1&keywords=logitech+3d+pro+joystick&qid=1598098292&sprefix=logitech+3d%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1
since fs2020 is out, everything flight related is being bought so everything thats for sale is out of stock or priced 3x the normal msrp, so unfortunately you have to wait
@@blankuser1321 Agreed. I bought my Sister a 3D Pro from Amazon for 35 bucks. After she got her, I tried to go back and order another for me....no dice. Back ordered, out of stock or over 100 bucks....4get that.
Again, I'm seeing one thing, and that is such a lack of competition in the aviation market that they will sell you a ballpoint pen for $85. These are nought but plastic and switches, they dont need to get any more expensive than $80
I remember my all time fav joystick the Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 3D Pro! Boy this was ahead of its time back in the 1990s! I used it for motorbike and 3D games as much as space flight sims back in those days! The next joystick (HOTAS) i bought was the Saitek X-45 Pro but i found the joystick's loose spring/tension really spoils the immersion of controlling any tactile heavy duty vehicle altho the abundance of LEDs were sweet. So many years down the road and i'm now eyeing the Thrustmaster Warthog...
if you are looking for a good budget stick, i wont recommend these in the videos, i can recommend the turtle beach velocity one flightstick its very good quality, has flaps and throttle and a lot of more features, it is only 125 which is a very good price. if you are looking for a yoke DONT GET THE SAITAK. the velocity one is again, on of the best on the markets comes with a throttle too and it is a little bit more (329).
i used microsoft precision pro gameport version till 2014 from 1997-8... :) i even found custom portable drivers for it for win7 x86... and then get x65f and use it till now, and hope it will with me forever
I've been using the Extreme 3D pro for decades and apart from the hat switch down feature not working and the joystick slightly swaying (easily fixed with deadzone adjustment) it works perfectly. Overdue for an upgrade tho
I would say the honeycomb yoke is the best zero dead space after you find out how to calibrate it its very easy to calibrate where it will have zero deadzone and its not 1000 dollars but feels like it and performs like it.
The T.1600m HOTAS is an amazing deal and you get a ton of kit for a very low price. It obviously includes the T.1600M stick you featured, but adds the throttle with tons of more buttons and hats (and a rotary!). Also takes care of your trim issue (though having TrackIR is a life changing purchase) with the inclusion of the analog stick on the throttle. I've used it for DCS for several years and love it. The stick feels extremely good in the hand ;)
@@TheFlightSimDeck Ah, I assumed you were just reviewing the stick as it was and were assuming people would use the hat assigned to [view]. I only play DCS and Falcon BMS so I didn't know that was a thing.
Very hard decision. A yoke would be nice and comfortable but offers fewer buttons, less versatile since fighter jets use a side stick layout, Airbus uses a side stick, and it's a more widespread option. I just don't know since I am going to play MFS2020 a lot so a sidestick might get uncomfortable.
I have the Logitech 3D Extreme Pro, hands down best piece of hardware I've ever own. This thing never breaks. I've had the Saitek Pro Flight system but it broke down and it took a descent amount of space (not a problem though, it's easy to put on and off the desk) After 11 years, I'm still using my Logitech Joystick as a "daily driver"
I can personally endorse the Logitec 3d extreme. There is drift in the rudder / yaw, and that gets worse as the stick ages. Mine is now (?) about 11 years old, and it's really time I replaced it. But it feels good, and works well, and not many items of computer equipment have worked so well for so long. I'd quite happily buy another one exactly the same. Works fine in Windows, works fine in Linux.... I think the sensor for the twist / yaw is the problem, and if I could get one of those for less than the cost of the whole unit...
I use the new Yoko+ it is really nice, it almost turns 180 degrees. It is excellent quality and I haven't experienced trouble with it yet. It is a good realistic yoke, but is expensive. And it does not include a throttle quadrant. I use a throttle quadrant from Redbird, They have very good quality flight sim gear.
The Extreme Pro has big problems with the twist rudder. The Thrustmaster 16000 is marginally better but its throttle is sadly terrible because it's sticky. A lot more buttons, though.
Question on the Saitek Throttle Quadrant: You were only using one but I had two sets so I could run my twins as well as modify for three and four engine jets. In X-Plane 11 however, it would only recognize one as the Saitek and the other was some generic name. It made it hard to program the controls plus, when I unplugged them and connected them again later, X-Plane renamed them, thus screwing up the profiles I had made. Just wondering if you ever had that issue and, if so, how to perhaps surmount the issue. Thanks.
OK. First off, the Honeycomb is a good yoke, far better than the Saitek but it has flaws. I even tried to get some reaction from Honeycomb to my issue but no reply was forthcoming, nada. That's not very polite so I set out to find my own solution. The issue is that the pitch control, during fine movements in the flare, is slightly jerky, or sticky but definitely not smooth. This is a real shame because they already have the solution partially licked by using linear bearings on the double rail guide mechanism under the hood. They strangely proceed to use a nylon bush to guide the yokes spindle and I discovered that this is where the stickiness comes from. As an engineer, and always trying to improve a product already on the market, I dismantled the yoke and removed the spindle boss that the shaft of the yoke runs through. I removed the nylon bush and replaced it with a linear bearing after a little turning and reworking and it has transformed the yoke. No more jerky, sticky resistance to contend with. These linear bearings are SO cheap, under £10 for 12 number, linear bearings !! They out perform the nylon bush by miles. I fly a real world GA aeroplane and don't expect a jerky action and now my Honeycomb yoke copies the feel more accurately. I would urge Honeycomb to make this improvement in manufacture. It will not be an expensive thing to do. I'd be quite happy to convert the yokes of anyone interested in making this undoubted improvement to their simulator experience. I'd also be happy to talk to Honeycomb as well, if they are interested in improving their product.
Hi, unrelated, but I saw you have your microphone facing top towards you. Now while that will work mostly fine if you set it to the omnidirectional pickup pattern, to not lose any audio quality, you actually speak into it from the side (the side where the you can see the "Blue" Logo) , to speak into the membrane(s) directly. You can then also use it with cardioid pattern and reduce room reverberation pick up.
The Warthog is a good HOTAS... BUT... you need to do a bit of work to make it a great HOTAS. The flashing on the Joystick for example is what causes the horrible “sticktion” that a lot of Warthog drivers hate. You can fix it by opening up the throttle base (VERY carefully as not to break any wires) and remove all the original grease (it’s crap), sand down the flashing marks gently so as not to cause flat spots and the put some new plastic friendly grease onto the ball before putting it all back together. Sounds hard but it’s not and the joystick feels TONS better afterwards. Oh and be careful with the pinky switch... it’s delicate as anything and can get easily damaged and as it’s a Thrustmaster special (they couldn’t fit in a full sized toggle switch in the reduced sized left throttle handle so they fitted a full sized toggle switch lever onto mini toggle switch body... a true Frankenstein!).
I little off-topic so excuse the question please. But what are those banks of lights that you have on your desk? I've seen other tech people use them and I have no idea what they are. Otherwise this is a great video. I plan to get the Honeycombs next year. But right now I have the Thrustmaster warthog pair and I love them! Thanks!
Amechi Amanugi Hi no worries! You’re actually the first person to ever ask about them. They are called Tix Clocks. Each light in the four boxes represents the numbers of the time. It really stops you from forgetting the time because you have to think for a second. I guess they’re really hard to find now. A company called ThinkGeek used to sell them.
Still using a CH FS Yoke that works perfect but...you have to modify it when new. Take it apart and toss those stock CH "return" springs which are ridiculous in the amount of tension. I went to HD and bought a much lighter pair and they work great--some have had good success going the rubber band route too. Next with case open I use white lithium grease on the parts that control the elevator and the shaft itself. Don't think that just spraying some WD40 on the yoke shaft front and back on the outside of the case will work--it won't. Why buyers of this yoke have to do this is beyond me. My last CH Yoke was about ten years old before a potentiometer went south and induced a slight turn even when perfectly calibrated.
Logitech 3D tends to lose its sensitivity over time especially the rudder axis. At which point no amount of calibration helps. You’ve no choice but to junk it unless you or someone you know can fix its innards.
Virple is impossible to buy in the U.S. and cost $150+ USD just to ship takes forever and is such a hassle few will jump threw the impossible hassle & hoops to get there products winwing is even worse and pre orders aren't going to process for 6 months which means you have to order now and you can have it next year….maybe…...
I don't know for sure, but usually things are pretty safe using suction cups. They similarly use them to pull dents out of cars without removing paint.
Have no fear, the T16000M joystick can be reconfigured to a left-handed version. But sadly Thrustmaster doesn't make left-handed versions of their TWCS Throttles (maybe if enough lefties pestered them to make left-handed throttles as a made-to-order item?).
Surprised no mention of CH Products. I have both their yoke and pedals. No complaints. (Edit) I also have the Logitech X52 for fighter or space sim controls.
Im looking for a cheap yoke for Star Wars Squadrons, im new to the Combat Sim, and i want to try a yoke because thats the type on the Tie Fighters and Many Imperial Aircrafts, which one do you recommend?
Thanks for the review FSD. Do you know any wireless stick for flight sims? Can't find any. I use a computer plugged to my TV screen and am flying from my coach (with a gamepad) and would be looking for a stick like the Thrustmaster
Cyril Deretz I don’t think they have any yet. Have you considered an extension cable? They make them longer, this one is 6ft. www.walmart.com/ip/TruDx-6ft-USB-2-0-A-Male-to-A-Female-Extension-Cable-Gold-Plated-Black/764111939?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=15826&&adid=22222222228154344386&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=265310803644&wl4=pla-439745855185&wl5=9032535&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=120804882&wl11=online&wl12=764111939&veh=sem
Awesome gear. I use the Logitech x56 with Thrustmaster MFD Cougars. Once you catch the bug, it's got you. But one audio tip, the Blue Yeti is a front address microphone. So you speak into the front, not the top. Audio OCD was triggered. Lol
Do you think you'll use more yoke planes or stick? Either way you'd be fine. But for example if you'll fly a yoke plane 70% of the time you might want to get a nicer yoke and then maybe a lower end stick to use sometimes.
Buttergolem yeah they always market them together. But yeah you can use it as the throttle, flaps, or spoilers. Whatever you would like. I like to use it as the throttle. It stays in place too. Some throttle axis’s twitch a little in the sim.
What I'm curious about is will any flight simulator hardware work on the Xbox Series X when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 launches? I would just build a PC to ruin flight sim, but the Series X will be more financially accessible.
I am going to wait for the Oct/Nov release of Series X but given that RDNA2 graphics.appear to be equal to Nvidia 2080 specified as ideal by MS and zen 2 cpu is at least as good as Ryzen 5 specified as recommended I would expect Series X to be capable of at least middle settings and fast load with its ssd and DDR6 RAM. It does have 3 USB ports one of which I would use for wireless mouse and keyboard so if you get short of usb sockets you may need a usb hub for some hardware! If you plan on buying a 4K tv or monitor ensure you choose one with HDMI 2.1 to take full advantage of Series X advanced frame rate and speed! Regarding hardware flight controls if I had a large budget I would probably go for Honeywell Yoke + quadrant + rudder pedals but the Thrustmaster Airbus sidestick looks good and there is an economical combined package of Yoke + quadrant now announced! You can then decide if you want separate pedals and which type or use the sidestick for rudder Control!
Logitech/Saltek yoke and other flight sim hardware they make is crap. I avoid Logitech like a plague now. Before Saltek got bought out by Logitech Saltek used to make a pretty decent yoke back in the late 1990's/early 2000's and was based on the Cessna design. Now since Logitech bought Saltek the yoke feels cheap, clunky and made with poor quality electronics and clearly was all put together and barely tested in a Chinese sweatshop. Had at least two Logitech yokes fail on me within weeks apart of each other and a Logitech stick that died on me inside of a month. I upgraded to the Honeycomb yoke and it blows the Logitech yoke clean out of the water. Also Thrustmaster makes a few sticks that also surpass any lower end Logitech stick. To me worst to best from first to last is: Logitech/Saltek, CH Products, Thrustmaster, Honeycomb and lets not forget RedBird. RedBird is prem quality but way out of most peoples price range. The RedBird yoke alone is $800 but its all made of alloy and sturdy plastics. For the cost and quality the Honeycomb yoke is the best by far.
You have no business doing a vid on flight sticks without trying the Warthog HOTAS at least once. I'm not saying you don't know what you're talking about, but FFS, it's an industry standard. It's not without its flaws, but it's the best stick/throttle combo out there. And don't give me shit about the price. It's worth it.
Nice and breif, I agree with most off these, thrustmaster should've got more love as a qaudrant though but understandable since it's to expensive for some off us to own, *cries
I still couldn't decide, so I just bought an airplane instead.
I couldn’t decide on an airplane, so I bought Boeing
And I'll bet the plane was cheaper than all this flight sim hardware. LOL!!
Same. Couldn't decide between a yoke and joystick so i bought both planes.
Thats like buying a airplane for the free nuts they have.
@@felixmadison5736 Not gonna lie but this is kinda true
1:14 how nice of them, thinking of the blind flight simmers...hold up
Believe it or not there are blind flight simmers out there. I actually had one reach out to me and I wanted to interview him, but haven't gotten around to it. It's the closest they can get to flying.
The Flight Sim Deck oh really! I’d be very interested in seeing how that works.
The brail I imagine is really for the people who want to identify the buttons without having to look down at the panel. It’s not uncommon and many cars and other equipment have this feature to allows the operator to concentrate on controlling the equipment rather than searching for the buttons especially in the dark.
R Gunness maybe even for VR.
Computer keyboards sometimes have Braille style bumps on a few keys... not for blind typists, but to orient your fingers without looking down.
The Braille on joysticks also helps with VR headset wearing, when looking at the buttons is not an option. Of course there are also some joysticks with distinctive button shapes and locations, such as the Gladiator MK-II.
And it helps blind people to fly
@@LelleKidd lmao
Honeycomb hands down the best yoke for the money. Can't wait to purchase the throttle and they've also just announced that they'll be releasing rudder pedals as well.
They're taking over the entry-mid level, great hardware they're putting together.
Still no comparison to the Yoko!
@@Cloudybox12yoko is still no comparision to a real plane
Rex R.P. It’s the best we can do with the money we have... :/
Yes and zero deadzone after you learn to calibrate it ive already pre ordered the throttle and im getting the pedals as well when available i agree its great
I bought the Yoko+ and it feels incredible to use. Long travel, no dead spots at all, and smooth increase in tension as you apply input. I use it with a Logitech throttle and MFG Crosswind v2 rudder pedals.
I got the honey comb yoke and oh my god it’s amazing, probably my favorite thing so far. It makes flying in MSFS2020 so satisfying.
Bought my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro in 2005 for Battlefield 2. Just recently I opened it up and hit the yaw axis pot with some contact cleaner and it's pretty much as good as new.
That being said, the buttons are a little hard to press compared to how they used to be.
My joy stick has been called a thrust master before
Nice
LIES! ALL LIES! jk bro, idec.
smooth lol
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Yeah , maybe for making pin pricks to your BF backside
Honestly, i got myself the logitech stick and I think the value is awesome if you just want to get into flight sim
Nice, it's an awesome stick!
I have the same Joy Stick. Works very well, with my Setup, so I'm pretty satisfied!!!!! (:
Real pilots know that you seldom have more than your left hand on the yoke. Most flights are controlled by trim even in sharp climbs and turns use of trim is almost necessary. I also have the throttle quandrant control.. All you really need unless you want to fly the newer commercials and fighter planes, but Logitech works well with these too. I use it for choppers also.
I just bought the 3D pro after getting back into X-Plane again. I really like it so far.
I had an old Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, and it works great with MSFS 2020.
My entry level stick was the T16000 and TCWS throttle bundle. I love it to this day when needing to fly something with a stick to go with my honeycomb yoke.
I've been a flight simmer for about 28 years. I owned allot of joysticks but they more or less have the same in common they become unprecise after 6 month - 12 month of usage.!!!!
The logitech 940, x55, x56, x56pro ect all become unprecise within 6-12 month usage, but they are cheap and nice to use though but really annoying they build them with so little quality.
About 2 years ago i bought a virpil base+joystick and trottle.. Here 2 years later with hundreds of houres usage they are still 100% precise.
What i learned. When i look back on all the joysticks ive had + other i dident mention, then my best buy was a quality joystick from Virpil due to the sensors and quality of the parts inside the joystick.
I do admit the plastic joystick handle + the buttons feel cheap, but all other things work perfect.. no broken buttons, and 100% precise all the time.
The negative is the software/firmware that you really only want to touch one time and never thouch again in fear of it changing the joystick button layout so you have to reprogram you +10 planes/helis in dcs again..
Lessons learned..: If you are interested in flight sims and like them in general. I highly recommend to buy a quality joytick like VKB or Virpil in that price range.
YES they are expensive, but in my oppinion its cheaper than buying a new joystick every 1-2 years becourse they are worn out and unprecise.
I expect my virpil to still be precise in 10 years from now since the internal hardware is build strong and not cheap.
ps.. even with a cheap joystick that is very unprecise you can air refuel in any plane in DCS world. Its all about training and some skill. Just saying you dont need expensive gear to have fun, even a cheap 15usd sidewinder joystick is good for many games, but you properbly want to upgrade someday ;-)
i have the honeycombs since not a long time and i can see that quality is really amazing for the price ,, really a good deal , i wait the throttle Honeycomb now for summer 2020
I can't wait for that throttle!
Orozco can’t wait for the next set of VR headsets and the next gen games
@@davidjd123 hi ! hey its amazing ! cant wait too ! i imagine with VR pimax 8K and rtx 3080 ti on flight simulator 2020 , its the futur !
Orozco I’m just glad I got into flight sim before it’s coming out. And I also ordered a honeycomb yoke because I have a feeling once flight simulator comes out a lot of the yokes will be sold out.
Orozco and yah I have a vr and checked out other vrs. They’re right on the edge of making a actual good vr. I predict the next headset HTC or oculus comes out with will set the new standard. Or maybe primax. But I think after 1440p it starts to look good but a higher refresh rate i think is more important
I've been using Logitech 3D Pro for quite some time actually.Its an amazing product from logitech for such a low price tag! The 12 buttons in the stick makes it even fantastic
However, after some time,the stick happened to get loose(i dont know if the issue is only for me) and that makes the yoke of the aicraft (inside sim) move a little bit,thereby becoming a challenge on finals
Even though this issue is present,i cant complain that this issue is not limiting the fun i get while simming
If you're new to flight sim and have a very tight budget,this is the one for you!
I would give a solid 9.2/10 for this marvellous product
Happy landings!
That was my first yoke/stick and I still use it sometimes over my yoke, for flying Airbus' and fighter jets.
@@themupproductions2273 i still use it and i have no new issues at all
I’ve been using it for about 1 and a half years and about 6 months in the hat switch, button 3 and trigger stopped woking :/ probably should’ve used warranty but I didn’t
@@adwaidskumar848 does it work with Windows 10? I searched but on the Logitech Site it says that only support windows vista, 7 and 8
@@Watergoat31 Yep it works perfectly fine with windows 10,still i dont regret going for this,this stick is a beast for the money ! :)
Very interesting journey through these various options for hardware. I just moved up to the Honeycomb kit, an amazing upgrade in my opinion from my Saitek/Logitech Yoke. Looking forward to the launch of the supporting Bravo throttle quadrant. Very clear video - great job thanks!
Which do you recommend for a newer person? I want the most realistic feel but not extremely pricey... I was originally thinking of the Logitech Yoke but then found out about the deadzone.
Does the deadzone really affect the Yoke and it’s feel very much or does it not affect the gameplay?
@@anshtiwary2960 I would recommend the Honeycomb yoke without hesitation - so much better than the Saitek/Logitech version.
@@simplysimulator I did some more research. If I can’t afford the honeycomb then which stick would you recommend?
@@anshtiwary2960 If you are going for a stick then I have used the Thrustmaster T Flight hotas 4 combo - stick and throttle. It is solid, stable and versatile, as the throttle is detachable for positioning. I had one and was very happy with it. Bonus is it works with the PS4 too if you have one. You can get it from Argos if you are in the UK. It depends what you are intending to fly as to whether you should save up and stretch for the yoke as they do really add value and Immersion for some aircraft. Many of the more modern aircraft though have joysticks anyway and so a yoke would not be as useful. Best of luck and enjoy.
@@simplysimulator thank you very much for your help! Enjoy the rest of your night!
This man just flexed on us while guiding us
I see lots of simmers use the 3D Pro including myself, when you get a setup you like with it, it's really fun.
Hey bud where can I get it from? I searched everywhere but it isn’t 35bucks not even in amazon.
@@Unknown-bv8qf I ordered one yesterday from Amazon for $35.00
(you may have to click "available from these sellers" and pick "Amazon").
I don't know if that's "normal" or if t's because I already bought one.
www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D7BOZO3FZPSQ&dchild=1&keywords=logitech+3d+pro+joystick&qid=1598098292&sprefix=logitech+3d%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1
Un known I got one from Dell
since fs2020 is out, everything flight related is being bought so everything thats for sale is out of stock or priced 3x the normal msrp, so unfortunately you have to wait
@@blankuser1321 Agreed.
I bought my Sister a 3D Pro from Amazon for 35 bucks.
After she got her, I tried to go back and order another for me....no dice.
Back ordered, out of stock or over 100 bucks....4get that.
Again, I'm seeing one thing, and that is such a lack of competition in the aviation market that they will sell you a ballpoint pen for $85.
These are nought but plastic and switches, they dont need to get any more expensive than $80
But that pen will work in Space!
Just like a pencil. :)
You know your content is good when you have someone watching this, who already has 3 of these controls.
Thats the same for me!😂
Airwipe which ones do you have?
Tankie Guy Logitech 3D Pro, Saitek Yoke and Throttle System, and finally the Honeycomb Yoke.
Airwipe fair enough, probably the best three to have
I remember my all time fav joystick the Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 3D Pro! Boy this was ahead of its time back in the 1990s! I used it for motorbike and 3D games as much as space flight sims back in those days! The next joystick (HOTAS) i bought was the Saitek X-45 Pro but i found the joystick's loose spring/tension really spoils the immersion of controlling any tactile heavy duty vehicle altho the abundance of LEDs were sweet. So many years down the road and i'm now eyeing the Thrustmaster Warthog...
Me: wants a joystick
My wallet: that's not in our league boi.
Need to get one these for Microsoft flight sim 2020 lol
lmao same idk how i feel about mouse yolk
@@pummonn4886 pls dont use the mouse its utter shittttt. But i cant afford the yoke anyways so lol
The logitech is a great joystick. Ive used mine for years and very happy
still using the logitech extreme 3d pro that i had bought way back in the day to play MS Flight Sim X.
Nice to know it holds up!
Interesting info. Just seriously thinking of downloading the ms flight sim here in the Philippines
if you are looking for a good budget stick, i wont recommend these in the videos, i can recommend the turtle beach velocity one flightstick its very good quality, has flaps and throttle and a lot of more features, it is only 125 which is a very good price. if you are looking for a yoke DONT GET THE SAITAK. the velocity one is again, on of the best on the markets comes with a throttle too and it is a little bit more (329).
That stick wasn't out at the time. Also the VKB Gladiator NXT is the same price.
@@TheFlightSimDeck oh i didnt see when the video was published, but i have heard great things about the VKB Gladiator too. both great options.
Still using my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick to this day.
i used microsoft precision pro gameport version till 2014 from 1997-8... :) i even found custom portable drivers for it for win7 x86... and then get x65f and use it till now, and hope it will with me forever
I've been using the Extreme 3D pro for decades and apart from the hat switch down feature not working and the joystick slightly swaying (easily fixed with deadzone adjustment) it works perfectly. Overdue for an upgrade tho
Just the video I was looking for. Thanks for going in to great detail. I’ve been wanting to grab some gear for helicopter simulation.
The Logitech yoke is a must avoid. Aside from the dead zones it also aggressively loses center, and there it no way to calibrate it out.
I agree. Before that was one of the only yokes available for entry. Now with Honeycomb and others coming up I'd avoid.
I would say the honeycomb yoke is the best zero dead space after you find out how to calibrate it its very easy to calibrate where it will have zero deadzone and its not 1000 dollars but feels like it and performs like it.
The T.1600m HOTAS is an amazing deal and you get a ton of kit for a very low price. It obviously includes the T.1600M stick you featured, but adds the throttle with tons of more buttons and hats (and a rotary!). Also takes care of your trim issue (though having TrackIR is a life changing purchase) with the inclusion of the analog stick on the throttle. I've used it for DCS for several years and love it. The stick feels extremely good in the hand ;)
For the trim issue I found most sims let you use the up and down on the hat switch. Couldn't get it to work on P3D though.
@@TheFlightSimDeck Ah, I assumed you were just reviewing the stick as it was and were assuming people would use the hat assigned to [view]. I only play DCS and Falcon BMS so I didn't know that was a thing.
wow. very clear! thanks a lot. i definitely prefer the combination of stick and rudder pedals.
Have been waiting for this video! Yoko all the way.
Aus Flight Simmer holy crap your awesome dude. I watch your videos all the time
@@everythingaboutaviation2072 Thank you for the support. The Flight Sim Deck, is not to bad as well. One of the best in my opinion.
Hello
Yoko is the best hands down.
Still have the CH Eclipse which has throttle,prop,mixture built in. But do like the look of the Honeycomb.
I've used the Logitech Extreme 3D for about 10 years. Same one still going strong
Logitech is tough
I have had the 3D pro for 6 years and the CH for 4. I’m upgrading to the Thrustmaster HOTAS and Yoko the yoke plus. It will be a game changer.
Sure will, that's going to be a fun summer!
What about rudder pedals?
Very hard decision. A yoke would be nice and comfortable but offers fewer buttons, less versatile since fighter jets use a side stick layout, Airbus uses a side stick, and it's a more widespread option. I just don't know since I am going to play MFS2020 a lot so a sidestick might get uncomfortable.
What kind of aircraft do you enjoy flying the most?
I can confirm that the z-axis drift on the Logitech 3D pro is a thing.
I have the Logitech 3D Extreme Pro, hands down best piece of hardware I've ever own. This thing never breaks. I've had the Saitek Pro Flight system but it broke down and it took a descent amount of space (not a problem though, it's easy to put on and off the desk) After 11 years, I'm still using my Logitech Joystick as a "daily driver"
Same, i've had my 3D Extreme Pro for many years and still works like the first day I got it.
Lots of good choices, thanks for the review!
I can personally endorse the Logitec 3d extreme. There is drift in the rudder / yaw, and that gets worse as the stick ages. Mine is now (?) about 11 years old, and it's really time I replaced it. But it feels good, and works well, and not many items of computer equipment have worked so well for so long. I'd quite happily buy another one exactly the same. Works fine in Windows, works fine in Linux.... I think the sensor for the twist / yaw is the problem, and if I could get one of those for less than the cost of the whole unit...
I use the new Yoko+ it is really nice, it almost turns 180 degrees. It is excellent quality and I haven't experienced trouble with it yet. It is a good realistic yoke, but is expensive. And it does not include a throttle quadrant. I use a throttle quadrant from Redbird, They have very good quality flight sim gear.
The Extreme Pro has big problems with the twist rudder. The Thrustmaster 16000 is marginally better but its throttle is sadly terrible because it's sticky. A lot more buttons, though.
Question on the Saitek Throttle Quadrant: You were only using one but I had two sets so I could run my twins as well as modify for three and four engine jets. In X-Plane 11 however, it would only recognize one as the Saitek and the other was some generic name. It made it hard to program the controls plus, when I unplugged them and connected them again later, X-Plane renamed them, thus screwing up the profiles I had made. Just wondering if you ever had that issue and, if so, how to perhaps surmount the issue. Thanks.
I loved the thrust master T 1600m
I have a Thrustmaster T-Flight Stick X for PC/PS3.
how about the old Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 Joystick i just found in my loft?
OK. First off, the Honeycomb is a good yoke, far better than the Saitek but it has flaws. I even tried to get some reaction from Honeycomb to my issue but no reply was forthcoming, nada. That's not very polite so I set out to find my own solution. The issue is that the pitch control, during fine movements in the flare, is slightly jerky, or sticky but definitely not smooth. This is a real shame because they already have the solution partially licked by using linear bearings on the double rail guide mechanism under the hood. They strangely proceed to use a nylon bush to guide the yokes spindle and I discovered that this is where the stickiness comes from. As an engineer, and always trying to improve a product already on the market, I dismantled the yoke and removed the spindle boss that the shaft of the yoke runs through. I removed the nylon bush and replaced it with a linear bearing after a little turning and reworking and it has transformed the yoke. No more jerky, sticky resistance to contend with. These linear bearings are SO cheap, under £10 for 12 number, linear bearings !! They out perform the nylon bush by miles. I fly a real world GA aeroplane and don't expect a jerky action and now my Honeycomb yoke copies the feel more accurately. I would urge Honeycomb to make this improvement in manufacture. It will not be an expensive thing to do. I'd be quite happy to convert the yokes of anyone interested in making this undoubted improvement to their simulator experience. I'd also be happy to talk to Honeycomb as well, if they are interested in improving their product.
Hi, unrelated, but I saw you have your microphone facing top towards you. Now while that will work mostly fine if you set it to the omnidirectional pickup pattern, to not lose any audio quality, you actually speak into it from the side (the side where the you can see the "Blue" Logo) , to speak into the membrane(s) directly. You can then also use it with cardioid pattern and reduce room reverberation pick up.
Thanks for the video. Was hoping you were going to cover the GoFlight panels.
All of them are good, it depends a lot of everyone's needs
I’ve been given the chance to use the airbus joystick from thrust master it is amazing and I also use the saitek yoke
Thanks for another great video. This helps alot.
The Warthog is a good HOTAS... BUT... you need to do a bit of work to make it a great HOTAS. The flashing on the Joystick for example is what causes the horrible “sticktion” that a lot of Warthog drivers hate. You can fix it by opening up the throttle base (VERY carefully as not to break any wires) and remove all the original grease (it’s crap), sand down the flashing marks gently so as not to cause flat spots and the put some new plastic friendly grease onto the ball before putting it all back together. Sounds hard but it’s not and the joystick feels TONS better afterwards.
Oh and be careful with the pinky switch... it’s delicate as anything and can get easily damaged and as it’s a Thrustmaster special (they couldn’t fit in a full sized toggle switch in the reduced sized left throttle handle so they fitted a full sized toggle switch lever onto mini toggle switch body... a true Frankenstein!).
I little off-topic so excuse the question please. But what are those banks of lights that you have on your desk? I've seen other tech people use them and I have no idea what they are. Otherwise this is a great video. I plan to get the Honeycombs next year. But right now I have the Thrustmaster warthog pair and I love them! Thanks!
Amechi Amanugi Hi no worries! You’re actually the first person to ever ask about them. They are called Tix Clocks. Each light in the four boxes represents the numbers of the time. It really stops you from forgetting the time because you have to think for a second. I guess they’re really hard to find now. A company called ThinkGeek used to sell them.
@@TheFlightSimDeck omg thank you!! I've gotten lots of stuff from Think Geek.
Still using a CH FS Yoke that works perfect but...you have to modify it when new. Take it apart and toss those stock CH "return" springs which are ridiculous in the amount of tension. I went to HD and bought a much lighter pair and they work great--some have had good success going the rubber band route too. Next with case open I use white lithium grease on the parts that control the elevator and the shaft itself. Don't think that just spraying some WD40 on the yoke shaft front and back on the outside of the case will work--it won't.
Why buyers of this yoke have to do this is beyond me. My last CH Yoke was about ten years old before a potentiometer went south and induced a slight turn even when perfectly calibrated.
Hello! Is there any joystick with force feedback like Microsoft sidewinder?? I can't find it anywhere! Thank you in advance!
Please leave links
Amazing content Sir! Waiting for more of these :)
Adwaid S Kumar thanks! maybe with throttles next?
@@TheFlightSimDeck Yep why not! It would really be helpful for simmers like me.
Excited for that one to come out :)
If I was to get a yoke could I use it for any plane in the new Microsoft flight sim, or would I have to also get a joystick to fly other planes.
Hi, what about RedBird yoke? Wich one is better, Redbird or Yoko.
Is a HOTAS warthog really the same price as the Honeycomb flight yoke? In New Zealand the hotas is worth twice as much as the honeycomb
Logitech 3D tends to lose its sensitivity over time especially the rudder axis. At which point no amount of calibration helps. You’ve no choice but to junk it unless you or someone you know can fix its innards.
Virple is impossible to buy in the U.S. and cost $150+ USD just to ship takes forever and is such a hassle few will jump threw the impossible hassle & hoops to get there products winwing is even worse and pre orders aren't going to process for 6 months which means you have to order now and you can have it next year….maybe…...
Probably won’t reply but do you know if the suction pad will take of the paint on the honeycomb yoke it is So sticky
I don't know for sure, but usually things are pretty safe using suction cups. They similarly use them to pull dents out of cars without removing paint.
@@TheFlightSimDeck ok thanks I just got it and it’s so fun to use
Likes the first 2 *Cries in left-handed*
Have no fear, the T16000M joystick can be reconfigured to a left-handed version. But sadly Thrustmaster doesn't make left-handed versions of their TWCS Throttles (maybe if enough lefties pestered them to make left-handed throttles as a made-to-order item?).
Surprised no mention of CH Products. I have both their yoke and pedals. No complaints. (Edit) I also have the Logitech X52 for fighter or space sim controls.
I woud rather pick the yoke because im not really a joystck fan
The Extreme 3D Pro is nice but I like the wireless version the Freedom 2.4 better
Wished to have just Logitech 3D :(
It’s a good one! Check eBay too you can get used ones for very cheap.
Im looking for a cheap yoke for Star Wars Squadrons, im new to the Combat Sim, and i want to try a yoke because thats the type on the Tie Fighters and Many Imperial Aircrafts, which one do you recommend?
So T. 16000m is a good one to start?
Yeah it's a good one.
If i just buy the yoke, how would you control yaw without pedals?
It's controlled by turning the yoke. Might have to use the auto rudder setting for actual flying.
Lot to choose from but none available in stock :(
And after MSFS the prices went way up : (
@@TheFlightSimDeck I know right 😞
Question, are all the honeycomb Yokes out of stock because of mfs 2020 or did they stop making them?
Pretty sure just the massive spike in demand
@@mikehunt545 that's what I am thinking/hoping.
Thanks for the review FSD. Do you know any wireless stick for flight sims? Can't find any. I use a computer plugged to my TV screen and am flying from my coach (with a gamepad) and would be looking for a stick like the Thrustmaster
Cyril Deretz I don’t think they have any yet. Have you considered an extension cable? They make them longer, this one is 6ft.
www.walmart.com/ip/TruDx-6ft-USB-2-0-A-Male-to-A-Female-Extension-Cable-Gold-Plated-Black/764111939?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=15826&&adid=22222222228154344386&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=265310803644&wl4=pla-439745855185&wl5=9032535&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=120804882&wl11=online&wl12=764111939&veh=sem
Yes that seems like the only possible option. Thank you 🙏🏻
Awesome gear. I use the Logitech x56 with Thrustmaster MFD Cougars. Once you catch the bug, it's got you. But one audio tip, the Blue Yeti is a front address microphone. So you speak into the front, not the top. Audio OCD was triggered. Lol
I used my iphone 10 for this audio.
Shot on iPhone*
is the deadzone on the saitek yoke meant to simulate the controls on a c152? :D
Great video, what would you recommend for Microsoft flight simulator 2020? A HOTAS or a yoke?? I have no idea i am new to this
Do you think you'll use more yoke planes or stick? Either way you'd be fine. But for example if you'll fly a yoke plane 70% of the time you might want to get a nicer yoke and then maybe a lower end stick to use sometimes.
How about the quality of the yoke from CH products ? Thank you
Does anyone know can you hook any of these thing to an xbox
Why no links to the products in the description?
do you have any giveaway?
Can you put where to find it like in your discretion
Ahh, the Throttle is on the base of the T16000. I always thought you need to buy the seperate Throttle.
Buttergolem yeah they always market them together. But yeah you can use it as the throttle, flaps, or spoilers. Whatever you would like. I like to use it as the throttle. It stays in place too. Some throttle axis’s twitch a little in the sim.
I'm all about the trims and the flaps. They call me the Thrustmaster.
What I'm curious about is will any flight simulator hardware work on the Xbox Series X when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 launches? I would just build a PC to ruin flight sim, but the Series X will be more financially accessible.
I am going to wait for the Oct/Nov release of Series X but given that RDNA2 graphics.appear to be equal to Nvidia 2080 specified as ideal by MS and zen 2 cpu is at least as good as Ryzen 5 specified as recommended I would expect Series X to be capable of at least middle settings and fast load with its ssd and DDR6 RAM. It does have 3 USB ports one of which I would use for wireless mouse and keyboard so if you get short of usb sockets you may need a usb hub for some hardware! If you plan on buying a 4K tv or monitor ensure you choose one with HDMI 2.1 to take full advantage of Series X advanced frame rate and speed! Regarding hardware flight controls if I had a large budget I would probably go for Honeywell Yoke + quadrant + rudder pedals but the Thrustmaster Airbus sidestick looks good and there is an economical combined package of Yoke + quadrant now announced! You can then decide if you want separate pedals and which type or use the sidestick for rudder Control!
Which one comes with the pilots license
I heard there is some Airbus Joystick coming out! If it isnt to expensive i definitly going to buy it..
NikiLp 15 it’s out now I believe. It looks similar to the second stick I showed but tricked out in Airbus.
@@TheFlightSimDeck Okey nice!
Ehm and nice videos btw😆
What pedals are you using for your yaw?
Where did you get those tix clocks?
Got them from thinkgreek a long time ago. Had no idea they’re a rare item now.
Greetings, you will know when the Throttles will be on sale ?
Haven’t heard anything on them yet. They keep sharing photos.
Logitech/Saltek yoke and other flight sim hardware they make is crap. I avoid Logitech like a plague now. Before Saltek got bought out by Logitech Saltek used to make a pretty decent yoke back in the late 1990's/early 2000's and was based on the Cessna design. Now since Logitech bought Saltek the yoke feels cheap, clunky and made with poor quality electronics and clearly was all put together and barely tested in a Chinese sweatshop. Had at least two Logitech yokes fail on me within weeks apart of each other and a Logitech stick that died on me inside of a month. I upgraded to the Honeycomb yoke and it blows the Logitech yoke clean out of the water. Also Thrustmaster makes a few sticks that also surpass any lower end Logitech stick. To me worst to best from first to last is: Logitech/Saltek, CH Products, Thrustmaster, Honeycomb and lets not forget RedBird. RedBird is prem quality but way out of most peoples price range. The RedBird yoke alone is $800 but its all made of alloy and sturdy plastics. For the cost and quality the Honeycomb yoke is the best by far.
You have no business doing a vid on flight sticks without trying the Warthog HOTAS at least once. I'm not saying you don't know what you're talking about, but FFS, it's an industry standard. It's not without its flaws, but it's the best stick/throttle combo out there. And don't give me shit about the price. It's worth it.
Anyone here planning to get the airbus tca clone joystick?
Pedals?
How about you provide links for purchase
Nice and breif, I agree with most off these, thrustmaster should've got more love as a qaudrant though but understandable since it's to expensive for some off us to own, *cries