Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS vs Thrustmaster USB Joystick

The Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X sets the bar for all other Flight Sticks at the $140 price point. The Thrustmaster USB Joystick, however, is merely passable at that price.

The Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X managed to impress reviewers from two reliable and unbiased sources that conduct their own hands-on testing, namely PC Gamer and Windows Central. It performed great in their roundups - it earned the "The best budget joystick" title from PC Gamer and "The best budget stick around" from Windows Central, which makes it a product worthy of consideration.

As for the Thrustmaster USB Joystick - Android Authority, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its The best flight sticks for PC, Xbox One, and PS4 roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.