Flight Stick reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 257 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 77 posts to rank the best Flight Stick brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/EliteDangerous, r/hotas, r/MicrosoftFlightSim, r/flightsim, r/Warthunder. Top-rated brands include Thrustmaster (3.9/5), VKB (4.6/5), Logitech (3.9/5).

Stats

Reviews257

Subreddits20

Posts77

Brands36

Products74

Top communities

r/EliteDangerous74 r/hotas43 r/MicrosoftFlightSim33 r/flightsim24 r/Warthunder22

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Thrustmaster

3.9

(82)

"There is no better price to performance option than the Thrustmaster t16000m series."

"Best one for that money"

"Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS is probably one of the best entry-level setups you can get."

"If you buy one i heavily recommend a T-16000M for War Thunder."

"I got a T.Flight HOTAS 4 for 50 bucks and it works wonders."

"Even a basic Thrustmaster HOTAS makes an -amazing- difference."

"I use Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog and voiceattack which basically is used for Power Management."

"Thrustmaster T16000M is by far the best you can get for WT."

"Hey I got the thrustmaster airbus setup and it's been honestly really good."

"The HOTAS One has been everything I have needed and wanted."

VKB

4.6

(62)

"Aye! VKB is the way"

"Dual gladiators from VKB."

"I use dual vkb gladiator NXT Evo's. One has the Omni throttle the other is the premium stick."

"The best by a wiiiide margin."

"It is a dream to have such nice hardware, if you are sure you'll enjoy it."

"Just got one VKB, definitely better than TCA 🙂"

"VKB!!! nuff said..."

"The analog stick is a game changer for looking around if you don't use a head tracker."

"The throttle on the base is incredible for what it is and you won't need anything else for a while."

"The finest stick I've ever used."

Logitech

3.9

(27)

"I've got one and really like it."

"I use it with a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and it is perfect."

"Its 100% a question of budget, a 30 dollar logitech is absolutely fine tho."

"I use 15 year old Logitech 3D Extreme Pro flight stick that I had lying around."

"Even matches the stick that's shown in the in game cockpit."

"X52 or x56. They're both really nice."

"I personally love my X56."

"I brought the X56 Logitech, you can get it for under £200 if you look about."

"I actually bought it specifically for Elite many years ago."

"About the best value for money you can find."

VKB Gladiator NXT

4.7

(7)

"I highly recommend the VKB gladiator NXT."

"Many agree that the Gladiator NXT offers some of the best value for the money."

"Your best bet would be NXT Gladiator."

"Definitely go for the VKB Gladiator NXT."

"Easily the best stick you'll find under $300."

"I ended up buying a VKB Gladiator NXT stick."

"For best bang-for-buck, VKB Gladiator NXT with Thrustmaster TWCS throttle is a proven choice."

VKB Gladiator NXT EVO

4.6

(7)

"Best stick I've ever owned and they are user serviceable and have a greet supply of spare parts."

"I cannot recommend VKB highly enough."

"The VKB Gladiator NXT EVO is very popular around your price range."

"This one is highly respected in the HOTAS community."

"I just recently bought a VKB Gladiator NXT EVO "Space Combat Edition" Premium."

"VKB Is a very good midrange Stick with nearly the same precision."

"I have a vkb gladiator nxt evo and use a gladiator nxt evo omni throttle for the throttle."

Winwing

4.6

(7)

"Winwing ursa minor. Best budget and starter joystick."

"Winwing ursa minors are full stop the best bang for buck with more application than the VKB gladiators."

"The construction is really good, the feel is great."

"The Winwing Ursa Minor Airline (or Fighter if you want more buttons) by *far*."

"Ursa Minor seems to be the best entry level into HOSAS."

"Ursa Minor stick is quite good."

"That leaves three options: 1. Winwing Orion 2 stick. It’s closer to the top tier stuff."

Saitek

4.1

(7)

"I highly recommend the saitek aviator av8r 01 for budget."

"X56 is a good starter for elite."

"I have an old saitek X52 set you can have if you like."

"Just make sure to get the old Saitek drivers if they are still kicking around."

"My X56 is pretty solid. I like that it has twist and so many of the other premium sticks don't."

"The x52 (joy and hand throttle) is plenty enough to give you a way better time than keyboard, and it’s about $100."

"I got an X52 Pro on the way. Never used a HOTAS before but it'll replace the old Saitek ST290."

VKB Gladiator

4.2

(6)

"Another bump for vkb gladiator."

"I’m pretty happy with my VKB gladiator."

"The VKB gladiator series is your best entry."

"If you have $200 to spend get the vkb gladiator."

"Obviously the feel to something like a VKB Gladiator or Gunfighter is night and day but yeah, it'll work."

"VKB Gladiator is more expensive, but better price/performance."

Thrustmaster T.16000M

4.0

(6)

"Look at the Thrustmaster 16000 system. They sell a dual stick, stick and throttle and my recommendation- stick, throttle, and rudder pedals."

"I personally dipped my toes in with a thristmaster t16000 stick and throttle combo."

"I got the Thrustmaster T-16000M joystick and throttle. Its a lot better than the Thrustmaster T.Flight X Stick."

"If you want setting solid,and quality then get the thrustmaster t16000m."

"I really like the t.16000m it has quite a few buttons."

"I have a Thrustmaster T.16000M and I'm currently waiting for a Gladiator NXT to replace it because the Z-Axis started freaking out."

#10

Virpil

4.8

(4)

"If you can afford it Virpils stuff is built to last a lifetime its expensive but worth it."

"Get the base and throttle from Virpil & Co, but consider buying the A10C/F16 full metal grip from TM"

"Virpil"

"Virpil, but it's also much more expensive and has a decently long wait time to get it."

#11

Turtle Beach

3.2

(6)

"The velocity one flight Stick ive heard is good. And at the same time pretty affordable."

"Check out the new Turtlebeach flightdeck velocityone kit."

"The turtle beach velocity one (expensive but has a tonne of functionality)..."

"I have my eyes on the velocity one for me!"

"I initially bought a Turtle beach Velocity One, nice stick and has a quality feel."

"Never buy the flight one from turtle beach. I currently have one. It's constantly disconnecting."

#12

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro

4.5

(4)

"Best bang for your buck. Well built, cheap, great first stick."

"One of the best intro sticks for PC."

"I’d go with the Logitech extreme 3D pro stick."

"Logitech 3d pro... Very inexpensive, can definitely buy them used."

#13

CH Products

3.8

(4)

"You can get both for around 300 USD."

"I can recommend specifically CH Products and Microsoft Sidewinder (ideally the ones with optical sensors, such as the Precision Pro) products."

"One CH Fighterstick and you will be good for a whole minute and not disappointed."

"VKB is a good choice. I use CH products personally."

#14

Thrustmaster T.16000

3.7

(3)

"Thrustmaster t16000 and Logitech x56 are pretty much the only ones that are available."

"Dual Thrustmaster T16000 is what I use."

"I would advise against the Thrustmaster T16000."

#15

Velocity One

5.0

(2)

"Absolutely fantastic. It cost me 94 USD and I’d hundred percent pay that again if needed."

"The Velocity One is honestly fantastic."

#16

VKB Gladiator MKII

4.5

(2)

"That's how I bought a VKB gladiator mkII for €40."

"You can save a few bucks by buying second hand. There are always people upgrading their stuff, so sometimes you can buy good mid grade stuff for a good price. That's how I bought a VKB gladiator mkII for €40."

#17

Saitek X52 Pro

4.5

1.0

(1)

"It broke within less than two years. Their support is just shit."

#36

Cyborg

1.0

(1)

"I can't recommend the quality of the cyborg."

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