Logitech G X56 H.O.T.A.S Throttle and Joystick Flight Simulator Game Controller, 6 Dregrees of Freedom, 4 Spring Options, +189 Programmable Controls, RGB Lighting, 2x USB, PC - Black

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The hardest parts to figure out will be knobs and multidirectional controls which will be semifunctional if set in game. It's a really smooth, sturdy piece of kit despite not being as heavy as its sister, the Raptor Mach 1. Its most important and impressive feature is its pair of analog mini sticks; one each on the joystick and the throttle.In this day and age though, there are plenty of joysticks on the market that have so many game-specific features and functions.

Full sim controllers can be extraordinarily expensive, not to mention they take up a lot of space on a desk or a coffee table. adjustable stick force via an advanced 4-spring system, 189 programmable controls, that RGB lighting, and more.Also, regarding its design, it’s a shame that the metal top plate on both the flight stick and throttle doesn’t extend to the base. Editor’s note: The following article is not intended to be a ranking, but is only to serve as a list of possible options. I could get the throttle to work with just the powered hub but the stick wasn't working right until I got the card and connected the throttle through that.

And while Logitech X56 still feels very sturdy, there’s a sharp seamline on the top of the right throttle that we found to be irritating, when your hand fully-encloses the control. Even more so in battle situations if your primary engine is disabled and you’re down to just one; just adjust the friction to move each throttle, and the throttle lock reliably converts the twin throttles into a single unit.Logitech X56 has two rotary knobs on the throttle’s base that, like its dials, can be mapped to anything. It can be tough to track down 'button 14' in a bind, especially if your flying skills are a little rusty. You'll have everything you need to take to the skies from day one here, with more impressive add-ons always waiting if you feel you need them. And not just buttons either; extra hat switches adorn the throttle itself, one that can be split in two should you need discrete control, and there are a host of toggles and metal flick switches too. It’s a shining example of complete control featuring analog thumb sticks, RGB lighting 16-bit aileron and elevator axis, 189 programmable controls, and more.