CHF62.90
Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Stick
PC
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41 reviews
It comes what you expect for the price.
It comes what you expect for the price.
Pro
- very good price / performance ratio
- Change from left hand to right hand is easy to do
- Holds quite stable on the table
- Accuracy is extreme
Contra
- Processing is somewhat inferior (all plastic)
- Thruster breaks off quite quickly when too much force is applied
- Poor compatibility with Windows 8
Wandering Z-axis (twist)
Using this in a game where z-axis is common, like a space sim, the z-axis potentiometer will fail after only a few weeks or months, rendering the entire joystick useless. It is a design flaw and a known problem.
You can either make a warranty claim every few months or just avoid this joystick altogether. Rather than waiting for exchange, I swapped the potentiometer with a suitable replacement from Mouser, which seems to be lasting longer.
The same thing happens on the Airbus version, the only difference is that it's easier to open and reassemble that one.
They should have used a magnetic or optical sensor, instead, they save a few cents with a garbage analog potentiometer.Pro
- It's ok when it works
- Many buttons
Contra
- Z-axis breaks after a few months
Better buy the double pack
Buy double pack, sell second stick. Have thus paid for "my" stick only about 65 francs
Pro
- Feels good
Contra
- Too expensive => Buy the double pack
Works perfectly!
Simpler but Yostik but has a good quality
Also for Mac
I use it for X-Plane on my Mac. Works perfectly.
Pro
- Sits well in the hand
- Stands stably on the table
Solid joystick for flight and space simulators
The largely solid workmanship and precise axis control more than compensate for the disadvantages (see above). Nevertheless, it is advisable to pick up the stick in a shop if possible. The x and y movements in particular seem a little heavy to me, and someone with smaller hands than me might have problems operating the head switch without lifting their hand from the tray.
Pro
- Very stable
- Good and safe control of all four axes
- Four buttons, three axes and 8-way head switch easy to operate with just one hand
Contra
- Throttle can only be operated with a second hand
- Buttons not freely configurable, contrary to product description
- Quite strong resistance at X and Y axis
excellent product, meets my expectations
Super feel and precise
Pro
- function
- Precision
- Compatibility
Contra
- The plastic looks a bit
Good value joystick
Good joystick for the price
Pro
- great simple design
- sits well in the hand
- Very fast response
- Plug'n' Play
- also works in games such as Truck/Bus/Heli Simulator
- favourable purchase price
- Replacement handles included in the scope of delivery
Contra
- Not very stable
Very good workmanship, very difficult to programme
The controller feels good in the hand and is also well made. However, the support from the manufacturer is terrible.
There are 2 programmes for the controller that are terribly bad and difficult to program and install.
The templates for the button assignments are not always compatible with the respective games for which they should be.
There is no feedback from the manufacturer.Pro
- good workmanship
- good material
- Lies well in the hand
Contra
- Very difficult to programme
- No support from the manufacturer
- User programmes do not run properly
Very high quality
This joystick from Thrustmaster feels very good and is very easy to control. I also bought the thrust controller from Thrustmaster 2 years ago and so far everything is still top notch, so I think the joystick will last a long time too. I have read that the motor of the joystick would quickly break down, but that remains to be seen. Otherwise, I can highly recommend this joystick.
I use the joystick mainly for Star Citizen!Pro
- High quality
- Stable
- Qualitative processing
- Price O.K. for the quality
The Standard
I am satisfied. It would be cool if it had some kind of cover to prevent the joint from filling with dust.
Pro
- simply
- durable
Contra
- Joint collects dust
top joystick for beginner and advanced !
Pro
- precise
- light
- small
- price
Contra
- not found
Too light and dubious quality.
In short, nowadays if you don't spend stellar amounts the products are scarssisimi... Spending the amount that this joystick costs with the quality you get is really absurd.
If you want something good you have to buy something like the VKB Gladiator that costs from 140 Eur up. In addition since you have to buy it from Europe, Switzerland makes you a nice little gift by charging 30 Chf. of "customs fees". Great, isn't it?
In addition, the product is old for years and then you can not know what package you get .... To me the first arrviato not working well the left button on top (it was soft).
So know that with this joystick, take what you take.
Contra
- Dearest
- Too light
The Thrustmaster T16000M for flight simulation
I've been using the T16000M for years, the only problem is that it loses accuracy over time. I change it every 3 to 4 years!
Pro
- Centering accuracy
Contra
- the accuracy degrades with time
Good idea but poor execution
This could have been the perfect PC joystick....
At the main trigger and the POV switch cross are micro switches installed, the rest are cheap rubber nub switches.
The slider scale is drawn twice as big as the length of the slider. The slider travel is with 19mm much too short for the regulation of the thrust between 0 and 100%.
The Z-axis can be over-extended at the stop with little force. The handle is mechanically not sufficiently firmly installed!
The T.16000M FCS is too expensive for the design and the manufacturer's margin is too high.
Nevertheless, a nice device, lies well in the hand and all three axes are very precise.
Pro
- Lies well in the hand
- Very precise
Contra
- Rubber pad buttons
- Z-axis mechanically unstable
- Slider too short
Good joystick, but next time I would buy the combo pack with the Throttle
Cheap and good joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Pro
- Lies well in the hand
- Many buttons
- Presets allow instant play
- For right- and left-handers
Contra
- Thrust controller a bit too small
Precise and very versatile
Precise in every situation. It has many fully configurable keys. The base
is solid and heavy enough to make it stand still while we use it. Convenient also to have included a handcuff, but this turns out to be a bit 'too small and not very precise. Better to match the external throttle, if the budget allows it. Nice are also the leds that turn on when you use the lever, but a bit 'useless since they do only on/off, it would have been nice for example a light rvariazione based on the handle or inclinaziuone of the Joystick. Also interesting is the possibility to adapt the lever to left-handed people.Pro
- handle
- many keys
- robust and stable
- slider throttle included
Contra
- Joystick too hard
- Lever resistance not adjustable
- Throttle slider too small
Works very well with FS 2020
about as good as Logitech 3D Pro
Ingenious
Pro
- Plug & Play and it works
- Small thrust regulator
Have after a very long time finally bought a flightstick and am very satisfied with this.
Pro
- Price
- Functionality
- Easy installation
- Various games already have a layout for the controller
Contra
- Feels a little cheap according to the price
Accurate control
I wanted the Airbus edition but eventually bought this one. I would buy it again.
Pro
- Accurate
- Good build quality
- 100% game compatibility
Contra
- No locking of z axis
- The optional throttle is more expensive than the joystick
Stable and perfect for flight simulation
I use the joystick on a MacBook Pro 16" (2019) and play X-Plane 11 or Flightgear with it. It works very well in this combination.
Pro
- Weight
- Resistance of the axes
- Lots of programmable buttons
Contra
- Slider a bit sluggish
a little sluggish, too few buttons / or not on the stick.
I find the price too high - digital may sound nice, from more precise play I have noticed nothing. Unlike my Cyborg which unfortunately broke, the Thrustmaster has only a few buttons in the thumb area, which I miss to switch weapon systems, etc. the Coolie Hat is ok, better positioned (less flat) than other joysticks, which suits me with smaller hands. When you turn the stick you can feel the attached parts for left/right handed operation, feels like the stick is coming apart in two parts.
Therefore joystick OK, but as everywhere suffers the quality, for this the prices are too high.Pro
- Fits on small hands just so
- Coolie Hat Position
Contra
- Too few buttons on the stick
- Quality grad OK
- Price
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