Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4, flight joystick

Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4 - $99.99 and 12 Buttons

Published on 09/23/2026 at 18:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4 supports PS4, PS5, and Windows PCs, with 12 buttons and a detachable full-size throttle. For flight simulation players, its 5-axis layout matters most.

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Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4 is a wired flight-control system built around a joystick and detachable full-size throttle. The US model supports PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows PCs, and Thrustmaster lists it at $99.99.

Desktop Flight Controls

The T.Flight HOTAS 4 combines 5 axes, 12 action buttons, 1 rapid-fire trigger, and 1 multidirectional hat switch. Its weighted base is designed for desktop play, while the throttle can be attached to the joystick or separated for a wider cockpit-style layout.

The joystick provides a dual rudder system. Players can control yaw by rotating the handle or by using the progressive tilting lever, and the stick resistance is adjustable for different control preferences.

Console And PC Compatibility

Best Buy lists compatibility with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows, along with a wired USB connection and no wireless mode. The retailer also identifies the throttle as detachable and the product as an officially licensed PlayStation accessory.

Thrustmaster's compatibility information lists supported PS4 and PS5 games, including War Thunder, Ace Combat 7, and Star Wars Squadrons. PC operation uses Thrustmaster drivers, while console play relies on the platform selector and USB connection.

Size, Weight, And Layout

The assembled control set measures 26.4 cm in width, 24.2 cm in height, and 26.5 cm in depth, with a listed weight of 2,060 g. A US Target listing gives the assembled unit dimensions as 10.4 inches high, 10.4 inches wide, and 9.5 inches deep, with a weight of 4.14 pounds.

The physical difference from a simple joystick is the separate throttle module. Logitech's Extreme 3D Pro has 3 axes, 12 programmable buttons, and a throttle control, but it is not a HOTAS system and has no separate throttle unit.

Who The HOTAS 4 Fits

The T.Flight HOTAS 4 fits players who want one controller for flight games across PlayStation and Windows. Its separate throttle, rudder controls, 5-axis layout, and weighted base provide more cockpit-style input than a basic single-stick controller.

Its limits are equally concrete: the unit is wired, the throttle is not a standalone wireless module, and PlayStation compatibility depends on the supported game list. The result is a midrange desktop flight controller for players who need console support as well as PC compatibility.

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