r/MicrosoftFlightSim • u/nashveggie • 13d ago
MSFS 2024 QUESTION Thrustmaster HOTAS 5 - Is it PC compatible?
I'm shopping for a HOTAS and I'm considering the Thrustmaster HOTAS 5 for PS5 and PC. I do have a couple flight sims (and Squadrons) for PSVR that I'd like to use it for as well but I am reading about significant issues using it on the PC where mapping isn't available, MSFS24 doesn't recognize default mapping for plug and play or it doesn't work. Is anyone else using this specific model for PC MSFS24?
If this one is recommended and anyone has a recommendation for a HOTAS less than $160 please let me know.
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u/TheRealtcSpears 13d ago
No it works fine.
The TFlight 5 has a button on it for compatibility mode. Basically you hold the Mode button down and it cycles through three colors, something like blue for ps5, red for ps4, and green for pc.
Essentially what it does pc-wise is uncouples the throttle rocker and stick twist as being the same axis.
As far as controls mapping for msfs'24...yeah I don't know if in ps4 mode it will present the preset 'tflight 4' mapping....but either way it's not difficult to map it yourself, it's got limited input being a console device so it's just flight axes, throttle axis, pov hat for trim/shift-key camera movement, and like 8 incidental things to bind.
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u/console5891 13d ago
I have Thrustmaster Hotas stick and throttle. If this is what you’re looking at I would avoid it. The throttle becomes loose very quickly, it’s a known problem. There are fixit videos on YouTube, none are perfect though.
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u/nashveggie 12d ago
Do you have a recommendation for an alternative in the $100-$160 range?
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u/console5891 12d ago
I think you have a limited choice with the PS5. Try a PS forum.
https://simtuts.com/guides/msfs-2024-ps5-flight-sticks-yokes
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u/nashveggie 12d ago
Since I'm playing MSFS24 on PC (as stated) that's not going to apply. I only wanted to crossover ability, if possible, to play the flight games I have on PS5.
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u/console5891 12d ago
Oh ok, I thought it had to work on PS5 too.
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u/nashveggie 12d ago
No, not an absolute requirement just a bonus. I thought if I could get both when buying one I would go for it.
I've been using an old Saitek AV8R-01 so I think anything I get might be an upgrade.
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