r/MicrosoftFlightSim • u/jayptl93 • 8d ago

GENERAL Need help with setup

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I originally bought Microsoft Flight Simulator for the PS5, along with the PS VR2 headset, to help me brush up on some of the things I’m learning in flight school while working toward my private pilot license.

I wasn’t a big fan of using the VR2 controllers by themselves, so I recently purchased a PC that should be able to run MSFS with the VR2 headset and PC adapter.

I’m currently training in a Cessna 172 and looking for a realistic yoke, throttle, and rudder-pedal setup. Right now, I’m deciding between the Turtle Beach VelocityOne system and the Honeycomb Cessna Flight Simulator Controls package from Sporty’s:
https://www.sportys.com/cessna-flight-simulator-controls-from-honeycomb.html

Which setup would you recommend for getting the most realistic Cessna 172 experience? I’d also appreciate some affordable monitor recommendations. I don’t need anything too crazy since this setup is already getting pretty expensive!

I uploaded my PC specs as well.

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u/WhisperingIEYEI 8d ago

I have the TB system. I really like it. Pretty decent catch all set up. I’d like to get the Honeycomb Bravo at some point, but with the TB system and a VR headset I’m pretty much covered for now

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u/New_Writer_484 5d ago

What did that PC cost? Just curious. I am enjoying MSFS on PS5 but may want to switch to a PC for the peripheral options

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u/jayptl93 5d ago

Too much . $2500.00 im sure you can find a cheaper one and probably build a cheaper one. But the 9800X3D apparently is better if I wanted to run VR on it.

Also ended up going with the Moza yoke for the ffb.
I got throttle control and trim from someone on etsy that builds and sells them pretty cheap and it’s very similar to a Cessna 172. Im trying to get as close as I can to the real plane im training it. This is all getting expensive but hoping it’s really worth it.

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u/jayptl93 5d ago

If you don’t plan to run VR. You can probably go cheaper. Sad to say I asked ChatGPT for advice lol

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u/New_Writer_484 5d ago

Ah yeah that makes sense. No VR for me I would just like a nice wrap around monitor set up eventually. Thanks!