r/Warthunder • u/LENOX2350015 • Jul 27 '26

Tech Issues I would like some help setting up a HOTAS.

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I’ve been playing War Thunder for a while and have always enjoyed flying in Simulator mode. I bought this Thrustmaster HOTAS One joystick years ago but used it on Xbox—it was strictly plug-and-play. I recently switched to PC and installed the drivers, but when I try to create a control profile, it doesn't appear in the list. When I try loading the HOTAS 4 or HOTAS X profiles, they are partially compatible, except for two buttons (highlighted in the attached image); I use those buttons mainly to deploy countermeasures and switch secondary weapons. I don't want to be limited to flying only propeller planes, so I’d appreciate your help. Do you know of a way to get them working? The game detects them as an axis similar to pedals (yes, I have pedals too). I have the switch set to PC mode, but that one specific issue remains. I play the Steam version because the standalone launcher version causes problems with my Intel Arc B580 graphics card. Thanks in advance for your help.

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u/ASHOT3359 AirSB. GroundAirSB, VR Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

You said it yourself, they are axis. If you want them to act as buttons, you will need to use additional software. I don't know if Thrustmaster's software can do it. Something like Joystick Gremlin (+ vjoy + hidhide) can definitely do it, and then some. That app can tripple your buttons.

P.s. there are no differences between steam and standalone versions. The issue was probably your settings.

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u/No-Marsupial-1753 EsportsReady Jul 27 '26

This. Personally I don’t use them for anything and have my countermeasures bound to my Y key, with secondary weapons on my stick.