The zones and buttons on the touchscreen is hardcoded to a keyboard stroke so if you want to assign the autopilot to the touchscreen you first have to change the autopilot in the game to match the key activated by the touchpad. The other issue with the touchscreen is the toggle switch does not operate like a toggle does. It is bound to one keystroke so while it will send the keystroke signal when you switch to on, it does not send it again when you switch to off so the toggle sequence is on to apply toggle then off and then on again to remove the toggled state.

Thank you for this upload. Very interesting product but without a default profile, I'll wait on this. I'll be looking for future videos by you and hopefully some more updates so it's more compatible for MSFS. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

this looks like a decent piece of kit. I've gone down the rabbit hole of making my own HOTAS and specific control panels but if I had the spare cash I'd love to have one of these for general purpose.

So happy I was really waiting for this video !!!

Regarding the trim. In the Turtle Beach app you have the wheel set as an Axis. In MSFS you were trying to set the trim as a button. In MSFS you need to assign the trim as an “axis”.

This looks great and fab addition to simming on PC. There are to many buttons I’d likely get lost with them all. Keep those reviews coming, I’d like to see everything this beast can do in future.

Great video, thanks. A big plus is that they use Hall Effect Sensors on pitch, roll & yaw.

Great Video Sir. Just got mine today and have to agree with you, the quality and button options is mind blowing. The software is daunting at first but becomes fairly easy after a while. One thing I have noticed is that the indent at half way on throttle where forward thrust and reverse thrust starts is a pain to setup in MSFS. Wanted to have reverse thrust on same lever but for some reason it only works for one way from 0 to 100%. maybe Im going mad, possibly but maybe Ive just overlooked something. Overall, I am chuffed with the HOTAS, even the wife is impressed which says something. Keep the videos coming. Good Job

I really hope this comes out for Xbox as well, as much as I love my V1 flight stick, this thing is awesome

So, I got mine ten days ago and I absolutely love it. I got it to play sim battles in War Thunder and was having a wonderful experience using the Flightdeck. Everything worked perfectly. Then out of the blue, the Y axis on the stick no longer responded. This was very disappointing after just 10 days of use. I contacted customer support and went through the recovery procedure not just once but three times. Still, it did not resolve the issue. After I reported that the recovery procedure did not solve the issue it seems the only response I'm getting now from the support tech is the sound of crickets. Since I ordered it from Amazon, I returned it as being defective and Amazon will be sending me a replacement. Since I really, really like the Flightdeck I'm going to give it a second try. Hopefully I won't encounter any more problems like this. The Flightdeck really enhanced my game play in simulator battles in War Thunder. Until the replacement arrives, I'm back using the Turtle Beach Velocity One flight stick and rudders. Still a good combo but the Flightdeck is definitely a huge upgrade and that's what I like about it. By the way, it was your videos that convinced me to get it. 😁

On the x-56 HOTAS I mapped the pinky switch to the brakes. Works great if you don’t have pedals already.

Its a great system but without default profiles for MSFS or DCS its a paperweight at this time. Hopefully Turtle Beach gets some default profiles up soon for this new product. Great video.

This looks great, my only reservation is the touch pad is largely useless for VR players.

Thanks for this video. It will be interesting to see how well it holds up over time. The comments I see on the HOTAS subreddit aren't encouraging so I'm holding off for a bit.

I just watched your flight stick video and you were talking bout throttle and bam today magic of KZfaq

I got mine a few days ago and it's still sitting in its box. I know this is going to take a while to set up, so I'll make some time in the near future. Like you said, hopefully they will integrate the Flight Deck into the sim.

I checked out this video for one purpose. I was looking at the pictures of the throttle on Amazon. The picture must've been altered because the screen on the throttle unit was so sharp that I originally thought it was a sticker. Looking at it from another angle, I saw no protruding toggle switches or an axis wheel. I thought "Did TB really slap a sticker on the throttle just for looks?" If you check it out, it looks like a sticker because there is no light bleed and the image is so sharp that it would have to be 8k. It looks like a sticker. lol. So glad to see that they weren't trying to charge $400 for a kid's toy. However, if they don't get that screen working with FS2020, it might be the coolest and most expensive sticker I've ever seen.

I've got it ,looks great feels great ,I'd like to see some default profiles and soon👍

Can't believe you didn't reference the Siatek/Logitech X55/X56 as the inspiration for this. A good amount of switches and nobs are in exactly the same place. There's also a fair bit different. I have to say I like it but it also probably suffers from the cheaper stick movement of the X56 but I like the fact the base support for the stick is hieght adjustable. To be honest, I know some folks prefer the VKB STECS and EVO but I've found those sticks to look god damn awful, so this will do nicely as an upgrade to my X56 and pretty much the same price, thank you very much.

If you change the joystick trim wheel to digital buttons that allows trim up and trim down, although not as good at fine tuning

Yes, would love to see this with DCS World, thanks, it looks impressive.

8:07 if you assign this to both left and right brake axes, then you could have a much smoother brake than if you assign a button (for people who don't have rudder pedals anyway). This would also leave the trigger (commonly used as the brake) free as a PTT button.

very nice, its on my wishlist

Wonder if this would be an upgrade from the X-56 HOTAS. I guess time will tell. Thanks for the review! Looks like an amazing setup!!

I goofed. Since the last update my add-on planes are missing from the sim. I know that I saw in one of your videos that I should do some thing to prepare for this but I didn't and now I need to find that suggestion video. Thanks

Be sure to post an update when all of the backlighting on your throttle starts blinking all different colors and/or dies completely. I've had two of these now, both throttles had their backlighting go out within a week of light use. The quality control on these things was horrible. Both of mine also had issues with the pinky button randomly activating the brake lever switch as well. Anyone that purchases one of these, is absolutely going to longevity issues that they definitely shouldn't have for the $400 USD price point.

Hi Huddison, Thank you for another great & informative video. Would you choose this over the Velocity One Flightsim Yoke even though it does seem to have a lot of buttons & knobs etc... which one could configure in the future plus in other flightsim titles. I'm into GA Aircraft (low & slow) & looking to go up to a PC (saw your video the other day). Most importantly, have you made any other setup videos for this device for use in MSFS2020 as this looks a little daunting?

Got mine last week (ordered it 2 months ago). Very pretty... and pretty useless without MSFS2020 profiles (so it's not Plug & Play as originally advertised). I have a problem with the 'D' Pad switch not working properly. The touchpad on the throttle lacks a lot of functionality and flexibility. Frankly, these controllers fell far below my expectations for the price. It wasn't really ready for release.

It looks like setting the throttle did no work correctly in the video because you have L1 and L2 "connected". If you would disconnect L1/L2, you can assign Throttle (or Engine 1 Throttle) to L1 and assign Engine 2 to L2.

One disturbing thing I saw is when you moved your throttles for a brief moment button 35/38 light up while moving, I just hope this is not "ghosting" like the X56 has and is doomed by, if it is that’s a bad thing specially in DCS. That was my main reason to replace the X56 as it “ghosted” like mad.

I actually prefer my FlightDeck to my Stecs and Virpil Hotas systems which I find far to complicated and confusing to set up in the first place. The Flightdeck has now become my de facto HOTAS for Star Citizen, MSFS2020 and also DCS.

Thinking of getting a control for the Xbox console. I see where you gave the velocity one great reviews, but in the background of this video, I can see the honeycomb yolk. Do you think the Honeycomb is the better overall option?

I would be interested to know if they listened to user input regarding the flaws in to VelocityOne Flightstick. The V1 FS was poorly balanced for users who fly helicopters, as the unit would tip forward when the stick was pushed forward more than 50%. The throttle looks promising, would be interested to see you test it as a Collective.

i have one idea for devs. if they add force sensors for stick and then add some different deflections inside locked and unlocked, that's will best concept, so pilot will have opportunity to have no moved stick at all, moved only slight by half-two inches, and move if pilot wish as more common sticks. and after all pilot can change forces. if they add 4 force sensors this will brilliant so you can set 4kg for pull but 2kg for push, 3kg for left bank and 1.5kg for right or whatever pilot want for different aircraft or for all aircraft. spring sticks sucks.

Great video as always. I think it's a bit overpriced considering it is close the the Warthog Hotas price (which feels more realistic) an for £379 I would have expected it to be Xbox compatible also.

I have been waiting for Ur review as some others inc. comments have been negative, if pros outway cons, I'll be off to Argos tomorrow:)....... I'll think I'll wait until your final views, it seems like it needs some more time in the oven for me ;)

I hope they make xbox compatible very soon.

I do wish (due to space reasons) there was an ability to map SOMETHING on the Stick as throttle for days you don't want to use the throttle system as well. It's not convenient but even my NXT EVO has that capability. This needs to be $299 vs. $399 US as the X56 is only $245 US. I wouldn't say this is a $150 premium over that.

You have a great energy, buddy. Keep uploading. Fantastic review, I was looking for a well put together review on this one 🫡

I really hope they sell each component separately. I have the original flight stick and love it but I'd like to replace it with this stick. I have a great throttle quadrant so I wouldn't likely need the throttle. But this is so sexy might just treat myself at some point.

X-56 is very good too!

Wow, quite the piece of hardware! I can see how this would be excellent for anyone wanting a military set-up, but for someone like me who's primarily an airliner fan, then it looks a bit over the top.

Did they mess up the labeling on the throttle? It says Max Rev when it's in idle, and idle when in max power.

Hi Huddison, @ 17:28 try Throttle Axis1 instead of just throttle axis? for that trimwheel? report back if you can?. regards. NB: ... Ahh wait, i report back myself, after the fact, trim has only that one axis perameter, or button functionality, you where correct my friend, and i certainly do stand corrected. I do hope that they will certainly update their programminhg for this hardwear, because i certainly have my eyes on this prize very soon, Thank You so much for bringing real clarity to this product, and most of it's functionality, and there seems to be vast! :) *Thumbs up (I just wonder how the DPI is, or indeed "Noise" is concerned compared with my current Thrustmaster Warthog?)

Thankss. Will try

I'd like to know what the haptics on the stick do in-game. The VelocityOne Flightstick has rumble motors in the stick and base but for some reason they never enabled them. Xbox controllers rumble when moving down a runway.

Had mine about a month, and buttons have already stopped working. It is NOT holding up. and the customer support on Chat will flat out tell you that they're not tech support and you have to submit a ticket and wait for a response on any "technical issues"... They took a long time to get back to me with the first problem. and I still haven't heard back on my latest batch of issues. I would NOT recommend this... it will not hold up and the support is VERY slow.

Looks good. Let's hope it's better than the sticky mess that is thier Velocity Yoke.

No need to assign extra buttons for the Heading, Altitude, and Vertical Speed knobs. When setting them up just Push Down on the knob to activate them, much easier as it is all on the knobs. No need to waste extra buttons to activate them. Can use the other buttons, switches, etc... for something else :) Thanks for the video. Has anyone gotten the Scroll Wheels to work yet for say trim up and down? I've tried by have not yet.

I'm not convinced with that fiddly touchscreen. You really can't beat the feel or accuracy of physical buttons and switches. As far as being the most advanced HOTAS, that is debatable as well. I'm running Virpil equipment and that is arguably more advanced in terms of configuration and control. This Turtle Beach gear is not cheap and it seems you're paying for the gimmicky touchscreen and "HUD" on the stick. If you're flying DCS, SC, ED, or anything with combat, you don't want to be looking down at your stick or throttle. You want to be able to activate controls by touch and keep your eyes on the screen, so I would be interested to see how this fares inside DCS.

Hi, I am very interested in your opinion. I purchased this HOTAS myself and was blown away on Day 1. A little frustrated with the set up on day 2. Very frustrated by Day 3. and By Day 4 had decided to return the product for a full refund. I'm not convinced it is ready for MSFS and needs a lot of work, especially in the virtual buttons and the physical buttons not recognised by MSFS e.g. trim wheels. I also found that some buttons are not able to work as needed in the sim. I would really value your opinion as would the community. I was really excited by this produce and dearly want it to be as good as I imagined. But currently for £380 I expected better.

The stick froze on firmware update. Waited awhile before restarting. Now it’s stuck in update to put firmware back in. Now it’s freezing on that too

This looks like a good unit. I have X52 pro and a warthog on another machine. This may replace the x52.

Too bad they don't just sell the throttle, that would have been nice with my VKB stick.

i want one! please do a setup review for dcs world...yayyy!

i think it might be because ur using default maybe , maybe use the commercial settings might be something specific for msfs

Great video! Would you be able to share your MS Flight sim bindings for the velocityone flightdeck perhaps? (not sure if that's even possible!)

You said that you need 2 USB ports to use the flight deck but the xbox series x has 3 USB ports 1 in the front and 2 in the back of the console so I don't understand why turtle beach velocity one flight deck is only for PC

How is the touchscreen for responsiveness? Pretty decent? Awesome video!

Did they release the default button functions already? Eitehr for DCS or for MSFS?

Hi, I wanted to Ask You, while Watching the Video I wanted to Ask You, What are the 2 Modules resting on Top of your Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Yoke that has some Windows and Buttons on it?🤔 And where can I get those? Thanks 😊

23:20 - Have you ever seen Virpil or VKB or Winwing systems?

Great video but I have one question, which I hope you can answer. How big is the flightstick? Do you know if it's comparable in size and comfort to the X52 Pro or T1600M? I have no issue with either of those sticks but I'm a little wary of this as it does look bigger. I've been thinking of replacing my X52 Pro I use for a while now (I've never liked it tbh) and I think this might fit the bill. Thanks in advance.

Heel erg mooi!

Joy is ok, but price isn't. You may buy WinWing or VKB for this without plastic ball gimbal.

Well, hopefully they drop it on Xbox

My biggest problem is the price. I live in Singapore at the moment and we have high taxes on goods. regardless, a well maintained or barely used thrustmaster warthog set costs the same/ barely more expensive than this set and lacks the material quality and upgradability.

Has it still got the over strong spring from its default position .. it was so strong on the original flightstick I had to sell it .. what’s your view ?

WOW!!

This looked interesting, but disappointed it is not for Xbox.

Default control settings will be patched in for Sim update 15 that is coming soon

Seems like it has a lot of quality control issues.

Would be great at 150 bucks maybe 200. Not 400. These companies are crazy asking that much with virpil out there, let alone the x56 for less then 300 dollars.

pretty cool, and then I looked at the price lol

Hello thx. On the hardware test, when you reduce slowly the throttle, do you have jump and vibration on the cursor in the bottom of the course ?

I’ve seen reviews that say the Turtle Beach rudder pedals won’t work with this. Is this true?

Is Microsoft Flight Sim going to add this to their program to have it recognize it?

Touchscreen is a nightmare for VR 😂

Turtle beach is really moving into Flight sim. Not always with the quality in the air, but they try to innovate. Once passing leds and other gimmick, their product have always something wrong (yoke, velocity...). Here the lcd is clearly a great idea but poorly executed. better not have your keyboard used in Xplane , DCS or MSFS because it its a pain to use. The stick though is clearly "inspired" by The merlin stick in star citizen

Does look gorgeous but way too much electrickery for my tastes; too much to go wrong. I stick to VKB STECS and EVO. ;)

this is the one i wont

Tickles me that systems like these have the throttle on the left but the planes in the Sim, or real life the throttle is in the center on the right side. Perhaps they need to have the Sim have you pilot from the right seat! Now I can hear folks say it's due to them being right handed, but my response would be that left handers such as myself need to learn to use the stick with our right hand, so clearly the right handers can learn to use the stick left handed as well. Clearly, left handers are the only ones in their right mind lol. The system looks very nice.

It’s a shame it doesn’t support Xbox. That said, way too many controls and electronics for my liking.

Please don't be gentle with it ! I have see review where buttons stop working.

marked as the most advanced... yet its DRASTICALLY... limited in DCS world lol... touchpannel doesnt work

No height adjustment, can't reach the hat switches without taking your hand off the stick. No thanks. These are the real things a review should pick up, not that it has shiny buttons.

„VelocityOne™ Flightdeck is a premium simulation HOTAS system for Windows PCs, designed for enthusiasts who demand the best.“ The price is amazing. With other manufacturers you only get half the hardware for the money. What's the catch?

No it isn't

Very terrible centering mechanism. Forces have 100% opposite linearity as they should have. Many inovative features placed on something which lacks basic functionality.

$400? you're approaching Winwing/VKB/Virpil territory. GTFO.