Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had the x52 for years. I got this one and wow what a different experience i had between the two. The flightdeck is far superior. I would recommend this to anyone that plays sims.

The flight stick worked well for about 5 hours, then the stick itself died. The stick base still works, but the stick itself is completely dead. Tried to refresh the firmware on it, and it doesn't see the stick at all. (Tells me to seat the stick to the base.) Opened a ticket with support, still waiting on a response. Based on a few reddit threads, this appears to not be an isolated incident. Probably a design flaw? I'll update the review accordingly after support responds. as for right now, I have a $400 paper weight.

The lack of preconfigured controls for games anf flight sims is why i gave a 3 star

No issues great product would buy again. Works for many games

Smooth control and lots of functions makes for immersion

I don't know what's worse the actual product or the customer service. In 4 weeks I've had three units the first two were shipped directly to me with hardware missing the collar screw that attaches the stick to the base The third unit is completely break down the box. I don't even understand why they advertise customer service because it doesn't exist.

this hotas is smooth and responsive then others i have had. the button custom on the throttle great. Virpil and thrust-master better step up there A game on this.

This item was not compatible with either MSFS 20 or X-Plane 12, top of the line simulators today. It is not Full Control Compatible as your add explained. A representative from Turtle Beach answered my concern by saying that this product will be Plug & Play with MSFS 2020 sometime in May 2024. And I have spent over 10 hours troubleshooting the incompatible issue without success and after 2 days of receiving it.

Realistic flight controls what a change from game pad

Fresh out of the box, the scroll pad on the fire button for the stick was popped off hanging by its little ribbon to the board inside. Then there is the throttle which did not control the throttle. Instead of the throttle axis it seemed to randomly switch to other buttons.

Outstanding HOTAS great in DCS and MSFS!! Recommended to a buddy already and they are excited to grab one!

Turtle Beach, long a maker of gaming headsets and other hardware, has entered into the simulation business with the Velocity One line. The latest entry is a fully featured HOTAS control set with a separate throttle and stick. Opening the box is the well packed throttle, the Flight Stick Base, and the stick itself. Assembly consists of just lining up the stick to its spot on the base, with a simple spin of a hand nut on the base and the stick is securely mounted. Also included are two braided USB A to C cables, one for each device, a set of screws to mount the throttle and flight deck to a permanent simulator rig, The usual warranty and regulatory paper work with simple setup instructions, and a simple guide to the myriad of buttons and axes. There is little other documentation about this thing, so it’s kind of an adventure to figure it all out. Overall build quality is excellent. The switches really feel great, several of them are metallic finish and all of them have a great tactile feel. The only spot that was weird were the three toggles on the base. The caps all move a bit, and only the center one locks up or down, the other two are momentary. It’s fine, but it’s hard to tell initially if that was intentional or if there are issues with the switches as nothing in the documentation describes their function. The main axes all have a great feel, and hall sensors for the main axes on the stick and throttle are excellent. Highly accurate, and there is a rudder axes on the stick if you don’t have pedals or want another axis. The rudder axis can be locked in software if you don’t want it actuating accidentally. There is no mechanical lock to secure that axes though. With a total of 15 axis and 139 buttons, the level of customization possibility here is incredible. The throttle can also be split into discrete right and left throttle controls, which is awesome for simulation use. The stick also has an OLED display for a few control functions, including setting the audio preset for the headphone out jack on the Flight Stick base, which is a cool feature. Another highlight is the main thumb button on the top of the stick also functions a mouse trackpad. A simple flip of a small switch next to the button changes modes. This is amazing for navigating menus. It’s not the most accurate but it works well for getting through a menu and on to the next flight or mission. One little thing here, on my copy, the labels for the throttle axes are not lined up, and there was a piece of debris stuck under the window of the right throttle position indicator. As this is a higher end simulator product marketed to perfectionists, this kind of manufacturing error is not awesome. Fortunately, it is 100% cosmetic and the axis themselves are aligned properly in software, but it’s still something that was a little disappointing, and if you are bothered by things like that check your copy and exchange it if there is an alignment problem. In order to effectively use the Flight Deck, downloading the Velocity One Flight Hanger software is required. This allows for testing all of the buttons and axes, loading control configurations, setting RGB, and customizing the most cool part of the throttle, which is the customizable touch screen. This is a neat feature that allows you to set up different switch types and panel styles. One thing that is really odd though is that you can’t customize the keyboard button binds each spot on each panel, they are fixed as of the time of this review. I sincerely hope that Turtle Beach allows for every spot on the touch screen panel to have custom keybinds. A similar improvement could also be made to the throttle and stick buttons as well – you cannot rebind a button to a keyboard command, they all just report as DirectInput buttons, so you’ll need to have a game that fully supports essentially unlimited buttons or other software to map an input press to a key. This really limits usefulness in legacy games that don’t support tons of buttons natively. The other improvement could be to make some of the buttons, like the brake selector, flaps, and gear buttons momentary instead of always on. I do like that some of the axes, such as the scroll wheel on the stick, can be changed from an axis to a button input when the wheel is scrolled up or down. This was super useful for setting shield direction or rebalance when clicked in Star Wars Squadrons. Using a beta build of MS Flight Simulator, native support for the throttle and flight stick is present. Full support should be coming with Update 15 when it goes into general release. The preset covers most of the basic flight controls, but still has many buttons available for customization. Strangely, the parking brake dial was not compatible with the game, and the parking brake release is currently mapped to a base button. If you map the parking brake release to the dial button it just doesn’t work, despite the game reporting the button as actuated. Hopefully that is fixed in a future update. Other games are great fun, Star Wars Squadrons being one that I tested. Having a ton of the functions mapped to the throttle and stick really drives up the immersion. With multiple analog directional axis sticks, both on the stick and throttle, you can also control ships in true 3D space simulators across all axes of movement, which is really cool. Overall, this is a very well built and feature rich HOTAS that offers several features that are completely unique in the space. With a few software improvements to allow for more customization it would be truly great.

First day and the ball gimbal on the stick popped out and i barely pushed it and broke the stick the quality is terrible not even 3 hours of light use on DCS.

First off, anyone will be impressed by the sight of the VelocityOne FlightDeck on your desk or simulator cockpit. The sheer number of customizable buttons is overwhelming and the RGB (also customizable) is serious eye candy. I’ve never owned a HOTAS with this much functionality at my literal fingertips. Both the stick and throttle are built very well. They have a decent amount of heft to them and with large rubber feet they do not slide around on my desk as I’m playing. The joystick can be removed making it easier to store and its height is adjustable. The stick has a small heads-up OLED display that can show things like a stopwatch or axis values. The throttle has a much bigger touch LCD screen, called the “Flight Touch Display”, that can display additional virtual buttons, more on that in a bit. Both screens allow you to perform some configuration on the fly, without using the app. Speaking of the app, it’s called “Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Hangar” for Windows and can be installed from the Microsoft store. You’ll want to make sure to download this one because the stick and throttle will have firmware updates and it comes with the ability to configure and test the hardware configuration. I needed to use the app just so I could understand where all the buttons were and how they worked before I could start mapping them in my games. That said, the app could be better as it’s not the most intuitive but I’m sure Turtle Beach can improve over time. Games I played with this setup include MS Flight Simulator, Star Wars: Squadrons, and War Thunder. I typically only play MSFS and Squadrons, it was the first-time playing War Thunder. All three of these games are listed on the Turtle Beach website as being compatible. However, I found MSFS to be the only one that truly worked “out of the box”. Even then I needed MSFS Sim Update 15 which isn't even out yet, so I installed the beta for it. Without touching the controller settings, I was able to take-off, fly where I wanted to go, and land an Airbus jet safely with the default mappings. Star Wars Squadrons did have some things mapped but it needed some corrections and to bind some new ones to make it playable. I encountered some difficulty binding the throttle as its axis control was not showing up, only the throttle buttons that are at the min, max, and midpoint. However, I discovered that if I stay away from the middle of the throttle and move it very slowly up or down then Squadrons would eventually recognize it and register it as my throttle control. War Thunder had nothing mapped whatsoever. This was disappointing because it offers so many out of the box configurations for joysticks and throttles but nothing from Turtle Beach. I had to set everything up as custom which as a new player took quite a bit of trial and error to get right. However, it is a very fun and interesting game, I plan on playing it a bit more. You may also have difficulty mapping the dual trigger as most games (like Squadrons) will consider the first button pushed as the button you want to use which in this case is the first stage of the trigger. The only way I could get the second stage of the trigger to register was to hold it at the point right before it would engage the second, then click the button to do the mapping, and finally push the trigger all the way. Quite honestly this extensive setup may be overkill for gamers who are looking for a more casual experience or are playing simpler games. All the buttons and time needed to experiment and map them can be frustrating. What would really take this product to the next level would be if Turtle Beach worked with game developers to make more out of the box and default mappings available. I’d like to at least see this for the games they listed on the website as a start. Regarding the Flight Touch Display panel, I can see how having it can be beneficial for things like controlling the radio or navigation. However, I haven’t really found it to be that useful for me for two reasons: One, I typically play Flight Simulator in VR mode so it would become completely irrelevant when I can’t see it. Secondly, each “space” on the virtual panel is bound to a specific keyboard key and cannot be changed. For example, space 1 on the first panel is tied to the ‘Q’ key, space 2 to the ‘W’ key, and so on. I don’t want to remap all my keyboard controls for every simulation game I have. It’s completely backwards in my opinion. I should be able to customize each virtual input whether it’s a button, toggle switch, or dial to a specific key within each game and the Turtle Beach app should switch the profile of my Flight Touch Display depending on what game I’m playing. This is something I’m hopeful Turtle Beach can fix this with a firmware and app update. Finally, there is a small touchpad on the Fire (B1) button. However, it is mostly useless as it’s just not accurate. You can turn down the sensitivity to a 2-3 which helps but I found it’s best to just leave it off. Luckily it can be disabled with the small orange switch to the left of it Pros: - Solid Build Quality - Dizzying Number of Customizable Buttons - Lots of Customizable RGB - Adjustable Height Stick - Can be Mounted - OLED Heads Up Display - Hall-effect Non-Contact Sensors - Stick is removable for easier storage - Customizable Throttle Haptics and Dead Zones Cons: - Button Mapping Exercise Can Be Overwhelming - Flight Touch Display has Limited Uses – Cannot bind specific keys to it - Requires 2 USB Ports Overall – We have a beautiful and very solid HOTAS from Turtle Beach. It makes my existing joysticks and yokes look flimsy and inadequate for the job by comparison. If they could address the limitations of the Flight Touch Display via a software update and make it true plug and play with more games, it would easily be a five-star product.

I really wanted to love this HOTAS unit from Turtle Beach. While there is no shortage of customization available, where I think this unit falls short is in the predefined profiles that were (finally) made available for the popular flight games. As a simulation fan, I first tried this with Microsoft Flight Simulator. The default profile was very lacking and didn't quite work for me. Because there are so many possible buttons, I ended up spending a couple of hours going through all of the flight controls and setting up my own profile, something I'm continuing to refine as time goes on. The biggest issue sometimes is just remembering what all of the buttons do, because there are a lot of them. The controls themselves are of good built quality and the stick feels tight without requiring too much effort to move it. The HAL sensors also provide much greater precision. The flight touch display on the throttle is a neat feature that I was very excited for. Unfortunately, the way this works is by simply mapping keyboard buttons to their intended inputs. In effect, it turns this into a sort of button box. What I found, in practice, is that sometimes the button doesn't register in properly or the intended control is toggled the wrong direction. This means that toggling a switch to "on", while it might reflect that on the screen as being in the on position, actually has the in-game functionality toggled "off", since there is no feedback to the panel from a simple keyboard mapping. Still, the ability to customize the screen and tailor the experience the way you want is a very cool addition that I'm hopeful will continue to expand with future updates. Overall, I'm happy with this HOTAS setup. Although there is quite a learning curve and will most likely require some time to setup and configure everything the way that you want, the experience and immersion is worth the time.

The Turtle Beach VelocityOne FlightDeck is one of the best HOTAS I’ve used. The build quality is excellent, with a sturdy construction that feels durable and reliable. The HOTAS is very ergonomic, I can reach almost everything without removing my hands. The stick is also adjustable with a small tab on the left to lock and unlock the height. The flight deck also has an incredible amount of small joysticks and hat switches to use. The levers for flaps and landing gear feel amazing. The landing flicks up and down and the flap lever moves smoothly with a click at the maximum and minimum. The trigger has two stages which I find really nice when playing DCS. The pinky lever provides varied input allowing precise braking. The stick also has a neat little trackpad but it isn’t the best. It's choppy, but by reducing sensitivity the choppiness seems to decrease. The use of haptics is amazing for the price point, and there is a lot of it. The throttle has three adjustable detents(zones) where you can feel vibrations. I found this perfect for setting my engines to idle and just below afterburner. The throttle also vibrates when separating the throttles. The stick also has adjustable haptics. My only criticism about the sticks haptics is that I wish it was progressive instead of instant. The best part of the flight deck is the screen. The touch screen on the throttle is incredible. You can setup your own custom pages in the app. This was game changing for playing DCS. I could do my entire aircraft startup from the touchscreen. I only wish that it would show more information on the touchscreen and the HUD on the stick. The HUD on the stick is pretty useless. You can only set a chrono and/or have a reading for different axis’. There is a button that reads “HUD NAV” on the stick that, when held down for 5 seconds, opens up a number of different settings for the stick. I only found this out by accident because the button isn’t actually an input. Overall, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck is an excellent choice for gamers looking for a high-quality HOTAS system for their Windows 10 or 11 PC. Its sturdy build, comfortable design, and customizable controls make it a top choice for flight simulation enthusiasts. I would very much recommend this to anyone who wants a game changing HOTAS.

I have been playing Microsoft Flight Simulator for 30yrs, and in that time I have had multiple HOTAS setups, and also used an XBOX controller for simple flights. The Turtle Beach Velocity One Flight Deck is by far the best HOTAS I have used. The controls feel premium and realistic, with the throttle allowing for split control and vibration feedback on both throttle and stick. The touchscreen on the throttle is amazing for customizing certain controls for each game and each setup (MSFS, Fighter Jets, Space, etc). You can also use the TB software to customize lighting for each setup. My personal preference is the Space setting for lighting but it's something you can have fun with. The HUD on the stick is a nice addition and the flight stick is extremely smooth and responsive. The weight of each units means you won't need to bolt them down or worry about the base tipping with the movement. The stick twists for rudder function and the scroll wheel for trim adjustments is a welcome addition. All the hat switches and buttons on this unit make it a daunting task to set-up. It's advertised as being plug and play with MSFS 2020, but it's not. The game recognizes the hardware but there are no presets. However, I'm not dinging TB here because after talking to their support team, the pre mapped buttons should show up in the next update (currently expected March 26, 2024). Yes, it would have been great if they were there at launch, but that's partially on the MSFS developers. I programmed some basics for now but look forward to the mapping and then tweaking a few settings to my liking. The one thing I wish TB hadn't done was to make this 2 separate USB cables, both with USB A connections. My Alienware M18 laptop only has 1 USB A port and I suspect most newer computers have 1 with more USB C connectors. Fortunately I have an adapter but be aware of this. Overall, I absolutely love this HOTAS system and look forward to years of enjoyment with it. The level of customization is outstanding and it feels like a premium product, punching well above it's price point. Definitely recommend this to gamers and simulator enthusiasts.

The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck is a high-end HOTAS (Hands on Throttle And Stick) system designed for flight simulation enthusiasts on Windows 10 and 11 PCs. It has a ton of features that you will enjoy using, like the Flight Touch Display (1st of its kind): A customizable OLED screen for real-time flight information and button functions. The controller also has 15 axes for precise control of flight surfaces and engines; 139 programmable buttons for extensive customization; Contactless Hall-Effect sensors on main axes for smooth and durable performance; Adjustable stick height to accommodate different hand sizes; Haptic throttle detent with adjustable resistance, and Integrated rudder controls and toe brakes. The customization will be up to your imagination, but you will be able to customize the Flight Touch Display for assigning button functions and displaying flight data, On-board profile storage for different control schemes, Adjustable multi-zone RGB lighting and use the Flight Hangar desktop app for further customization. It is Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 PCs (dual USB connection). There are some potential drawbacks before you pull the trigger on this. (get it pull the trigger), Currently not compatible with consoles. A high-end HOTAS system comes at a premium price point. The extensive customization options might be overwhelming for beginners. Overall, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck is a technically advanced HOTAS system ideal for serious flight simulation enthusiasts on PC. It offers unmatched customization and immersive features for those seeking the ultimate flight control experience.

The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck is both fun and impressive, but it’s not without flaws. Inside the box you will find a flightstick, throttle, some mounting screws, and 2 USB cables. Before you can begin flying, you must first download the Windows software. From there you can customize both the flightstick and throttle, as well as update the firmware, check that each button functions correctly and set custom controls. The VelocityOne is both amazing and intimidating at the same time. This is due to having over 136 programmable buttons and joysticks, not to mention the 4” touchscreen on the throttle. With only a handful of games that offer full functional support, you will have to spend some time programing the buttons. I will admit, it was not fun assigning controls to all these buttons, especially since so many of them being non-standard buttons, that by the time I was finished I forgot what everything did. On top of that, I had many instances where I had to restart my computer due to the throttle or flightstick not responding correctly. Also, the touchscreen on the throttle gave me some input issues with my presses not registering correctly, also the knobs have some noticeable lag. The first time I plugged in the VelocityOne, I was really impressed with how detailed everything looked and felt. Both the throttle and flightstick light up and have customizable RGB lighting. The throttle has a 4” colored touchscreen that can be customized with many pages. The flightstick has a small OLED HUD. You can customize the settings on both controllers with their built-in displays. They both offer vibration, that can be customized for intensity, and the throttle has both the stand and the throttle itself that vibrates. The build quality is incredible on both of the controllers, and they feel great to hold. After setting everything up and programming all the inputs, I will say the experience is amazing! It feels like you’re actually flying and controlling the aircraft, and I have such a blast using it. The downside is the list of fully compatible games is very short, and when trying to play Star Wars Squadrons, the throttle still doesn’t work correctly. Although, if you enjoy playing MS Flight simulator, then you shouldn’t have any problems. Overall, once you get past setting everything up, I think the VelocityOne flightdeck is a great product. I think it adds a new layer of fun when gaming. I just wish it supported more games.

First, my using this flight stick was done with Microsoft Flight Simulatir 2020 using sim beta 15. You need update 15 to be able to have this device automatically map controls. I am very pleased with this flight stick combo. First, it is incredibly well built. It’s mostly metal and feel very smooth. I was very impressed with the feel when using it. Response was also solid. Second, this has an amazing number of buttons and controls to map. There are so many it may take a bit of time to make sure you have buttons mapped how you want for games. Even though the flight stick mapped with the Sim update 15 beta, I did need to spend some time mapping and refining how I want the setup. Have a little patience and you will get it set how you want. Finally, the monochrome screens are very useful to monitor your flight. I am planning on trying this stick with more flight games with a combat sim next on the list. I have used many flight sticks over time and this is one of the best I have used. I would highly recommend it.