High End Thrustmaster Warthog ($400-$500 new) The dual-stage trigger from the X55 is gone, but the throttle more than makes up for it. This is a step up from the X52 in both price and features. The X55 is Saitek's newest offering, featuring a new split throttle. You will need pedals if you want yaw control. The CH Fighterstick does not include a yaw (twist) axis. Overall, the CH Products set is the epitome of a mid-range product. The Pro Throttle is more of a mixed bag- it doesn't arc like the Saitek products do, and generally doesn't feel as nice when moving through the range. The Fighterstick is an excellent joystick modeled after the stick from an F-16. Midrange CH Products Fighterstick ( $100 new) and Pro Throttle ($100 new)ĬH Products has been making HOTAS sets for decades, and the only thing that's changed about them was the switch from Game Port to USB in the late 90s. This does not greatly alter the stick's characteristics. The X52 Pro is almost exactly the same product as the X52, but with more metal parts instead of plastic. The hall effect sensors and arcing throttle a decent step up from the entry-level offerings, and there are plenty of buttons for any game or simulator.
It is the cheapest HOTAS you can buy with a dual-stage trigger, which is important for virtual A-10C pilots. It's reasonably good in all areas, though it doesn't quite excel in any. This is /r/hoggit's favored HOTAS for a reason. Saitek X52 (Discontinued, $90 used) and Saitek X52 Pro ($150 new) Saitek's legacy offering can be found used for around the same price as a new HOTAS X and is roughly comparable to the Saitek X52 in features and quality. Budget Saitek X45 (Discontinued, ~$50 used) A great option for "casual" flight games, such as Star Citizen and ArmA 3. The Thrustmaster HOTAS X is slightly more expensive than Logitech's offering, but it does come with a large throttle and has better sensors in the flight stick. It's not without flaws- the calibration degrades over time and the "throttle" is a flappy piece of plastic, but for less than the cost of an Xbox controller it's a worthy buy.
It's incredibly cheap and is a great first step into what's otherwise an expensive hobby. This is one of the most prolific flight sticks you can buy. Entry-level Logitech Extreme 3D Pro (~$30 new)
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