![]() So it is important to note (though perhaps saying so might be controversial) that the T.16000 HOTAS is designed to be a entry level HOTAS setup and while this in itself isn't a bad thing, it should be a factor if you are looking to upgrade from a entry level stick. For helicopters, it would probably also want rudder pedals and maybe a joystick with the possibility of extension, but it is already in another price category. Personally, I think that for modern fighters in DCS, the combination of VKB gladiator NXT PRO + thrustmaster twcs throttle is currently the best in the price / performance ratio that is currently on the market. It's not a little, but it's still the cheapest joystick with such ergonomics with so many buttons right on the stick. With transport, it cost me less than 200 euros. With VKB, I only need one modifier to cover all the important functions directly on the joystick. ![]() So I decided to replace the T16000m joystick with a VKB gladiator NXT PRO, which has 4 x 5-way hats, 5 buttons and a two-stage trigger on the stick. You could get used to it, but I still felt like I needed more buttons within reach of my thumb, or other fingers with my hand on the stick. Without modifier + 4 additional functions with modifiers. In DCS, I mapped all 4 positions of the HAT switch to the TWCS throttle as modifiers, so I had 5 functions mapped to all 4 directions of the HAT switch and some other buttons on the T16000m. In arcade games like Ace combat or project wingman where I just had to map 5-6 buttons, I was fine. The sensitivity and accuracy of the HAL sensor is phenomenal, and in WW2 games I had no problem controlling the aircraft and aiming at the target. Before I started flying DCS, I didn't need to upgrade this combo in any way. ![]() Now in most stores the price is around 150Euro. Five years ago, I paid 110 EUR for this combo. I have been using the T1600m FCS HOTAS for several years and I was satisfied. If you find a stick with more buttons (and better placed) that uses hall sensors on all axes and costs roughly the same, definitely go for that one.Īlternatively, you could get the T16000 and replace the twist axis pot with a hall sensor + tiny magnets (some users have pulled it off and reported good results, I might even try it myself).īottom line: stay away from joysticks that use pots. The tiny metal rod can be removed using a small hammer and a "chisel" (I use a thin precision screwdriver as "chisel"). This makes disassembly of the stick harder than it needs to be, since it can't be opened without removing this trigger piece. Thrustmaster decided to shove a tiny metal rod across the trigger piece, in order to keep it in place. It could use a few more stick buttons (I also prefer the 3D pro in this regard) Button placement on the stick could be better (I prefer the 3D pro in this regard) (Note that this can be fixed by opening up the stick, cleaning the pot and turning it full range in both directions. It uses a potentiometer for the Z axis (twist), which, in my case, started causing jitter and alignment issues after 3 years. Compatible with TARGET, if you care about such things Reasonably priced and good bang for the buck (at pre COVID prices) Symmetrical design, which allows for dual joystick setup (can be used with either hand without imposing an ergonomic penalty) which are accurate and don't ever jitter, lose alignment or cause any trouble (unlike potentiometers) I also replaced my old 3D pro with T16000 (+ TWCS throttle) about 5 years ago, here are the pros and cons I found.
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