![]() ![]() The joysticks have plenty of buttons – more than you’ll ever need for Star Citizen. Which is why the T.16000 hits the sweet spot. But for space sims like Star Citizen or Elite Dangerous which require constant adjustment, those heavy joysticks can get tiring. That is fine for flight sims since you can trim your plane and usually fly in a straight line most of the time. Some of the premium joysticks are pretty heavy which makes them a bit harder to use. The throw of the stick is very smooth which allows for precise movement and control. The 16ks have a lot more going for them in addition to just the ambidexterity though. This feature alone makes the T.16000 the most popular choice for space simmers. There are three detachable components that you can swap around to make it a left-handed stick. Thrustmaster T.16000M are the absolute best bang for your buck when it comes to dual sticks. Each 16k is ambidextrous, which means you can use them with your left or right hand without issue. Overall, the X56 is the only HOTAS built specifically for space sims and it ticks all the right boxes. The stick and throttle themselves are dark grey which looks good on my oak desk. The X56 also comes with RGB lighting, if you are so inclined. Those are usually only found on top end throttles. The X56 uses an advanced 4 spring system to control stick force and even has friction adjusters and throttle lock for the throttle. It’s easy to achieve precise movements and pressure on the stick thanks to the additional springs that come with the package. The joystick feels good right out of the box and you can customize it even further, if you so desire. Flipping one of those always feels more satisfying than a mouse or keyboard click. There are 5 hat switches, 13 axes of movement and 30 customizable controls which is more than you will know what to do with! The buttons themselves have a nice feel to them with good haptic feedback. There are more than enough buttons, hat switches and analog sticks to appeal to the most discerning Citizen. Its just that the X56 was built with space sims in mind so it does have an edge in terms of additional axes that are more useful when strafing in space. The difference between the X52 Pro and X56 two is not that big, and you can go with either one of them. The X52 Pro is good too but the X56 has some extra thumbsticks that will appeal to space simmers in particular. The Logitech X56 is my top recommendation for best overall HOTAS for Star Citizen. That may not be you so pick the method best suited to your play-style. But that’s because I am not much of a PvP’er and mostly focus on trading, mining, exploration and economy game-play. I use dual joysticks for arena commander only and prefer my HOTAS for the PU. HOSAS + Throttle (Two joysticks plus a throttle) – This is my preferred method as it gives you the best of both world. However, if you aren’t too much into PvP combat, you can survive even with a single joystick with the rest of the less important axes being bound to your HOTAS hat switches etc. Dual joysticks are the preferred method for controlling virtual spacecraft. HOSAS (Hands on Stick and Stick aka Dual Joysticks) – Here, you use two joysticks and that doubles the axes you have available to you. But if you are not too much into small fighter combat, this setup works just fine for explorers, traders, and capital ship owners who don’t have to engage in extreme dog-fights all that often. So space sims need extra axes with a single stick can’t provide. And while it works for space sims as well, it is not ideal because airplanes and fighter jets can’t strafe unlike space ships. This is the preferred method for flight sims. HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick) – This means one joystick and one throttle with a bunch of buttons on both. Limited Time Offer: CIG is also offering an in-game Sports Terrain vehicle (STV) worth $40 if you sign up using this referral code. Get 5,000 UEC extra (in-game cash) using this sign-up link or code: STAR-4KC6-3M6C ![]()
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