Thrustmaster T16000M FCS Hotas – Joystick and Throttle, T.A.R.G.E.T Software, PC
HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) control of all cockpit elements.
Thrustmaster has devoted its 25 years of expertise in flight sim controllers to meet the growing demand from flight simmers in general – and space simmers in particular – who have requested a mid-range HOTAS joystick.
The T.16000M FCS HOTAS has been designed for advanced fliers looking for comprehensive, realistic controls as an alternative to using a mouse and keyboard.
It is composed of the T.16000M FCS (Flight Control System) flight stick and the TWCS (Thrustmaster Weapon Control System) throttle. The T.16000M FCS HOTAS is compatible with PC via USB in Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista (32-bit and 64-bit).
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T.16000M FCSIn order to deliver exclusive high-precision performance, pitch and roll on the T.16000M FCS flight stick employ H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology (U.S. patent US08471815) for 16-bit resolution (i.e. 16000 x 16000 values) – the same pinpoint accuracy delivered by the extremely high-end HOTAS Warthog joystick, allowing gamers to engage their enemies with surgical precision. The helical spring (0.1” / 2.8 mm in diameter) inside the stick provides firm, linear and smooth tension. The T.16000M FCS features 4 independent axes, including twist rudder (controlled by rotating the stick), 16 action buttons with “braille”-style physical button identification, one 8-way Point of View (PoV) hat switch and an ergonomic trigger. Its striking orange accents and backlighting bring gamers’ immersion to a whole new level. | TWCS ThrottleTWCS (Thrustmaster Weapon Control System) throttle: use your left hand to increase your combat speed and manage your spaceship or jet fighter. The TWCS throttle’s lower positioning compared to quadrant-based systems provides unrivalled comfort. To give simmers complete control, the TWCS throttle includes 14 buttons and one 8-way-PoV hat switch that are added to those of the joystick. In total, this provides gamers with 5 axes, 30 buttons and two 8-way PoVs – plus 3 extra axes via the optional TFRP rudder*. The TWCS throttle features 5axes and a rear RJ12 connector offering 3 additional axes via the external optional TFRP rudder* from Thrustmaster’s flight product ecosystem. *Sold separately. | S.M.A.R.T (Sliding Motion Advanced Rail Tracks) technologyA unique system of slide rails for perfectly smooth throttle sliding motion – precise and comfortable, with 3.2 inch/80 mm range of travel for precise maneuvers. The tightening screw allows users to adjust the throttle’s friction level to suit their own personal taste. |
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Thrustmaster advanced flying ecosystemThese products are part of a range of flight simulation peripherals that can be used in conjunction with one another: a complete ecosystem featuring the FCS flight stick, TWCS throttle, TFRP rudder pedals* and MFD* (Multi-Functional Display) cockpit panels. These elements are also compatible with the T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software. * Sold separately. | T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software on PC: program up to 256 buttons in the flying ecosystemThrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor software: combine with other Thrustmaster devices (so that they are recognized as a single USB device), and load or create specific mapping profiles for each game. Tailor your own profiles to enhance most Thrustmaster flight controllers, and share them with the Thrustmaster community. | Ergonomic design for optimum comfort and precisionThanks to its design and ergonomics, the T.16000M FSC HOTAS provides players with multiple recognizable features, allowing them to become more effective and accurate when in flight. This enhanced access to flight controls proves even more essential when players are fully immersed in the exceptional flight experience delivered by VR-compatible games. The T.16000M FCS HOTAS is the most natural and intuitive way to sit in a cockpit with one’s hands on the throttle and stick. |
| Dimensions: | 27 x 23 x 27 cm; 2.1 Kilograms |
| Model: | 2960778 |
| Origin: | China |
Bought this for star citizen and not disappointed, even of its been out for some years.
ot much to say, does what it says on the tin, simple plug and play
It’s not the coolest looking design for a HOTAS at this price, but works really well. Very smooth and with an absolute wealth of functions and software to control them.
I use this on Elite and Star Citizen and works a treat as long as there are profiles in game and find the joystick and throttle.
Not so good on flight sim 2020
I bought this product as a Father’s Day present to myself to play DCS World. In particular F/A-18 and the super carrier DLC. It has the “real feel” element when combined with an Oculus Rift S headset. One thing to remember is that it takes practice to master any game but with this stick and a bit of practice you can quickly zone in to perfect even carrier landings. Massive accuracy/realism boost compared to my Hotas X.
Fun and uniquely cool way to pilot in flight simulators. Not quite as smooth action as I’d like but not bad for the price.
Great entry level Joystick and Hotas for anyone wanting to play DCS or Flight Sim
After my Logitech x56 failed after 15 months (button issues on the joystick) I bought the Thrustmaster T16000 HOTAS. It’s OK in general and easy to use but all the reviews about the throttle not being smooth is true. At the moment it’s quite usable after loosening the brake but it will at some point need the mod as described on youtube. Another design flaw is that the hat switch on the throttle is sharp and uncomfortable and would like to find a silicone mini joystick cover, perhaps one made for the thumb-stick on the Nintendo switch might fit. I think Thrustmaster could have done better with the design.
Upgraded to this HOTAS from a previous much simpler HOTAS, Glad i made the switch. There are 12 buttons on the stick base alone, which gives you many options. Stick feels good in the hand, the only issue i have is a lack of a 2 stage trigger. As for the throttle, it is quite large but most of the buttons are easily reachable, plus the smooth surface means you can just slide your hand up smoothly.
Overall, I do not know if i would recommend this stick to a beginner, the amount of buttons, whilst very nice and good to have, can be a bit intimidating, or even overwhelming, But its a very good system overall.
Thrustmaster T.16000 … such an improvement over my (20 years?) old joystick. True, that was one of the ‘force-feedback’ variety, which was fun, but this is perfectly adequate for an average user like me. High spec home pilots may look for something more of course. But perfect for me, using MSFS without other hardware equipment: very sensitive and true – the 16,000 separate Hall-effect-sensor detected points on each axis make for a smooth and sensitive response. Recommended.
Bought this for my boyfriend’s birthday. Haven’t seen him since. Think he likes i
Bought this for my boyfriend’s birthday. Haven’t seen him since. Think he likes i
Could do with a set up for binding in.Also a control/buttons diagram layout picture.
Works great, just make sure u download latest drivers and software from website.
Makes elite dangerous awsome to play. I am just a casual player by the way. Also good for Star Wars squadrons.
I bought these for getting into space flight games, and almost went with more expensive sticks but decided to be good and stick to my budget.
I’m very glad I did, these sticks are exactly what I wanted!
Initially I thought they not be good quality because of the price compared to other joystick sets but I’m very happy with them so far.
They are made of plastic, and have a good weight to them so don’t feel cheap.
There are plenty of buttons, sliders and other inputs so you’re not short of controls.
As for feel, they are robust so far, and responsive. I’ve been using them for a few weeks so I’ll have to see how they hold up long term, but I’m fairly confident they should last well.
Software wise, you can download the Target software from their website, although the games I’ve played (Star Citizen and Elite) haven’t needed it as they recognised the sticks fine.
The one criticism I have is the base buttons could do with a little more obvious identification on the button so you can more easily find the right ones without looking.
Don’t get me wrong, they do have indents and ridges to help, but they kind of blend together, to me at least.
That said, that’s a minor niggle and just really takes practice to get the motor functions down.
All in all, a great set of sticks at a bargain price!
My husband went from using a premium brand single stick with throttle to using a pair of these to play Elite. He has waxed lyrical about how he can now fight ‘Thargoids’ and the high quality of the ‘gimble’. I generally smile and nod.
He’s happy, I’m happy and apparently Thargoids are unahppy. It’s a win, win, loose situation!
Can’t really add much to what others have said before me. Bought primarily for star citizen and they work great for that. No issues what so ever.
It is accurate, but you can feel the friction as you move the joystick around.
has a good weight which reduces movement on the desk. So far zero creep when zeroed as well. easy to setup in my game, all the buttons are simple to assign as well. You can program all manner of things with it but so far no need for me to do that.; have recommended to friends as well.
Dislike target software so just use Windows easy to setup
Does a good job, throttle is sticky outside of the box but i expected that so its not too big of a deal.
I bought this to replace a matcatz stick that was getting beyond its best. I chose thrustmaster based upon previous experience. The stick is easy to use – plenty of buttons and the stick movement is smooth. I did choose this stick because I am very much left handed, only to find that on converting it to left hand mode (which is quite easy) I am now so conditioned in using a right-handed joystick that using it in left hand mode was nigh on impossible – so back to right hand moce it has been. Good quality – recommended.
Bought this product for a starter into DCS and I love it it is very smooth and accurate, makes everything 10 x easier and is overall a great product!
I bought this to replace a matcatz stick that was getting beyond its best. I chose thrustmaster based upon previous experience. The stick is easy to use – plenty of buttons and the stick movement is smooth. I did choose this stick because I am very much left handed, only to find that on converting it to left hand mode (which is quite easy) I am now so conditioned in using a right-handed joystick that using it in left hand mode was nigh on impossible – so back to right hand moce it has been. Good quality – recommended.
Having had a Logitech this combo is easy to use with lots of programmable buttons and is better as an all round unit.
What I needed and available when hard to find elsewhere
Strong build, no problems with deadzone, its a good all rounder. You wont find better at this price, its a far superior stick then the x56. Only issues i had was the stick has alot of tension like a steering wheel with no power steering and a lack of a much needed shift key. After using the x56, T16000m and the mach2, In the end i went for the raptor mach 2 stick which is a vkb gladiator replica. Movement of the stick is smoother has shift key to increase hat and trigger functions. Only issue was the Twist axis needed more of twist before it would register, the t16000m has a better twist axis.
Strong build, no problems with deadzone, its a good all rounder. You wont find better at this price, its a far superior stick then the x56. Only issues i had was the stick has alot of tension like a steering wheel with no power steering and a lack of a much needed shift key. After using the x56, T16000m and the mach2, In the end i went for the raptor mach 2 stick which is a vkb gladiator replica. Movement of the stick is smoother has shift key to increase hat and trigger functions. Only issue was the Twist axis needed more of twist before it would register, the t16000m has a better twist axis.
The thrust master 1600 is an excellent joystick, a great compliment to the thrustmaster Airbus side stick. The 1600 has the ability to react quickly for combat while the Airbus is ideal for passenger aircraft. Both are excellent in their own way.
The thrust master 1600 is an excellent joystick, a great compliment to the thrustmaster Airbus side stick. The 1600 has the ability to react quickly for combat while the Airbus is ideal for passenger aircraft. Both are excellent in their own way.
Just plug it in to a usb port on the back of my computer and the basics ware all ready to go, can easily switch from left and right handed operation, very accurate in use, spare keys are very easy to program and a good price. Without question it has improved my enjoyment and skills on fs2020.
I had had a cheap joystick before and this is hugely better.
Amazing fine adjustment.
I can now fly in Msfs far far better.
I had had a cheap joystick before and this is hugely better.
Amazing fine adjustment.
I can now fly in Msfs far far better.
Good product just a shame the hotas flight stick sucks which makes this product useless if the joystick doesn’t work
for those who can’t afford the big guns there is nothing to complain about it.
I love the hotas and rudders package received
Having upgraded from a 20 year old MS Sidewinder Precision 2, these are amazing.
I specifically got two of these to play Elite Dangerous. This is a fairly common HOSAS set up for this game and I even think the orange hints were designed to match Elite’s orange HUD.
By having tap/hold macros and setting one key on each stick to become [Shift] after 0.5s I can 3 different actions per button (for example, I have one button that’s engine boost on tap, supercruise on hold for 0.5s and combined with shift on the other stick it functions as system jump. So even with the fairly limited buttons I can play the entire game while never removing my hands from the sticks.
Build quality seems good, I’m not sure what the point of the LED in the base is, I’d rather just have the stick and save a little cost.
I’ve now got about 100 hours of use in-game with them and they are performing excellently. I am slightly concerned about people complaining about broken Z axis on here but I haven’t had any issues yet.
Having upgraded from a 20 year old MS Sidewinder Precision 2, these are amazing.
I specifically got two of these to play Elite Dangerous. This is a fairly common HOSAS set up for this game and I even think the orange hints were designed to match Elite’s orange HUD.
By having tap/hold macros and setting one key on each stick to become [Shift] after 0.5s I can 3 different actions per button (for example, I have one button that’s engine boost on tap, supercruise on hold for 0.5s and combined with shift on the other stick it functions as system jump. So even with the fairly limited buttons I can play the entire game while never removing my hands from the sticks.
Build quality seems good, I’m not sure what the point of the LED in the base is, I’d rather just have the stick and save a little cost.
I’ve now got about 100 hours of use in-game with them and they are performing excellently. I am slightly concerned about people complaining about broken Z axis on here but I haven’t had any issues yet.
Nothing to dislike here. Positives all around here. Solid build and is weighted brilliantly for the desk (no sliding about).
Great twist action and throttle.
Love the sheer amount of hat switches this thing has, 4 switch types, and 1 analogue multi-dir.. very nice indeed!
Stick is very solid to the feel and the primary front facing firebutton is way less flimsy than i thought it was going to be.. its very comfortable and doesn’t dig into your fingers like the cheaper HOTAS-X tflight.
Overall the stick as i currently have it is very precise, and i can make micro adjustments more precisely than the one this stick replaced too.. so its good if you are jus wanting to trim off a little on your axis
Loads of buttons on the stick and if you configure a button as a shift function you can double up too! So no complaints there at all!
What don’t i like so much?
Ok the throttle control itself i like, but I have to say i would have liked a forward/reverse thrust control with a noticable notch in the middle for centreing.. i’ve worked around this but still, it would have been nice to have that.
I look after my equipment and can see many years (hopefully) of use from this stick.
I recommend!
Love the sheer amount of hat switches this thing has, 4 switch types, and 1 analogue multi-dir.. very nice indeed!
Stick is very solid to the feel and the primary front facing firebutton is way less flimsy than i thought it was going to be.. its very comfortable and doesn’t dig into your fingers like the cheaper HOTAS-X tflight.
Overall the stick as i currently have it is very precise, and i can make micro adjustments more precisely than the one this stick replaced too.. so its good if you are jus wanting to trim off a little on your axis
Loads of buttons on the stick and if you configure a button as a shift function you can double up too! So no complaints there at all!
What don’t i like so much?
Ok the throttle control itself i like, but I have to say i would have liked a forward/reverse thrust control with a noticable notch in the middle for centreing.. i’ve worked around this but still, it would have been nice to have that.
I look after my equipment and can see many years (hopefully) of use from this stick.
I recommend!
Love the sheer amount of hat switches this thing has, 4 switch types, and 1 analogue multi-dir.. very nice indeed!
Stick is very solid to the feel and the primary front facing firebutton is way less flimsy than i thought it was going to be.. its very comfortable and doesn’t dig into your fingers like the cheaper HOTAS-X tflight.
Overall the stick as i currently have it is very precise, and i can make micro adjustments more precisely than the one this stick replaced too.. so its good if you are jus wanting to trim off a little on your axis
Loads of buttons on the stick and if you configure a button as a shift function you can double up too! So no complaints there at all!
What don’t i like so much?
Ok the throttle control itself i like, but I have to say i would have liked a forward/reverse thrust control with a noticable notch in the middle for centreing.. i’ve worked around this but still, it would have been nice to have that.
I look after my equipment and can see many years (hopefully) of use from this stick.
I recommend!
Goods arrived in good time and in perfect order. Unit is sturdy.
Works as advertised, just wish there where more modern games that works with it though. I haven’t used other joysticks so I don’t know how it compares but it felt responsive and tight to me.
Goods arrived in good time and in perfect order. Unit is sturdy.
Works as advertised, just wish there where more modern games that works with it though. I haven’t used other joysticks so I don’t know how it compares but it felt responsive and tight to me.
Easy switch from right to left handed operation. With the flight simulation software I use the joystick is easy to calibrate.
I don’t consider myself a hardcore player of flight sims and flight combat sims but I do find them very fun to play so I got the HOTAS for a better experience.
It is very worth it, you will not go back to a controller or a KB-M set up anytime soon if you get it.
I don’t consider myself a hardcore player of flight sims and flight combat sims but I do find them very fun to play so I got the HOTAS for a better experience.
It is very worth it, you will not go back to a controller or a KB-M set up anytime soon if you get it.
For my husband’s birthday I wanted to get him the one thing he really wanted but with Brexit I’d almost given up these are great best he’s owned and were very rare to get hold of at the original price too thank you!
Got this alongside a thrustmaster t16000m joystick in order to play Elite Dangerous and so far I haven’t had any real issues. Only thing I’ve found to be a bit annoying is that sliding the throttle can be a bit stiff, although that seems to be getting better with time. Also worth mentioning is that the throttle itself is surprisingly big and my hands aren’t the biggest so there’s a bit of maneuvering required to get to all the buttons and especially the paddles, but I don’t consider it that big an issue. Just something to be mindful of.
Ok, these are one of the two affordable rudder pedal sets available on the market so you’re not exactly blessed with choice. These are plastic with metal sliders but they do feel fairly solid and I don’t feel like I’m in danger of breaking them unless I do something daft. They’re plug and play and I had no issue with the PC (Windows 10) detecting them. The only downside I would say is that the pedals are quite close together and they could really do with being another six inches further apart.
I must admit, I wasn’t too happy forking over the money for these but I’ve wanted a set of rudder pedals ever since I first played FSX over a decade ago. With a bit of luck they will last as long as some of my other controllers and will end up being a good investment.
Good stick, shame it took 5 months to arrive , ordered in sept 2020 arrived mid Feb. Also price has gone up 20. No doubt paying for demand during Covid.
Love this, as a left handed gamer, joysticjs have always been annoying since its hard to find decent left handed ones, so the ability to take the thumbrest off and put left thumbrest on is genius, the ability to rotate the wrist rest to be left handed, also genius.
Joystick is heavoer than others ive had in the past, which is good since its lesss likely to slide about, button layout is done so a left or right person can use them all easily. Feels nice to grip.
Not really anything bad to say about i