Flying with a gamepad takes away some of the realism of flight simulation. If you agree, then perhaps it is time to graduate from thumbsticks to something that resembles the controls of an actual aircraft. And no, we’re not suggesting you buy a cockpit. The new Thrustmaster TCA SKY YOKE for PS5 and PC should do just fine.
Designed for civil aviation enthusiasts, this all-in-one flight controller gives you a proper aircraft-style yoke, complete with built-in throttle, rudder controls, and a trim wheel. So, instead of fiddling with buttons to stabilize your imaginary aircraft, you can adjust the trim like an actual pilot.
The yoke features a 9 cm (3.5-inch) push-pull travel for pitch control and rotates up to 180° for steering. A steel shaft and self-centering damping mechanism help deliver smooth, progressive movement without an annoying central detent.
There’s more to play with, too. You get 24 action buttons, an eight-way POV hat switch, a mini-stick, and two analog triggers. Thrustmaster’s contactless H.E.A.R.T. magnetic technology provides 16-bit precision across all seven axes, helping maintain consistent control without mechanical sensor wear.
And here’s something pretty neat. On PC, the Dual Control feature lets you connect two TCA SKY YOKEs to the same aircraft, allowing an instructor and student, or a pilot and co-pilot, to share flying duties. Just don’t start arguing over who’s in command.
The TCA SKY YOKE is compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 and PC, with optional support for Thrustmaster’s TFRP rudder pedals.
The Thrustmaster TCA SKY YOKE (PS5/PC) is available for US$199.99.
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