![]() ![]() It often includes its own buttons and switches for increased control and the option of additional customizable key mapping, as well. It gives you the same three-axis control, but with a much more nuanced and robust throttle system. H.O.T.A.S, or hands-on throttle-and-stick, is an evolution of the control offered by a standard joystick. It’s 3,440 x 1,440 resolution isn’t as high as some 4K monitors, for those who want the utmost detail, but it’s certainly more attainable for those without the most high-end of PCs – although you’ll still need something quite powerful to make the most of it.įor more on the kind of PC you need to run Microsoft Flight Simulator at its prettiest and most immersive, see the section below. The ViewSonic Elite XG350R-C is a massive 35-inch, ultrawide curved monitor at an affordable price. If your budget can stretch higher, however, you can really unlock an immersive experience with some of the higher resolution and ultrawide monitors out there. It’s not huge, not particularly detailed, but it’s a great option at an affordable price and is a decent size to truly appreciate the immersive feel of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator. The MSI Optix G27C4 is a 27-inch gaming monitor that offers a high refresh rate of 165Hz, at 1080p resolution. ![]() You needn’t spend the world to get a great gaming monitor, though. If you’re stuck on a small screen with a low resolution and refresh rate, you’ll find the details of the game just don’t stand out in the way they might on something more high-end. No matter what settings you run the game at, your Flight Simulator experience will only be as good as the monitor you view it through. If you have a greater budget or prefer a wireless design for more freedom of movement while flying, the Logitech G Pro X wireless Lightspeed headset offers great range, battery life, and excellent audio. With this in mind, the Steelseries Arctis 5 is a beloved gaming headset with excellent virtual surround sound and a comfortable ski-google-like headband for extra comfort. Great headsets offer virtual surround sound, a comfortable headband and earcups, and audio customization that lets you tweak the sound to just how you like it.īut really, the best headset to augment your Flight Simulator experience depends on your personal preferences for headset style, whether you want a wired or wireless headset, and your budget. While real-life pilots need a great headset for crystal clear communication with ground control stations and their co-workers in the plane itself, Flight Simulator pilots need a great headset to appreciate all the gorgeous work that has gone into the game’s sound design.įrom accurate renditions of the planes’ engines to the bump and rattle of takeoffs and landings, to the patter of rain on the windscreen and chassis it can all make a big difference to the game’s overall immersion. But, for big money Flight Simulator controllers, you might want to consider some of the more advanced options below instead. If you have a bigger budget or want something higher quality, you could opt for a more capable joystick. It gives you 12 programmable buttons that put all of your plane’s toggleable actions within easy reach, as well as a built-in throttle. While they aren’t what most actual plane pilots use (see below for more real-world flight controls) they are much closer than either a mouse and keyboard combination or a console gamepad.įor a great entry-level joystick, the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro is a classic for around £45. Joysticks also offer analogue control, allowing for nuanced inputs for yaw, pitch, and roll, which gives you much more subtle control of your plane. This frees up your other hand for the throttle or other controls. They give you immediate three-axis control with a single hand, where before keyboard and mouse were required in tandem. One of the easiest ways to upgrade your flight simulator experience is to purchase a joystick. ![]()
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