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Black ambidextrous flight stick with weighted base, 16 buttons and twist rudder

Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Flight Stick 2960773 flight simulator

SKU CH-J0WK-M4455 MPN 2960773

A fully ambidextrous flight stick with H.E.A.R.T magnetic sensors, 16 action buttons, an 8-way hat switch and twist rudder for precise VR and PC simulation

  • Part type or number2960773
  • Requirements3 removable components allow the joystick to be perfectly ta
  • Measurements9.53 in × 8.66 in × 8.43 in
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeJoystick
  • Key featuresExclusive precision: H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technolog
  • HallEffect AccuRate Technology gives precision that does not degrade over time
  • Fully ambidextrous design with three removable parts for left- or right-handed use
  • Sixteen action buttons plus an 8-way POV hat and twist rudder on four independent axes
  • T.A.R.G.E.T software lets you create and load mapping profiles per game
  • Weighted base and wide hand rest provide stability and comfort during long sessions

Precision flight stick for PC and VR

The Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS is a joystick built for flight simulation on PC via USB in 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. It uses H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology with 16-bit resolution for precision that does not decrease over time. The stick includes 16 action buttons with braille-style physical identification, an 8-way point-of-view hat switch and 4 independent axes including twist rudder.

Suits sim pilots wanting ambidextrous control

Three removable components let the joystick be tailored for left-handed or right-handed use, and dual-stick setups are supported in games compatible with two joysticks. A wide hand rest and weighted base add comfort and stability during long sessions. Buyers who need a throttle quadrant or separate rudder pedals will have to add those separately.

USB plug-and-play with optional profiling software

Connect the stick to a USB port and Windows recognises it without extra drivers. The T.A.R.G.E.T programming software allows users to load or create mapping profiles per game and merge keyboard and mouse inputs up to 256 buttons. The main installation issue is forgetting to run the software if custom profiles are desired.

How it compares

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Price $70.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 47 comparable items (median $130.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTHRUSTMASTER
Product lineT.16000M FCS
Model nameAA056572
Part type or number2960773
Product colorBlack
Product typeJoystick
Size & build
Measurements9.53 in × 8.66 in × 8.43 in
Product weight2.92 lb (1.32 kg)
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size246 × 241 × 201 mm

Questions about this item

Does this joystick need a USB port on my PC to work?

Yes, it connects via USB and works with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

Can I use this stick alongside an older Thrustmaster throttle that plugs into a game port?

This model uses USB only, so it cannot connect directly to a legacy game-port throttle; both devices would need USB interfaces.

How do I verify the H.E.A.R.T magnetic sensors are tracking correctly after setup?

Open the Windows USB game controllers panel, select the device, and check that all four axes and 16 buttons respond smoothly through their full range.

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