Hardware developer Thrustmaster recently took to their Facebook page to unveil the T.Flight Hotas 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition, a refreshed version of the Hotas 4 designed with MSFS users in mind.
Rather than undergoing a full redesign, the Hotas 5 is a revised iteration of the Hotas 4, focusing primarily on visual and minor functional updates. Like its predecessor, the Hotas 5 includes a detachable throttle, twist-rudder flight stick, and plug-and-play support for PC and the latest PlayStation consoles. Overall, the Hotas 5 remains positioned in the entry-level flight simulation category, aimed at new users looking for accessible hardware to control core flight systems without the a high price tag.
The key difference with the Hotas 5 compared to the Hotas 4 is the updated MSFS branding and refined button layout. In total, the unit features 14 buttons, 1 trigger, and 1 hat switch. Thrustmaster has also added additional inputs on the throttle base, aimed at improving in-sim navigation and profile switching. However, the underlying control systems and axes remain unchanged from the Hotas 4.
You can now pre-order the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition via the Thrustmaster website for $109.99.
