A directional hat offers you the choice of 360 degrees of views or you can assign other commands to each direction on the hat. The throttle features additional buttons and a rocker switch that can be used as a rudder control. The joystick swivels on its main post and can also be used as a rudder. A convenient switch on the base lets you decide which controller will serve as your rudder control. The excess interlink cable is stored in a deep pocket in the base of the throttle unit and can be spooled out as necessary when separating the two components.
Installation is a snap.
You can use the standard Windows drivers or install the ThrustMapper Software that comes with the joystick. This software allow you to configure and program the buttons on the stick and throttle as well as define and map commands for any other ThrustMaster controller devices you may have installed on your system. During my week of testing I had several friends over who saw the stick and were mesmerized by its design and comfort. The silver finish with black rubber grips and big blue buttons with defined clicks all combine to make this one of ThrustMaster's finest joysticks to date. I couldn't find a single fault with this joystick.