Finally there are two push buttons, a three-way switch labelled for flaps and a rotatable dial. There is also a dial for adjusting the resistance on the throttle. The throttle body has LEDs on it, which of course can be programmed. Of course. What this means is that for even the most complicated games you are probably able to have a dedicated switch for what you want. I tested it most with Elite Dangerous and I was able to do absolutely everything in the game without touching a keyboard.

The quantity and configuration of buttons are also critical; more controls add up to more realism and fewer reasons to ever touch the keyboard in-game. But 30 buttons with three programmable modes each can mean 100 or more different commands, which may be a lot more than you have the patience to learn as a casual gamer. If that sounds intimidating, you might be happy with a simple keyboard with a dozen buttons and switches.It's great to see cross-compatibility with the Xbox Series X/S, although the Xbox branding does pull away from the authentic look a little. It's an easy thing to overlook, but it would be better if it was optional to have your switches marked X, Y, A, and B. Experience realistic flight with the IDLE detent and AFTERBURNER with "Pull & Push" systems, the latter of which is disengageable. Fly like a true pilot with realistic pressure on buttons and switches. There are 17 action buttons in total, with additional mouse hat switches. Replica Control Panel Controls: 17 | Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.3 x 8 inches | Weight: 2.6 pounds | Good for games like: Elite: Dangerous

The pedals let you control Yaw, and also have a forward action. So you get three more axes of movement in total – twisting left and right, and then each pedal can tilt individually. Controls: 13 | Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.8 x 8.4 inches | Weight: 2.7 pounds | Good for games like: Star Citizen Sure it's not as highly modular as some, but this is a really professional-feeling yoke. For half a grand, this is a super-premium price, but there's hardly a thing about this yoke that feels out of place. It's honestly no wonder Boeing wanted their name on it. Controls: 20 | Dimensions: 18.1 x 9.8 x 12.6 inches | Weight: 12.2 pounds | Good for games like: IL-2 Sturmovik The key elements are there. The detachable throttle is probably the neatest feature: given that you're going to need easy access to your keyboard for its extra buttons, being able to split these components around it is a definite advantage.

It also works really well in VR. You should be able to do everything without taking your hands off the controls or removing the headset. Occasionally it’s possible to flip the wrong switch in the middle of a fight, but that’s more user error that a design problem. A bit more practice will solve that. Flight controllers are not compatible with games in CLOUD GAMING or STREAMING mode (in particular those in GAME PASS, Xbox Remote Play, PlayStation®Plus, GeForce NOW, Luna, …). In CLOUD GAMING or STREAMING mode, only standard gamepads are compatible.