Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick Sim Controller, XBOX, PC

It is difficult to make an assessment for something like a flight stick simply on the basis that all players with have different requirements for the “perfect” HOTAS. This being the case this review is judged with the Xbox One and/or Series X/S in use. First it must be accepted that most games will not accept a flight stick at all and even some flying games won’t. At this time... Ace Combat 7 for example will not see the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick, even though it will see a Thrustmaster HOTAS one. I mention the latter because of the price range only. Ace Combat 6 Ironically, not only plays on the Series X but the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick works with it rather well, although you must have current firmware and set the input of the flightstick to “Xbox compatibility mode”. Games that work with the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick include. • Air Missions HIND • Elite Dangerous • Microsoft Flight Simulator • Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China • Star Wars: Squadrons • War Thunder I would hazard a guess that there are more and hopefully new titles will see the VelocityOne Flightstick (V1F) as it does have potential. There is a mystery about this flight stick as it does have feedback motors that are not used at least on Xbox and I think also PC. I cannot find any reason why this feature is not working and I hope that a future firmware update might remedy this. But at this time don’t buy this thinking that vibration is active. Maybe Someone at Turtle Beach might have something to say if they read this. On the upside the main axis of this flight stick are non contact devices which means that they don’t wear in a physical manner. This should mean that pitch, roll and yaw will suffer less drift problems than traditional potentiometer devices. In addition there is an onboard checking system that allows the user to be sure that the full extent of the “travel” of pitch and roll is being used. There is a recalibration system also onboard but for the process it is best to go to the Turtle Beach web site. The unit also has a coloured lighting system and digital display for its customisation. If you don’t like these, all can be changed or turned off to suit yourself. Given that it is powered through the USB this would have almost no impact on power use. The overall feel of the V1F is of good quality and construction. It is however light when compared with its nearest rival the Thrustmaster Hotas One, which has added weights inside its body (a rather good idea). I guess that this is easily dealt with by most users though, and won’t really be a big issue. An issue that does get mentioned and should also be pointed out, is that the main stick axis is quite tight compared to other flight sticks and there is no outside way to reduce this nature. The internal spring could be changed but that might invalidate the warranty and might not be something that some would be prepared to do. Whether this feel will loosen in the long term is anybody’s guess, so it is worth trying to get a feel of one before purchase. So far in use I find that this is a great flight stick. The customisation alone is a great addition at this price as is the contactless main axis control. Of course as I said, something like a flight-stick is of personal opinion but I think that many would like this for its build, quality and features as well as its customisation. For me, I say well done Turtle Beach.

I ordered this for my gaming PC but use it on both PC and Series X It arrived in branded box on removing your meet with a well made but lightweight flight stick. Now I’ve been using the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 on both PC and Xbox Series X,for sometime and it’s been a great addition to my setup. The flightstick is well-built, responsive, and comfortable to use, offering a much more immersive experience compared to a standard controller. The button layout is intuitive, with plenty of programmable buttons and controls that work well for managing flight functions without needing to dive into menus. The Hall-effect sensors give smooth and precise inputs, which makes a noticeable difference in handling aircraft, especially during takeoff, landing, and maneuvering. The throttle lever and hat switches add to the realism and give good control over flight operations. Compatibility was straightforward — it worked right out of the box with both Flight Sim 2020 and 2024, with minimal setup. Whether flying casual or more advanced aircraft, this flightstick strikes a nice balance between accessibility and realism, making it a solid choice for beginner and intermediate sim enthusiasts. Overall, the VelocityOne Flightstick offers great value, solid performance, and a more immersive experience for flight simulation fans on Xbox and PC.

Not bad, good quality build, good ergonomy with quite a few buttons Main drawbacks: - as many have mentionned already the Stick is way to hard to move to properly simulate any type of aircrafts, it feels like a constent battle, personlly I wouldnt recommend it because of that unless you are willing to tinkier with the spring inside (otherwise to play Arcade stuff should be fine but then its kinda overkill joystick) - the base is too narrow comparing with the height of the stick and its stifness so you need to either hold the base with your hand or attach it to something with the screw (might be solved by replacing the tension spring as mentionend above) - the Trim wheel is not recognised or not working efficently at least in MSFS

This joystick is great. It feels so lovely to use, the ergonomic stick fits perfectly in your hand and the adjustable pad makes fitting it to your hand nice and easy I wanted a flight stick that had a 'premium' feel to it, and this definitely has that. It's double the price of other joysticks but that's reflected in the build quality; no sharp seams, strong buttons and decent resistance. The throttles on either side are a nice addition too. Great that I can also switch over to xbox from pc, just plug in and switch settings My only issue with it is that it's tricky to keep it on the desk when you're in intense flight. I got it for Arma 3 so the flights can get pretty intense and I've crashed due to the stick being pulled off the desk. It has screws on the bottom to mount it though, so there's that Overall I'd definitely recommend if you want a premium joystick that you can use easily on both xbox and pc. For someone looking for a full setup, you might be better off going for a more complete set but this stick is great either way

Good quality stick with plenty of features. Incredible number of axes and buttons for this price range. Most of the buttons feel really good and have positive feedback. The two buttons next to the trim wheel on the stick are way too easy to press, so I wouldn't bind them to critical functions. The tiny joystick on top of the stick is a really nice touch and great for camera control if no VR or headtracking. And having two throttle axes at this budget is pretty amazing, even if this is not a proper Hotas. The stick is plug and play on PC and Xbox. In MSFS 2024 the default setup was pretty good but I did need to configure the trim wheel and change a few buttons around to suit me. The display on top of the stick allows for some configuration on the fly, like stick speed. It even has a chrono, helping with dead reckoning navigation (for people who are into that kind of thing). However this stick has two big flaws. The biggest one is the stiffness. It's unbelivably stiff and it has no way of tweaking it without opening it up. After 20 minutes of doing circuits in a GA my hand was numb. I read you can mod it to fix that up, but it should not be needed. The second flaw is stick travel. It's just too short. It's fine for GA or airliners but for any kind of combat you have to pick between precision or turn rate (even with the precision profile). If you're willing to mod it yourself (potentially voiding the warranty) and only fly GA and airliners then this ks a great stick for the money. Otherwise I'd look elsewhere.

So, I picked up the Velocity One on a total whim, and honestly? I’m kind of blown away. First off, the build quality is solid—like, this thing could probably survive an accidental drop (don’t test that, though). And buttons? Oh, there are buttons. More than I know what to do with, but hey, they’re there if you need ‘em! Now, if you’re sitting there wondering, “Does it do throttle?”—the answer is a big yes. It’s a full package, folks. The whole setup gives me that premium, built-to-last vibe. I did 3D print a desk mount just to lock it down a little better, but honestly, it’s sturdy enough to just plop on your lap if that’s your style. Bottom line: this thing rocks, and I’m super happy with my impulse buy. Highly recommend!

Absolute waste of money - probably the most frustrating piece of kit I've ever purchased in my entire life. The thing is so glitchy and temperamental I had to replace with an alternative NOT from Turtlebeach and NOT this piece of junk. Unfortunately I missed the return window for reasons I won't bore you with. The thing is not fit for purpose. If you're using for MS Flight Sim you'll find the scroll wheel doesn't work, Half the settings you want to put in place won't remain in place. All known issues according to the user forums, I wish I had properly read these user reviews before I purchased.

Very user friendly joystick that is perfect for people just getting into flight simulation. You can control pretty much everything from this one controller, and it offers plenty of customisable features. Only concern is the rubber grip can catch quite a bit of dirt/muck as you rub your hand on it.

Quality

En tant que passionné de simulation de vol et joueur sur Xbox et PC, le Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick m’a rapidement séduit par son design polyvalent et ses fonctionnalités impressionnantes. Voici un aperçu de mon expérience avec ce produit : Tout d’abord, la compatibilité universelle avec les consoles Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One et les PC sous Windows 10/11 en fait un choix idéal pour les amateurs de simulation sur plusieurs plateformes. L’installation est simple, et le branchement plug-and-play assure une configuration rapide. Le joystick est extrêmement fluide, avec une excellente précision, ce qui est crucial pour les vols de précision et les manœuvres complexes. De plus, les multiples boutons programmables permettent de personnaliser facilement l’expérience de vol en fonction de ses préférences ou des différents jeux de simulation. J’ai également apprécié le contrôle total sur le gouvernail, qui améliore considérablement le réalisme en vol. Pour ceux qui recherchent une immersion maximale, ce produit se distingue par ses matériaux de qualité, offrant une bonne prise en main et un confort optimal, même lors de longues sessions de jeu. Enfin, les retours haptiques ajoutent une dimension immersive supplémentaire, vous plongeant au cœur de l’action. Je recommande vivement le Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick pour les fans de simulation aérienne, qu’ils soient sur Xbox ou PC. Ses performances et sa polyvalence en font un outil indispensable pour profiter pleinement des jeux de simulation. Tester ce produit m’a permis de découvrir à quel point il améliore l’expérience de jeu, et je suis convaincu que d’autres utilisateurs partageront cet enthousiasme. Note globale : 4,5/5.

Great value for the price, a real bargain. Ease of setting up was really non stressing. Typical Turtle Beach Product, Quality.

Questi Flight Stick si presenta in una confezione curata e ben strutturata. Al suo interno, oltre al controller, troviamo il cavo USB c. È possibile invertire il poggia polso sul dorso dello Stick per i mancini ed è anche regolabile in altezza con relative tacche di orientamento. Il feedback è buono, forse un po' troppo resistente al suo rientro in posizione centrale. Ha un ottima compatibilità grazie all'ultimo update che consente oltre alla modalità PC e Xbox quella per terze parti, ovvero per tutte quei giochi non ottimizzati dalla casa produttrice. Si dovrà soltanto eseguire una mappatura dei pulsanti. Sostanzialmente verrà letto come un normale controller. Le impostazioni sono davvero molte, relative a trim, sensibilità, inversione assi, colore dei led, luminosità display e led ecc. Il mini touch pad sarebbe davvero utile, peccato che ad oggi soffra di una sensibilità decisamente imprecisa. Il cursore viene mosso correttamente in basso e verso l'alo l'input non è coerente con il movimento del dito. Ha molti tasti fisici personalizzabili, molti inaspettati, che rendono il controller, utilizzato da solo, molto sfruttabile per tutte le shortcut utili a chi lo usa con il simulatore e non. Con Flight simulator 2020 si comporta egregiamente, lo utilizzo prettamente su Xbox series x. Mi è bastato impostare alcuni parametri per mia comodità ed ero già pronto al volo. Unica pecca ancora non risolta è che pigiando il pulsante home dell' Xbox il cursore tenderà ad andare in basso a destra senza fermarsi, il che rende impossibile spostarsi nel menù della dashboard. A livello di feedback non ho apprezzato gli spostamenti dal punto zero, troppo rigidi e accompagnati da un ticchettio un po' fastidioso. In conclusione lo trovo un ottimo prodotto e con un buon qualità prezzo, ha tutte le comodità per chi vuole usare mfs da console e dal punto di vista estetico è veramente piacevole.

Parfaitement reconnu et intégré à Flight simulator 2020. Facile à programmer. Fonctionne bien. Certaines personnes regrettent sa stabilité sans doute pour des jeux de combat. Mais pour piloter dans l'aviation civile, il n'y a aucun problème.