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Turtle Beach released its latest HOTAS for Windows, VelocityOne Flightdeck. This Hands-On Throttle and Stick System (HOTAS) is the first to ship with a touch display. The comprehensive controls along with the compatibility for all major combat and general simulation titles make for a highly immersive experience.
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Who’s Turtle Beach and what’s a HOTAS?
Turtle Beach products are known for introducing an immersive feel to simulation titles. Everything, from headsets to racing wheels can be found on their website. They specialise mostly in racing and flight simulation products with their VelocityOne™ Flight Universal Control System being one of the most sold yokes.
A HOTAS, also known as a hands-on throttle and stick, is popularly used for flight simulation. It consists of a stick and a throttle quadrant with easy-to-reach buttons, giving players a more hands-on experience in their simulation.
What’s In The Box and The Specs
The flight stick and throttle ship with 2 USB-C to USB-A 6.5ft/2m long cables for easy connectivity. The package also contains 3 M5 hard-mounting screws for a smooth mounting experience. A quick flight guide is also included in case the simmers have any questions.
The stick and throttle weigh relatively light at 1.46kg/3.22lbs and 1.51kg/3.33lbs respectively. The HOTAS is compatible with most combat simulation titles and might require control mapping for a few titles. The HOTAS also supports the Turtle Beach Flight Hangar app for additional product features & customization along with firmware updates.
VelocityOne Flightdeck Features
The product has been designed to deliver high precision and accuracy along with durability that stands up during rigorous combats, using hall-effect non-contact sensors. There are a total of 139 programmable buttons within easy reach which can be paired with the adjustable sensitivity for accurate targeting and precise controls.
The stick module is equipped with 49 programmable functions which include dual-stage triggers, head-mounted hat switches and multi-function fire buttons for quick responses. The stick also comes with a soft touch handrest with adjustable height for comfort and can be easily removed for long-term storage.
The throttle module consists of two throttle levers for independent adjustment or can be locked together. Each throttle lever comes with additional controls and can be customised for personalised throttle detents along with a haptic response. The throttles can also be tuned to imitate the exact reverse thrust or afterburner actuation points.
The HOTAS can be connected to any 3.5mm headset to be used along with any Turtle Beach audio functions like Superhuman Hearing, EQ modes, mic monitoring and game and chat balance. The Flight Hangar companion app allows the users to adjust the RGB LEDs as required, whether to match their favourite aircraft or usage during low light conditions.
Pricing and System Requirements
As of the writing of this article, the VelocityOne Flightdeck is priced at USD 399.99 and ships only domestically within the USA and Canada. The product is compatible with both Windows 10 and 11 PCs, while information pertaining to Xbox compatibility has not been revealed. For more flight sim-related news, announcements, releases, and more, do check out FSNews.
