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Hotas One or VelocityOne Flightstick: separate throttle or built-in controls?

MSFS Setup · Methodology · Checked 2026-10-14

Both models support PC and Xbox. The Hotas One has a detachable throttle; the VelocityOne Flightstick keeps throttle controls on the stick base. Choose based on which layout you want on the desk.

Short answerChoose the Hotas One for a separate, detachable throttle. Choose the VelocityOne Flightstick when you prefer throttle controls on the stick base.

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition

PC + Xbox

Choose this when: you are buying your first flight setup, share a desk, fly on Xbox, or want stick and throttle in one box.

  • Detachable throttle
  • Twist or throttle rocker can provide rudder input
  • Manufacturer lists PC and Xbox support

First HOTAS buying guide →

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick

PC + Xbox

Choose this when: you want more hat and thumb inputs, non-contact main axes, and compact throttle controls on one base.

  • Throttle and flap controls on the base
  • On-device display and companion app
  • Manufacturer lists PC and Xbox support

Xbox controls guide →

Integrated-throttle stick keeps the power lever on one base; HOTAS places the throttle separately. Pitch and roll stay on the stick.
Hotas One separates the throttle; VelocityOne keeps compact levers on the base.

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Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition

Detachable throttle, with PC and Xbox support.

Check Hotas One listing
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick

Throttle and flap controls stay on the stick base.

Check VelocityOne listing

Pick by throttle layout

If you wantChooseReason
A separate throttleHotas OneThe throttle detaches from the stick base.
Throttle controls on one baseVelocityOne FlightstickThrottle and flap controls sit beside the stick.
A controller listed for PC and XboxEither modelCheck the exact edition on the manufacturer page.

Check the platform and package

Thrustmaster lists PC and Xbox support for the T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition. Turtle Beach lists PC and Xbox support for VelocityOne Flightstick. Both differ from a yoke setup; use the airliner hub if a yoke or Airbus sidestick is the better fit.

For product details, see the manufacturers’ Hotas One MSFS Edition and VelocityOne Flightstick pages.

Which layout fits your desk?

The Hotas One puts the throttle on a separate base that can be detached for storage. VelocityOne keeps its throttle and flap controls on the stick base. Check the space and hand position you have before choosing.

Buy the Hotas One for a separate throttle, or the VelocityOne for a compact desk

Choose the Hotas One MSFS Edition if you want a separate throttle for PC or Xbox.

Choose the VelocityOne Flightstick if you prefer throttle and flap controls on the stick base.

Start at the MSFS controls hub to compare other control families, or read the first HOTAS buying guide.

Xbox controls guide · ← All comparisons

First HOTAS buying guide · Xbox controls guide · ← All comparisons