The historic Microsoft Flight Simulator series continues even into the Xbox Series X|S lifecycle with Asobo Studio in the cockpit. Since the release of the franchise’s blazing return back in 2020, the newest entry has welcomed more than 15 million players. Even more, a new release comes this week in the form of ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’. The new installment features extended vistas of the global map of Earth and a new string of occupational duties to fulfill.
What was revealed since then for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the new Premium Edition of the game. In the same vein as Halo 5: Guardians’ Collector’s Edition, it features a collectible steelbook without the physical game included. What was a bigger surprise was the lack of specialized peripherals that would be coming alongside the release for the new game alike the previous title that came out.
On Monday, Microsoft revealed that both Turtle Beach & Thrustermaster will be launching new aerial controllers for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to celebrate the game’s release this week. These new peripherals feature control schemes that account for both planes and other aircrafts like helicopters as well.
Our Designed for Xbox partners at Thrustmaster and Turtle Beach have crafted a range of flight simulator peripherals perfect for your aerial journeys. Developed in collaboration with real-world pilots, these expertly designed peripherals bring unparalleled precision and realism to your flight sim adventures, making every takeoff, landing, and in-flight maneuver feel as genuine as the real thing. Ensure those tray tables are stowed, and your seats are in their full upright position because the Designed for Xbox flight peripherals are ready to take your Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adventures to new heights.
John-Ray Ingalla, Xbox Partner Hardware Senior Hardware Program Manager
“T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition is designed to support you as you enhance your virtual piloting skills. As you jump into a new aircraft or learn about your preferred flight setup, you can customize the joystick’s resistance, throttle position, and control lever to suit your preferences.
“Featured with a 10-bit precision joystick, throttle, a total of 14 buttons, 1 rapid trigger, 1 multi-directional hat switch with 10-bit precision, and 5 axes (including the Z axis), you’ll be transported directly into the cockpit for an immersive flying experience,” the description for the T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition reads.
“To navigate the skies with immersive accuracy, let the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick be your perfect co-pilot. This high-precision control stick is packed with features designed to make your virtual flights as realistic as possible. This isn’t just a joystick; it’s your gateway to the skies, whether you’re piloting a commercial airliner or a fighter jet.”
The synopsis for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick continues: “The VelocityOne Flightstick is also designed for comfort and versatility with an ambidextrous design and reversible wrist rest. Whether you’re right or left-handed, you can set it up to suit you perfectly. Plus, with Turtle Beach’s audio features, you can plug in any 3.5mm headset to enjoy functions like Superhuman Hearing and game/chat balance.”
Which are you interested to use for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
The T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition ($99.99) and Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick ($129.99) releases November 19, 2024.
Source: Xbox Wire
