Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick II - PC

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick II for PC The VelocityOne Flightstick II is the stick for the PC pilot who wants one very good control rather than a rack of modules. It is a second-generation design, and the changes are the ones that matter: next-generation 16-bit Hall-effect sensors on the main axes, 11 more programmable inputs than the original, and a full colour display built into the base. 38 mappable inputs and 8 axes cover far more of a modern sim than a stick this size usually manages. The main pitch and roll axes resolve over 65,000 input counts each, while dual 10-bit Hall-effect base levers, a precision thumbstick and a multi-function wheel handle throttle, flaps, trim and camera without a separate throttle unit taking up desk space. It is also genuinely ambidextrous. The wrist and thumb rests adjust, the grip inserts swap, and three spring tension settings let you dial the resistance from light and reactive to firm and deliberate. Browse the wider flight sim joystick collection if you want to see where it sits against the rest of the range. Key features 16-bit Hall-effect main axes with over 65,000 input counts per axis 38 programmable inputs, 11 more than the original Flightstick 8 axes total across the stick, levers, thumbstick and wheel Dual encoder cockpit control dial unlocking up to nine inputs Dual 10-bit Hall-effect base levers for throttle or flaps Full colour Flight Management Display for live telemetry Ambidextrous design with swappable grip inserts Adjustable wrist and thumb rests for long sessions Twist rudder with a lock for use with dedicated pedals Three-position spring tension for firm, light or balanced feel Customisable RGB adjustable on the display or in the Flight Hangar app Rubber feet plus pre-drilled holes and screws for permanent mounting How the VelocityOne Flightstick II compares to other PC flight sticks Sticks in this price bracket usually make you choose. You either get good sensing with a sparse button layout, or a busy grip with sensing that starts drifting inside a year. The compromise is normally hidden in the axis hardware, because that is the part buyers cannot see on a spec sheet. The Flightstick II does not make that trade. 16-bit Hall-effect sensing on the main axes puts it in company that normally costs more, and the input count is the other half of the answer: 38 mappable inputs, with a dual encoder cockpit dial and tri-position mode switch that opens up nine functions on its own. The built-in display then handles dead zones, curves and lighting without leaving the sim. If you fly twins, thrust reversers or space combat, the throttle side is where a single stick eventually runs out of room, and the VelocityOne H.O.T.A.S. for PC bundles this stick with the Dual Throttle for that reason. For everything else, this on its own is a complete answer. A display in the base, not a menu on the monitor The Flight Management Display shows live flight telemetry and gives direct access to the settings that usually mean alt-tabbing: dead zones, axis response curves, rudder lock, RGB and saved aircraft profiles. The VelocityOne Flight Hangar app on Windows covers the deeper work, including firmware updates and per-aircraft profiles you can recall from the display mid-flight. The practical effect is that people actually tune their curves, because doing it takes seconds rather than a trip out of the cockpit. 38 inputs, and a control dial that carries nine of them Input count only helps if the inputs are somewhere useful. The dual encoder cockpit control dial with its tri-position mode switch is the clearest example on this stick: one physical control that resolves to as many as nine assignments, which is where autopilot, navigation and radio commands tend to land. Around it sit dual 10-bit Hall-effect levers, a precision thumbstick and a multi-function wheel that works as an axis or as inputs. Between them you can run throttle, flaps, trim, camera and thrusters without adding a second device, which is what makes this stick workable as a standalone setup rather than half of one. Built to fit either hand, and to keep fitting it Ambidextrous is a claim a lot of sticks make and few earn. Here the wrist rest and thumb rest adjust and the grip inserts swap, so a left-handed pilot gets the same geometry rather than a mirrored compromise. Three spring tension settings sit behind that. Firm for the weight of a heavy aircraft, light for the reaction speed a space combat sim wants, or balanced for general flying. Because the main axes are non-contact Hall-effect, the feel and the centring hold up over the hours in a way potentiometer sticks historically have not. What the VelocityOne Flightstick II for PC works with This is the PC edition, built for Windows 10 and 11. Supported titles include Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, X-Plane 11 and 12, DCS World, Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen, Ace Combat, War Thunder, Everspace 2, Star Wars: Squadrons, Rise of Flight and Prepar3D. Console pilots want the VelocityOne Flightstick II for Xbox instead, which is officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. If you are building out a full PC setup, the VelocityOne Rudder Pedals pair with the twist rudder lock on this stick and a dedicated throttle slots in beside it. Mounting is covered either way. High-grip rubber feet hold it on a desk, and pre-drilled holes with supplied screws take it into a cockpit or onto the VelocityOne Universal Sim Mount. Our expert take "We have had this stick on the rig at our Dandenong showroom for a while now, and the 16-bit Hall-effect main axes are what you notice first. Most sticks near this money put the good sensing in the marketing rather than in the pitch and roll axes. The cockpit control dial is the other standout: nine assignments off one control cleared more keyboard than we expected it to." "Where it runs out is thrust. The two base levers are useful, but after a few sessions with twins we kept wanting the Dual Throttle beside it. If that is already the plan, buy the H.O.T.A.S. bundle rather than the two pieces separately." - Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct Frequently asked questions What is actually new compared with the original VelocityOne Flightstick?Three things worth the upgrade. The main axes move to next-generation 16-bit Hall-effect sensing with over 65,000 counts per axis, the input count rises to 38 with 11 new inputs, and the base gains a full colour Flight Management Display for live telemetry and on-device tuning.Can I fly without a separate throttle?Yes, and it is designed for that. The dual 10-bit Hall-effect base levers handle throttle or flaps, and the thumbstick and multi-function wheel cover trim and camera. If you fly twin-engine aircraft and want independent thrust per engine, that is the point where the VelocityOne Dual Throttle starts to earn its place.Do I need rudder pedals?Not to start. The stick has a twist rudder built in, which covers yaw perfectly well for most flying. When you do add pedals, the twist locks out so the two do not fight each other. The VelocityOne Rudder Pedals is the matching option.Is the twist rudder any good, or is it a checkbox feature?It is a proper axis rather than a token one, and for general aviation and airliner flying most pilots never move past it. Where twist runs out is coordinated aerobatics and crosswind landings in gusty conditions, because your hand is doing two jobs at once. That is the case for pedals, not against the twist.Can I mount it permanently in a cockpit?Yes. The base has pre-drilled mounting holes and ships with cockpit mounting screws. It also bolts onto the VelocityOne Universal Sim Mount if you would rather clamp it in an adjustable position, and the hardware mount collection has other options for extrusion rigs. Specifications Programmable inputs: 38 Axes: 8 Main axis sensing: 16-bit Hall-effect, over 65,000 input counts per axis Base levers: Dual 10-bit Hall-effect Control dial: Dual encoder with tri-position mode switch, up to nine inputs Additional analog: Precision thumbstick and multi-function wheel Display: Full colour Flight Management Display Spring tension: Three-position adjustable Rudder: Twist rudder with lock Ergonomics: Ambidextrous, adjustable wrist and thumb rests, swappable grip inserts Lighting: Customisable RGB Platform: Windows 10 and 11 PC Connection: 2m USB-C to USB-A Companion app: VelocityOne Flight Hangar for Windows Product dimensions: 208 x 190 x 252mm Product weight: 1.4kg Mounting: High-grip rubber feet or pre-drilled holes with supplied screws Supported titles: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, X-Plane 11 and 12, DCS World, Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen, Ace Combat, War Thunder, Everspace 2, Star Wars: Squadrons, Rise of Flight, Prepar3D What’s In The Box? 1x VelocityOne Flightstick II 1x Ambidextrous wrist rest Ambidextrous rubberised grips 1x USB-A to USB-C cable (2m) Cockpit mounting screws Turtle Beach sticker Quick start insert Reviews Warranty All Turtle Beach products are backed by a one year limited manufacturer warranty, supported by Gamer Gear Direct's dedicated Australian team. The warranty covers defects in materials and manufacturing under normal residential use. Normal wear and tear sits outside it. If something is not working the way it should, contact us and our local simulation experts will sort it out. All Turtle Beach products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.