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Thrustmaster HOTAS Magnetic Base
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Thrustmaster HOTAS Magnetic Base

Base onlySold on its own. Maker page

Your setup: MSFS 2024: Compatible PC: Compatible

Also confirmed: MSFS 2020, X-Plane 12, DCS. Details under "All sims and platforms".

Buy at Thrustmaster US eshop: $159.99
Price checked 2026-10-23. In stock when checked. Store links are direct, with no affiliate code.
All sims and platforms, plus Xbox notes

Will it work in your sim?

MSFS 2024Compatible
The maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games" · Maker page
MSFS 2020Compatible
The maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games" · Maker page
X-Plane 12Compatible
The maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games" · Maker page
DCSCompatible
The maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games" · Maker page
Base only; needs a detachable Thrustmaster grip (sold separately).

Platforms:

About it

Spec lines are in our own words, from facts on the maker page.

Prices we checked

StorePriceShippingStockChecked
Thrustmaster US eshop Lowest in-stock price$159.99Shipping not checkedIn stock2026-10-23Buy at Thrustmaster US eshop
Other stores (not checked yet)

Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg and Walmart. Their sites block automated price checks, so we do not show a price we cannot back up.

Often paired with

The same maker's other controls and official add-ons, for at least one sim and platform this item has. Not based on sales data. Check each item's own sims before you buy.

Sourced compatibility

These rows are the same claims as the compatibility pages linked here.

SimStatusWhat the maker page saysSource
MSFS 2024CompatibleThe maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games"Maker page
MSFS 2020CompatibleThe maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games"Maker page
X-Plane 12CompatibleThe maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games"Maker page
DCSCompatibleThe maker page says: "Compatible with all flight simulation games"Maker page

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MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
DCS: Compatible
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MSFS 2020: Compatible
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DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet
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MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
Airliner (Airbus)
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MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick IITurtle BeachPC, Xbox$149.99MSFS 2024: Compatible
MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
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MOZA MH16 FlightstickMOZAPC$149.00MSFS 2024: Compatible
MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet

Each item lists only the sims and platforms a maker page confirms. Cockpit style is where our setup flow offers it, from its gear type and any Airbus or Boeing tag.