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Thrustmaster VIPER HOTAS Add-On Grip
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Thrustmaster VIPER HOTAS Add-On Grip

Grip onlySold on its own. Maker page

Your setup: MSFS 2020: Compatible PC: Compatible

Also confirmed: X-Plane 12, DCS, X-Plane 11. Details under "All sims and platforms".

Buy at Thrustmaster US eshop: $249.99
Price checked 2026-10-23. Out of stock when checked. Store links are direct, with no affiliate code.
Lowest price we saw in the 30 days to 2026-11-10: $249.99 at Thrustmaster USA eshop on 2026-10-23 (3 check dates).
Temporarily out of stock Out of stock when checked. You can wait for it or pick the next option.
What else you need
  • Needs a Thrustmaster joystick base, sold separately. The maker page says: "The Viper HOTAS Add-On Grip is compatible with all Thrustmaster joystick bases: HOTAS Cougar, HOTAS Warthog and HOTAS Magnetic Base (sold separately)." Source. In our catalog: Thrustmaster AVA Base.
All sims and platforms, plus Xbox notes

Will it work in your sim?

MSFS 2020Compatible
The maker page says: "-Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - PC" · Maker page
X-Plane 12Compatible
The maker page says: "-Xplane 11 & 12 - PC" · Maker page
DCSCompatible
The maker page says: "PLUG & PLAY IN DCS" · Maker page
X-Plane 11Compatible
The maker page says: "-Xplane 11 & 12 - PC" · Maker page
Grip only; needs a Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar, HOTAS Warthog or HOTAS Magnetic Base (sold separately).

Platforms:

About it

Sims the maker names: DCS, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 12, MSFS 2020. Source

Specs as the maker page lists them, checked 2026-10-21.

Prices we checked

StorePriceShippingStockChecked
Thrustmaster store$249.99Shipping not checkedStock not shown2026-10-19Buy at Thrustmaster store
Thrustmaster US eshop$249.99Shipping not checkedOut of 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 2020CompatibleThe maker page says: "-Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - PC"Maker page
X-Plane 12CompatibleThe maker page says: "-Xplane 11 & 12 - PC"Maker page
DCSCompatibleThe maker page says: "PLUG & PLAY IN DCS"Maker page
X-Plane 11Compatible-Xplane 11 & 12 - PCMaker page

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DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
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X-Plane 12: Compatible
DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
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WinCTRL CarrierAce Joystick Grip R.Metal 2.0WinCTRLPC$244.89MSFS 2024: Compatible
MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
DCS: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet
WinCTRL Orion2 Joystick BaseWinCTRLPC$244.89MSFS 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.