PS5 Flight Sim Controls for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: What Works
For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5, buy the Thrustmaster TCA Sky Yoke (PS5, PC), which Thrustmaster calls the first PS5-compatible yoke, and add the T.Flight Rudder Pedals, the pedal set on Microsoft's PS5 hardware list. Prefer a stick? Thrustmaster's T.Flight HOTAS family is the PS5 answer.
Xbox Series X|S owners get a deeper bench, from the T.Flight Full Kit X to Boeing and Airbus replica controls.
Every pick here is in the Pilot Mall PlayStation flight sim or Xbox flight sim collection. Compatibility comes from Thrustmaster, Microsoft, and the product listings as of October 2026; the evaluations are spec-informed judgment, not lab results.
Quick Picks
- Best PS5 yoke: TCA Sky Yoke (PS5, PC)
- Pedals for PS5 or Xbox: T.Flight Rudder Pedals
- Easiest Xbox setup: T.Flight Full Kit X, stick and pedals in one box
- Best Xbox airliner setup: TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition
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Thrustmaster yokes, flight sticks, and rudder pedals that work with PlayStation 5.
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What flight simulator controls work on PS5?
For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5, the flight controls that work so far are all Thrustmaster's, including the T.Flight HOTAS 4 and HOTAS 5, the TCA Sky Yoke, and the T.Flight Rudder Pedals.
The sim launched on PS5 on December 8, 2025. At launch exactly one flight stick worked, the T.Flight HOTAS 4, and Microsoft's hardware guide named two PS5 flight peripherals: that stick and Thrustmaster's TFRP rudder pedals, plus USB mouse and keyboard.
Console flight hardware is licensed per platform, so if the box does not say PS5, do not plan on using it with one.
The PS5 picks: yoke, stick, and pedals
Is there a yoke for PS5?
Yes: the Thrustmaster TCA Sky Yoke (PS5, PC), which Thrustmaster calls the first PS5-compatible yoke, comes up in the sim with preconfigured controls.
It is the pick for anyone who flies, or wants to fly, light airplanes. Most sim yokes stop at pitch and roll; the Sky Yoke builds a throttle, a trim wheel, and rudder controls into one 7-axis unit, read at 16-bit resolution by Hall effect sensors. The yoke moves 3.5 inches in pitch on a steel shaft and turns up to 180 degrees, and Dual Control links two Sky Yokes on one PS5 so an instructor and a student can trade the controls.
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Can you use a flight stick on PS5 with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Yes: Thrustmaster's T.Flight HOTAS 4 and HOTAS 5 both work with the sim on PS5, each with a ready-made profile or a one-time custom mapping.
The newer of the two is the T.Flight HOTAS 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition, released June 12, 2026: official MSFS license, 5 axes with 16-bit precision, 14 buttons, a detachable throttle, and TFRP support. Since the sim's August 2026 update, Thrustmaster says it loads a default profile in its PS4 mode, while PS5 mode needs a one-time custom profile. The older HOTAS 4 has a default profile and is still on Microsoft's list.
Can you use rudder pedals on PS5?
Yes: the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals are on Microsoft's PS5 hardware list, and they plug into a compatible Thrustmaster stick or yoke rather than the console.
Pedals make taxiing and crosswind landings feel like flying. The TFRP slides on four aluminum rails and has differential toe brakes and removable heel rests. Thrustmaster lists the HOTAS 4, HOTAS 5, and Sky Yoke as PS5 hosts, and the set works on Xbox too.
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What are the best Xbox flight simulator controls?
On Xbox Series X|S, start with the TCA Sky Yoke for light airplanes, the T.Flight Full Kit X for an all-in-one setup, or Thrustmaster's Boeing and Airbus TCA controls for airliners.
The sim has been on Xbox Series X|S since November 19, 2024, and the hardware list there is long.
Thrustmaster TCA Sky Yoke (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
The same general aviation yoke built for Xbox: throttle, trim wheel, and rudder controls on board, preconfigured in the sim, and TFRP support.
Thrustmaster T.Flight Full Kit X
The simplest complete Xbox setup: a T.Flight Hotas One stick with detachable throttle plus TFRP pedals in one box, and Thrustmaster confirms the sim has a default Hotas One mapping on Xbox Series X|S. Want only the stick? The HOTAS One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition carries the official Microsoft Flight Simulator license.
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Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition
The airliner reference, licensed by Boeing and Xbox: a yoke inspired by the 787 on a suspended pendular mechanism, with 8.3 inches of travel, a 100% metal internal frame, and adjustable springs, plus a quadrant with four swappable levers and a Boeing-style autopilot panel. The yoke alone, the TCA Yoke Boeing Edition, has two extra base axes so you can take off without a quadrant.
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Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick X Airbus Edition
For Airbus flying: a 1:1 scale sidestick replica licensed by Airbus and Xbox, with a thrust reverser on the base throttle and a captain, co-pilot, or center layout. The TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition adds an A320neo-style quadrant with trim, landing gear, autobrake, and parking brake controls; Thrustmaster calls it fully compatible with the sim.
Compare the console options
| Model | Console | Type | Setup in the sim |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA Sky Yoke (PS5, PC) | PS5 | Yoke with throttle, trim, rudder | Preconfigured |
| T.Flight HOTAS 5 MSFS Edition | PS5 | HOTAS, MSFS licensed, pedal port | Map once, or default in PS4 mode |
| TCA Sky Yoke (Xbox, PC) | Xbox Series X|S | Yoke with throttle, trim, rudder | Preconfigured |
| T.Flight Full Kit X | Xbox Series X|S | HOTAS plus TFRP pedals | Default mapping |
| TCA Yoke Pack Boeing | Xbox Series X|S | Boeing-style yoke plus quadrant | Listed compatible |
| TCA Sidestick X Airbus | Xbox Series X|S | Airbus-style sidestick, throttle in base | Listed compatible |
Building out a console setup
- Pick by what you fly: light airplanes, the TCA Sky Yoke; airliners on Xbox, the Boeing yoke pack or the Airbus sidestick; fighters, helicopters, or a bit of everything, a HOTAS.
- Add pedals second: a twist grip works, but pedals free your hand and add differential braking; check the host list in the FAQ below.
- Keep it to one cable: the pedals and Thrustmaster's announced TCA Sky Quadrant connect through the Sky Yoke, and the TCA Sidestick X's Ecosystem Hub does the same on Xbox, so one USB cable runs to the console.
- Mount it solid: a yoke that slides when you pull back ruins a flare. The TCA Yoke Boeing weighs 14.8 pounds, and the Yoke Pack includes a TM Flying Desk Mount. For the Airbus quadrant and the original TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition, the TM Flying Clamp is Thrustmaster's all-metal mount for desks 0.6 to 1.8 inches thick.
Who should skip console flight controls?
- PS5 owners who want airliner replica controls: Thrustmaster's Boeing and Airbus TCA lines are Xbox and PC only, so plan on an Xbox Series X|S or a PC with the TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition instead.
- Anyone planning a full home cockpit: per Microsoft, PC supports a wider variety of peripherals and multi-monitor setups. Build on PC instead (the PlayStation Sky Yoke and T.Flight pedals work there too), starting with our guide to flight sim yokes, pedals, and controls.
- Casual sightseers: the DualSense or an Xbox controller already flies the sim; wait on a stick until you start flying approaches.
Frequently asked questions
What flight sticks work with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5?
Thrustmaster's T.Flight sticks. The HOTAS 4 was the only compatible stick at the December 8, 2025 PS5 launch and is still on Microsoft's hardware list. The HOTAS 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition followed on June 12, 2026, with an official MSFS license.
Do I need rudder pedals for console flight sim?
Not to start, since the HOTAS sticks have twist or rocker rudder and the TCA Sky Yoke has rudder controls built in. Pedals are the best second purchase. On a console, the T.Flight Rudder Pedals connect through a Thrustmaster stick or yoke: Thrustmaster lists the HOTAS 4, HOTAS 5, and Sky Yoke on PS5, and the HOTAS One MSFS Edition, TCA Sidestick X, TCA Yoke Boeing, and Sky Yoke on Xbox.
Will an Xbox flight stick or yoke work on PS5?
Do not count on it. Console flight hardware is licensed per platform, which is why Thrustmaster sells separate PlayStation and Xbox versions of the TCA Sky Yoke. The TCA Boeing and Airbus products list Xbox and PC only. The T.Flight Rudder Pedals are the exception, since they work on either console through a compatible Thrustmaster stick or yoke.
Do these Xbox controls work on an Xbox One?
Plan on an Xbox Series X or Series S. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs natively on Series X and Series S, not on Xbox One. Several Thrustmaster products list Xbox One because they support other Xbox One games. An Xbox One can reach the sim only through Xbox Cloud Gaming, where Microsoft lists Xbox controllers and touch input rather than flight hardware.
Can I fly Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 with just the DualSense controller?
Yes. Adaptive triggers respond to different speeds and surface types, air traffic control plays through the controller speaker, and gyro controls, lightbar support, and a customizable touchpad are included. A USB mouse and keyboard also work. It is a capable way to start, but a yoke or stick gives you finer, steadier inputs for approaches and landings.
About the author: Neil S. Glazer is a commercial pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings and the founder of PilotMall.com. He has spent more than two decades flying, testing, and selling the gear pilots depend on, and every product recommendation on this site is grounded in that firsthand experience. Read more on his author page.
