Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use a flight stick on PS5 for a flight simulator?

Yes, but the stick must be specifically PS5-compatible, because most PC flight sticks will not be recognized by the console. A console-compatible flight stick or HOTAS connects by USB and works with Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5, giving you dedicated pitch, roll, and throttle control instead of relying on the standard controller.

What flight controls work with Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5?

On PS5 you need controls that are certified for PlayStation. That includes PlayStation-compatible flight sticks and HOTAS systems for pitch, roll, and throttle, plus PS5-compatible rudder pedals such as the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals for foot-controlled rudder. PC-only devices, including some HOTAS, will not work on the console.

Do the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals work with PS5 and PS4?

Yes. The Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals are compatible with PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. They add a true rudder axis with toe brakes for coordinated turns, taxiing, and crosswind landings, and they pair with whichever console-compatible flight stick or HOTAS you fly on your PlayStation.

Is the Thrustmaster SOL-R 4 HOTAS compatible with PlayStation?

No. The Thrustmaster SOL-R 4 HOTAS is a PC-only system, as its product title states, so it does not work on PS5 or PS4. If you fly on a PlayStation and want a HOTAS, look for a model listed as PlayStation-compatible; the SOL-R 4 is intended for Windows PC flight simulation.

Can you connect a HOTAS and rudder pedals together on a PlayStation?

Yes. On a PlayStation you can run a console-compatible flight stick or HOTAS alongside PS5 and PS4 rudder pedals so you have pitch, roll, throttle, and rudder all on dedicated hardware. Connect each device, let the console recognize it, then confirm the axis assignments in the Microsoft Flight Simulator controls menu.

Does PlayStation 5 support third-party flight sim controllers?

PlayStation 5 supports third-party flight sim controllers only when they are licensed or certified for the console. That is why a device may run perfectly on PC yet not be detected on PS5. Always check that a flight stick, HOTAS, or set of rudder pedals lists PS5 or PS4 compatibility before buying for console use.