Customer Ratings & Reviews

This set feels VERY premium. A nice grippy material on the stick and throttle. More than enough buttons to handle about any keybinding you would need for any flight sim. Also works great with space sims! The RGB is very nice as well, though I would have liked a little more compatibility with other products, or at the very least an improvement on the software to allow more customization. However, it is still very nice. The software is not bad either. Customizable buttons and switches everywhere. Profile switching as well I do like the ability to change certain setting on the fly using the screens built into the sticks. Helpful to change certain elements without having to open the software. Also able to be used individually since both have Usb-C cables, though you do have to use 2 ports to use both. Overall great value for the price without moving to top tier equipment. Definitely recommend for any flight/space sim player looking for added immersion.

At 3 weeks old and only a handful of hours using the stick the stick just stopped working the last time I went to use it. The base lights up but stick is dead. After troubleshooting I also noticed the b15 button which I have not used is half depressed and will not pop up all the way and is lop sided. Not a good start on a 400 dollar kit that is doa after a few hours of use. I submitted a ticket and I will see where that goes.

DESIGN: The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck is a well-designed piece of hardware that impresses right out of the box. The flight stick and throttle mechanism are both solid and robust, featuring a soft suede-like material on the controls that feels fantastic initially. However, this material may wear down quickly over time, which is something to consider for long-term use. The inclusion of two OLED screens on the device enhances the high-end feel, providing essential in-game metrics and customizable themes. SETUP: Setting up the VelocityOne Flightdeck using the Turtle Beach Flight Hangar app is a breeze. Assembling the flight stick is straightforward, involving a simple plastic screw that can be tightened by hand. Updating firmware and UI information using the app makes it a painless experience. Initially, the integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator was nearly unusable. But with the release of MSFS Sim15, it's almost plug-and-play. Connecting the unit via USB is straightforward, and Windows recognizes it immediately. For Microsoft Flight Simulator users, simply putting the deck and stick in flight mode is all it takes to get started, making the initial setup process seamless and user-friendly. While the stick is plug-and-play, it also offers full customization and may need some work to tailor it for each individual aircraft available in the game. The proprietary software from Turtle Beach, called VelocityOne Flight Hangar, plays a crucial role in the setup process. This software allows users to update firmware, UI firmware, and create custom layouts. The customization options are extensive, allowing for a maximum of three pages of fully custom touch screen controls. Additionally, users can control most of the backlight RGBs and remap them to something else entirely, providing a highly personalized experience. PERFORMANCE: The VelocityOne Flightdeck delivers a highly responsive and immersive experience. The tactile feedback from the controls is excellent, providing precise and smooth in-game reactions. The on-screen display of the thruster is well-made and highly responsive, significantly enhancing the overall simulation experience. The immediate feedback from the flight stick and throttle mechanism makes it feel like you're truly piloting an aircraft. The Top Gun Maverick challenges in MSFS felt exceptionally smooth, with the flight deck providing a realistic sense of wind resistance against the airframe. FEATURES: This flight deck boasts an impressive array of features. The two OLED screens provide access to virtual switches, haptic detent controls, and customizable themes. With 139 programmable buttons and switches, the VelocityOne offers extensive customization options, allowing users to tailor their setup to their specific needs. Additionally, the inclusion of a headphone jack on the flight stick is a thoughtful touch, enabling users to connect their headphones comfortably and fully immerse themselves in the simulation. The throttle is very smooth, offering enough force feedback to feel authentic rather than free-floating and clicking into position. It holds its position well at any setting. BUILD QUALITY: The build quality of the VelocityOne Flightdeck is commendable. The flight stick and throttle mechanism feel sturdy and well-constructed, ensuring durability and reliability during use. However, some of the switches and buttons on the flight stick could feel more premium, as they come off a bit plasticky and might be prone to wear over time. Cleaning the device might be challenging due to the many moving parts, cracks, and crevices. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall performance and functionality of the unit are exceptional. CONCLUSION: The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck is a standout product for flight simulation enthusiasts. The recent updates have significantly improved the integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a high-quality, immersive experience right out of the box. Notably, the Sim15 update has enhanced the device's compatibility, ensuring smoother interaction and more reliable performance with Microsoft Flight Simulator. The extension of the Top Gun content in MSFS was particularly enjoyable during this review, adding to the plug-and-play feel of the VelocityOne Flightdeck. This makes the VelocityOne Flightdeck even more valuable for sim enthusiasts, as the improved stability and responsiveness directly enhance the overall gaming experience. At its current price, it feels like a bargain, offering a level of immersion and control that is hard to replicate with other peripherals. TEST SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: For those interested in the hardware used to test the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck, here are the specifications of the system: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B550-F Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 Storage: Toshiba X300 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive Samsung 870 QVO 2 TB 2.5" SSD Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD Video Card: Asus ROG STRIX GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 Case: HYTE Y60 ATX Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x 1000 W 80+ Gold

Turtle Beach really jumped in headfirst and went balls to the wall (aviation reference) with the VelocityOne HOTAS. While the system is not perfect, I think it is exactly what Turtle Beach users would expect. Lots of lights, extra buttons, and customization. The Flight Simulation System is initially very impressive. Set-up is an absolute breeze and the excessive number of dials, switches, buttons, and even screens is absolutely eye catching - and perhaps a bit distracting. At first the quality seems solid and with all of the RGB options and the flash, flair, bells and whistles - it takes a while to notice that there are a few flaws. There is an overwhelming number of buttons to learn and keep track of. Some would say that "less is more", but Turtle Beach definitely does not agree as every single finger sits near a trigger, dial, lever, button, or knob - both physical and virtual. It is certainly nice to have the option of customizing each button and screen, but it may be overwhelming to newcomers and ultimately, I think that the success of the VelocityOne Flightdeck will come down to how much support that Turtle Beach offers. Customization is nice, but programming all of these buttons can take literal hours. Turtle Beach really needs to make more presets available so that this HOTAS System can truly be utilized by more than just those interested in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Both the stick and throttle have a good solid weight, but I find that they do still slide around my desk unless I remember to press down onto the surface while I manipulate the controls. The base of each half does have pre-drilled holes to provide more permanent mounting options, but it would have been nice if they had used a more grippy rubber on the base to ensure the controls stay in place. The flight touch display is cool, but the screen is incredibly laggy. This isn't a huge issue as flights don't often require moving between screens, but the lag is distracting. Having a screen instead of even more physical buttons may be appreciated by some, but I don't like that I have to look over towards the throttle to find the button I need (since there is no tactile feedback). The whole system, both stick and throttle are only designed for those who are right handed. Lefties will be able to use the basic functions of the throttle and flight stick, but they will not be able to reach many of the buttons, thumbsticks, dials, etc. The buttons that sit below the stick are quite spongey and need to be pressed directly in the center - which can be tough to remember in a dogfight - or when simply trying to remember the function of every tool at your disposal. B14 is a larger button, but unless it is pressed exactly in the center, no action is registered making the larger size pointless and rather frustrating. The Fire Button on the stick can be used as an optical mouse (with the flip of a switch), but it is very difficult to be precise. It would make much more sense to have once of the many thumb sticks - or even the main flight stick function as the mouse when the dial is flipped. The seem to have selected the least helpful/useful option. Also a huge failure is that the VelocityOne is not compatible with the Xbox. What a missed opportunity. While the VelocityOne takes a while to learn, I do feel as though the customization and the quality do justify the price point - although more experienced flight enthusiasts would probably suggest saving up and spending even more (on something like the Thurstmaster HOTAS Warthog). I think that Turtle Beach has hit a sweet spot and gamers can be confident that the VelocityOne can literally do it all...though it may take some tweeking.

Overall, this is a very high-end HOTAS or Hands on Throttle and Stick setup. Features include 139 customizable buttons, Hall-Effect on the max axis, profile storage so you can save different control schemes. There is an app you can download from the windows store (Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Hangar), which will run you through some firmware updates, so make sure you download and install. I was able to utilize the MSFS Sim Update 15 beta (full production build out in April, so very soon), and tested out the rig in MS Flight Simulator. Only adjusting a few buttons, I had zero issues playing MSFS. The stick and throttle are well built and heavy enough for my liking (Too light, and rigs move, which sucks). There are tons of customizable RGB lights, adjustable stick height, easy to pick up and go with sticks being able to be removed, and this can be mounted as well. I would say this is the best HOTAS device I have used, and it will only get better. I really enjoy the OLED heads up display (it makes it feel more immersive, in my opinion). Knock out of the park by Turtle Beach!

As an avid sim user I was really looking forward to the Turtle beach Velocity One Flightdeck. This HOTAS screams premium when you unbox it and just looks amazing. My game of choice was Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th. I will start off and say with Update 15 this is a true plug and play solution. You can manually map the buttons if you wish to, but it’s not needed as all 32 buttons are assigned and feels natural in the way they were mapped out. To the hardware! The throttle is an amazing piece of technology as it has an lcd screen that’s touch and has multiple button configurations to suit the aircraft that you are using. As you see in my photos I tested out several air craft, Cessna, Fighter Jet and even tried the Commercial Airliner. By using the Turtlebeach App you can quickly change the button theme on the screen that suits the aircraft. Truly creates an immersive experience. The main stick has ample feedback and tension that creates a very realistic experience while flying. I enjoyed how light of touch was needed to actually maneuver the aircraft. The overall experience with the controls gave an immediate immersive feel while also feeling not overwhelmed. This is in part to how well that Turtlebeach layed out the controls making it very ergonomic and non cumbersome. Overall if you are a in the market for a premium plug and play solution for your flight sim- the Turtlebeach Velocity Flightdeck won’t disappoint!

This is next level. Right out of the box, I was/am impressed with the Flightdeck. Extremely well built with all parts and pieces exuding quality. Once plugged in, and lit up in all its glory, the immersive experience that once came before, only deepened. For reference, my game of choice is Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th. I can confirm, the Flightdeck is plug and play, and I was in the air within minutes. The resistance of the throttle and the stick are just right for my taste. All the buttons/switches have excellent tactile responses with all the "clicks" one could ask for. Throw in the force feedback and wow, it's next level. The customization is almost overwhelming. Whatever you need to add and switch, you got it. There is zero chance of running out of configuration options. I was usually limited and would need to involve other peripherals to extend commands. All I need is the keyboard and mouse for set-up, and once in flight, all hands on deck. So far the app has been flawless. It immediately connects and syncs my last configuration upon connecting. In addition, I can use my tablet via Bluetooth and add another set of buttons. I included a picture below. Once again, extra immersion! Another small but mighty detail is the independent headset jack. I have a Woojer vest, and daisy chain it to the flight stick and headphones, and can enjoy an more in-tune audio experience. Loving it! Turtle Beach really threw the kitchen sink at this HOTAS outing and I can appreciate all the nooks and crannies I continue to discover while using it. If you're looking for deep immersion and deep customization, this is it!

This HOTAS feels great and has a lot of customization. I dinged it because it is advertised to be plug and play out of the box with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and it simply is not. It will require you to do a full mapping.

This hotas feels absolutely amazing at this price range, turtle beach used to kind of be a joke, but over the past year or so it really feels like they started striving to reclaim their fame as a premium peripheral manufacturer...have recently purchased the stealth ultra controller, flight stick, stealth pro headset and the flight deck hotas...and all are well above their price point in ergonomics, features, innovations and general build quality...I would strongly recommend the velocity one ecosystem to anyone

This many not be the absolute best at anything in particular, but it is very good at everything. So much customization, and so many programmable switches, buttons, and knobs it's crazy. The throttles can be independently moved with a button press, and the tension on the stick is perfect for my personal needs. If you need a setup that can do it all, then this is the one you need, hands down.

Like the headline says, this is a beautiful, meticulously crafted brick. This brick requires an extraordinary amount of effort to set up, and only works with a handful of games. This brick is optimized for MSFS40, X-Plane 12, and can handle DCS with some effort. Despite my best efforts, I cannot program this to work with IL2-Sturmovik, X4, or Elite: Dangerous. I am disappointed, because I primarily purchased this for IL-2, but I will keep this for when I feel like flying something modern.

good stick solid construction. Very responsive lots of customization

This item was fairly easy to set up and bind all keys, allows good control of aircraft in many different games. Materials feel sturdy and joints move smoothly.

The lack of preconfigured controls for games anf flight sims is why i gave a 3 star

I had the x52 for years. I got this one and wow what a different experience i had between the two. The flightdeck is far superior. I would recommend this to anyone that plays sims.

Was easy to order… Received quickly…. Works great…

No issues great product would buy again. Works for many games

Smooth control and lots of functions makes for immersion

I don't know what's worse the actual product or the customer service. In 4 weeks I've had three units the first two were shipped directly to me with hardware missing the collar screw that attaches the stick to the base The third unit is completely break down the box. I don't even understand why they advertise customer service because it doesn't exist.

I have been playing Microsoft Flight Simulator for 30yrs, and in that time I have had multiple HOTAS setups, and also used an XBOX controller for simple flights. The Turtle Beach Velocity One Flight Deck is by far the best HOTAS I have used. The controls feel premium and realistic, with the throttle allowing for split control and vibration feedback on both throttle and stick. The touchscreen on the throttle is amazing for customizing certain controls for each game and each setup (MSFS, Fighter Jets, Space, etc). You can also use the TB software to customize lighting for each setup. My personal preference is the Space setting for lighting but it's something you can have fun with. The HUD on the stick is a nice addition and the flight stick is extremely smooth and responsive. The weight of each units means you won't need to bolt them down or worry about the base tipping with the movement. The stick twists for rudder function and the scroll wheel for trim adjustments is a welcome addition. All the hat switches and buttons on this unit make it a daunting task to set-up. It's advertised as being plug and play with MSFS 2020, but it's not. The game recognizes the hardware but there are no presets. However, I'm not dinging TB here because after talking to their support team, the pre mapped buttons should show up in the next update (currently expected March 26, 2024). Yes, it would have been great if they were there at launch, but that's partially on the MSFS developers. I programmed some basics for now but look forward to the mapping and then tweaking a few settings to my liking. The one thing I wish TB hadn't done was to make this 2 separate USB cables, both with USB A connections. My Alienware M18 laptop only has 1 USB A port and I suspect most newer computers have 1 with more USB C connectors. Fortunately I have an adapter but be aware of this. Overall, I absolutely love this HOTAS system and look forward to years of enjoyment with it. The level of customization is outstanding and it feels like a premium product, punching well above it's price point. Definitely recommend this to gamers and simulator enthusiasts.