HOTAS Flight Stick and Throttle Combo

~$180 typical price

A hands-on throttle-and-stick controller with many mappable buttons for realistic sim flying.

Why it makes a great gift

A major upgrade for a serious simmer, and it feels much closer to the real thing.

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