Thrustmaster is making its official debut in space simulation with their new Sol-R 1 Flightstick and Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo. Over the decades Thrustmaster has established itself as the leading manufacturer of accessories for civil and military flight simulation. Today, Thrustmaster is strengthening its presence in the SpaceSimmers segment with Sol-R. A range of joysticks specially designed to meet the needs of interstellar spacecraft pilots.
Going where no Thrustmaster (flightstick) has been before
If you’re a fan of all things space the Sol-R 1 Flightstick is the joystick for you! With 44 assignable actions on the ambidextrous grip and its base, the Sol-R 1 Flightstick allows for more efficient and intuitive management of your spacecraft. Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo is a pack of two joysticks, meeting the needs of advanced SpaceSimmers for total control of their ships.
Features
- Multifunctional Grip. To ensure quick and easy access to essential controls and thereby reduce reaction times, Sol-R 1 Flightstick’s grip alone includes 21 action buttons. This includes 2 triggers (including 1 dual-position trigger), 2 hat switches, 1 mini-stick and 1 scroll wheel. That’s a lot of controls!
- 3 H.E.A.R.T. Hall Effect Axes. The Sol-R 1 Flightstick incorporates a Z-axis which Space Sim fans know is essential for piloting a spacecraft. Its X, Y and Z axes are all equipped with H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate Technology™) Hall Effect magnetic sensors featuring 16-bit accuracy. Exactly what you need for smooth, incredibly-precise manoeuvres. This frictionless technology greatly extends the product’s lifespan too, with precision that won’t decrease over time.
- Ambidextrous Comfortable Grip. For optimal comfort, the Sol-R 1 Flightstick is ambidextrous and adapts to your right-handed or left-handed gaming profile. This is all thanks to its interchangeable ergonomic supports (thumb rest and wrist rest). There are 4 additional stability supports that attach to the base help to keep the joystick firmly in place too. Handy if you’re the type of gamer who prefers aggressive manoeuvres to tactical approaches!
- Iconic Brand Compatible Design. The Sol-R joysticks really stand out with their design which was inspired by the biggest science-fiction blockbusters. The 11 RGB LED zones are also fully customizable. Allowing you to add your own personal touch to the joystick and give it even more a unique style. Thrustmaster always puts a special emphasis on the compatibility of its devices, and the Sol-R base is no different. It is designed to accommodate both the Viper and Hornet grips. Along with any future Thrustmaster grips too of course. You can also attach Sol-R 1 Flightstick’s removable grip to the AVA base. All of which are sold separately.
Ready To Fly
The Sol-R 1 Flightstick will be available at a suggested retail price of £159.99 and the Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo for £299.99. Which is a lot of credits, but any good space cowboy knows that you don’t skimp when it comes to your ship! Pre-orders open from today (19th March) if you’re keen to secure this bit of kit. Otherwise you can take your chance when the range fully launches on April 16th.
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