Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition
Our Take
A specialized plastic airliner throttle that trades versatility for true-to-life Airbus detents, making it perfect for civil aviation fans but awkward for military combat or space sims.
Sensor TechH.E.A.R.T magnetic (contactless)
Control axes2
Buttons8
Hats0
Encoders0
Switches1
Ministicks0
RudderNone (Can link T.RJ12 pedals via chassis)
Other4 detents per axis; 4 virtual buttons per axis
Notes
Manufacturer manual explicitly states 8 action buttons, two throttle axes and an engine 1/2–3/4 selector. Detent-generated virtual buttons are excluded from physical button count.
MyFlaps input count Our normalized assessment of the effective number of distinct physical controls available on this product, including buttons, switches, knobs, axes and similar inputs. It is intended to allow meaningful comparison across models rather than serve as a precise manufacturer specification.11
PlatformPC (Xbox compatible via Sidestick X attachment)