Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick X Airbus Edition
Our Take
An affordable, ambidextrous entry-level stick that excels as an Xbox-compatible hub for matching Airbus gear, though it feels a bit lightweight and plasticky.
Sensor TechContactless magnetic
Control axes4
Buttons21
Hats1
Encoders0
Ministicks0
Ruddertwist
OtherBuilt-in throttle with thrust-reverser mechanism; swappable joystick-head button modules
Notes
Thrustmaster's current product page explicitly states 21 action buttons, 14 remappable buttons and 4 swappable head button modules. The current product page also states built-in throttle and twist rudder. Exact hat/switch taxonomy is not needed to use the 21-button total.
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.25+
PlatformPC / Xbox Series X|S (Built-in Hub)