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title: "Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition - Ergonomic Flight Stick with 12 Remappable Buttons and Thrust Reverser for PC"
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# H.E.A.R.T magnetic sensors for precision Authentic Airbus A320neo replica 12 remappable buttons + 8-way POV hat switch Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition - Ergonomic Flight Stick with 12 Remappable Buttons and Thrust Reverser for PC

**Brand:** thrustmaster
**Price:** € 121.62
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛫 Elevate your flight sim game with Airbus-grade precision and control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition - Ergonomic Flight Stick with 12 Remappable Buttons and Thrust Reverser for PC by thrustmaster
- **How much does it cost?** € 121.62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/209309137-thrustmaster-tca-sidestick-airbus-edition-ergonomic-flight-stick-with-12)

## Best For

- thrustmaster enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thrustmaster brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fly Like a Pro Pilot:** Experience true cockpit realism with an exact Airbus A320neo sidestick replica.
- • **Precision That Lasts:** H.E.A.R.T magnetic sensors deliver ultra-smooth, durable, and accurate flight inputs.
- • **Customize Every Command:** 12 fully remappable buttons plus an 8-way POV hat switch put total control at your fingertips.
- • **Ergonomic Ambidextrous Comfort:** Designed for all-day flights with interchangeable modules for left or right-handed use.
- • **Throttle with Real Thrust Reverser:** Integrated throttle lever with authentic thrust reverser mechanism for immersive speed control.

## Overview

The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition is a high-fidelity flight stick designed for PC flight simulators, replicating the Airbus A320neo sidestick with 12 remappable buttons, an 8-way POV hat switch, and an integrated throttle featuring a thrust reverser. Its ergonomic, ambidextrous design with interchangeable modules suits all pilots, while H.E.A.R.T magnetic sensors ensure precise, durable control. Compatible with major flight sim software, it offers an immersive, professional-grade flying experience.

## Description

Product Description Enhance your flight simulation experience with the Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition, an ergonomic and high-precision flight stick designed to deliver unparalleled realism and control. Featuring an authentic Airbus A320neo design and advanced technology, the TCA Sidestick is the perfect addition to your flight simulation setup. Authentic Airbus Replica The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition is a faithful replica of the Airbus A320neo sidestick, providing a realistic and immersive flight simulation experience. The accurate design and authentic controls make you feel like you're truly in the cockpit of a modern Airbus aircraft. Extensive Control Options Equipped with 12 remappable buttons and an 8-way point of view hat switch, the TCA Sidestick offers extensive customization and control options for all your flight maneuvers. Program and configure the buttons to suit your specific needs, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive flight experience. Ergonomic and Ambidextrous Design Designed with comfort and precision in mind, the TCA Sidestick features an ergonomic grip and an ambidextrous design. The interchangeable button modules allow for both left-handed and right-handed configurations, providing a comfortable flight control experience for all users. Integrated Thrust Reverser Mechanism The sidestick includes an integrated throttle with a thrust reverser mechanism, enhancing the realism of your flight simulations. This feature provides precise control over your aircraft's speed and direction, making your flight experience even more immersive. Magnetic Sensors for Precision The TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition features H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) magnetic sensors, ensuring unparalleled precision and durability. These sensors provide smooth and accurate control, enhancing your overall flight simulation experience and delivering long-lasting performance. Wide Compatibility Fully compatible with PC, the Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition integrates seamlessly with a wide range of flight simulation software and hardware. Whether you're using it with Microsoft Flight Simulator or other popular flight simulation titles, the TCA Sidestick delivers exceptional performance and reliability. Upgrade your flight simulation setup with the Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition and enjoy unparalleled control, precision, and realism. Whether you're piloting a commercial airliner or practicing complex flight maneuvers, the TCA Sidestick delivers an exceptional and immersive flight experience. Box Contains 1 x TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition; 4 x swappable joystick head button modules; User manual with warranty information

Review: Excellent joystick for the price - This is a really good joystick, it has a smooth and firm action in all 3 axes with a medium strength spring. I am using it with X-Plane 11 with the B737-800 and had no issues installing and configuring it. The only small downside as others have said is that the throttle slider came installed upside down on my unit, it was sticking out below the front of the unit at minimum throttle. Also the detent arm for reverse was not even touching the cut-outs intended for it so it had no feel at all. I fixed both these issues myself with little effort. You can lift off the black plastic throttle button by carefully and slowly rocking it up and down as you lift. Then remove the screw holding the plastic detent arm and lift it off. Cut a couple of thin strips of electrical tape and place directly underneath where the arm sits, as close to the screw as possible. Replace the arm, press it down on the tape and tighten the screw. The arm ends should now sit about 2mm higher than before. Add another layer of tape if needed. There is a very good guide on Reddit to do this, just google "Detent Fix for Thrustmaster Airbus Stick". I'm not going to knock off a star for this problem even though this should have been done correctly at the factory as it was a very easy fix and I otherwise love this joystick. Hope the above is helpful to someone.
Review: Delighted this is back in stock - more than met my expectations - As PC joysticks seemed to have been sold out everywhere for the last few months, for my daily fix of MS FS2020 I'd been making do with my 10 year old Speedlink Black Widow flight stick. It was clunky, with one of the springs broken and made an already complex simulation more tricky than it should have been. So, when I saw this Thrustmaster TCA joystick was finally back in stock, at a sensible price, I snapped it up straight away. It's simple plug-and-play and MS FS2020 detected it and mapped the controls immediately. There are 16 programmable buttons, which is sufficient for the majority of commonly used FS 2020 controls. The mapped default controls all feel very intuitive and the default degree of sensitivity for the main flight controls and throttle is spot-on and shouldn't require any tweaking. The difference between my old joystick and this was remarkable! Had the Warthog HOTAS been in stock, I would probably have bought that instead. Despite this being of plastic construction, it feels fairly robust and has certainly met my expectations. At a 6th of the price of the Warthog, it has saved me a fair chunk of money too. Excellent product that I can recommend most highly.

## Features

- Authentic Airbus Replica: The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition is a precise replica of the Airbus A320neo sidestick, delivering an immersive and realistic flight simulation experience.
- 12 Remappable Buttons: Equipped with 12 remappable buttons and an 8-way point of view hat switch, the TCA Sidestick offers extensive customization and control options for all flight maneuvers.
- Ergonomic Design: Designed for comfort and precision, the sidestick features an ergonomic grip and an ambidextrous design with interchangeable button modules for both left-handed and right-handed users.
- Thrust Reverser Mechanism: Includes an integrated throttle with a thrust reverser mechanism, providing realistic control and enhancing the overall flight simulation experience.
- Magnetic Sensors: Features H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) magnetic sensors for unparalleled precision and durability, ensuring smooth and accurate control.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B086J5Y814 |
| Batteries  | 3 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,045 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 38 in PC Game Controllers |
| Country of origin  | China |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,346) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 2960844 |
| Language  | English |
| Product Dimensions  | 20.8 x 19.8 x 24 cm; 920 g |
| Rated  | Ages 3 & Over |
| Release date  | 25 Jun. 2020 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can someone confirm if this joystick works with ace combat 7: skies unknown?**
A: We believe that the following link will provide you with the kind of information that you are looking for:
http://www.thrustmaster.com/news/thrustmaster-thrilled-announce-compatibility-list-its-pc-joysticks-ace-combat-skies-unknown
The TCA edition can also be used with this game but it might require same manual settings first before you can start flying. 
And you can also take advantage of the TARGET application to create a profile for the unit, which will enable you to create layers for the action buttons from the unit and compress more in-game functions to the limited number of buttons from the unit (through layers you can set a button to trigger two different functions from the game, depending on which layer you are with the controller).

**Q: Will this work with xbox**
A: You might want to get the name changed then as it clearly says "TCA SIDESTICK AIRBUS Edition (Xbox One)" making it incredibly misleading.

**Q: Does this work in Squad for flying the helicopters 🚁?**
A: We haven't run any tests with this particular unit and the game title that you have mentioned. 

As long as the game contains the necessary libraries to allow an user to configure in the menu of the game a different gaming device than the keyboard and the mouse then the there should be no problems in configuring the unit with the game.

Additionally, this product is supported by the TARGET application we provide for our joystick and throttle units, an application which enables an user to bypass virtually any game limitations. This tool helps the user to bind the keyboard and mouse controls from a game - which will always be the default gaming devices used by any kind of PC game, no matter the gender, to the controls from his Thrustmaster equipment. 

For additional details regarding this product and the use of the TARGET application please check our support page:

 https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/product/tca-sidestick-airbus-edition-en/

**Q: When will this be back in stock? I have pre ordered this quite a while ago**
A: There is no exact date for its arrival due to high demand and 2020 has made the manufacturing and shipping further harder. The best way is to pre-order if it is not available in a month or two you will always be refunded.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent joystick for the price
*by T***I on 16 January 2022*

This is a really good joystick, it has a smooth and firm action in all 3 axes with a medium strength spring. I am using it with X-Plane 11 with the B737-800 and had no issues installing and configuring it. The only small downside as others have said is that the throttle slider came installed upside down on my unit, it was sticking out below the front of the unit at minimum throttle. Also the detent arm for reverse was not even touching the cut-outs intended for it so it had no feel at all. I fixed both these issues myself with little effort. You can lift off the black plastic throttle button by carefully and slowly rocking it up and down as you lift. Then remove the screw holding the plastic detent arm and lift it off. Cut a couple of thin strips of electrical tape and place directly underneath where the arm sits, as close to the screw as possible. Replace the arm, press it down on the tape and tighten the screw. The arm ends should now sit about 2mm higher than before. Add another layer of tape if needed. There is a very good guide on Reddit to do this, just google "Detent Fix for Thrustmaster Airbus Stick". I'm not going to knock off a star for this problem even though this should have been done correctly at the factory as it was a very easy fix and I otherwise love this joystick. Hope the above is helpful to someone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delighted this is back in stock - more than met my expectations
*by C***D on 23 January 2021*

As PC joysticks seemed to have been sold out everywhere for the last few months, for my daily fix of MS FS2020 I'd been making do with my 10 year old Speedlink Black Widow flight stick. It was clunky, with one of the springs broken and made an already complex simulation more tricky than it should have been. So, when I saw this Thrustmaster TCA joystick was finally back in stock, at a sensible price, I snapped it up straight away. It's simple plug-and-play and MS FS2020 detected it and mapped the controls immediately. There are 16 programmable buttons, which is sufficient for the majority of commonly used FS 2020 controls. The mapped default controls all feel very intuitive and the default degree of sensitivity for the main flight controls and throttle is spot-on and shouldn't require any tweaking. The difference between my old joystick and this was remarkable! Had the Warthog HOTAS been in stock, I would probably have bought that instead. Despite this being of plastic construction, it feels fairly robust and has certainly met my expectations. At a 6th of the price of the Warthog, it has saved me a fair chunk of money too. Excellent product that I can recommend most highly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great controller / Terrible throttle implementation
*by J***N on 27 August 2021*

So what can you say about a joystick??? I was quite excited about trying this stick after my previous Thrustmaster T.Flight broke.....those potentiometers don't last forever. This stick however uses a totally different system for sensing movement which is so much better. As a heavy X-Plane user I was hoping the control of the A319/A321 would improve ever so slightly. Here's my opinion... -- Installation on Windows 10 -- Install the drivers as it makes switching between mode1/2throttle easier. Don't install the SMART software unless you really need it. -- Pitch/roll/yaw axis -- Much better than the potentiometer models There is plenty of travel in all directions Yaw can be locked if you have pedals -- Buttons -- Loads of buttons and all work well although you sometimes need to be very positive and press in the centre of the buttons located on the base. -- Left / Right handed switching -- This is easy to switch. Personally I prefer right handed mode. A small screwdriver is needed to swap the buttons. Remember to switch the button underneath the base to left or right -- Throttle -- Where do I start. Thrustmaster have tried to make this "clever" and failed miserably. There are 2 modes. Mode1 is a standard throttle so the bottom stop is idle and the top stop is full throttle. Mode2 is designed for aircraft with reversers and moves the idle position about 5mm forward of the bottom stop as well as adding an additional button to the bottom position. The idea is that you map "toggle reversers" to this extra button. So you reduce the throttle to idle passing over the threshold, then move the slider to the bottom on touchdown to trigger the reversers, then slide all the way forward for full throttle reverse......then to idle, then to the bottom to turn off the reversers....then back to idle. This seems like such a great idea but it's actually rubbish for one simple reason. Thrustmaster didn't engineer the physical idle detent point correctly so you can't actually feel the stop point. You can see in the picture the recess for the detent, and also the piece of plastic which is supposed to provide resistance at the idle point. It just doesn't work as it needs to be sprung. What ends up happening is you're constantly trying to work out if you're are at idle, or if you've set the reversers off. I went back to mode1 and assigned the reversers to a button and have no issues. The throttle range and sensitivity in mode1 is excellent. In summary, a great controller with a terrible (mode2) throttle implementation.

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