Thrustmaster T.16000M – Augmented & Virtual Reality Confabulation

January 1, 2018

A Guide to Setting up Your PlayStation VR – Accessories

VRFocus has covered all the main points when it comes to diving into the world of virtual reality (VR) on PlayStation VR – also important is maintenance/cleaning – yet why stop there. You’ve got a decent VR setup with which to enjoy hours of immersive gaming so why not make sure it’s suitably looked after, the last thing you want is the head-mounted display (HMD) getting scratched or knocked.

Numskull - PlayStation VR Headset_1

First off, keeping the PlayStation VR headset safe. Now you’re probably not going to want to keep returning the device back to its original box for safety so thankfully there are plenty of third-party manufacturers out there building stands. VRFocus has previously written about a selection of different PlayStation VR stands made available, and the list is ever growing, Costs vary between Numskull’s officially licensed stand for £29.99 GBP through to the DeltaVR at £44.99. Or then there’s the POWER A Charge & Display Stand for PSVR. Retailing for $49.99 USD it’ll charge one DualShock 4 controller and two PlayStation Moves. So will the PlayStation VR Showcase Rapid AC Charge & Display Stand for $34.99.

Worried about dust as well, or just want to transport your PlayStation VR to a mates safely? Then you might want to look at officially branded RDS PlayStation VR Headset and Accessories Deluxe Carrying Case retailing for $59.99 or the POWER A Storage Case for PlayStation VR for just $39.99. Both of these are hard cases just in case the worst happens and you drop it.

RDS Industries PlayStation VR Case

VR experiences can be energetic at times meaning you’ll be sweating at points all over your lovely new headset. While a towel may do for some, others may want something more hygienic – and less abrasive (you don’t want to scratch those lenses). So there’s always the PlayStation VR Cleaning Kit which includes a cleaning cloth, a bottle of cleaning spray and five antibacterial wipes for £9.99. Or how about VR Covers machine washable PlayStation VR Hygienic Cover Velour for $15.00.

If you want to improve your gameplay experience however then there are a range of hardware accessories that can aid the dedicated gamer. Want better control in the skies, you could always go for the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 4 Flight Stick, or the Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Flight Pack. For racing fans there’s always the Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition or its top-of-the-range Thrustmaster T-GT Competition Wheel for £699.99. For those that want a workout the VirZOOM exercise bike is a controller that requires pedal power for £300.

The T.16000M FCS Flight Pack

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November 22, 2016

Control Flight Sims With Greater Precision Using Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Flight Pack

Thrustmaster is one of the leading companies behind flight stick peripherals, with a catalogue of products for PC and console gamers. Last month it launched the T.16000M, bundling the device with Frontier Developments Elite Dangerous Arena title. Now Thrustmaster has announced the T.16000M FCS Flight Pack which comes bundled with throttle and rudder pedals.

The T.16000M flight stick comes with Thrustmaster’s latest features, including its H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect Accurate Technology) technology, an ambidextrous design for both right-handed and left-handed pilots, 16 action buttons, 4 independent axes, an ergonomic trigger, a multidirectional hat, a wide hand rest and a weighted base.

The T.16000M FCS Flight Pack

While the TWCS Throttle comes equipped with S.M.A.R.T technology, consisting of an exclusive slide rails system for smooth and precise throttle movements. The TWCS Throttle offers 5 axes, 14 action buttons, one mini-stick, one toggle rudder, one rotary radio antenna control wheel, and a connector for the TFRP rudder pedals system.

Finishing off the system are the TFRP Rudder Pedals. The rudder employs a system of 4 slide rails for smooth, high-precision motions, as well as a self-centering rudder axis for re-centering. The pedals’ heel-rests are also removable: with them removed, players control the rudder using the ball of their foot, heel on the floor; while with the heel-rests in place, they can rest their entire foot on the pedal.

Thrustmaster has also added a software element to the T.16000M FCS Flight Pack: T.A.R.G.E.T, which stands for Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor. With it users can combine the pack’s different hardware components so that they are recognized as a single USB device. Each component can be configured according to the needs of the user and/or of the game being played, all via a drag and drop system.

The T.16000M FCS Flight Pack was demoed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) back in June, alongside Elite Dangerous using the Oculus Rift headset. The system will go on sale next month with a suggested retail price of $199.99 USD.

VRFocus will continue its coverage of Thrustmaster, reporting back with any further announcements.

October 11, 2016

Thrustmaster T.16000M Flight Stick Now Bundled with Elite Dangerous Arena

If you’re serious about your flight simulators or piloting spacecraft on epic missions then its likely you’ll use some sort of joystick configuration for precision flight control. One of the biggest names in videogame peripherals is Thrustmaster, and today the company has announced a collaboration with Frontier Developments that sees the latest T.16000M flight stick come bundled with Elite Dangerous Arena.

The T.16000M comes with a bunch of Thrustmaster features, including its H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect Accurate Technology) technology, which uses magnetic sensors to deliver (a claimed) precision 256 times superior to conventional systems. The flight stick is also ambidextrous for both right-handed and left-handed pilots, 16 action buttons, 4 independent axes including a rudder controlled by rotating the stick, an ergonomic trigger, a multidirectional hat, a wide hand rest and a weighted base.

Thrustmaster T.16000M

Elite Dangerous Arena is an offshoot of the main title in which players can choose their ship, customise their loadout, and prepare for an arena-based dogfight. Arena features 4 combat spaceships, unlockable tactical options depending on leaderboard rankings, 4 combat arenas and battles against up to 8 players.

The T.16000M comes with a voucher code inside the box which is valid until 30th, September 2017. The bundle pack also includes the tactical paint-pack which contains 6 different paintjobs for the Faulcon deLacy Cobra Mk III spaceship which can be used in the main Elite Dangerous game to upgrade your ship.

Players can purchase the bundle pack for a suggested retail price of $59.99 USD, although Amazon does list the flight stick for $49.99. For all the latest Elite Dangerous news, keep reading VRFocus.