Hori Announces Ace Combat 8 Flight Stick With Magnetic Hall-Effect Sensors
The stick is one of the few flight peripherals officially compatible with PS5, addressing a gap for console players who want a dedicated controller for flight games.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress).
Hori announced on June 17 that it will release the "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Flight Stick for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows PC" (model SPF-034) on October 2 at a price of 21,980 yen. The stick uses magnetic hall-effect sensors for high precision and durability. It features a symmetrical grip for ambidextrous use, independent throttle and brake levers for quick operation, and a dedicated button for the High-G turn mechanic from the Ace Combat series. The base includes eight customizable free buttons and blue LED illumination. On PC, it supports both XInput and DirectInput. The stick connects via USB (Type-C to Type-A) and weighs about 1.1 kg. A twin-stick configuration requires purchasing two units. The product is licensed under the PlayStation Official License Program, though it lacks adaptive triggers, motion sensing, vibration, and audio functions.
GAME Watch reports the stick is designed for the "dramatic flight shooting game" Ace Combat 8, balancing a realistic experience with ease of play. The magnetic hall-effect sensor is described as a "non-contact sensor" that enables formation flight and fine aircraft movements.
The stick's symmetrical grip supports ambidextrous use with either the right or left hand. The throttle and brake levers are placed adjacent but independent, allowing quick operations similar to a standard controller. A dedicated button at the base of the stick triggers the High-G turn mechanic, an essential dogfight maneuver in the Ace Combat series.
The product is licensed under the PlayStation Official License Program, though GAME Watch notes the license is listed as "pending." The stick lacks adaptive triggers, motion sensing, vibration, and audio functions. On PC, it supports Windows 11 and both XInput and DirectInput standards. A twin-stick configuration requires purchasing two units, connected via a modular cable. The PS button cannot start or wake the PS5 or PS4 console.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net PS5でも使える「ACE COMBAT 8」対応フライトスティックが10月2日発売。磁気ホール式センサー採用で精度と耐久性を高める
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE」向けのフライトスティックがHORIより10月2日に発売