Thrustmaster has two licensed Ace Combat 8 flight stick variants on the way, one for PC and PlayStation 5/4 and one for PC and Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, and is set to release the T-GT III wheel and load-cell pedal bundle for Gran Turismo 7 on December 3.
Thrustmaster's recent output is licensed peripherals built around two Bandai Namco and Gran Turismo franchises, with the publisher involved in design decisions. The T.Flight HOTAS NEO ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Edition was announced through Japanese distributor Gate and is scheduled for release on October 2, the same day Bandai Namco Entertainment released Ace Combat 8. It comes in two variants: one for PC and PlayStation 5/4 with an official PlayStation license, and one for PC and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Bandai Namco requested two features that made it into the stick: a vibration motor in the grip that transmits feedback from cannon fire, missile impacts, acceleration, and G-forces, and a directional mini-stick on top of the stick. The unit uses magnetic hall effect sensors and has a detachable throttle. Pre-orders opened in Japan on August 6. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is around 28,000 yen including tax, though one source lists an estimated market price of 30,800 yen. A later listing confirms the unit splits into a joystick and a throttle and is sold through Amazon, Edion, and Yodobashi Camera.
The racing side is separate. Thrustmaster will release the T-GT III steering controller for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 3 at 136,400 yen including tax, bundling a main unit that integrates the wheel and drive unit with load-cell pedals. Thrustmaster says it is the first Gran Turismo product to combine a main unit with load-cell pedals, and that the company has become an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series. The Ace Combat stick follows the Ace Combat 7 edition Thrustmaster made for the previous game, so the peripheral line tracks the series release by release.
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Thrustmaster's T.FLIGHT HOTAS NEO ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Edition is a licensed flight stick for Ace Combat 8, which Bandai Namco Entertainment released on October 2. The unit costs 28,000 yen and works with PS5, PS4, and PC. It splits into a joystick and a throttle, and it is sold through Amazon, Edion, and Yodobashi Camera.
Thrustmaster will release the T-GT III steering controller for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 3, priced at 136,400 yen including tax. The product bundles a main unit that integrates the wheel and drive unit with load-cell pedals. Thrustmaster says it is the first Gran Turismo product to combine a main unit with load-cell pedals, and that the company has become an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series.
Thrustmaster, through its official Japanese distributor Gate, announced a new flight stick controller for the upcoming game "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE." The controller, named "T.Flight HOTAS NEO ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Edition," is scheduled for release on October 2. It will be available in two model variants: one for PC and PlayStation 5/4 with an official PlayStation license, and another for PC and Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is around 28,000 yen including tax, though one source lists an estimated market price of 30,800 yen. The stick includes a vibration motor in the grip, a feature requested by Bandai Namco Entertainment, to transmit feedback from cannon fire, missile impacts, acceleration, and G-forces. It also adds a directional mini-stick on top of the stick, another request from the publisher. The controller uses magnetic hall effect sensors for precision and durability, and the throttle unit is detachable for flexible placement. Pre-orders began on August 6 in Japan, and the product carries an official license for both the game and PlayStation.