Hori Flight Stick EX2

Recommended for all fans of flight simulation games – experience realistic flight controls with comfort using separated main stick and throttle controls.

Joystick and Throttle Control – Independent joystick and throttle controls simulate Hands on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) specification. HOTAS enables the pilot to fully control all plane functions without removing their hands from the stick or throttle.

Programmable Button Functions – all buttons remappable.

Rumble capability for a higher sense of realism.

Adjustable torque – torque load on the throttle can be adjusted

Added rubber coating on throttle to maximized grip and comfort

Adjustable sensitivity – the analog stick can be set to 3 different levels of sensitivity.

In the box:
Main stick x1
Throttle x1
Suction cups x8
Grip pad x1
Instruction Manual x1

REVIEW

"This is more of a flight simulator than a joystick, it is built to last that's for sure. There are two pieces to the EX2. One is the actual joystick itself, which feels and looks like the real thing. The other part is a throttle, again it just feels like it would be at home in the cockpit of any modern fighter. This is what is known as a HOTAS specification (Hands On Throttle And Stick) enabling full hands on control. The rumble feedback element is excellent; you actually feel the guns firing and the shells hitting you. Most of the buttons are programmable, there are a number of dummy ones, but that just adds to the realism. This is an officially licensed XBOX 360® product, so you know it will be compatible with your console.

It would have been nice to have it a wireless device, as it is quite expensive, but the cable is long enough. The two units connect to each other via a removable cable, which is great if you only want to use the joystick. The only problem I have found (apart from the lack of decent XBOX 360® flight simulation games) is where to mount the thing…

As for playability the EX2 feels good and solid in your hand, and with the suction cups added on the base, it doesn't move around when you are trying to avoid that tail end Charlie. There is also an expansion port for XBOX LIVE® connectivity (new version connector only).

To be honest I can't really fault the EX2 FLIGHTSTICK. It's tough, comes in a matt black colour that gives it a sexy look, and all the controls are easy to reach. It really brings any flight simulation game to life and for the price it isn't bad…If you want to feel like a real pilot, then go for the EX2 because it is the cheapest HOTAS unit out there for the XBOX 360 and the build quality is excellent." thegamereviews.com