- Thrustmaster has announced the Sol-R series of Flybar
- They are designed with spacesims like elite dangerous in mind
- Pre -orders are available now before launching April 16, 2025
Thrustmaster, a gaming hardware manufacturer that specializes in flying sticks, racing wheels and all kinds of genre-specific controllers, has just announced a set of sticks designed for space flight SIM titles like Elite dangerous.
Thrustmaster Sol-R 1 Flightstick and Sol-R 2 Hosas Space SIM Duo are ready to release on April 16, 2025, and pre-orders are now available through the brand’s web site. Sol-R 1 can be purchased for $ 219.99 / £ 159.99. Meanwhile, Sol-R 2 Hosas is a beef package containing two floating stew modules for $ 399.99 / £ 299.99.
The Sun-R series consists of a plane pelvis and a base in which it can slot. The base has two dials on each side, as well as a set of buttons and switches that all allow for a total of 44 programmable actions.
The stick looks incredibly ergonomic with a handlest and a thumb. Overall you will find two four-way hat switches, a small thumbstick, two buttons and a thumb wheel. There are also a few triggers on the underside that are probably used to blow up space bandites next week. The Ergonomic Handle can also swap pages, making Sol-R available to both right and left-handed people.
Of crucial importance uses SOL-R use of Thrustmaster’s Bespoke Hall Effect Tech, which is a must these days to provide long-term controllers that do not succumb to feared stick operation.
In the end, for those who like to add a little flair to their Space SIM sessions, the Sol-R base and Stick have a combined 11 customized RGB lighting zones. It allows you to change the lighting color of certain buttons for easy visibility. Or alternatively, you can get lost with a multicolored setup for extra style points.
Will the Thrustmaster Sol-R series land on our list of the best PC controllers? It is kidding to see. But with a moment, it looks like a high quality package suitable for both SIM beginners and enthusiasts.
