VELOCITYONE FLIGHT | THE FULL REVIEW | XBOX and PC Yoke & Throttle Quadrant

I put the VelocityOne Flight Yoke and TQ through its paces in both the Xbox and PC versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. We take a look at what you get for your money, initial setup and flight tests. I share my opinions on this product with you.
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 What You Get
05:47 Initial Set Up
10:00 Ground Test
14:27 PC Flight Test
17:54 Xbox Flight Test
21:04 My Opinion
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[@anthonymark3771]

After watching quite a few other reviews of the Velocity, once again your review is vastly superior and extremely detailed. Well done.

[@b0ris360]

You said "The proof of the pudding is in the eating". Not "The proof is in the pudding" as the vast majority of people incorrectly say. This alone made me subscribe! Oh, and great review.

[@glogan4078]

I like pudding.

[@lukecole6203]

What a weird reason to unsubscribe lol

[@tonysilva8379]

Ohh 😮 pudding 🍮😋🍌🍩🍮

[@dolo2233]

@@lukecole6203 he said he subscribed, not unsubscribed

[@Nasen-Ernie]

That was the single most detailed review I have ever seen in my life! None of the other reviews go to this length to fully test a product. Great work. This was extremely helpful for me.

[@Simon-us1fu]

What a great first review , thank you. I’m using this product with x box series s and I’m impressed with it so far, one thing I have noticed is rudder is very sensitive so I’m looking forward to watching your configuration and settings videos soon. Thanks again for a great start.

[@rdwilander]

Just at the very start of getting into sim at later life stage & your review was Perfect for a true newbie....your vid showed & addressed sooo many things clearly & explanations made it encouraging to move forward w the hobby & the Velocity one. I really liked what looks like the relative ease of the setting up (menus & yoke screen)... Gr8 job Thx

[@flatulentphil]

Nice review! I had been racking my brains trying to work out the point of selecting profiles on the yoke itself. Now I get it😉 and know it’s nothing too critical for me. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@gleesmj]

Great review - thanks for uploading. It's good to know the concerns around the pitch stickiness the lightness associated with the levers. At the price point it might hold out buying for a while longer to see how these concerns fare out.

[@merlinflyer2190]

Great review as always, looking forward to your configuration videos

[@get_outdoors]

Most comprehensive review I’ve seen so far, look forward to the following review videos as I’m on the fence at the moment due to the issues you’ve identified along with other users in sim forums. Thanks for the time and effort.

[@HoundDogMech]

Hey Bro did you resolve those Issues and PLZ what were they?

[@bagelchef3027]

By far the best review I've seen for this product.

[@GWE4]

Best review of all the parts and connections I've seen! Thank you!!

[@MarkRansom4365]

Great job on the video. Very informative with each component explained in full detail.

[@OLDFLMAN]

Great work on your review of this product, I enjoy watching your video's about Flight Simulator 2020 .

[@super_straight]

Great landing and a great video. thanks. Happy New Year!

[@OmarRamzi]

just bought this yoke combo, excited to try it out!

[@davirossirosa]

What a great review. Great product too. Thanks for this video!

[@OKtGCGOEM1SS]

Thank you, SUPERB REVIEW! .....convinced me to buy one - ordered and counting the days to receive it :)

[@ralphtheisen6174]

A quality review. Well done.

[@gordonh9801]

Your KZbin videos are brilliant. Very simple, clear and informative. As a novice simmer they have got me on the journey. The videos on the VelocityOne sold me on that, and I now have one of those. Anyway, now that Turtle Beach have released the 1.10 update and the detent controls are available on the XBox, it would be really good if you could do an update to the configuration video showing how you would now recommend we set up reverse thrust. Work around 1 is fine - but complex. And now that the detent capability is there I would love to see how that would influence your expert recommendation on how we should implement that in the profiles that we have created. Thanks for your good work - it is appreciated.

[@malcolmparsons4808]

Excellent review. Thank you

[@Borgxence]

Excellent review. I’m getting mine in December, can’t wait. Interesting point on the stickyness of the pitch axis. Will be checking that for sure. Thank you 🙏

[@emiliogarduno8473]

Hello. Did you get it? If you did, how was the stickiness of the yoke? I am thinking of buying the velocity one in a few days

[@hloc1]

Excellent review. Thanks

[@markusmuschenich444]

Thank you mister for this very nice and informative review👏🏻

[@QuidProqu0]

Such an amazing review! I got my FS2020 and waiting a couple of days to buy this one!

[@tomthoresen4623]

Informative and to the point.Look forward to get inspired further.

[@HarvickOne]

I added some electrical tape around the throttle quadrant levers, 3-4 layers added a good level of resistance to it, then add lubrication to get rid of the noise

[@Moon-Raven]

Thank you for the clear video!

[@tubzvermeulen]

Thanks for the video

[@deanrodriguez4132]

Great review. Looking forward to practicing ILS/RNAV approaches. Thanks

[@MrBloxboy]

Another excellent review Mark, looking forward to your configuration video. I have the Velocity also and I would rate it as 9/10, because of the two things you were not happy with, otherwise I would of given it 10/10. One of the main reasons I bought it was of the rudder controls on the yoke, as I have a gammy leg so can't use rudder pedals. Thanks again Mark for another great video.

[@mpaw23]

Great review. I enjoy your videos a lot!

[@Tortentaenzer]

Very useful review. Thank you for the good job. Greetings from EDWB.

[@steveclark9934]

I fly in this area all the time. I also feel like this yolk purchase will suit my needs.

[@sascenturion]

Although i have the Honeycombe yoke this offering looks good too 👍 Thanks for the excellent review Mark ! 😀👍

[@fitzy3883]

Thank you, this video was amazing and very informative

[@JayEss414]

great video , i plan to buy flight controls soon.This was a very good review.

[@HoundDogMech]

Excellent Review I purchased the Velocity one over to Honeycomb an other one because it hf the Veneer (Push Pull) controls because I fly Cessna more than Piper of Mooney. I don't care about any scenery except the runway thresholder at 200'& 1/2 mile on an LNAV, VNAV, & LPV GPS/RNAV approaches.

[@scavanger1000]

Mine gets delivered tomorrow, I'm excited to get flying

[@wizzardrincewind9458]

Thank you :)

[@JeffroBodine1947]

Mark I found my dumb ass mistake, it was like you said in the Assist. I had Assist set for mixture. Everything is cool now and thanks for all you do and all your help. Only thing now is trying to get my screen to fit, but I don't think I can on this TV. Thanks again.

[@bassiclogic]

Thank you for the great review on this Yoke. I would love to see you review the Honeycomb yoke.

[@SimHangerFS]

It’s an old review…but here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXe7mKKeds9neac

[@chaspetric3599]

Mark, Great Review. I dont have this Yoke ( Full Saitek setup here....) but a friend of mine does ( on X-Box series X) and he shares the same enthusiasm as you, but sadly 'had' the same 'sticky' sensation during some pitch manoeuvres that your experiencing ( he's flying the TBM930 ) however, what he has discovered is that if his aircraft is perfectly trimmed ( and this is from a retired pilot) he finds there's no sticky input whatsoever! If the column was physically 'sticky' it would be sticky all the time, during all stages of flight! He's also had the same feedback from the company suggesting it should wear in time, and he's got the documentaion in-place for a return, HOWEVER! my friend is now saying that the column actually feels more realistic/lifelike because of this situation. He feels like the aircraft is actually ' fighting back, against the trim forces, simply because its not properly trimmed ( and you do have to trim often). He's now confident that the trim alone is the answer to his problem, and maybe yours,so maybe give this a thought/try and see what your feedback is?

[@allamericanhandcarwash2959]

Thank you because I bought it but didn’t know how it works

[@dezh6083]

As said before super Review of this product...

[@TheDickieP]

Just a thought and I’m sure someone’s already mentioned it but you could put either some moly paste or ptfe spray on the yoke bar (don’t know the name of it but the bar for pitch) to help break it in and make it smoother. Or maybe a light rub with candle wax? Just a thought

[@stevebaldock4967]

Great controller at a good price ! Thanks!

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes it is attractive, but with issues.

[@willemfs6733]

I don't care really, but your voice and expertise is soothing. thanks

[@SimHangerFS]

😂

[@timarnold5119]

One big advantage of the Velocity over the Honeycomb TQ is that the trim wheel is an axis on the velocity, so the sensitivity can be adjusted. IIRC on the Bravo, the trim wheel acts as multiple presses on a button, so is not adjustable, which is disappointing for such a 'high end' product

[@SimHangerFS]

Hey Tim, keep your eye out for my next video….I use software to turn the HC Bravo trim wheel into an axis 😀

[@tving3252]

Great review Mark. Thanks to you I'm feeling more comfortable purchasing it and I think we can definitely expect some 3rd party 3D printed rubber mods to increase the resistance of the levers.

[@jstring]

You could also just use a small looped rubber band 🤷🏻‍♂️😋

[@tving3252]

@@jstring good idea brother! Thanks for it :)

[@jstring]

@@tving3252 did you get one yet? I’m thinking about it too.

[@tving3252]

@@jstring Not yet bud, will start looking into it.

[@TheHiredGun187]

An overlooked part of these reviews...the cables are cloth covered and have reusable cable control straps

[@infinityprospectinginc2313]

I had purchased this directly from Microsoft store. Had to return it, as the yoke was "sticking" and not sliding smoothly. It made take off nd landings impossible. The only control I enjoyed and was made well, was the Trim Wheel.

[@bbaz6729]

I would like to see a comparison between the Turtle Beach Velocity One and the Thrustmaster TCA Yoke PACK Boeing Edition.

[@tlingitsoldier]

I really like my Honeycomb Alpha, but this yoke looks pretty nice. I like that it has triggers/bumpers for rudders, and having the screen looks handy for figuring out what all the controls do.

[@kneel1]

yeah im in the same boat. I assume the Alphas are a bit more sturdy but it's hard not to want all the extra features this provides. Argh. Want.

[@bubblehead78]

Superb review! Subscribed. As for the Turtle Beach Control Center app... 175mb for an app that only is good for updating firmware is ridiculous. Ah, gotta have at least one thing to complain about. lol.

[@flyhalf2]

I've had mine a few days Mark and reported the sticky problem to Turtle Beach, they said it will free up with use. My concern is how long can we let it work loose before they refuse to RMA it if it remains sticky. Someone else said is you apply upward pressure on the yoke the stickiness is reduced. I do hope the stickiness does vanish because the unit is a well thought out concept. My other gripe, like you, is the looseness of the 4 power levers, they really do need more resistance.

[@dennisrogers6786]

If the yoke is a bit sticky have you thought of putting a bit of oil in the yoke shaft. Use oil that won't eat plastc

[@marcw.5492]

Very nice ... I have the Honeycomb Yoke and throttle... I wish there was a RUDDER /brake component on the yoke as you described using the triggers with your index fingers. Do you know of any solution for using a yoke and applying rudder and brakes with the yoke features ? I actually applied the rudder to the same axis as the ailerons and that seems really good, but not perfect. I also note in MSFS that my trim wheel is a little sluggish ? Great job as always .

[@stevenkirkpatrick2917]

Excellent video, can you do one on the xbox with the A320?

[@thawhigs]

can you do a flight with this with the caravan or TBM? I mean do a video of them please? From cold and dark to on a runway

[@rangersadventurebbq]

I wonder if you use something like WD-40 on a cloth and wipe down the bar to the yoke it'll help the stickiness

[@djtaylorutube]

The Logitech yoke can be sticky too, my solution is to lube the shaft with candle wax. Simply rub a parafin candle hard over the shaft and move it in and out a lot. Yes yes, I know about the inuendo of lubing the shaft and moving it. :)

[@SimHangerFS]

🤣😂 Priceless

[@djtaylorutube]

@@SimHangerFS trust me though, it will help and being a hard wax, it won't be sticky other than a few white deposits. Seriously, it works. Doesn't collect dirt because it's a dry lube.

[@get_outdoors]

@@djtaylorutube I have some dry lube……. for my mountain bike chain 😂

[@djtaylorutube]

@@get_outdoors Yep, I tried dry lube but still found candle wax better and longer lasting. I use paraffin wax on my cycle chains, take them off, bathe them in melted wax. All much of a muchness though, it all helps :)

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

I agree the Velocity One is very good for versatility. I also have the Honeycomb and use that one strictly for Comm a/c. The Velocity I basically use it for my GA a/c on the Xbox. Both are very good in their own right.

[@SimHangerFS]

Agree, they each have their place 👍

[@joescivic]

Hmmm. Maybe I should wait for Honeycomb to release their yoke and throttles, and tango foxtrot flight stick for Xbox. The wait is kling me to have a setup for console.

[@stefanokrosano3220]

Thanks for really precious information. My Yoke often time stuck when pull or push and move uncontrolled in a big step. You have any idea how ro make movements smoother. Use oil or something?

[@SimHangerFS]

According to Turtle Beach this should bed in over time, although I must say I am not sure it will resolve the issue completely.

[@ghward01]

Is it possible to separate the throttles from the yoke and fasten the throttle quadrant on a separate desk? I have a special smaller table next to my desk that would position the throttles at the proper position relative to the yoke placement.

[@IamDatalyss]

Thank you so much for the review … are there pedals that work with the Velocity One?

[@SimHangerFS]

TB to release pedals next year. Thrustmaster has a set available now, but you need the Hotas one as well unfortunately

[@jakew9887]

Great Review. Has the stickyness problem gone away after some use?

[@SimHangerFS]

It is less, but not gone.

[@ianriley5817]

Hi Mark thanks for all the information very informative. I am new to gaming and now ready to install flight sim and the velocity 1 on X box X. What would you suggest do I set up the sim with the normal X box controller and them the velocity 1 or start with the velocity 1 thanks.

[@SimHangerFS]

Install with controller... and then plug in the V1F, make sure it is in Xbox mode and it will be auto-configured.

[@jerryweirdspeed8943]

Agree with previous comments. Very detailed review. Any update on how the Yoke is doing after a year? Particularly the stickiness?

[@SimHangerFS]

It has improved, less sticky, but it is still there to some degree, especially noticeable if flying using one hand on the yoke.

[@jerryweirdspeed8943]

@@SimHangerFS Thank you! Tbh, it is what I expected. Sadly.

[@lessTmoreE]

Is this compatible with Thrustmaster rudder pedals?

[@greenleaph5145]

Any fix for the Cursor toggle? I am having issues during the training mode on MFS. I have to use my Xbox controller to access the Cursor feature. This is unfortunate since I've only owned this for two days.

[@Old_B52H_Gunner]

Crazy question, why are so many of the best MSFS KZbinrs from the UK?

[@ianriley5817]

Hi Mark how do you start the engine via velocity 1 thanks.

[@lewishoward9568]

Very nice yoke and throttle video but how does it work with X-Plane?

[@SimHangerFS]

Uses standard interface, haven’t tried it yet, but should be no problem.

[@felipepisaneschi]

I have a question. Can I use my Logitech Saitek Pro Flight Yoke with an XBox Series x?

[@bretzi111]

You sound like Bobba fett. Great review

[@SimHangerFS]

😂

[@colinmccall4942]

So quick question, im using the single prop config. Whenever i hit the view button to toggle cursor, nothing happens. Im am also unable to use the pov switch #1 to move the cursor in the menu. This is what the manual says will move the cursor and i have checked to make sure the buttons are right on the game and they are…

[@SimHangerFS]

I couldn’t get it working either. I believe it is a known bug in the default config

[@daxgaming6391]

Hi, this is a great review. I was wondering if you are planning a followup review with the concerns you raised. Has the yoke stickyness - bushes bedded /eased in since using. The throttle quadrant mentioned had little tension, have they continued to stay consistent or become sloppy?

[@SimHangerFS]

Hi, yes the sticky pitch has eased, but still there to some extent. The TQ is still the same. No worse.

[@daxgaming6391]

@@SimHangerFS cheers for getting back. I'm on the fence to pull the trigger. I have seen a deal for £299, which is the cheapest I've seen to buy new. Even the bay are selling these 2nd hand at near rrp

[@daxgaming6391]

After watching your review again, I've decided to order. I know you don't need rudder pedals with the yoke buttons, but now thinking of getting some pedals to compliment.

[@docdutch6126]

Hi Mark, thanks for the nice review, did the stickiness go away after some time as TB said and how about the throttle performance in time? Thanks for the answer greetz PH-DOC

[@SimHangerFS]

Nominal improvement…not gone.

[@josephs2566]

I know you can't use the throttle without the yoke, but if you plugged in a flight stick at the same time as the yoke, could you use the flight stick for control and leave the yoke itself to the side, and just use the throttle?

[@SimHangerFS]

Interesting option….haven’t tried that 👍

[@airste172]

A "clearly defined center" in the pitch and yaw axis is something that does not exist in a real aircraft and technically does not need to be there, but is there and something that I personally find to be extremely annoying about this yoke. I wish someone would post a video that includes a view of the inner workings of this yoke to explore the possibilities of eliminating that bump in the axis travel.

[@grasuh]

20:32 Mild lateral stick PIO?

[@ccantanapoli1]

Once i select the radio frequency with xbox controller the knob keeps on spinning and cannot be adjusted. Also seems randomly video clips are created. How do you change values? How do you adjust the altitude bug? Thanks

[@HoundDogMech]

You are using the rightmost Lever as a flap switch ... is it possible to configure a cowl flap handle. You will burn up your Engine without opening the COWL FLAPS on take off.

[@marcgran4112]

Do you know if this is at all compatible with P3dv4.5?

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Absolutely excellent review Mark, this must have taken you ages!! I'm almost tempted by this one even though I've never owned an X Box in my life haha. For a PC user like myself, do you think the Bravo is the better way to go? Cheers!

[@SimHangerFS]

Hi, it’s a matter of cost, to get the same yoke and throttle set up you will need the honeycomb yoke and TQ cost overall about £180 more, better options and quality, but at a cost.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

@@SimHangerFS Thanks Mark, that seems worth it for us hardcore nerds :)

[@sascenturion]

@@VRFlightSimGuy for my pennies worth ..the Honeycombe yoke is an excellent product and I'm more than happy with it ..with a look and feel of top notch quality.

[@stuartbartlett]

@@SimHangerFS What would the rudder solution be on the Xbox with the Honeycomb yoke and throttle quadrant? The velocity one has the triggers. The price difference is not massive but the lack of rudder options on the honeycomb solution leaves me scratching my head, would you need to fork out another couple of hundred quid for rudder controls?

[@SimHangerFS]

@@stuartbartlett the Honeycomb product, as of today is not Xbox compatible…new yoke (which will be compatible) due out from honeycomb in the next few months.

[@jeniferdiamond7723]

I'm still wondering, if you can't choose what button does what in Flight Sim when using the "profiles" but can you choose button options if you do not use a profile?

[@SimHangerFS]

You can create your own profiles and configure to your hearts content 👍

[@stefanobean4039]

It's possible to buy and use only the throttle stand alone with the port c? I like it but of course I prefer my Brunner yoke and don't want this yoke

[@SimHangerFS]

No, TQ is not stand alone.

[@jeffreytlynch]

Would you please share your sensitivity settings for the Velocity One on Xbox?

[@SimHangerFS]

I have a series of videos showing config for both pc and Xbox …first one is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ6TqmSHoq2SZsk

[@johncrichton4341]

Great video ! Have you tried it in vr? If so, any issues ?

[@SimHangerFS]

Linear throttles are great, but top levers too sensitive in VR.

[@johncrichton4341]

@@SimHangerFS Roger that. Had any problems with actual VR itself not working and/or causing crashes?

[@SimHangerFS]

@@johncrichton4341 yes exiting and returning to vr often crashes.

[@germancarfan]

Any updates on the small pitch adjustments?

[@SimHangerFS]

Trim is very well implemented now.

[@stephenzedalis4012]

Just a question, can the yoke be used without their throttle? I have in mind using the yoke with a thrustmaster tca airbus edition quadrant ala CRJ setup.

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes it can 👍

[@aqpark]

@@SimHangerFS What about the other way? ie. can you use the TQ with a separate joystick, for appropriate aircraft. I know you said the TQ and Yoke can be separated but the TQ still needs to attach to the yoke and then PC. But I wonder if you could set up a profile that disables the yoke axes and incorporates a joystick.

[@everythingvideos24]

I use my keyboard, and mouse it's just as good.

[@stephengiacobozzi7785]

will it work with super console X pro

[@frossbog]

When did David Attenborough start reviewing flight sim peripherals?

[@SimHangerFS]

🤣😂🤣

[@tattedupnish]

Did anyone have issues with the trim wheel not responding? Its not registering in the when scanning, nor is it showing in the training menu on the yoke.

[@mcculleys3780]

I had to click to scan input for elevator trim then turn the wheel about 3 full revolutions or so to get it to recognize. Make sure you're scanning on the quad if using PC, not yoke.

[@stevesumner9988]

Can the twin engine jet setting be used with twin engine prop?

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes, I have a number of config guides for this unit on my channel.

[@llkmarkll6934]

As someone who plunked down over $600 for the Honeycomb yoke and throttle, and to find out later, they weren’t Xbox compatible, I’m wishing I had waited.

[@geraldgilets2026]

did the same and returned thru amazon luckily. waited for this to release

[@joshuawright4898]

They make a $30 adapter for Xbox

[@llkmarkll6934]

@@joshuawright4898 seriously? That would be great news.

[@joshuawright4898]

@@llkmarkll6934 i believe there may be a third party adapter out now but the makers of the honeycomb controls announced an early 2022 spring release of the Xbox compatible controls and the adapter for the honeycomb controls. Sorry for the confusion. So just hang in there it’s coming lol

[@llkmarkll6934]

@@joshuawright4898 I’ll definitely wait. Thanks for the info.

[@aaronallgrunn7845]

Does it provide a right seat configuration? (Throttles on the left)

[@SimHangerFS]

Not connected to the yoke, but you can detach and move it providing it is still connected by the cable.

[@owenbourdon7696]

What about 4 engine planes?