TCA Captain Pack X Unboxing & Review - PC & XBOX

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Thrustmaster has kindly sent us their Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition for us to take a look at and we give you our thoughts in this unboxing and review. This Airbus themed sidestick and throttle quadrant is perfect for flight simmers who want that immersion factor whilst flying Airbus aircraft on both PC and Xbox. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Unboxing
01:31 Initial Thoughts
05:54 Review
10:07 Final Thoughts

[@AirlinersLive]

Thanks for watching all! - Please dont forget to hit the LIKE button ❤

[@Increase-Sfs]

Hi can you get me and my dad one for free?

[@SamuelTaylorAckroyd]

Great first video from the new office! Very well presented, filmed & edited! Keep it up!

[@stanwill]

Just picked it up. Really looking forward to flying today. Thanks for the information.

[@HiteshBhagatGameTech]

love how your channel is growing so well, i joined when you were at less than 10k and now 200k, wow.. keep up the good content coming, cheers mate.

[@tomastavares7732]

1.15M now...

[@HeliNerd1701]

Thank you for the in depth review, also for the delightful shrubbery. Really made the video in my opinion.

[@theplanespottingchannel]

Great video guys, looks brilliant, especially the design 👍✈

[@josht2817]

Great review fellas!

[@dashydoggo]

just ordered, this video did the trick

[@samoray7809]

Great review 👏👌 Into getting this pack really soon

[@kevinhenryviii]

Lighting is pretty cool👍🏻

[@mattwoodford1820]

If you do have rudder pedals, using the yoke twist as the front wheel rudder is quite a nice setup too!

[@ReaperRowledge]

I really miss flight sims.... but i found myself messing around in the files more than actually flying! I miss it all..... i did have a thrust master and it was brilliant........Wireless and perfect.

[@iiApyxYouTube]

Well, messing around in the files is half the fun imo 😅

[@ReaperRowledge]

@@iiApyxKZbin So true

[@LokiDWolf]

I gotta tell ya, though this video is a year old it gave me the one thing I was looking for - The proper way to hook up the cables. I got this as a b-day gift this month (January, 2024). I LOVE IT!!!! There are so many options on what to do with all the buttons it can e a little exhausting. Regardless, great video. And THANK YOU for quickly mention something that may have been obvious to many but not to all. SUB!!! Cheers!!!

[@VeniVidiAjax]

It annoys me that the airbus version works perfectly out of the box, reverse thrust included. But the Boeing variant doesn’t. It’s so dumb.

[@luka908]

Airbus>>>>boeing

[@tox1n224]

@@luka908 just cuz air bus basic

[@iamricardomarques]

Just like the airplanes 😂😂

[@poorkie]

does the speed break work now? or do you still have to actuate it in game before using it?

[@LadanSoodmand]

I got mine for Christmas, but ran into the problem where the throttle control slides back a bit when put on full or half even. It will not stay. Does anyone have this issue? Reviews from other users are saying the same.

[@rymdskrotet]

What would you suggest to get for a GA simpilot? Ive got the cheap Logitech 3D Extreme PRO now (Not sure how it got its name). Looking for something alround, but with more buttons (still a joystick though, not antyhing you clamp onto your desktop), but more solid, no mid-problems etc. Fair amount of resistance etc. What to get? I would be great if you have 2 throttle quadrants, and also flaps etc - just like this one, but its just TOO much Airbus for me, as a GA flyer...

[@sp33dykiwi.youtube.com.]

Thanks for the review! I am definitely gonna buy this soon!

[@AirlinersLive]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@LuminousNight.]

pls answer this will the throttle work with 4 engine planes without configuring anything??

[@jamesduncan6394]

Hi, great review. I have a Thrustmaster Hotas One and I’m thinking of upgrading. I game on Xbox series X and was wondering if this works with Elite Dangerous and Star Wars squadrons?

[@PlanesA-10]

how does it go on a mouse pad like a desk mat, does it slide around or is it pretty stable.

[@lucamazzoleni4964]

hello, did you have any problems when activating the autopilot? I with thrustmaster and controller connected when I activate the autopilot it goes into a bug and it is no longer possible to adjust it

[@MH37064]

best setup for flight sims

[@Gio-vf1zf]

Xbox Version: Here is my review: I had this thing for 1 year now. They need to make it a bit heavier so its feels more realistic, it has that cheap plastic. When you grip the stick it comes off the table because it's light cheap plastic. I strapped mine down with double sided tape. The gameplay setup is realistic I like it though for its price. When you plug it in its all set to go, no configs needed except for some light tweak setups. You can fly 2 engine aircraft but if you want to fly a 747 4 engine aircraft you need to adjust the throttle settings. Many youtube tutorials online. Next: Don't buy rudder pedals to attach to the stick. Waste of money. They are never accurate and you start rolling off the runway. The stick has a nice rudder turn feature. Flaps and spoilers work great. The release brake is accurate. The reversers are a big help, when you land just pull throttle levers back and you can reverse easily. Gear up/down is great. Comes with a giant printed configuration map in the box, but its confusing as hell. Ignore it. Banking left and right pretty accurate and on point. Space. A big fail they did was: No Trim wheel adjustment. Some aircrafts tends to pitch up at high altitudes and its hard to pitch down with the stick to adjust the aircraft back down to the horizon level. Make sure you have enough space to fit the stick, quadrant keyboard and mouse. It took me 2 weeks to adjust to this configuration, at first it will seem a bit hard getting used to flying with a stick and throttle separately, I felt frustrated but I finally mastered my landings.

[@welshykev]

Excellent video and review. But, the table is a bot wobbly though. Lol

[@kevinhenryviii]

Must be an IKEA desk😂

[@OscarGlassF1]

i have this and I really recommend it

[@OscarGlassF1]

£140

[@OscarGlassF1]

@Aviation Bless Amazon

[@gillianclough]

Straight over my head! 🤪

[@OctainMain392]

Brilliant review guys! Just one quick question, can you plug your rudder pedals in here and still use it on xbox?

[@AirlinersLive]

If you have either the TFRPs or TPR, yep!

[@OctainMain392]

@@AirlinersLive Thank you so much

[@NG-og6fn]

Great video. I'm pairing this with the TPR on my Xbox and the rudders work but not the brakes. The mapping in the manual doesn't match the mapping on the control settings. Do you have any idea on how to map this correctly? Thanks in advance.

[@mnsportsfan8889]

I got mine yesterday. I downloaded the software and booted up xplane 11. In the joystick settings both the sidestick and quadrant show up and calibrate however once I load into the Zibo, the Sidestick doesn’t work. The cursor [+] is showing but the quad still works. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[@jackcoleman8099]

When the speedbreak is armed, does it deploy automatically upon landing?

[@thecubereviews5629]

hello. the reverse thrust things feel a little bit stiff. i saw that there were springs but it was very stiff. any reason why?

[@DanTheDonator]

Will the joystick slide on my desk or will it stay in place while im using it? Same with the quadrant.

[@coolgaming925]

My sidestick is way different, i can't unplug it form the USB.

[@PoppieCiulls220]

Question: looking at buying this Hotas, but wondering if I would be able to use the pedals from my thrustmaster steering wheel as my rudder pedals. I’ve got a sim racing seat set up, and it would be really cool if I didn’t have to buy separate rudder pedals for when I’m flying. Thank you!

[@JoshuaLescarretSailing]

First, you don't need rudder pedals, and I also have a wheel but with my Thrustmaster and Logitech wheel the pedals don't work as rudder pedals because real pedals have a special kind of "input".

[@selvynsequeira2047]

Is it compatible with ‘Infinite Flight’ on iPad and than I can mirror it on the TV screen? If it does, I’m really looking forward to buy it.

[@viperro4542]

Has anything changed with the x edition? Like springs or sensors in the stick or quadrant?

[@echo9dev]

I don't think so, I think it just works with xbox now

[@jonathanphillips967]

Extremely new to FS so this might be a newbie question: This hardware is geared for the Airbus flying, but can you use it to fly ANY aircraft in FS or just the Airbus gear?

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes it can be used across any aircraft you like!

[@bhagatkhumanthem2747]

​@@AirlinersLive sir my question is can we use this at mobile simulator like real flight simulator?

[@cemtunamiitv7635]

Sorry i am doing a get flamed by yt moms speedrun

[@RichardCampbell-w8r]

Can this be used by MS Flight Simulator beginners? We start with a small single-engine plane - will this work with that? Thanks.

[@loredanacojocaru4110]

The rudder pedals are a must in order to use the thrustmaster tca captain pack ?

[@jonFezza]

Not a requirement :) you can use the TCA pack just fine.

[@noahstrainadventures3031]

Cool

[@Seanasaurus7560]

Wait so can the tca captain pack Airbus edition connect to the Xbox? But not the TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition?

[@bhagatkhumanthem2747]

Sir can we use this at mobile simulator like real flight simulator?

[@user-ui2cl5yb9j]

Hi is there anyway to use this device with XPlane on a Mac?

[@ELMASQUELAMONTA]

Can you hard mount this unit?

[@StainGaming]

i have that but only the sidestick

[@BFORDKARTING]

I can’t be the only one thinking will the joystick not move around on your desk while using it ?

[@coolgaming925]

My sidestick has no change buttons. :(((

[@Vevay1961]

Might be an interesting product if Thrustmaster made any components that worked.

[@Marus-]

the xbox buttons on the stick (abxy) are they mirrored or they can be assigned individually?

[@AirlinersLive]

We have only used this on the PC. I assume since they're the same on both sides of the stick that they can be assigned individually.

[@Marus-]

@@AirlinersLive thx for the answer. I am planning to get it and use it on the pc for start, with the future probability that I will get the console also. any chance for you to test and confirm that I can assign the buttons individually please? also the black buttons near the abxy, are they usable?

[@Good1vibes]

Just bought the Microsoft Flight Simulator. Nice! Will the Thrustmaster Airbus work on all the planes and helicopters in the game?

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes :)

[@sunrisechannel6246]

HOW MUCH IS THE COST OF SIDE STICK AS WELL AS THRUST LEVER?

[@AirlinersLive]

Available for £249.99: www.thrustmaster.com/en-gb/products/tca-captain-pack-x-airbus-edition/

[@reyanabraham4154]

Personally I like Boeing, but either way I'm not going into commercial jets, I'm planning to join the AF as a fighter pilot

[@Trump145]

Hey I have the whole setup as well just got the rest of it the other day. Could you please give me a link to a video in English how you calibrate the setup thank you

[@AirlinersLive]

Both links are in the description on how to setup the TCA.

[@Trump145]

@@AirlinersLive thanks

[@mmthspotter]

does the pc also works for Xbox??

[@admiralversio]

Do you know if you can buy the actual throttles (not the flaps etc.) Separately that still works for Xbox as the one on the thrust master store says the stand alone throttle only works on PC

[@Gio-vf1zf]

For xbox users you may have to buy the entire set

[@admiralversio]

@@Gio-vf1zf it’s just I want an extra throttle quadrant I already have the set

[@picoproclan]

Same case as I am and it works. I just bought the quadrant and addon separately with the sidestick and it works on xbox

[@Gio-vf1zf]

If you want extra 2 throttles to make 4 engines it’s not available for Xbox, only PC for now. I checked on Amazon but if the PC one works on Xbox let me know

[@NeithanAviacion_GT]

Que Xbox se usa?

[@tpr1808]

Do you do giveaways, or have an Idea where I can get cheap used ones under £20 each

[@NiklasPesala]

Does someone know if i can buy the xbox tca sidestick and the throttle seperately

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes you can!

[@NiklasPesala]

@@AirlinersLive omg thanks!

[@Gio-vf1zf]

Great Vid but you forgot to mention 2 things: 1. Will this work on any other Aircraft? 2. If you buy only the throttle will it work? (Or do you need to buy both) Example: I know The Boeing Throttle is useless without buying the Yoke because you need to plug it into the Yoke for it to function.

[@AirlinersLive]

It does indeed work on other aircraft. Yes, you can use both independently as they both have a USB type C on the back.

[@F.A.S.D]

@@AirlinersLive hello sir I know this an old video but I hope you still reply. What is the difference between this and the normal TCA airbus captain pack? because in my country this TCA airbus X is 50$ more expensive than the normal one

[@Gio-vf1zf]

@@F.A.S.D One is xbox console version and the other is PC version

[@meg7076]

Dose it Work with any plane?

[@MattFromWiiSportsAndWiiParty]

How to fly a 747 With it

[@faris-palkohadithi9200]

Hello Airliners Live i want to buy the thrustmaster joystick airbus edition but i have windows 11 is the joystick compatible with windows 11?

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes :)

[@KoonKaikk]

does it work with windows 11? thank you

[@AirlinersLive]

Yep!

[@nolefan87]

How is this device when flying the other aircraft in the game? Is it a waste if you don’t primarily fly the airbus?

[@AirlinersLive]

No as you can assign the bindings to the other counterparts. Example, the engine start switches can be binded to the fuel levers in the Boeing 737 etc.

[@nolefan87]

@@AirlinersLive thank you!

[@kakitajubei]

I've just ordered Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition for myself - it should be at my house tomorrow. I look forward to it since most of my lights nowadays are done on Fenix A320 or FBW A320 Neo. Somehow PMDG 737 seems inferior (and I'm saying that as person who started the flying adventure on MS 2000 / Dreamfleet 737)

[@AirlinersLive]

Great to hear! You'll enjoy it!

[@AbdulRaheem-xc4kz]

8 months later how is it?

[@anthonypinnell6172]

Ok one question does it come with stickers for the engine start switches

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes! We forgot to add them on.

[@anthonypinnell6172]

@@AirlinersLive wait so they have them they come with the set

[@anthonypinnell6172]

And how good of a quality is the set like are the engine switches just cheap plastic and crap or is it at least decent quality

[@anthonypinnell6172]

Also are the engine start switches stiff like move like there supposed to but you can’t twist them

[@anthonypinnell6172]

Just would love to know because I’m getting the set for Christmas and would like to know the up’s and the downs of the set up

[@rileybarlow5190]

Could you connect it to X-Plane 11 as well

[@jonFezza]

Yep! Works with all sims.

[@rileybarlow5190]

@@jonFezza ok thank you

[@tlaceeka]

I also bought such a set, but it does not communicate with the console at all! A couple of buttons work on the joystick, nothing more! What could be wrong? Can you help me?

[@AntGG77]

Did you fix?

[@NeithanAviacion_GT]

Sirve en Xbox series S?

[@SionKaiser]

I'm wondering how to mount this to the chair (Ikea Markus :D) not for 1 mln $. Just ordered that bundle.

[@AirlinersLive]

Nice! This should do the trick www.monster.tech/en/product/joystick-hotas-chair-mount/

[@SionKaiser]

@@AirlinersLive Thank You. I saw that but it's 1 mln $ ;-)

[@feral.rage.studio]

I'm playing star wars squadron with it, it's amazing

[@MartinsTimermanis-ed6jm]

Does it work also on Boeing 737-800?

[@AntGG77]

Works on any plane

[@stephen3202]

Do they make any of these that are wireless for Xbox?

[@AirlinersLive]

They are xbox compatible but no wireless versions.

[@karelstoks3310]

Can you move the rudders with the stick?

[@AirlinersLive]

Yep!

[@karelstoks3310]

@@AirlinersLive wow thanks for the super fast respond appreciate it!

[@kalliegames2983]

Can you fly with any plane of only a airbus

[@AirlinersLive]

Any plane

[@Medic1-sf2xu]

does it work with boing plains as well?

[@AntGG77]

Yes

[@davidreeves1752]

Can this be used with Helicopters

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes.

[@Weissman111]

It should be good for £200

[@eprohoda]

epic job,goodbye!, 😎

[@paulmarriott5715]

Is Fezza using this or just you?

[@AirlinersLive]

Fezza will be using this on future live streams

[@mysticaladventuresofficial]

is the PC version compatible with XBOX?

[@AntGG77]

No

[@Saiki_k______________________k]

What's the price

[@pieterboon3491]

does it also work on xbox one

[@AirlinersLive]

Just Xbox Series X & S.

[@santiagoarriaga1793]

Can I use it in windows 11?

[@AirlinersLive]

Yeah

[@gianni_is_not_short]

Can someone please tell me if it works on PlayStation

[@AirlinersLive]

PC&Xbox only.

[@user-vq4gl1xy3e]

Will this work on laptop?

[@AirlinersLive]

Should do

[@DFW_Spotter]

Does this work on Xbox one S?

[@DanTheDonator]

no

[@Dailycarreviews2.0]

Should I get Boeing or airbus

[@AirlinersLive]

That really depends on what aircraft you like to fly

[@Dailycarreviews2.0]

@@AirlinersLive well no not that I can’t pick I wanna get the Boeing yoke or the airbus one can’t pick

[@christianslack8029]

Nice

[@owenklein1917]

Bruh why can’t I buy the pc version of this??? All I can find is this Xbox version of this. I know the Xbox version will work on pc but this version looks dumb with the Xbox buttons on the side.

[@callmehost7594]

Flying the concorde should be interesting with this😅

[@Billytheboeing]

can you configure the two throttles into four for example can you use the two throttles on the 747 that has four throttles? thanks!

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes, you can just assign throttle 1 + 2 to the left throttle etc.

[@Billytheboeing]

@@AirlinersLive ok thanks!

[@casparAG]

does it work on x plane 12?

[@AirlinersLive]

Yes!