Turtle Beach Velocity One Flight Yoke Review

A review of the Turtle Beach Velocity One Flight yoke for Xbox and PC
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[@aeronaut1906]

Ive been using this one for about a year, and I've noticed with use, the yoke feels much sturdier with way less detent, and the throttle quadrant (which you did not mention has a flap addon) feels smoother/sturdier, just with the wear and tear of its axis

[@TheHalfDemon]

The Yoke I have heard gets better with time and requires some time to work in and sounds like a few of the other reviewers have said as much. Also a few pieces of 5mm felt fixes the throttles levers lack of resistance. I think I'm going to give it a shot with the cheap modes to fix it rather than paying an extra $110 for Honeycomb, if the Honeycomb came down in price a bit it would be a no brainer.

[@AITullball3333]

When I watched reviews for the TWCS throttle, the same thing was said. It never happened. It's still as sticky as it was two years ago.

[@anthonymark3771]

Yep resolved completely after about 15 hours

[@843Bobinator]

Wow, I didn’t expect such a poor score from you. I have the HoneyComb Alpha as well but I freaking love the TB VF1 kit, my own is nearly perfect and I haven’t experienced any of the negatives that you did. Your unit sounds somewhat defective. Love the rest of your content though and I look forward to all your upcoming vids!

[@tonye9725]

Thank you for the frank review. I almost bought this one because of the consistent praises of the trim wheel but not at the expense of everything else.

[@bmjake]

Commercial pilot here: I think this wheel is awesome. It couples with flight sim seamlessly. The play in the throttle/yoke connection is minimum at best, and the reason the throttle has an external wired connection to the yoke is so it can be mounted onto a home sim device or rack, independently from the yoke. With the yoke/throttle connected, the wire is barely noticeable, if at all. Really the only complaint I have at all, is the yoke and throttles are very loose. It NEEDS a tension adjuster. They almost break the immersion because it FEELS like you’re playing with a plastic controller with how loose they are. It’s an excellent controller, I’ve paired it with a self standing mount and Logitech rudders. It’s amazing, the tension is the only complaint.

[@Skunk2K20]

Great and useful information thank you!

[@FlightSimMuseum]

Great review, really nailing the user experience particularly the friction.

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Voltomess]

I saw your review for honeycomb yoke and throttle how do you compare the yoke resistance between velocity and honeycomb?

[@imcoopdog]

I really appreciate your review. I have been watching other reviews before I go out and buy this, but now that I see that the throttle levers do not hold position I’m not sure this is the right fit for me. Great content BTW

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Glad I could help!

[@tubzvermeulen]

Thanks for the video

[@snoorman9189]

I am using this yoke on pc for small aircraft and boeings and I am very glad with it, it's a fantastic piece of equipment

[@user-fw4bb5yj8g]

I just bought the velocity one turtle beach yoke, and not gonna lie I have absolutely no regrets, it's super smooth and has multiple configurable buttons that really help me out. The built in rudder and the trim are probably one of my fav's because you can easily taxi without having to spend another 200 dollars for rudder pedals. Although the price was my only concern. I am not a super picky person when it comes to this though, so if those who are reading this prefer a more complex yoke, then might as well take @virtual reality pilot 's advice! (By the way if you're more of an airbus/fighter jet pilot looking for cheaper options get the stick instead of the yoke, it's WAY cheaper).

[@Cessnapilotintraining]

Will this work with my T Flight Hotas One Rudder Pedals?

[@mattb4266]

Hey thanks for review, but I would have to disagree to some extent , I have the velocityone flight and the rudders ,now for me the rudders are by far best on the market which makes an important thing to remember when using on Xbox , you just won’t find better rudders on this system, as for the yoke , I find it relatively smooth and with the built in training mode that helps assign button layouts , it’s just a awesome feature , also now the updates out the sip pannel for Xbox is now active and you have all the warning lights ect on your yoke pannel, another awesome aspect to this device the competition is miles behind on, and yes it’s true the quadrant suffers from being light and not much resistance , their are many ways to add resistance, just watch some KZbin videos for that, but the yoke it’s self I haven’t had the problems your having with precision in turning either up to 180 degrees , it might be possible your yoke hasn’t the best build quality ? And also another great feature is you can change the led back lighting just going into the lcd screen again on the yoke , with the cost saving to other units as it’s a all in one and with additional buttons on the front off the quadrant you can assign and add labels to each button for me it’s a hands down win for turtle beach and I have the honeycomb to make the comparison, thanks for content and usuallly agree with your analysis but this time I think your a little of the mark , for me it gets 4/5 stars !! All the best everyone, keep flying !!

[@ralphconnell8163]

This is interesting. Thanks for the honest review. Since the problems with Honeycomb have come to the fore, I'm looking for an alternative. I want an Airbusa (for airbus) and a more generic yoke throttle for GA aircraft. This was on my list, not sure now. This leaves Boeing,, somehow won't feel right with a GA aircraft. I have the Saitek and want to upgrade.

[@cheesesandwich9475]

nice review as always!

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cheesesandwich9475]

@@VirtualRealityPilot always do!

[@HaiderGill-th5bp]

I used to use CH Flightstick Pro which has has analogue aileron & elevator trims in Looking Glass Flight Unlimited, TBH put me off the Honeycomb stuff

[@danidcr]

Thank you for the review!!! A question (sorry my english): Is it possible to separate the Yoke from the Control block (yes, joined by the usb cable)?? becouse I have not space in my cockpit and I would need have the Controls a little more far from the Yoke... Do you understand what I mean?

[@brandonreames4121]

You can do that yes, you'd just have the capable to connect separately there. In the review, he considers it a downside while I consider it an upside. I dislike interconnected components as they become a point of failure over time in those joints.

[@danidcr]

@@brandonreames4121 thanks!!!

[@luketheminer7732]

Does this work with war thunder on pc?

[@MattFromWiiSportsAndWiiParty]

Im saving for one

[@kevinkleijn6259]

I wonder if TB will fix this issue in the future. Have you contacted Honeycomb yet regarding as to when their product will be available for the xbox?

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

No I haven’t but I will drop them a message and will let you know if I get a response

[@exploring_thailand]

It's a shame they don't sell the throttle quadrant separately. I'd buy it just for the trim wheel and the push-pull throttle.

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Trim wheels really are unrepresented in the sim space, I'd love a motorised trim wheel with a full analogue axis

[@JoseDelgado-cz4wh]

Ordering the Alpha+Bravo in PT it nearly 600 euros, when this setup costs 380. The Saltek is at 160 though. I saw all 3 reviews. I am a student, and I'm actually learning how to fly an aircraft, and therefore I want to buy one of this 3 as a compliment for learning at home. What would you recommend me? P.S. I saw 2/5 here vs 5/5 to the Alpha, do you really believe that the low quality of the buttons in the Alpha on-yoke momentary switches and the main switch won't start to malfunction or even break in the long term?

[@anthonymark3771]

This review is one of the most bias reviews l have seen and is not what l nor many others have experienced with the Velocity. From a GA point of view, the 3 push in throttle prop mixture controls are great and if you move into multi engines, you are still covered. The multi engine throttles are a little lose but that is easily resolved with a $2 fix using stick on Velcro pads. The screen and its options is fantastic, the amount of buttons is amazing and the warning lights are another great feature. It is bit sticky on the pitch at first but that resolves after abut 15 hours and then no issues at all. There are far better and more accurate reviews around so ignore this one. And 90% of reviews from users love the Velocity. In Australia it is half the price of the Honeycomb and the honeycomb has far less features and is definitely not twice the value. Have used both and l though the honeycomb is a better feel in the yoke, it lack’s the many features of the Velocity which is why the Velocity is the better buy by far. Yours sincerely A real user of the Velocity

[@brandonreames4121]

@@anthonymark3771 Well stated here. I don't understand the negative scoring when it offers so much in one package that no one else on the market currently offers.

[@brandonreames4121]

Personally tested the Logitech and Velocity One. Skip the logitech one, it is cheap in price, quality and was made more than 10-15 years ago and it shows. The velocity one is an excellent setup that adds so much in a small package. I also don't personally find $400 for sim gear expensive when there's so much you get for it. Look at other reviews, there are a ton of ones that highlight all the great things about this.

[@marclojak1639]

Hey! I have a question… i want to buy a Yoke for msfs and Im the most fliing airbus..😊 do u more recomend the airbus thrustmaster or honeycomb Yoke…🤔 i cant decide…

[@mumblecake251]

With regard to Thrustmaster you can either get the Airbus A320 sidestick or the Boeing Dreamliner Yoke but not an Airbus Yoke (the A310 is the only Airbus airliner that comes to mind which does actually have a Yoke). That said the Boeing Yoke is supposed to be very good but it does mirror the mechanics of the Dreamliner Yoke which means that the Yoke pivots rather than just moving forwards and backwards. If this is not a concern to you I think both the Turtle Beach one or the Thrustmaster one would serve you well.

[@Grantly420]

I love mine, after doing a lot of research only this and the honey could suit my needs. This being hundreds of dollars cheaper than the honey alpha+bravo combined with turtles vastly superior mounting system for my type of desk was enough to sell me. After a couple months and trying a friend's honey, I have zero regrets.

[@lucashaas9]

Great review. Someone that values hard earned money.

[@BROONOTHEBEE]

I would say this is the most beautiful yoke

[@texasroadman8257]

Knowing that the Cessna is the most popular aircraft in most sims I think the velocity wins there because of the throttle quadrant other manufacturers need to come up with something similar and better resistance especially one compatible with pc and Xbox like the velocity

[@terhohalme]

I do agree. I purchaced Velocity One from Turtle Beach and returned it just for the same reason you critisized it. Honeycomp Alpha and Bravo is the way to go, until the Yoke, the throtle quadrant and the flap lever is fixed.

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

I really think they’ve overalls focussed on the lighting, the lcd screen and not enough ton how the yoke and throttle work - it’s a shame actually

[@davidstockman1456]

I have 0 problems

[@speedracer9132]

Really appreciate your thorough review, not enough youtubers give a fair criticism like this, too often the product is treated as if it were perfect. Thanks to your earlier videos I’ve had my eye set on the alpha and bravo

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

You’ll always get an honest review from me, and not everyone will agree with me but all I can do is report my honest impressions of a device. The alpha and bravo are my current favs in the flight sim peripheral space - these are the devices I use day to day personally

[@anthonymark3771]

The reason why most reviews are positive is because as a user of the Velocity, their reviews are much much closer to my own experience. I love the Velocity.

[@texasroadman8257]

Knowing that the Cessna is the most popular aircraft in most sims I think the velocity wins there because of the throttle quadrant other manufacturers need to come up with something similar and better resistance

[@TsvetanVR]

There is an alternative to it for the Cessna...but it's a 1000 Euro standalone throttle/prop/mixture unit - the V3RNIO+, the price tag of which is absolutely bonkers and it doesn't even look that well-made. I may give the Velocity a shot, with all the negatives mentioned in the video probably easily remedied with some DIY tricks.

[@texasroadman8257]

@@TsvetanVR yeah but with flight sim now available for Xbox I still think the velocity one turtlebeach wins because it’s compatible on consoles and on PC

[@aquamich129]

Too bad Turtkle beach does not use the screen for auto pilot purposes! I do not understand why the thrustmaster yoke gets limited to airliners for you? I love to fly small single piston plane with it! the travelling is so precise and comfortable. ther esistance is great and lets you do small adjsutement as you want. Totally agree on the throttle thought. The Bravo looks complete.

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

It’s really an immersion thing for me, I like the yoke to move as it does in game when I’m in VR, really tricks you brain into thinking you are there.

[@sybeck1823]

I can't square my experience with your review. Are you sure you didn't get a bad model? My throttle quadrant is solid compared to the wobble you show on yours. My centre indent on the yoke requires hardly any force to move back or forward. I would agree that the throttle levers could use more tension, but I have not had any problem doing fine throttle controls. Also I find the criticism that it does not have a flaps switch/lever a little petty as it's easily mapped onto any button and you could just as easily criticise it for not having a landing gear lever, parking brake lever etc.

[@brandonreames4121]

Tend to agree with the feedback here. No other yoke on the market affords as much customizability in one setup without additional modules to get the same functionality. I also think $400 roughly is cheap for what it provides. Tested the logitech yoke vs this one the other day and it just felt super cheap by comparison is nearly every way. Not even worth the $150 for that one.

[@MrTimeKeeper]

Its feel arcade? Perfect for me

[@joseescalona3014]

Hello, can you tell me the name of your virtual glasses?

[@TechWizMaster]

so jealous of your setup...

[@get_outdoors]

Finally a honest review, returned mine for all the reasons identified in your video, bought a Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo for £389 on offer and love it.

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Interesting, i avoid watching other reviews as I feel it may influence my view - I may go and have a look now that I've published the video

[@azdrone233]

Honey comb won’t work on the Xbox

[@get_outdoors]

@@azdrone233 you’ll need the new XPC Alpha when it arrives this year

[@anthonymark3771]

As a user of the Velocity, this review is not a reflection of my experience, far from it. I would chose the Velocity over the honeycomb

[@baunax]

Not alot more money, about double?

[@BilbroBaginz]

Have had it for 6 months now and it's still sticky as hell, almosy unusable for light aircraft. Luckily I was able to get some help from turtlebeach support. "Fresh from the box, the VelocityOne Flight's yoke may feel a bit 'sticky'. The yoke will break in over time; the more you use the controller the more this slight sticking will be reduced. You can also pull the yoke shaft out fully (carefully) and gently rub it down with a clean, dry paper towel, then carefully reinsert the yoke shaft. However, if you're uncomfortable with that much disassembly and reassembly, we recommend that you use the controller for a while and the problem will fade away with use." ...... lol

[@brandonreames4121]

Interesting experience. I had no such issues with mine. Feels very smooth on mine and generally, you should never put any chemicals on the shaft of the yoke as that may cause sticking in the first place.

[@Loady420]

@@brandonreames4121 it’s most likely some cancer causing film left on the shaft from production.

[@ricardograde5134]

Finally a very very good review…. FINALLY.

[@aviation3507]

I’m getting this for my birthday I can’t wait

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Have fun 🤩

[@anthonymark3771]

Fro among term user of the Velocity, you will love it. It’s feature rich, and after a little use, any stickiness disappears. If the multi engine throttles are Airlie lose, use $2 stick on Velcro and it’s perfect.

[@ObsoleteAcey]

Not so clear cut here in NZ. This is around half the price of the honeycomb combo. Can currently get the TB one for $399NZ, whereas it's $459 for the yoke and $499 for the throttle :(

[@anthonymark3771]

Yep same in Australia.

[@samdyt]

my turtle beach works, I think its just yours, I'm not noticing any of this.

[@KurtVW]

Thanks, this is the review the world needed. BTW, you can assign any axis you like to the elevator trim. That isn't a magic trick from Turtle Beach. Still, shame I won't be getting that nice little wheel, since the yoke feel sounds like its not at all what I want. Thanks again for an honest review that wasn't just blowing rainbows and sunshine all over the place. Internet needs more like you.

[@schzschzsch]

Two handed yoke flying 🫣private pilots dont do that you always (especially on landings) have one hand on the throttle

[@HoundDogMech]

Obviously you are not a Pilot when on the ground the Yoke tends to stay where you put in roll and with a heavy elevator or stabilator like Piper Cherokee or a Cessna 177/210 the Yoke tends to stay full down.

[@anthonymark3771]

Sorry but my experience s completely different. And completely disagree with your summary. I love my Velocity and feature wise it knocks the honeycomb for dead. No wobbling on my controls and nor does a friends Velocity either. Yes the multi engine throttles are a little lose but this is easily fixed with some stick-on Velcro pads for $2. As a long term user of the Velocity, l have to disagree with almost everything you said. Maybe you need to actually use it for a little bit to realise how good it really is and how well it works in MSFS. Not sure why you are paying so much in the UK . In Australia it can be picked up for as low as $429 (£215) where as the Honeycomb is twice the price and the new version Honeycomb will make it at east 3 times the price and it IS DEFINITELY NOT twice as good let alone three times a good.

[@njdnjdnjd]

Thank you for saving me 500+ Canadian dollars.

[@VirtualRealityPilot]

Most welcome Nick

[@theflightsimmerupnorth5172]

I returned mine as well. Didn’t live up to my expectations. I’ll wait for the honeycomb version.

[@sumguyman8656]

For whatever it's worth...bought it. Didn't like it. Returned it. I wish I would've gone with the boeing throttle and yoke. I just didnt like the jumpy pull back and centering detent. Annnnnd no pedals...not even an optional port for future developments. Throttle quadrant was kind of a joke...felt like I was gonna break it.

[@KiraSlith]

For $400 it's of depressingly poor quality. Another product that's going to put people off the hobby if they buy in.

[@nicolasf7637]

hes too critical

[@denodan]

Mine is going back. My right hand buttons crapped out, no right hand brake and no right rudder, had it fixed, not long had it back same issue, it's crap, so going to demand a refund, not want this crap.