Why is my joystick not working FSX?

Try changing these Steam settings. In the top left go to Steam->Settings->Controller->General Controller Settings and deselect everything. Then simply close out. Restart FSX and if you go to Controllers in the game under Settings your joystick should be there.

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator require a joystick?

When looking to elevate your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience beyond the entry experience, securing the best hands-on throttle-and-stick solution is an investment you won’t regret. While there are dozens of sim-ready peripherals out there, the trusty joystick is a must-buy to improve the adventures ahead.

What joysticks are compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Best Controllers, Flight Sticks and Joysticks for Flight Simulator

  • Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One.
  • Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog.
  • Thrustmaster TCA Yoke PACK Boeing Edition.
  • Logitech G Saitek PRO Flight Yoke System.
  • Thrustmaster T.
  • Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick.
  • (Add-on) Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition.

Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator with a controller on PC?

It takes a little bit of practice, for sure, especially coming from a flight stick/keyboard and mouse setup if you played Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC. But by the time you complete most of the Flight Training you should feel right at home with an Xbox Wireless Controller in your hands as you take to the skies.

What controller is best for Microsoft Flight Simulator?

How do I get my joystick to work on my PC?

Setup joystick or gamepad and installing software

  1. Connect the joystick or gamepad to an available USB port on the computer.
  2. Insert the CD that was included with the joystick or gamepad into the computer’s CD or DVD drive.
  3. Follow the wizard to install your joystick or gamepad and its associated software.

Are joysticks still used?

The joystick is a peripheral that, since gaming’s earliest days, has been an instantly recognisable symbol of the industry. In more recent decades, this primacy has been somewhat supplanted by the gamepad, but the joystick is still closely associated with PC gaming.