T.Flight HOTAS NEO (PC/Xbox and PC/PlayStation versions): Compatibility Modes, Mapping, and Features

Products: T.Flight HOTAS NEO X ; T.Flight HOTAS NEO

This article details the compatibility modes (NEO and Legacy) available on both the T.Flight HOTAS NEO X (PC/Xbox) and T.Flight HOTAS NEO (PC/PlayStation), their features, and how they affect product mapping.

Contains:

1. NEO Mode

• 1.1 Platforms and Features in NEO Mode

• 1.2 Compatibility and Mapping in NEO Mode

2. Legacy Mode

• 2.1 Platforms and Features in Legacy Mode

• 2.2 Compatibility and Mapping in Legacy Mode

1. NEO Mode.

This is the joystick's default operating mode.

1.1 Platforms and Features in NEO Mode.

On Xbox Series X/S:

• For the T.Flight HOTAS NEO X, this corresponds to the Xbox Series X/S mode described in the user manual (white LED).

On PlayStation 5:

• For the T.Flight HOTAS NEO, this corresponds to the PlayStation 5 mode described in the user manual (red LED).

On PC:

• For both versions, you must install the TFHT driver to enable NEO mode (green LED).

Features:

All axes are active and can be mapped.

• The mini-stick is functional (depending on game support).

• Vibration can be enabled (depending on game support).

1.2 Compatibility and Mapping in NEO Mode.

Compatibility in NEO Mode:

NEO mode is required for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.

Additional Information:

• Game Settings: T.Flight HOTAS NEO X

• Game Settings: T.Flight HOTAS NEO

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in NEO Mode:

In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the joystick is recognized as a T.Flight HOTAS NEO X or T.Flight HOTAS NEO. To install its default mapping, you must use the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace (PC, Xbox Series X|S™, PlayStation®5).

2. Legacy Mode.

This is the backward compatibility mode.

2.1 Platforms and Features in Legacy Mode.

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S:

• For the T.Flight HOTAS NEO X, this corresponds to the Xbox One mode described in the user manual (white LED with a red LED next to the USB port).

• The T.Flight HOTAS NEO X is detected as a T.Flight HOTAS One and benefits from its default in-game mapping.

On PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5:

• For the T.Flight HOTAS NEO, this corresponds to the PlayStation 4 mode described in the user manual (blue LED).

• The T.Flight HOTAS NEO is detected as a T.Flight HOTAS 4 and benefits from its default in-game mapping.

On PC:

• Legacy mode remains enabled by default if the driver has not been installed (red LED).

Features in Legacy mode:

The axes specific to the T.Flight HOTAS NEO X and T.Flight HOTAS NEO remain available, but some of them cannot be used.

• The mini-stick becomes a duplicate of the POV hat switch and cannot be mapped in-game.

• Vibration cannot be enabled.

2.2 Compatibility and Mapping in Legacy Mode.

Compatibility in Legacy Mode:

• The T.Flight HOTAS NEO X benefits from the compatibility and mapping of the T.Flight HOTAS One on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Game Settings).

• The T.Flight HOTAS NEO benefits from the compatibility and mapping of the T.Flight HOTAS 4 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Game Settings).

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in Legacy Mode:

• The T.Flight HOTAS NEO X benefits from the T.Flight HOTAS One mapping on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

• The T.Flight HOTAS NEO benefits from the T.Flight HOTAS 4 mapping on PlayStation 5 and PC.

Have a great flight and clear skies!