Choosing flight sim joysticks & HOTAS hardware is a package-and-control decision, not just a matter of picking a familiar-looking stick. Some shoppers want the lowest listed price for PC gaming, while others care more about a new-condition unit, a 6ft cable, vibration, throttle control, or a particular button layout. The Saitek X45 also needs special attention because the included hardware is the joystick portion rather than a complete joystick-and-throttle package.
Quick take
The four choices span a $12 listed-price spread. The PXN-2103 focuses on PC USB control with 12 buttons and a suction-cup base. The PXN 2113PRO appears twice, with Used and New conditions, while the Saitek X45 brings dual hat controls but explicitly does not include a throttle controller. Use the decision matrix below to match the hardware and condition to your setup before weighing the individual notes.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Condition | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXN-2103 USB Flight Simulator Joystick 12 Button PC Gaming Controller Tested | Used | $29 | |
| PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick Gaming Flight Stick Controller PC | Used | $32 | |
| PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick Gaming Flight Stick Controller PC | New | $41 | |
| Saitek X45 Digital USB Flight Simulator Joystick Controller Tested Working | Used | $39 |
Decision matrix
- Lowest listed price: PXN-2103 is the clearest fit when the purchase ceiling comes first, with PC platform support and USB connectivity.
- Used PXN 2113PRO setup: The $32 PXN 2113PRO has a 6ft cable, black finish, PC and Windows PC compatibility, ergonomic design, and an original box.
- New PXN 2113PRO setup: The $41 version is marked New and includes vibration function and throttle control for Windows PC use.
- Control layout: The PXN-2103 lists 12 buttons, top-hat control, a trigger, and throttle control; the Saitek X45 lists dual hat controls, multiple fire buttons, and trigger controls.
- Package scope: The Saitek X45 is specifically the joystick portion, with no throttle controller, software, or additional accessories included. The PXN-2103 includes the joystick with its attached USB cable.
Product notes
PXN-2103 USB Flight Simulator Joystick
The PXN-2103 is a practical pick for a PC shopper who wants a USB flight stick with a clearly defined control layout. Its 12-button design is joined by top-hat control, a trigger, throttle control, a vibration on/off switch, and a suction-cup base. The tested-and-working status gives this used unit a concrete reason to consider it, especially when the $29 price is the main filter. The limitation is cosmetic: its Used condition includes normal wear such as light scratches, scuffs, and marks. The package is the joystick with an attached USB cable, so its appeal centers on the controller itself rather than a larger accessory bundle.
PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick - Used
The Used PXN 2113PRO suits a PC or Windows PC setup that benefits from a 6ft cable and an ergonomic flight-stick form. It is also connected to several use cases, including flight simulation, aviation games, space sims, and general PC gaming. The original box is included, which gives this package a defined presentation beyond the attached USB cable. Its main limitation is condition: light cosmetic wear from normal use is part of the unit. The black finish and wired USB connection are straightforward attributes, while the $32 price places this version between the PXN-2103 and the other two entries.
PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick - New
The New PXN 2113PRO is the clearest match for a shopper who wants the same model phrase in New condition and specifically wants vibration function and throttle control. It is intended for PC and Windows PC use, with compatibility specified for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. The 6ft cable and black finish round out the listed configuration. The limitation is platform scope: Mac and Apple devices, along with PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Switch, are not supported. At $41, it is the highest-priced entry, so the condition and explicit feature combination are the reasons to choose it.
Saitek X45 Digital USB Flight Simulator Joystick
The Saitek X45 gives control-focused shoppers a tested-and-working USB joystick with dual hat controls, multiple fire buttons, and trigger controls. That layout is the concrete reason to choose it when hat-control coverage matters more than having a throttle included in the same package. Its limitation is unusually important for a HOTAS shopper: the package is the joystick portion only, and no throttle controller, software, or additional accessories are included. The Used condition also brings cosmetic wear from age and use, including scratches, scuffs, and marks. The $39 price therefore aligns with a specific joystick-only setup rather than a full accessory package.
Final recommendation by use case
- Lowest listed spend: Choose the PXN-2103 at $29 for its 12-button PC USB controller format.
- New-condition PC stick: Choose the PXN 2113PRO at $41 when New condition, vibration function, and throttle control are the deciding attributes.
- 6ft cable and original box: Choose the Used PXN 2113PRO at $32 for that listed combination.
- Dual hat controls: Choose the Saitek X45 at $39 if a tested-and-working joystick portion is the intended setup and a separate throttle is acceptable.
