Choosing flight sim joysticks & HOTAS starts with a practical tension: do you want a joystick by itself, or a setup that includes a separate throttle? Control layout, PC wording, and included components can matter just as much as price. The four used USB joysticks here span a $10 gap, but they are not interchangeable in the details that shape a purchase. Match the model to one concrete need before treating similar-looking flight sticks as equivalent.
Quick take
The prices span a $10 gap. PXN-2103 occupies the lowest-price end; Saitek X45 and CH Products Flightstick Pro share the highest listed price; PXN 2113PRO sits between them. USB is common to all four, so it is a baseline rather than a differentiator. The useful decision points are the named control layouts, package boundaries, PC or Windows wording, and cable information. Each model is used, so cosmetic wear is also part of the buying decision.
Listed-price comparison
The absolute gap between the lowest and highest entries is $10. The bars show each product's position within this price set, not a quality ranking.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Saitek X45 Digital USB Flight Simulator Joystick Controller Tested Working | $39 | |
| PXN-2103 USB Flight Simulator Joystick 12 Button PC Gaming Controller Tested | $29 | |
| CH Products Flightstick Pro USB FSPUSB Flight Simulator Joystick Tested Working | $39 | |
| PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick Gaming Flight Stick Controller PC | $32 |
Decision matrix
- Lowest listed price and a 12-button layout: PXN-2103 combines the lowest price with the 12 Button phrase in its product name.
- Dual-hat and fire-button controls: Saitek X45 specifically names dual hat controls and multiple fire buttons.
- Adjustable controls on the base: CH Products Flightstick Pro calls out adjustable base controls.
- PC or Windows wording with a 6ft cable: PXN 2113PRO specifies PC and Windows PC compatibility and lists a 6ft cable.
Product notes
Saitek X45 Digital USB Flight Simulator Joystick Controller Tested Working
Saitek X45 fits a shopper who wants a USB joystick identified as tested and working, with a specific model name and a clearly defined control layout. Its package boundary is important: the joystick portion is included, but no throttle controller, software, or additional accessories are included. The unit is used, with scratches, scuffs, and marks from age and use described as cosmetic wear. Choose it when the X45 joystick itself is the target and a separate throttle is not required in the same purchase. Its limitation is therefore straightforward: it does not provide the complete throttle-and-stick arrangement some HOTAS buyers expect.
PXN-2103 USB Flight Simulator Joystick 12 Button PC Gaming Controller Tested
PXN-2103 is explicitly for PC and combines multiple programmable-style buttons with a top hat, trigger, throttle control, vibration on/off switch, and suction-cup base. That gives shoppers several named control elements to weigh when setting up PC flight simulation, and the unit is identified as tested and working. Its limitation is the used condition, with light scratches, scuffs, and marks from previous use. The included setup is the joystick with its attached USB cable. Choose PXN-2103 when PC use and a broad set of controls matter alongside the lowest listed price; the cosmetic wear means it is not a new-condition purchase.
CH Products Flightstick Pro USB FSPUSB Flight Simulator Joystick Tested Working
CH Products Flightstick Pro suits a shopper who wants multiple buttons, hat control, and a trigger in a USB joystick, with the added detail of tested-and-working status. The FSPUSB model name gives the purchase a precise identity rather than a generic flight-stick description. Its limitations are the used condition and the explicitly stated lack of additional accessories or software; light scratches, scuffs, and marks from use are part of the cosmetic description. Pick it when the Flightstick Pro control set is the main goal and adjustable base controls are useful. It is less suitable when bundled software or accessories are a deciding requirement.
PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick Gaming Flight Stick Controller PC
PXN 2113PRO fits shoppers interested in a PC flight stick with an ergonomic feature entry, black color, and a 6ft cable. Its intended uses include flight simulation, aviation games, space sims, and PC gaming. The package includes the joystick, attached USB cable, and original box, giving the model a defined package profile. The limitation is its used condition, described as Good with light cosmetic wear. Choose it when the 2113PRO model and PC-oriented use align with the setup, particularly if the original box and cable length are useful decision details. Its appeal is specific rather than based on USB alone.
Final recommendation by use case
- For the lowest listed price and a 12-button layout: Choose the PXN-2103 USB Flight Simulator Joystick.
- For dual-hat and multiple fire-button controls: Choose the Saitek X45 Digital USB Flight Simulator Joystick.
- For adjustable controls on the base: Choose the CH Products Flightstick Pro USB FSPUSB.
- For PC or Windows PC wording and a 6ft cable: Choose the PXN 2113PRO USB Flight Simulator Joystick.
If a separate throttle is non-negotiable, the Saitek X45 is ruled out by its explicitly joystick-only package. For the other use cases, the model-specific control, compatibility, and package details provide a clearer guide than USB connectivity alone.
